Christmas Card 2014
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December 2014
The Economic Argument For Peace On Earth
http://www.victorystore.com/ “Peace On Earth.” We repeat the phrase often at this time of year. It’s standard boilerplate — a postive suggestion, but not very likely. However, Paul Krugman wrote this…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter: Orangutan entitled to some human legal rights, Argentine court rules Lawyer for Pharrell Williams, Eagles and dozens of other…
More Conflict-Of-Interest At The CBC
The deterioration of the once highly-respected CBC continues apace. Not only has Peter Mansbridge, as seen recently in his year-end friendly chat with Stephen Harper, abandoned any semblance of journalistic…
Solving Justin’s problems in Quebec.
The good news in Quebec this year was that Philippe Couillard’s Quebec Liberals defeated the Parti Québécois. The bad news for federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is that Philippe Couillard’s…
Peace
Christmas in the Trenches, written and performed by John McCutcheon, as Christians around the world contemplate the birth of the Prince of Peace, in a barn. “Each Christmas come since…
Victims Of The War On Xmas?
They fell from the sky!
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Thank You to All
Thanks people for kind wishes in comments and private messages. We can hope that matters raised in alternative media and the blogosphere gain wider exposure and more complete discussion in…
Churn dropped sharply in 2014 #nlpoli
Orders-in-council show that cabinet made a total of 20 appointments in 2014 at the ranks of assistant deputy minister and deputy minister or the equivalents. Compare that to 51 senior…
The year to come
There are a number of things to look forward to in the coming year. January 31stSouth Australia (Provincial Level) election Start of “Spring Election Season” March 17thIsrael Election March 22ndSweden…
Stephen Harper and the REAL Nightmare Before Christmas
Uh oh. It seems I might have been a bit hasty when I declared this to be The Con Nightmare Before Christmas. Because although the Cons are just as ghastly…
With Ian Jessop on CFAX1070, Dec. 23, 2014
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Enough with the fantasy Wildrose was Alberta’s best opposition, already! It’s baloney!
And then there were five: The Wildrose caucus back before it experienced civil war, desertions and mass defections, including that of its leader, the woman in red above. Below: former…
Joe Horneck would be strong addition to Mississauga City Council
It was a great personal experience to serve as Alvin Tedjo's campaign manager in Mississauga Ward 2 this fall, one that really made me think about the future of my…
Joe Horneck would be strong addition to Mississauga City Council
It was a great personal experience to serve as Alvin Tedjo’s campaign manager in Mississauga Ward 2 this fall, one that really made me think about the future of my…
Joe Horneck would be strong addition to Mississauga City Council
It was a great personal experience to serve as Alvin Tedjo's campaign manager in Mississauga Ward 2 this fall, one that really made me think about the future of my…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Downed cats.
Iveson and Nenshi in strong position for City Charters
TweetAs the collapse of the Wildrose Party and speculation about Alberta’s next provincial budget dominate political discussions, one of the most politically important discussions impacting governance in our province next…
Joe Horneck would be strong addition to Mississauga City Council
It was a great personal experience to serve as Alvin Tedjo’s campaign manager in Mississauga Ward 2 this fall, one that really made me think about the future of my…
2015 – The Year Of The Light At The End Of The Tunnel!
On Day 5 of a nasty cold, the kind that seems like it went away on Day 3 and then on Day 4 kicks yer butt in a comeback that…