Friday Bits #nlpoli
To understand the real Steve Kent and not the manufactured front he presents to the world these days, take a look at this 2007 post by Simon Lono back when…
July 2014
Never Ever Promise Open Nominations
Because you’re not being sincere. And because the people don’t give a crap until they hear all the bad-news stories generated when you break your promise. This bit of advise…
Alberta tar sands a “war on the earth”: Brigette DePape
For Canadian activist Brigette DePape, participating in last weekend’s final tar sands Healing Walk in Fort McMurray, Alberta, was akin to “witnessing a war on the earth, and being part…
My Deepest Apology to Stephen Harper, Military Genius
Yes? For years I have been openly mocking our prime minister. He believes he’s the combined reincarnation of General Douglas MacArthur and Winston Churchill, often touting things like the Canadian…
Dear Mr Mulcair and Mr. Trudeau: If You Become Prime Minister Will Your Government Introduce A Real National Autism Strategy to Help all Autistic Canadians?
Mr. Thomas J. MulcairLeader of the Official Opposition New Democratic Party of Canada Mr. Justin TrudeauLeader of the Liberal Partty of Canada Re: Autism in Canada I am the father…
Opus Dei comes to Washington
I think the anti-Obama Republicans who think the Hobby Lobby decision is a triumph are going to regret they ever heard of it.Because this legal decision and the others that…
Omar Khadr’s trial lacked legal basis
After the way Omar Khadr has been persecuted by both the American government and ours, I wouldn’t have thought any more outrageous news of this sordid affair could emerge. But…
Anglin for a fight (and more nomination updates)
Tweet“Alleged death threats, implied bribes, constituency association ambushes and supposed Progressive Conservative Party skulduggery,” is how a Red Deer Advocate report described the unexpectedly interesting Wildrose Party nomination in the…
A question for Premier Dave Hancock: Who will rid Alberta’s Tories of their turbulent Education Minister?
Education Minister Jeff Johnson flips burgers at Alison Redford’s K-Days Breakfast, last year. A sign of things to come for Mr. Johnson? Below: Premier Dave Hancock, who knows what he…
Update on Saskboy’s condition
I thought the best way to say this was quote John’s girlfriend from her facebook page (or rather John’s fb page, where she’s been doing the updates): I would like…
In Friday’s Sun: will by-elections mean bye-bye?
As by-election results rolled in on the evening of June 30, did Prime Minister Stephen Harper start contemplating the location of the nearest exit door? It’s possible. After all, the…
Bishop Henry … It’s Been A While
For those who don’t live in Calgary in the fair province of Alberta, you may not have heard the uproar over a doctor refusing to prescribe birth control pills to…
Joe Cressy: "[the next election] is going to won or lost based on seats where you’re taking on Tories." I agree, so let’s check the numbers
This graph has been making the rounds on social media to show growing support for the federal Liberals in by-elections across Canada, including Trinity-Spadina, where I was happy to do…
Joe Cressy: "[the next election] is going to won or lost based on seats where you’re taking on Tories." I agree, so let’s check the numbers
This graph has been making the rounds on social media to show growing support for the federal Liberals in by-elections across Canada, including Trinity-Spadina, where I was happy to do…
Joe Cressy: "[the next election] is going to won or lost based on seats where you’re taking on Tories." I agree, so let’s check the numbers
This graph has been making the rounds on social media to show growing support for the federal Liberals in by-elections across Canada, including Trinity-Spadina, where I was happy to do…
Joe Cressy: "[the next election] is going to won or lost based on seats where you’re taking on Tories." I agree, so let’s check the numbers
This graph has been making the rounds on social media to show growing support for the federal Liberals in by-elections across Canada, including Trinity-Spadina, where I was happy to do…
Public Education: School to Prison Pipeline (VIDEO)
To end the violence in Baltimore there must be radical reform of public education and the criminal justice system – a panel moderated by radio talk show host Marc Steiner…
CBC: Trans-Pacific Partnership talks going on in Ottawa
This multi-national trade deal could censor your Internet, on top of making it more expensive and policed. Even worse, the deal is being negotiated behind closed doors in near total…
Italian union launches referendum campaign against EU permanent austerity pact
Originally posted on Revolting Europe: Italy’s largest union has launched a referendum campaign against the EU fiscal compact, a draconian budgetary cap which is set to make austerity permanent across…