The Confusing world of The Right . . . .
I admit to being fairly baffled by why anyone, beyond the very rich, would follow modern rightwing ideology. I comprehend traditional social conservatism, though I profoundly disagree with it. And…
November 2013
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – George Monbiot discusses how another corporate investment agreement – this time one between Europe and the U.S. patterned after CETA – will…
A Little Something For Torontonians
Yoiu have my sympathies, and I assume you need no explanation: Recommend this Post
Nov. 5: The light brigade in the valley of death….
For some years, I taught Canadian military history. I taught for example, the destruction of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. I spoke of their order to charge across a long, open…
Thou Shalt Do No Murder
Bizarre poster from 1925 explaining that murder is forbidden and noting the King's servants, the police will "take and kill the murderer". Who says Canadian history is dull!!!
Woo and health charities
Charities and non-profits operate under tough conditions. There is never enough funding, staff, or expertise to achieve perfection and the demands from clients, donors, and funders often force the charity…
The New Lorraine Party #nlpoli
Make no mistake. This is not your New Democratic Party. For those who are active members, they cannot even say that it is “our party”. It’s hers. (Read more…)
The Things CIJA Must Do
CIJA is the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs, an advocacy group for the Canada’s Jewish community. Arguably, there are things they have to do. Arguably, they have to go…
Want to Help a Loved One Who is Sick? Buy This Book!
When our son Nicholas was small, he was in the hospital nearly all the time. He had surgery after surgery, all trying to stave off the effects of his severe…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, November 5, 2013: Doug Ford calls for Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair to step down over ‘bias’…
Few anti-stigma campaigns based on evidence — Stuart
“Mental health is set aside as that other kind of health care we don’t want to talk about.” – Asante Haughton, one of three youth featured in the Ontario Shores…
Enzo Di Matteo: a continuing series
Here. Calls someone gay who isn’t. Here. He makes stuff up. Here. He refuses to accept responsibility when he’s wrong.
Rob Ford and the Nightmare in Toronto
OMG. What a nightmare. Rob Ford is still the Mayor of Toronto, still clinging to power. Nobody can get rid of him, he won't resign, he won't go to rehab.And…
It’s Only The Beginning
After attending last week’s Conservative convention, Tasha Kheiridden wrote that the party was “a party under lockdown.” In fact, the public was not welcome at the event: Canadians, unfortunately, saw…
Give Bees A Chance
Bees are in trouble, which means many, many of our foods are at risk. In this TED Talk from June 2013, bee scientist Marla Spivak unpacks the amazing world of…
A Good Message Told Through Comedy
Comedy troupe Uncle Mom want you to cut the plastic that holds six packs. There are many reasons why it’s important to cut six pack rings, but for the real…