Ted Nugent is a moron…
… plain and simple. At the National Rifle Association convention, Nugent had said, “If Barack Obama becomes the president in November again, I will either be dead or in jail…
2012
Lessons from Iran for North Korea
North Korea became the biggest international story of last week when it decided to launch a satellite into space (ostensibly a weather satellite) that ultimately broke down shortly after being…
No Surprise Here: Rob Ford Fails in His Civic Responsibility Again
Not that I expected any better of the brazen buffoon wearing the chain of office in Toronto, but Rob Ford once more amply demonstrates that he is not the mayor…
Northern Gateway pipeline gets the advanced green light
Natural Resources minister Joe Oliver announced the ‘streamlining’ of the federal environmental assessment process. What was not mentioned in the press release or by the minister was that final approval…
The Most Damaged Brands: Keith Olbermann makes top of the list
“Now, one of the most popular TV personalities will not be on the small screen for a very long time, if ever at all. His $50 million contract with Current…
Danielle Smith and the War on Canada
Uh oh. Somebody call a tow truck. I see Danielle Smith and her Wild Hog Party’s triumphal ride desperate race to the finishing line, is temporarily bogged down in a…
BMO Professor vs. Bank Regulation
Last week, the C. D. Howe Institute was out with an op-ed contending that Canadian household debt is not worth worrying too much about: “There does not seem to be…
“Real and substantial connection” test explained: Conrad Black can sue in Ontario
Club Resorts Ltd. v. Van Breda, 2012 SCC 17 is an extremely important decision as to what court has jurisdiction. Broadly put the “real and substantial connection” test is the…
Successful in Ottawa, Religious Right turns to Edmonton
My shortage in blogging lately hasn’t been for lack of topics. This past week has seen blow up and scandal plague Alberta politics, as the boobs come off the Wildrose…
The past year has been fun but…
I’m retiring this Hellberta blog. I am refocusing completely on global trends which will be blogged on my new blog: Canadian Trends. Hope to see you there.
No Translation Needed
Fabulous images in different media from Russian artists in LiveJournal. This one is my favourite because it transcends alphabets: Тоже люди. But a close second, vivid thumbnails bursting with life…
Should I Eat Today?
If you want to see how a Conservative talking point can be taken to the level of absurdity, look no further than salt, yes salt. Much debate about salt levels…
Mike and Ike Head To Splitsville
Mike and Ike, some kind of sentient candy entities with human names, have apparently split up according to marketing material from the Just Born candy company. I didn’t even know…
4501…President Mitt Romney
The words just roll off the tongue, eh? The Ottawa Citizen on line says that Mitt “…Romney, the party’s presumptive nominee now that his main Republican rival has folded up…
2 examples of awesomeness from the Alberta Liberal Party
I have listened to this song too many times. It is catchy, makes a lot of good points and contains a few delicious puns. Also from the Alberta Liberals: Tory…
BP Gulf Disaster Continues
I’ve been avoiding shrimp for close to two years because I expected this. Do you remember how the EPA said it was safe for New Yorkers to return to the…
Conservative english 5.0
When the Harper conservatives tell you something, one should always look at the complete opposite for the meaning. "As you know, we have proactively reached out to Elections Canada and…
Liberals need to rethink their Quebec approach
Since the election of former Quebec cabinet minister Thomas “Tom” Mulcair as leader of the NDP last month, much attention has been paid to the political situation in Quebec and…