I’m thinking I should own these
The time is fast approaching, if today is any indication. But it seems hard to locate them. Phat Moose, says they do. But oh the price.
2014
ConservAntive Campaign Strategy Session
Satire inspired by these headlines: http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/can-fortress-north-america-keep-ebola-at-bay-1.2806339 http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/harper-rejects-charges-of-bias-in-cra-s-scrutiny-of-birdwatchers-1.2806620
The Man Behind The Curtain
http://www.sodahead.com Andrew Coyne is a philosophical and an economic conservative. So one would expect that he would support the present government. But he saw through the facade long ago. Despite…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, October 21, 2014: Oscar Pistorius Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison in Killing of Girlfriend Negative online…
We live in dangerous times
The murder of the CAF member in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu by an avowed ISIS sympathizer had political implications, and within minutes. Yesterday, the Prime Minister stood in the House of Commons to…
Royson James: "Why I’m voting for John Tory"
I’m pretty much in full agreement with Royson James today. Barring some last minute Nanos poll that shows Chow overtaking DoFo for second place in the Toronto mayor race (that…
Identity and Belonging by Robert Lepage: The Personal is Universal
Identity and belonging are subjects that caregivers grapple with everyday. When we become caregivers, do we lose our ‘other’ selves? When our beloved charge passes away, who are we then?…
Louder is a New Website Designed to Increase Your Media Impact
Louder is a new site that aims to bring important news that is usually ignored to the forefront. The site does this in two ways which revolves around Twitter: organic…
Harper Regimed Deservedly Mocked and Disdained In House
I often marvel at the ability of the Prime Minister and his minions to keep a straight face as they baldly lie to all of us. At least those lies…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Martha Friendly highlights how families at all income levels can benefit from a strong child care system: Isn’t it the Canadian way…
Harris helps harass the Hair.
Canada’s prime minister a.k.a. the Hair does not have a large number of friends. And that short list obviously does not include Canadian author and journalist Michael Harris. We hear…
Tomorrow night! Shift! Chris Turner!
Evan Solomon will be there, and he may speak to you!
On Empty Campaign Promises
Why do people vote for candidates that promise to stop gravy trains and run cities like businesses? More importantly, why do people fall for these empty promises?
Stephen Harper, the Terrorist Scare, and the Police State
I warned that Stephen Harper was looking for a way to scare Canadians, so he could try to stampede them into believing that only a Great Strong Leader like himself…
Call of Duty meets Police Academy #nlpoli
It’s hard to imagine a more politically tone-deaf set of ads than the three currently in circulation by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary ostensibly as part of a recruiting campaign. The…
Join Ricochet: A new take on independent media.
Have you joined yet? No? So, you’re good with corporate media spinning things for you, against your personal, community, national and ecological interests? Oh. Ok. 🙂 Ricochet is an audacious…
If You Read But One Thing About Universal Childcare This Week
Line them up here. In this one section of universal childcare analysis by one of the smartest people in the country, Michal Rozworski, we see a number of significant policy…
When Khomeini said no to nukes
When Iran claims it is not developing nuclear weapons because they are incompatible with Islam, the U.S. and its European allies suggest this is mere propaganda. According to an article…
7 things to watch in Alberta by-elections
By-elections are being held in four ridings across Alberta on October 27th. This mini-election, of sorts, is needed to elect Premier Jim Prentice and two of his cabinet ministers to…