A choice for Babel Conservatives.
The Babel Conservatives thought they had everything organized. When the Barrie riding was split, the south half of the city had lots of reliable conservative country voters from south of…
2014
Maybe They Were Already Dead
Paul Wells thinks the Harper government should be given credit for slaying Quebec separatism. I’d suggest its been deceased since 1995 and Harper has merely presided over the last twitchings…
Greenpeace "Founder" Patrick Moore Not a Founder at All
For more than 20 years now, industry lobbyist Patrick Moore has touted himself a “co-founder” and sometimes even a “founder” of the global environment group Greenpeace. But a document making…
That Will Take Some Doing
http://bookdome.com/ Stephen Harper came to Ottawa like a bull in a china shop
Tommy Ramone, RIP
I woke up to the bad news, and I immediately felt like going back to sleep for good. I tell ya: if there ever was news that I am going…
Stephen Harper and the Losing Battle for Quebec
Well as you know, and as I mentioned the other day, Stephen Harper has set out to try to woo the province of Quebec. Or at least the people in…
The Lethal Dysfunction Of The Far Right: A Mound of Sound Guest Post
Problem: you’re already getting hammered by early-onset climate change. Solution: deny it’s happening, look the other way, think happy thoughts. It sounds ridiculously dysfunctional and it is but that is…
Tweet of the day
she has a point pic.twitter.com/NKVAcIoxFo — (@Dory) July 12, 2014
Atrocities committed by Kiev forces in eastern Ukraine: video footage you won’t find in mainstream media
According to the accompanying blurb this video and others like it have been “the object of censorship.” The blurb also notes that “…in the media’s coverage of unfolding atrocities directed…
Bucking horses and other immoral entertainments
It’s Stampede time in Calgary and that means it’s time for another debate about exploiting other animals to amuse ourselves. The focus, of course, is rodeo—bucking broncs, calf roping, steer…
Musical interlude
Sandy Rivera – Changes
July 11: just annoyed. that’s all..
It’s late Friday night. I should be in bed doing crossword puzzles. But It’s been a bloody annoying day – starting with a CTV “news” report on Palestine. And once…
Breaking: Triumph For Citizens in Florida As Hughes Oil Company Drops Fracking Project
On Friday morning, Dan A. Hughes Oil Company and the Collier Resources Company agreed to terminate their lease agreement, with the exception of the Collier Hogan 20-3H well, next to…
Internet Insider Video Update: Save Free Expression Online
Our awesome volunteer Darcy came in to provide you with this video update on the TPP, how it could censor the Internet, and what you can do about it. You…
Two of the most scary video soundbites that I have recently heard
By Rick Hiebert. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission It takes some doing for Todd Bentley or a friend/supporter of his to leave me a bit gobsmacked by something they…
CVRD Hires Brian Carruthers As Their New CAO
News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 11, 2014 Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is pleased to announce the hiring of a Chief Administrative Officer effective September 2, 2014. July 11,…
Global: Mother of dead student hounded for 3 years by Bell for $215
Stay classy, Big Telecom. Article by Sean O’Shea for Global Christine West of Lindsay, Ontario has grown frustrated with opening up the mailbox on her front porch. She’s worried she’ll…
The Tyee: Last Chance for Canadians to Influence Secret Trade Talks?
We want YOU to help us save free expression. Check out what you can do at https://OpenMedia.org/Expression Article by Bob Mackin for The Tyee When the latest round of closed-door…
Judith Butler: Jewishness and the Critique of Zionism
Book Review: Judith Butler (2012). Parting Ways: Jewishness and the Critique of Zionism. Review by Judy Deutsch Judith Butler comes to her critique of Jewishness and Zionism with impressive credentials.…
Powerline & Hinderaker’s Cynical Attack on Tom Steyer Likely a Welcome Diversion for Koch Brothers
The bloggers over at Powerline, led in this case by the Koch-cozy John Hinderaker, are all in a tizzy this week after the New York Times reported that Tom Steyer,…