On progressivism
Joe Fantauzzi explains his reasons for avoiding the term “progressive” in defining his own political beliefs. But I’ll argue that the proper response to Fantauzzi’s concern is to work harder…
2014
Belly up
Filed under: art
Justin Trudeau, Al Qaeda, and Looking for ‘To Do About Something’
Recently, the Harper government attacked Justin Trudeau for visiting a mosque, where allegedly, recruitment for members of Al Qaeda had once taken place. Harper’s Reformers are coming out in droves…
Plastic From Bacteria and Algae
This short news report covers some cool new plastic production from bacteria and algae done by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology. Via Reddit.
140 Law – Leading Legal Headlines for Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, August 12, 2014: Trial went on despite defense lawyer’s late return from lunch; 11th Circuit overturns conviction…
Time To Hit The Road?
http://kempton.wordpress.com/ Conservatives — at least those who are capable of sustained thought — are beginning to wonder if now is the time for Stephen Harper to exit,
Camp Do Nuttin’ Video by Mark Fiore Slams Lazy Congress
Mark Fiore perfectly sums up the summer recess plans of the 113th Congress in Camp Do Nuttin’. Watch below. Fiore explains on Daily Kos: House Republicans seem to have created…
Bad math trumps bad science in bitumen battles.
Following the battle over bitumen is like following a small car full of clowns. You never know what will happen next. The latest on bitumen is that a study published…
Is Harper Sliding into Third Place?
The following is also posted at iPolitics: A new Ekos poll released on the weekend delivered some bad news for the Harper government. With just 25.6% of preferences the Conservatives…
Harper’s Reign Of Terror: Targeted Charities Begin To Fight Back
It was with a certain pleasure that I read in Monday’s Star that some international aid charities are banding together to challenge the Harper-directed CRA witch hunt into charities that…
depression is to sad as cancer is to pimple (a few thoughts after the death of robin williams)
Reading a news story about Robin Williams’ death, I saw a tweet from Jimmy Kimmel. It said, in part: “If you’re sad, tell someone.” Depression is “you’re sad” the way…
The Weight Loss Industry In North America Is Built Upon A Web Of Lies And Deceit
According to the data by Marketdata Enterprises, a market research firm that specializes in tracking niche markets, Americans spend north of $60 billion annually to try to lose pounds, on…
Is Stephen Harper Finally Running Out of Time?
He has been keeping a low profile. Apart from a steady barrage of short statements on the Ukraine crisis he isn't saying much about anything else.Let alone this devastating poll.…
The Shared Delusion #nlpoli
Tom Marshall is a typical politician. He got into politics to make things better. And, as he reaches the end of his political career, Tom feels a little frustrated or…
Robin Williams and the Demon Depression
He was such a funny man, he made so many people laugh. Which only made his sad death even more shocking. Robin Williams, the versatile actor whose madcap comic style…
Avoid Brown’s Social House
Nicola Tee wrote: Hey! Just wondering why you have the archaic & sexist rule that your waitresses have to wear a minimum 1″ heel while they’re on their feet all…
In Tuesday’s Sun: time to panic
For a bunch of people who should be panicking, they sure don’t look panicked. The Conservative Party, that is. For more than a year now, the Conservative Party of Canada…
Needed: A Real Deal For Cities
Over at NinetyTwoPointEight, I have written a post about the need for substantive discussion during the ongoing Toronto municipal election about freeing up the city from the paternalism of its…