Romneyism
Mitt Romney has been the ultimate political chameleon. He has reversed every significant political position he held when he was Governor of Massachusetts. But, Robert Reich writes, there is a…
2012
rtod: i ain’t marching (to the u.s. polls) anymore
I spent the summer and fall of 2004 working on a Get Out The Vote campaign for the Democrats, not because they were my party of choice, but because I…
Municipal Councils Follow Harpers Lead
I dont often comment upon the actions of lower levels of government here but make no mistake that such proceeding are carried out in an open and accountable democratic way…
A week after Sandy
It’s been a week since Hurricane Sandy hit the east coast. Some friends in NY are still without power, some still flooded, last I heard. This has been one of…
Thomas Friedman on What Being Pro-Life Should Really Mean
Still convalescing from food-poisoning, I realized today that my re-entry into regular blogging will likely be slower than I had anticipated. Nonetheless, as the situation has permitted, I have been…
Take Time To Renew Your Spirit
“Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even…
Zorg Report 2012-11-04 05:20:00
CHLPA Self-Interested Rogers Sportsnet Media Goes All Out to Mock Potential Canadian Hockey League Players Association (but it’s probably an idea whose time has come, and eventually will come) TV…
Restraint is only for the little people
The fiscal year ended March 2012 was a good year in the executive suite of this BC public agency. These are averages of the five highest paid executives. One VP…
Mitt Romney and the Zombie Apocalypse
It's hard not to see what's happening in the United States as anything less than a slow-motion horror show.A nation reeling from the catastrophe of Hurricane Sandy.A presidential election too…
URGENT UPDATE to FIPA Environmental Assessment.
Kevin Logan – Cowichan Converations Contributor URGENT UPDATE to FIPA Environmental Assessment.We posted a long detailed breakdown of the FIPA Environmental Assessment process a few days ago. See here. In…
Mrs. Klein
One of the oddest things about death is that there’s no way to reach that person by their usual phone number. We can call people in Antarctica, in space, in…
In Sunday’s Sun: picture this
Acts of God, the insurance industry calls them. Acts of God are events that are beyond human control — like a big earthquake on the West coast, or a big…
What? Tourist have free medical insurance in Panama?
I am in Panama City right now. I am staying here overnight and then tomorrow, I am taking the plane to Buenos Aires, Argentina where I am spending a couple…
What? Tourist have free medical insurance in Panama?
I am in Panama City right now. I am staying here overnight and then tomorrow, I am taking the plane to Buenos Aires, Argentina where I am spending a couple…
What? Tourist have free medical insurance in Panama?
I am in Panama City right now. I am staying here overnight and then tomorrow, I am taking the plane to Buenos Aires, Argentina where I am spending a couple…
Katharine Hayhoe on the Sandy/Climate connection
Katharine Hayhoe on Twitter (or rather the service TwitLonger since 140 characters is obviously not enough) explaining climate change’s influence on Sandy, and the difficulties in communicating the nuances involved…
5296…President Obama Is Pulling A Tim Hudak
One poll says he is going to win, the next poll says the other he is going to win. Seriously no matter how Tuesday’s Prez Elex turns out somebody at…
Clocks go back tonight
You’ll lose an extra hour of light but gain an hour back this weekend as daylight saving time officially ends. As standard time resumes at 2 a.m. Sunday, it’s time…
Glen Murray almost certain to announce Leadership Bid – see the notice I just got…
It will be an interesting race with some very solid candidates! Special Announcement by Glen Murray MPP Toronto Centre Join Glen Murray, MPP for Toronto Centre for a special announcement…
URGENT FIPA UPDATE: Public Comment Period Still Open for Canada-China Trade Deal
The final Environmental Assessment report for the controversial Canada-China FIPA trade deal has not been completed AND there is still time for input from Canadians! We urge our readers to…