Greece in chaos: will Syriza’s last desperate gamble pay off? | World news | The Guardian
Greece in chaos: will Syriza’s last desperate gamble pay off? | World news | The Guardian. Filed under: Austerity Tagged: Eurozone Crisis, Greece, Syriza
June 2015
Trudeau, Dion and the Green Shift
Liberals still wince, a little bit, when reminded of Stephane Dion’s Green Shift. Some of them even attempt to rewrite history, and suggest they never supported it when it was…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – The Broadbent Institute details Rhys Kesselman’s research on how the Cons’ expanded TFSAs are nothing but a giveaway to the wealthy. And…
Is Mulcair peaking too soon?
Gosh, reading and listening to some political pundits, you would think that the coming federal election is already decided. It is all over but the shouting. It is one of…
Mulcair honeymoon ending in 5…4…3…
In this, the NDP leader frankly looks not unlike a megalomaniac without a shred of principle. But, then again, the main source is Dimitri Soudas (a guy who allegedly has…
Paying To Be Lobotomized
http://www.bewareofthedoug.com/ We are awash in images, Chris Hedges writes. And that makes it easy for corporate propagandists to succeed. It’s been that way for quite awhile: The entrapment in a…
She blew a big lead before, she’ll do it again
He’ll beat her.
Risks of being a surety
Your best friend has been arrested. You know she has a drinking problem but you also know she’s a good person and so when she calls and says “come to…
Why the Cons Won’t Be Charged For Their Terrorist Attack Ad
If you've seen this latest Con attack ad aimed at Justin Trudeau, you know how monstrous it is.How it starts with the sinister ISIS anthem, and crudely and cruelly exploits…
A FABULOUS INNOVATION FOR SENIORS – I LOVE IT!
Every day I scour the internet for caregiver news and innovative products. Today I want to tell you about the best thing I’ve found in ages – this invention will…
Is It Time to Rename the Cons the Canadian Convict Party?
As you probably know, I've written hundreds if not thousands of posts about the nefarious activities of Boss Harper and his Con mob.And for more information please consult the latest…
Forget that Orange Wave Thing #nlpoli
Two-thirds of respondents to the most recent Abacus-VOCM News poll said they believed the Liberal Party will win the next provincial general election. That’s an important question because recent American…
The Confederate Flag, the Redneck Parade, and the Warrior Queen
I haven't written anything on this blog about the controversy over whether the confederate flag should be banned, like the one flying outside the South Carolina legislature, for two reasons:One,…
Just When I Thought the Left Had Collapsed, This. A Must Read.
Many thanks for this from Emily Dee. Read it, take it all in, remember what we Canadians used to be, what we believed in, what once made us great. There…
Alberta’s NDP government moves too cautiously, but in the right direction, on raising the minimum wage
PHOTOS: The government of Alberta’s spin on an increase in the minimum wage – what a contrast to the grim excuse-making of a few months ago! Below: Jobs Minister Lori…
Trans-Outaouais Terror
Sure the maps all say there’s a road there. And so what if there’s no Google Street View? How bad could it be? I’ve got wide tires and disc brakes.…
Robert Reich’s Warning About the Trans Pacific Partnership
Although directed to an American audience, these warnings are equally applicable to Canada: The Trans Pacific Partnership is a zombie that refuses to die no matter how many stakes are…
Let’s work to stop the crackdown on domain privacy
Have you ever wondered just how many domain names there are out there? Turns out, there are a lot! According to Verisign’s Domain Industry Brief, there were a whopping 288…
Pope Francis offers hopeful perspective on global crises, says David Suzuki
Pope Francis’ recent encyclical on climate change contains a “scientifically and morally valid call for radical change”, says environmentalist David Suzuki. The post Pope Francis offers hopeful perspective on global…
Will the Greek Referendum Bring the Troika Back to the Bargaining Table? (2/2)
Filed under: Austerity Tagged: Eurozone Crisis, Greece, Syriza