What Were America’s Founding Fathers Thinking?
Why this, of course.
April 2013
5881…Everybody Is Talking About Canada
My real world buddy, Facebook pal and assistant coach for the Maine Black Bears Nate Phillippe drops this knowledge on us.“Everybody in the world is talking about Canada…outside of the…
5880…Justin Trudeau Has Only One Thing Going For Him
He is the best man for the job of running Canada. Leaders, lead. That is it; that is all. WFDS
New Report, “Cooking the Books,” Highlights State Department’s Keystone XL Miscalculations
This is a guest post by Caroline Selle A new report from Oil Change International, provides new evidence that, if built, the Keystone XL pipeline will have a devastating impact…
Breaking: CNN defends Rush to the world
Here. Personally, I’ve never been a huge fan, but what resident of Canuckistan cannot be proud of the trio’s achievement? Thusly, in the words of the Bard, Peart: We are…
A third anti-Trudeau attack ad
I didn’t think the first two were overly effective, but this one has me worried. The Liberal Party needs to respond rapidly before this narrative sets in with Canadians: UPDATE:…
One small step for the government
One giant leap for the opposition.
Leadership battle imminent?
For the Tories, perhaps. Why do I think so? This is what you do when you’re thinking about making an exit.
When the Middle Class Finally Revolts
Across the western world, our political classes are oblivious to the powder keg of revolt they’re sitting on. So warns Polish philosopher, Marcin Krol. Notwithstanding received ideas to the contrary,…
Priorities
Sigh.The United States can be so mixed up at times — I wouldn’t be surprised if they start passing laws to limit the sale of pressure cookers, even though they…
On the "Wisdom" of Not Running Attack Ads
If you haven’t seen them yet, and I don’t know how you couldn’t have, the Conservative attack ads are hilariously stupid. Warren Kinsella thinks they’re effective, and he may be…
Who Is Actually Dividing Our Society?
The United States and, to a lesser extent Canada, have fallen victim to wedge politics. We become victims when our society is fractured, made suspicious of and hostile to each…
Retraction
On April 8 and 9, 2013, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (“OPSEU”) published statements on news wire websites, OPSEU’s website, and certain blog websites, regarding Procom Consultants Group Ltd.…
Mostly competent government
If, like me, you believe that personnel decisions are among the most important decisions that management can make, you really have to be shaking your head at Stephen Harper at…
Yet More Proof That Keystone XL Won’t Reduce Gas Prices
There are four days left to submit a public comment to the State Department on the Keystone XL pipeline. As we’ve reported time and time again here on DeSmogBlog, the…
The Federal Health Minister is not Steve Outhouse
Where is Leona Aglukkaq? Do you know who Leona Aglukkaq is? Perhaps you are more familiar with Steve Outhouse? He’s the spokesperson every time the Federal government is called upon…
Trudeau ends hope for Canada with decision not to fight attack ads
I am in complete and utter shock and sadness at the news that Justin Trudeau will become the third Liberal Party leader in a row defined by the formidable Reform-Conservative…
Old Entish Soldier
Along the base of Emeishan in Sichuan Province, a network of forest trails connect temples, pavilions, and spots of tranquil contemplation (despite the heaving crowds!). This solitary figure continues to…
Something Not at All Political: A Short Story in Queen’s Quarterly….
Shameless self-promotion department: my story “Ancient Faults” has just been published in the Spring 2013 Queen’s Quarterly, Canada’s oldest literary magazine. Here’s an excerpt: The tide is out and Rebecca…
Expert evidence on the frailties of eyewitness evidence not admissible
R. v. Frimpong, 2013 ONCA 243 holds: The appellant has two submissions in respect of the expert’s evidence, one broad and one more narrow. The broad submission asks this court…