Scottish Independence and Some Lessons for Canadians
Well for a brief moment today I was able to escape the grim, grey, reality of Harperland. My body was in soggy Toronto, but my heart was in Edinburgh. Because…
September 2013
"Odin TheCelt": Another Name Change and Change of Tactics
It appears that our would-be nemesis "Odin TheCelt", aka "Itsoktobe White", aka "Yordi Jewkiller" has decided upon a new name for himself: We're going to get back to this very…
In Sunday’s Sun: timing isn’t something. It’s everything.
We kid you not: The unveiling of a policy is more challenging than actually coming up with one. Writing up a political party’s policy manual is uncomplicated. Simply lock up…
From My Quotes Cupboard: The American Dream versus the European Dream
he European Dream is the mirror opposite of the American Dream. The American and European dreams are, at their core, about two diametrically opposed ideas of freedom and security. Americans…
hedges: "when harper passes right-to-work, you must go on a massive general strike, or you’re finished"
Last night, I heard author, journalist, and activist Chris Hedges speak at the Bloor Street United Church in Toronto, sponsored by the excellent Canadian Dimension. Hedges is a radical intellectual,…
Analyzing The Manning Centre Report "City Council Vote Tracking"
The Manning Centre released a report this week, "Growing the Democratic Toolbox: City Council Vote Tracking". The first thing about this that I find interesting is that this appears to…
Concealed Handguns and Road Rage. What Could Go Wrong?
Two motorists, each with a concealed weapon permit. Add one portion of road rage. Stir.
The Rise of the Gullibillies
Today’s hard Right draws an astonishing amount of electoral support from people who are simply too damned dumb to realize they’re voting against their self-interest. This is especially true of…
Today With Pope Francis – Money Is the Root of All Evil.
Somebody, on the inside, is going to knock this guy off. He’s telling way, way too much truth. But if the Pope is just too hard to take, you can…
Mike Duffy: Minimum punishment
He should walk in front of the Parliament with a sign: “I am a thief I stole money from the taxpayers.”
Chemtrails redux: the attack of the tin-foil hat brigade
My earlier post on the nonsensical chemtrail conspiracy has generated quite a lot of activity recently (more than 1,000 views in a few days – thanks!). So much so that…
Another lawsuit against the City
West End Neighbours (WEN) has launched a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of British Columbia against the City of Vancouver. Earlier the My Community Centre group also launched a suit…
With love from Mars
Mars Rover found an interesting shape on the Mars’ surface. It is a heart shape.
Harper’s Flock of Admirers
No doubt due to his hawkish support of all things Israeli, Stephen Harper is set to receive a singular honour from his Jewish admirers: The Jewish National Fund’s arm in…
Political Atheists
The Huffington Post has a piece comparing open atheists in government in the USA with the UK. They note that only two American legislators have only ever really professed non-belief:…
Sept, 21: CANADA A NATION OF COFFEE LOVERS….
… that’s a fast-breaking story featured on page 1, and written by crusading reporter Brent Mazerolle. I’ll bet you didn’t know that Canadians like coffee. But nobody can fool young…
Bashar Al-Assad, Russia and Chemical Weapons
Aid to Putin said that if Assad does not co-operate to handover chemical weapons then Russia may kick Assad’s butts. “Russia could abandon support for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad if…