U.S. Congress wavering on Syria
Obama: No boots on the ground. Any chance that the U.S. Congress will pass a resolution for a strike on Syria. It looks quite grim for Obama.
2013
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Blacklocks reports (PDF) on the abuse of a corporate tax credit which served as an “open bar” allowing businesses to have the…
I’m shocked, SHOCKED!
“Y-O-U-N-G at UBC, we like ’em young, Y is for your sister, O is for oh so tight, U is for underage, N is for no consent, G is for…
The Tyee: Will Big Telecom return to dealing with Canadian cell phone users "as blue whales deal with krill"?
This one made us smile – Big Telecom’s ad impact “blunted by the fact that they were delivered from high atop Loot ‘n Pillage Mountain, an Everest of gold dubloons…
While We’re Focused on Chemical Warfare
It’s interesting how selective the United States can be about weapons of mass destruction given that the U.S. continues to be responsible for widespread death and destruction from its own…
On the On-Going, Never-Ending Regional Bike/Car Conflict
On Friday, I had a conversation in class about cyclists being hit so much in the region because of our culture around cycling here relative to other cities, and then…
Crowded Stadium in Moscow -:)
OPEN SEATS: Spectators attended the IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) World Championships in Athletics at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow Sunday. (Dylan Martinez/Reuters)WSJ.
Valdimir Putin at G-20 Photo-op
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, center, shrugged as he walked by U.S. President Barack Obama to take his place at a group photo of G-20 leaders outside the Konstantin…
Stevie Wonder Interviewed by Rev. Al Sharpton
Last night I watched a program “Advancing The Dream” (celebrating the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s speech “I have a Dream”) hosted by Rev. Al Sharpton. He had numerous…
A True Gateway Drug
For those who believe in the virtues of unfettered capitalism, you might want to read up on how teens and pre-teens are now ingesting nicotine, many for the first time,…
my why we still need feminism post
Online news is filled with stories about the rape chant from Saint Mary’s University and while there’s been backlash about it now somehow the students at that university have been…
The progressive left is just an urban legend.
Toronto Council’s left wing councillors love to show off their power. And Mayor Rob Ford could not be a better foil for them. The only problem is that Toronto ends…
Canada’s Sonny Corleone
Scott Reid writes in The Ottawa Citizen that the Senate scandal has forced Stephen Harper to give the Prime Minister’s Office a makeover. But that makeover isn’t merely cosmetic: But…
Its David Rose
So its best to ignore him when he writes on the issue of Global Warming or, really, on any issue, but this bit: The continuing furore caused by The Mail…
Feet Of Clay?
This from the folks at prima facie. Enjoy: Recommend this Post
My Reply to Non Autism Expert Dr. David H. Gorski Also Known as ORAC
Dr. David H. Gorski, who is NOT an autism expert, somewhat ironically, attacks parents, professionals and journalists who disagree with his autism disorders opinions as “quacks” Dear Dr. David H.…
Bombs and explosives are chemical weapons too
An eastern blogger who I mentioned in this estimable piece from 2011, is a loquacious commentator for one of Canada’s preeminent welfare bums. On his website Saturday, he joined the…
never forget, onion style
I think The Onion has outdone itself this time. From the Structural Steel Melt on Tower 7–Grain bread to the Twin Chowers cold cut combo with Ground Zero–Carb vinaigrette on…