March 2013
The Waning Days of the First Republic
It’s not difficult to conclude we are witnessing the rise of pre-revolutionary America. From the ravages of globalization and the offshoring of the nation’s manufacturing base which once nurtured America’s…
“…sit down and shut up.”
By Rick Hiebert All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission Brian Lilley, of Sun News TV, reports something interesting in a recent blog post. Motion M-408, in the House of Commons,…
Pot Meet Kettle: Oil Executive Says “Misinformation And Fear” Hurting Fracking Efforts
Ryan Lance, CEO of oil giant ConocoPhillips, issued a dire warning to colleagues at an energy conference earlier this month. According to Lance, “misinformation and fear” could easily derail the…
Ken Dryden on why we stand on guard for Stompin’ Tom and Don Cherry by Ken Dryden
Former NHL Goaltender and MP says that in Stompin’ Tom Connors and Don Cherry’s patriotism, they have come to monopolize so many of the symbols of Canada, leaving little room…
Kafka, The Toronto Police, and Toronto Community Housing
“Someone must have been telling lies about Joseph K., for without having done anything wrong he was arrested one fine morning.” – The Trial, by Franz Kafka Last evening, I…
Saturday At The Movies
A friendly reminder – don’t feed the fish!
I’m Giving Up on the Globe & Mail
I have stood by the Globe & Mail since I started this blog. You might not have noticed, given all the names I’ve called them over that time, but I…
Stephen Harper and the Rebranding of Canada
As you know the Con regime is obsessed with changing or rebranding the name and the look of everything Canadian eh?Making the colours of Canada blue and red, like the…
Our national Harper headache
How often do the Harper Cons send out a press release that uses the phrase “Harper Government”? About eight times a day. Yes, its true — every four hours, just…
Summit tackles growing unfairness in Canada: Unions resolve to be part of solution
Canadian Labour Congress | Press Release: More than 350 labour leaders met for a one-day summit on Friday, March 22 in Toronto to talk about how their members can advocate…
The story behind Ezra Levant’s 11th hour ‘apology’ for Roma rant
By Karl Nerenberg | March 21, 2013 Apologies are coming fast and furious from Ezra Levant and Sun News Network. Just this week, there have been apologies for comments made…
Friday night
The opening number has Andrew Winton on a custom-made double-neck lap steel guitar covering an old gospel blues called Nobody’s Fault But Mine. This is Rory Gallagher with a song…
The tweet was problematic enough
The retweet, more so. Story here.
Score Another One For Orwell
If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face — forever. – George Orwell As always, the writer had exceptional clarity about where…
CoastalTarSands.ca Launching Today
Today is WORLD WATER DAY and I’m honouring it by launching my next media campaign http://coastaltarsands.ca There’s very little time left before the Harper government plans to approve the Enbridge…
5769…This Is Ireland
Global warming has taken an holiday. Photo taken an hour ago by my mom’s real world and my Facebook friend Cherry Willis in Carryduff. WFDS
Richard Bergeron of Projet Montreal in Verdun on Sunday
How To Put Montreal Back On Track with Richard Bergeron Sunday, March 24, 3pm Centre culturel et bibliothèque de Verdun 5955, avenue Bannantyne Verdun (QC) H4H 1H5 Canada ***English below…
5768…Best Tweet In The History Of History
Thanks to my crazed real world and Facebook friend Russell Barth for finding this. Ah, memories of Father Ken Keeler. WFDS