Punk rocker does good
Rolf Dinsdale, our former guitarist, is the Liberal Party candidate in his home town. To save Rolf (and me and Davey) some time, we state: • The band is neither…
October 2013
Mark Bourrie wants to shut down my web site
He’s written nasty legal letters to everyone who hosts/links to me. So, if the web site suddenly disappears after 12 or so years, you know who to blame. Stay tuned.
Selective Shutdown: Congressman Raul Grijalva’s Petition to Ban Drilling on Public Lands While Public is Locked Out
As the government shutdown drags well into its second week, the gates to America’s national parks, wildlife refuges, and national forests remain closed and the taxpaying public is denied access.…
The Spanish Inquisition by Joseph Perez
The Spanish Inquisition I found this brief history and analysis of the Spanish Inquisition to be a real eye opener. The institution is followed from its inception in 1479 to…
Alberta court protects regulator from Ernst’s fracking lawsuit
Environmental consultant Jessica Ernst on her land in Alberta (Colin Smith photo) ROSEBUD, Alta. – An Alberta woman has lost a round in her legal battle against the contentious process…
Protect Our Privacy
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Australia’s New Prime Minister Surrounded By Climate Science Denying Voices and Advisors
WHEN speaking to script, Australia’s new conservative Prime Minister Tony Abbott will say that he accepts that human emissions of greenhouse gases are having an impact on the world’s climate.…
The United States will not default…
There is a lot of nervousness and anxiety out there, particularly in the capital markets over the US government shut down for one, but more so over the prospect that…
The United States will not default…
There is a lot of nervousness and anxiety out there, particularly in the capital markets over the US government shut down for one, but more so over the prospect that…
The United States will not default…
There is a lot of nervousness and anxiety out there, particularly in the capital markets over the US government shut down for one, but more so over the prospect that…
Save Democracy from Politics
The title says it all, our very democracy is in danger of being totally subverted by partisan actions which are aimed at keeping or gaining power with little regard to…
Restore our anthem politics
I support the “Restore our Anthem” initiative to replace the words “in all thy sons command” to the gender neutral “in all of us command.” The reactions early on to…
Restore our anthem politics
I support the "Restore our Anthem" initiative to replace the words "in all thy sons command" to the gender neutral "in all of us command." The reactions early on to…
Restore our anthem politics
I support the “Restore our Anthem” initiative to replace the words “in all thy sons command” to the gender neutral “in all of us command.” The reactions early on to…
Timberwest Still Abusing Youbou Residents As Dustup Continues!
Trish Waddington, a dust drenched Youbou resident, sent out an an email this morning about the dust storms that continue unabated and unaddressed. She is understandably getting testy over Timberwest’s…
Poor Lao Tzu: He Gets Blamed for So Much
Poor Lao Tzu. He gets saddled with the most atrocious of the New Age codswallop. As if it wasn’t enough to be for founder of one of the most obscure…
Influence in America: A Report on TransCanada Corporation’s Keystone XL Lobbying Activities
According to a new white paper by DeSmog Canada, TransCanada Corporation, the company behind the Keystone XL pipeline proposal, has spent more than $4 million lobbying U.S. federal lawmakers and…
It’s your last chance, please take it
Today is the last day of our fundraising campaign to fight back against Internet censorship that could knock entire families offline. Generous donors have announced they’ll provide matching funds if…