Teacher morale and the role of Principals
This week, the Principals and Vice Principals Association put out a memo commenting on the mood in schools. They are worried that another year of dispute will irreparably harm relationships.…
2012
Saturday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Gerald Caplan looks at the principled leadership which Stephen Harper embarrassingly made into an attack on the NDP as an example what Canada…
Bionic Liberal NewSpeak Dictionary: Oil Sands
Oil Sands. Noun. Politically untouchable entity formerly known as the Tar Sands. A money belching poison pit of environmental destruction. Anyone who dares to speak honestly about the Oil Sands…
marxism 2011 program notes: the fight for queer liberation today
These are my notes from the 2011 Marxism conference in Toronto. The series starts here. * * * * The Fight for Queer Liberation TodayTim McCaskell and Michelle Robidoux (Michelle…
Almonte: 122km, 4:42 hours
Great day for a ride. Sunny, 16 degrees, winds mostly polite if not obliging. And I made a new ‘neat road’ discovery.
From Paul S. Graham’s blog about natives’ rights
Videos from Paul S. Graham’s blog re: Natives’ rights. Canada needs to pay attention to the plight of natives in Canada before we preach to the rest of the world…
4588…I Am Not Anti Gay Nor Am I Pro More Laws
Don’t get me started on freedom of speech. Agence France-Presse reports that St. Petersburg , Russia registered its first conviction for propaganda of homosexuality yesterday. You read correctly: propaganda of…
Microsoft Fail: Computer company criticizes Heartland but won’t withhold future support
Microsoft corp citizenship.png Microsoft is finally taking a clearer position denouncing the Heartland Institute's irresponsible position on climate science, but the computer megacorp still won't shut the door on providing…
Troubled World!
I wrote an earlier post on the troubled world. Now see the headlines on one of the online news sites The Huffington Post Canada. Does that cheer you up? Maybe…
Unanswered Questions: When did Question Period become Non-Answer Period?
I remember a time, not so long ago, when questions asked in the House of Commons — during Question Period — received answers. You remember, right? I didn’t just imagine…
marxism 2011 program notes: how can we stop the right?
These are my notes from the 2011 Marxism conference in Toronto. The series starts here. * * * * How can we stop the right?Christine Beckermann, member of ISMay 29,…
marxism 2011 program notes: how can we stop the right?
These are my notes from the 2011 Marxism conference in Toronto. The series starts here. * * * * How can we stop the right?Christine Beckermann, member of ISMay 29,…
marxism 2011 program notes: workers fight back: lessons from wisconsin
These are my notes from the 2011 Marxism conference in Toronto. The series starts here. * * * * How can we stop the right?Christine Beckermann, member of ISMay 29,…
Would 42 months in prison make Harper a better Prime Minister?
I assure you that the title of this post is purely tongue-in-cheek. Heaven forbid I would want to see Stephen Harper behind bars. Nonetheless, another prominent conservative just spent 42…
Alzheimer’s Is Not Funny — Or Is It?
Via Osocio, a teenage sociopath scams his Alzheimer’s-afflicted grandmother — and manages to raise the age-old question: are some conditions simply not funny? Admittedly, a small giggle from me. But…
Stephen Harper and his RoboCon Monsters
I always wondered whether Stephen Harper would be brought down by the monsters he created. And in that regard I must say I'm extremely encouraged. The digital trail left by…
What is in a name?
The lady in the picture above has changed her name. Her new name is: Red Wacky League Antlez Broke the Stereo Neon Tide Bring Back Honesty Coalition Feedback Hand of…
ConCalls: After a Long, Unexplained Abscence #cdnpoli
Abscence makes the heart grow fonder. That’s a bogus expression. It creates worry, and doubt. That’s what a lot of people were feeling when Brian-Michel LaRue disappeared from online life…
People Love Parties, Hate Governments
My grandfather used to say that politicians were all fine and good until they got elected but once they got into power they immediately turned into bums. The people seem…
Canada’s Oil: For Sale to the Highest Bidder
Want to know why Canada’s currency is sky-high despite our sluggish recovery, our large and persistent current account deficit, and our lousy export performance? Check out this fascinating story in…