21st Century Assyrians
Overpopulation + Drought = Collapse. Just ask any Assyrian. Of course they’ve been gone since the 7th century so that’s not very practical. Historians have long wondered how the Assyrians,…
2014
Says Pat Robertson: "She’s Asking For It"
What is she asking for? Why, divine retribution, of course. Watch. Learn. Repent! Recommend this Post
Elon Musk is My Hero
Elon Musk stands poised to offer free and unfettered Internet access to the world. After all he’s done, this action launches him to top spot as my hero.
Democracy and Freedom in Harperland
A guest post by Pamela Mac Neil There have been Canadian Prime Ministers I have disliked and Prime Ministers whose ideas I have disagreed with. I have never however, with…
Despite Tech Exodus from ALEC, eBay Sends Mixed Messages About Membership
Over the course of a single short week in late September, one Silicon Valley tech giant after the next cut ties with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a libertarian,…
Stephen Harper and the Road to an Early Election
I didn't watch the ceremony at the National War Memorial, but I see that Stephen Harper made it back from China just in time to take the starring role.So he…
e.u. advocate general ruling strongly supports claim of war resister andré shepherd
The fight for justice for US war resisters took a major step forward yesterday, with a ruling strongly in favour of war resister André Shepherd. In the legal case of…
Ezra Levant’s Latest Disgraceful Bigot Eruption
Ezra Levant is without a shadow of a doubt the most disgusting person on Canadian television.A greasy, grubby oil pimp, a far-right demagogue, a bully and a bigot.But even by…
Ezra, The School Board, And The Muslims: Day Three
Well, as my CBSC (and also CRTC) complaints await processing in Ottawa, it’s time for a few updates. Most importantly, Ezra has offered his side of the story, and also…
Tens of Billions Wasted
How much will we keep spending to develop more fossil fuels when we know we have to stop to avert climate breakdown? $88b/year? More? How about zero. It’s time to…
Weekend Pilihan Tepat dengan Pesawat
Kemana weekend kita minggu ini?. Mau dengan siapa? Lebih baiknya weekend dengan keluarga. Karena keluarga adalah orang-orang spesial kita. Tunggu dulu, kemana weekend kita minggu ini? Yang istimewa saja yuk.…
Government Spending and GDP #nlpoli
A couple of weeks ago, finance minister Ross Wiseman said that he can’t cut government spending because it is such an important part of the economy. Wiseman said government spending…
Climate Denier Lord Lawson And The Art of Nest Feathering
Nine days after Lawson resigned protesters in East Berlin began tearing down the Berlin Wall, but a Lawson free from political restraints began forging his own doctrine in the newly…
Alberta’s big problem is the same as Russia’s – so what’s Stephen Harper doing about it?
Keep those wells a-pumpin! Keep those oil prices low! Squeeze those Russkies! Uh … just a minute. … isn’t that bad for Alberta’s many varieties of Conservative? Below: Russian President…
Ezra Levant, Hyde, and Appealing to the Id
Our erudite readers will all be well acquainted with this particular novel: This writer is a fan of both Robert Louis Stevenson' and Sigmund Freud's work (though I actually prefer…
A letter to BC Ferries
Republished from the Facebook page of Sean Smith, with permission. Dear BC Ferries: I know that you are having a hard time trying to figure out ways to save money.…
One Day Left to Vote on the Proposed First West Credit Union Takeover of Island Savings
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger David Indge sent this post into Cowichan Conversations. Heather Olson responded with these comments David Indge-responded this afternoon. Check out the revealing commentary in the revealing content…
Energy East Foosties: LIUNA, the Liberals & the NDP
Last month, in my environmental column with the Sudbury Star, I wrote about the Energy East pipeline, and why it should be given a “rethink” by supporters, in light of…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Fashionable cats.
You can’t handle the truth: BC Liberals
Site C not necessarily a slam dunk: Bennett, Business in Vancouver, October 15, 2014 “Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett says he is still torn on whether his government should…