2013
Breaking the law is breaking the law
McGuinty was right. The renegade unions were wrong. Their “protest” was and is illegal. There’s a lesson, here, for a couple Ontario Liberal leadership candidates, I’d say. /a>
Omnibus Bills, Pipelines, First Nations
Chief Justin George of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation connects a few of the dots leading from omnibus budget bills C38 and C45 to Kinder Morgan’s expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline.…
Who is Metis?
Some media are suggesting the recent federal decision that Metis are to be considered as Indian for constitutional purposes will lead to an open ended free for all where people…
Snow Day Entertainment
The world is full of some really dumb, really lucky people. -srbp-
Campaign Update: Cam Broten
Well, now we get on with our regularly scheduled post. On Thursday, Cam Broten hosted an evening event here in Saskatoon at Amigo’s. The event was incredibly well attended, I…
How will the Republican Party Beat Magic Robots in 2016?
Two amazing quotes in this very long article. Gingrich said. “On the left you have a natural grouping. You have the sense of, ‘What’s this week’s cause? And we did…
How will the Republican Party Beat Magic Robots in 2016?
Two amazing quotes in this very long article. Gingrich said. “On the left you have a natural grouping. You have the sense of, ‘What’s this week’s cause? And we did…
In Defense of Myself
Malcolm’s Blog: LINK As is bound to happen in the world of politics, every once in awhile you get into a bit of a disagreement here and there. As Malcolm…
The Media Assault on Idle No More
There was an incredibly revealing moment today. A moment that summed up the way many in the MSM have been going after Chief Spence and the Idle No More movement.And…
Freedom from gun terror: why understanding American history can help keep Canadians sane
An American militia in 1773 … before they were well regulated and illustrating why they needed to be. Most militia units, said Gen. George Washington, were “totally unacquainted with every…
Conservatives Bad At Selling Out
What’s worse than oil companies spending millions to buy off politicians? Oil companies getting them for free. The oil sector is vital to Canada’s economy, but so are a lot…
Homer (not Simpson) and the Kaopectate Kid
The doctor diagnosed young son Leo recently with the stomach flu — which is colloquial shorthand for a condition which isn’t the flu, per se. (The most recent editor of…
Leaves in January
That time of year thou mayst in me behold When yellow leaves, or none, or few, do hang Upon those boughs which shake against the cold, Bare ruined choirs, where…
Getting Dumped
He may have baked you lasagna, but Glen has moved on and found someone new. Today, Glen Murray bowed out of the Ontario Liberal leadership race and David Merner took…
Here’s the thing
Are you like me, and are you now completely and totally fed up when writers write “here’s the thing” in their prose? What does it mean, really? “Pay attention to…
Skeptical Science Video Debunks "No Warming for 16 Years" Denialist Claim
The talented team at Skeptical Science produced the video below to debunk the well-worn denialist argument that there’s been “no warming for 16 years” – a favorite lie of Lord…
Daisy Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Daisy Between a Rock and a Hard Place is a short book written by Janis F. Kearney, about Daisy Bates. Daisy Bates was an activist who helped mentor the Little…