If you see this ahead of you in traffic, stop, get out, and give the driver money
I fail every emission standard, every time.
October 2015
His Best Laid Plans
https://twitter.com/ The polls are all over the place. But, if you go to political events — even Stephen Harper’s invitation only events — you hear interesting things. Michael
About That Pavlovian Response
It is enough to make a recovering cynic suffer a very bad relapse. As I noted earlier this week, to see what lurks just beneath the surface of Canadian sensibilities,…
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Armine Yalnizyan highlights how Volkswagen’s emissions cheating scandal is just one more compelling piece of evidence against trusting the corporate sector to regulate…
We are standing on guard.
Canadians can vote today. You can see the end of the longest federal election campaign in modern history. You can vote throughout this weekend. You can also give thanks. And…
The Harper Regime and the Light in the Darkness
It was almost dark when I got back to the waterfront. A cold wind was whipping across the lake. But I could see the lights of the boat coming to…
KCCCC Day 68: the day in tweets
It’s cold, it’s wet, I’m sick of this election, and I’m sore from lifting a dock (long story, etc.): So here is your KCCCC day in tweets. You’re welcome. I’ve…
Strategic voting in Alberta (recap)
Strategic voting Alberta Some recent posts on strategic voting in Alberta Strategic voting in Edmonton Riverbend: vote NDP Strategic voting in Edmonton Manning: vote NDP Strategic voting in Edmonton Griesbach:…
Looking for local election polls?
There’s a useful list of local election polls in Wikipedia. Local election poll Alberta Local election poll Calgary Centre Local election poll Calgary Confederation Local election poll Edmonton Centre Local…
#elxn42 breakdown – Part 4
In part 1 of this post we focused on the need for exponential growth and the monetary system behind our need for this type of growth. We learned that the…
#elxn42 breakdown – Part 4
In part 1 of this post we focused on the need for exponential growth and the monetary system behind our need for this type of growth. We learned that the…
#elxn42 breakdown – Part 4
In part 1 of this post we focused on the need for exponential growth and the monetary system behind our need for this type of growth. We learned that the…
Independent MP Brent Rathgeber gives St. Albertans a former Tory insider’s take on the many sins of the Harper PMO
PHOTOS: Independent MP Brent Rathgeber, in a typical pose, chats with a couple of constituents at last night’s candidates’ forum in St. Albert, Alberta. Below: Conservative candidate Michael Cooper, Mr.…
The 16 Doomsday Ridings that can fire Harper as PM on October 19: Are you in one of them?
If you are, read this article and vote strategically. Here are 14 of the 16 Doomsday Ridings that can guarantee that Harper is given a pink slip on election day:And,…
The 16 Doomsday Ridings that can fire Harper as PM on October 19: Are you in one of them?
If you are, read this article and vote strategically. Here are 14 of the 16 Doomsday Ridings that can guarantee that Harper is given a pink slip on election day:…
Attention Albertans: Get out and vote. Here’s how.
After surviving ten weeks of advertising, promises, spin and gaffs from political candidates and party leaders, the time to vote for your federal election candidate is fast approaching.
Why Stephen Harper Has Blood On His Hands
He insisted that he had done all he could to help those desperate Syrian refugees.He tearfully claimed that he was torn up by the death of poor little Alan Kurdi.But…
Rookie and retiring Conservatives criticize “no show” Southern Alberta MP
Candidates running for office usually reserve their harshest criticism for their political opponents, but in southern Alberta a rookie Conservative candidate and retiring Member of Parliament are turning on one…
PMOs office vetting refugees – not a good idea.
(The following is a guest post by my husband, James. –Christy) When I first heard this morning about the PMOs office “vetting” refugee claimants from Syria, I was struck by…
The Digital Sabbath, or Why I Never Reply to Your Emails on Saturday
If it’s Saturday and you’re reading this, I am far away from you. That’s because every week, I unplug and celebrate what I call the digital sabbath.… The post The Digital Sabbath,…