The F-35 Boondoggle
Many are angry that instead of the promised $16 billion cost of the new F-35’s the actual price tag will be more than $25 billion but Canadians shouldn’t forget that…
2012
Saturday Afternoon Links
This and that for a sunny Saturday. – Paul Wells discusses the clash shaping up between the Cons and the NDP: Some 57 per cent of respondents said they’re dissatisfied…
Electoral Boundaries Commission Submission
For those interested, here’s the text of my submission to the Saskatchewan Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission. I’ve added to and tweaked the analysis from my earlier column on the subject,…
Twitter Username Change GeoffatMtA–>GeoffBCampbell
Not a big deal but if you want to get in touch with me you’ll have to tweet @GeoffBCampbell from now on. That is all. Filed under: Uncategorized
Twitter Username Change GeoffatMtA–>GeoffBCampbell
Not a big deal but if you want to get in touch with me you’ll have to tweet @GeoffBCampbell from now on. That is all.
Ol’ JB sings a mournful tune: Hang Down Your Head, Peter MacKay
Whooee! Well, friends an' foes, I recorded up another song. This one's all about that famous liar from down east in Nova Scotia, Peter MacKay. I reckon ol' Petey really…
Ol’ JB sings a mournful tune: Hang Down Your Head, Peter MacKay
Whooee! Well, friends an’ foes, I recorded up another song. This one’s all about that famous liar from down east in Nova Scotia, Peter MacKay. I reckon ol’ Petey really…
Ol’ JB sings a mournful tune: Hang Down Your Head, Peter MacKay
Whooee! Well, friends an' foes, I recorded up another song. This one's all about that famous liar from down east in Nova Scotia, Peter MacKay. I reckon ol' Petey really…
Ol’ JB sings a mournful tune: Hang Down Your Head, Peter MacKay
Whooee! Well, friends an’ foes, I recorded up another song. This one’s all about that famous liar from down east in Nova Scotia, Peter MacKay. I reckon ol’ Petey really…
Is there life on the other planets?
According to Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute: “It could be possible that there are other forms of life based on other elements, if you will. But, for…
The Government’s Three Wise Men?
I thought you might enjoy this editorial cartoon courtesy of The Hamilton Spectator: Recommend this Post
Stephen Harper and the Con Photo-Op Machine
When I first saw this picture a couple of years ago, I remember being seized with the sudden urge to run to the toilet, and vomit violently. And of course…
My Take-Away from the System Change Initiative
There are of course many different but complementary take-aways from the Council of Canadians System Change Initiative: systemchange.ca. This is a summary of what seems salient if not crucial to…
The Race for Calgary-East
Calgary-East, not to be confused with the federal constituency of the same name, was formed in 1993 (a previous riding named Calgary East had been around in the 60’s). It…
Bill 22 and the erosion of teacher professionalism
The mainstream media love to print stories chiding teachers for being in a union (and a militant one at that). One of the their arguments is that trade unionism is…
Ravi Shanker Sitar Music and Spirituality
Does certain music appeal to spirituality in humans? I don’t know but a lot has been written on it. Ravi Shanker of India is well-known for his Sitar music which…
Shorter
Shorter Marcus Gee: Toronto City Council should help Rob Ford do something because otherwise voters won’t get any benefit from electing a buffoon as mayor. Dumbest stuff on wheels! We…
Smaller government? Or just dumber?
I’ve long been a proponent of smaller government. Far too much money and effort goes into regulating my private life as a citizen, to support questionable business practices (inside and…
Smaller government? Or just dumber?
I’ve long been a proponent of smaller government. Far too much money and effort goes into regulating my private life as a citizen, to support questionable business practices (inside and…