The province, like the country
…is not, as someone once said, what you can see from the top of the CN Tower on a clear day. There’s a bit more to it than that. A…
November 2012
Recognizing Errol Black (Obituary by Jim Silver)
Errol Black was a wonderful progressive economist and activist in Manitoba who contributed enormously over the years to our collective knowledge on labour economics, economic development, unions, and more, and…
Ask General Kang: What’s the best method for electing your leader?
Ah, not this again! You humans and your obsession with “elections” and “democracy.” It’s an illusion, just like free will. You’ve already decided who you’re going to vote for, and…
Money speaks louder than words
According to a March 2012 Canadian Press report, "British Columbia and five other provinces are teaming up to sue Canadian tobacco firms for health-care costs. "B.C., New Brunswick, Nova Scotia,…
The World Post S13, Part Whatever
Looks like Arthur has finally been charged, and they've dinged him with a firearms offence for good measure. As I've written repeatedly over the past couple of months:The only difference…
Cost Per Vote: General Election Years #nlpoli
Last winter we took a look at the idea of cost per vote. Basically, you compare the amount of money a campaign spent with the number of votes it got.…
Casco Viejo of Panama
Just want to share some pictures that I took from my phone when I stayed briefly at the Casco Viejo in Panama. I couldn't find someone to host me from…
Casco Viejo of Panama
Just want to share some pictures that I took from my phone when I stayed briefly at the Casco Viejo in Panama. I couldn’t find someone to host me from…
Casco Viejo of Panama
Just want to share some pictures that I took from my phone when I stayed briefly at the Casco Viejo in Panama. I couldn't find someone to host me from…
Stephen Harper’s Scary Samosa Tour
I must admit that when I first saw this picture of Stephen Harper and his wife strolling in the deserted grounds of the Taj Mahal, my heart almost skipped a…
‘Tis the midnight hour, and here are the very first results of the presidential election
And the first results of the 2012 presidential election come from the little town of Dixville Notch:As all of you West Wing fans out there will know, a tiny town…
Prediction Time
For posterity, my state-by-state predictions for Tuesday night: Alabama (9 EV): The deep south never warmed up to Barack Obama. It will enthusiastically support Mitt Romney on Tuesday. Romney 9,…
Prediction Time
For posterity, my state-by-state predictions for Tuesday night:Alabama (9 EV): The deep south never warmed up to Barack Obama. It will enthusiastically support Mitt Romney on Tuesday.Romney 9, Obama 0Alaska…
Prediction Time
For posterity, my state-by-state predictions for Tuesday night:Alabama (9 EV): The deep south never warmed up to Barack Obama. It will enthusiastically support Mitt Romney on Tuesday.Romney 9, Obama 0Alaska…
Prediction Time
For posterity, my state-by-state predictions for Tuesday night:Alabama (9 EV): The deep south never warmed up to Barack Obama. It will enthusiastically support Mitt Romney on Tuesday.Romney 9, Obama 0Alaska…
To My American Friends: A Day Before The Election, What Is Up?
To all of my American friends (All 3 of you), how have you been? I know it’s been a tough past four (4) years, well…let’s be realistic, the past twelve…
Top 10 reasons why Obama should (and will!) be re-elected
In no particular order: He ended “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policies in America’s military. Advanced women’s rights in the workplace. Expanded access to healthcare. He appointed two pro-choice women to…