U.S. Yells "Uncle" on F-35
When American military commanders run out of money, you know something is very wrong.U.S. defence planners have run the numbers and figure there'll be no 60 or 80-a year buy…
November 2015
Shadows of Algeria: the Lost Context of the Paris Attacks
Commandos de Chasse of the 4th Zouave regiment • Photo from Public Domain It wasn’t just one of the attackers who vanished after the Paris massacre. Three nations whose history,…
UPDATE: A Police Or An Occupation Force?
Last night, the CBC reported on the case of Rodrigo Gonzalez, the subject of yesterday's post and the latest to die at the hands of Toronto Police. while the report…
The legitimate grievances of terrorists
Photo by Christiaan Triebert With the despicable attacks that took place over the weekend in Paris there has been an uptick in bigoted narratives about why such violent acts occur,…
Who Wants To Do That?
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Don’t have a cow DiManno.
Toronto Star writer Rosie DiManno is the reason better publications have the best editors. And the reason many people do not waste their time on her stuff is that the…
Despite Low Oil Prices, Renewable Power Gaining Traction, Energy Agencies Report — But Not Yet Fast Enough for the Climate
The shift away from coal and towards renewable sources of energy is slowly beginning to gain traction, two recently-released reports from American and global energy agencies show. “The biggest story…
Are Rona Ambrose’s Ghastly Cons Out of Control?
When Rona Ambrose was crowned temporary Queen of the Cons, and promised that her shell shocked MPs would set a "new tone" i.e. raise their behaviour out of the gutter,…
The Paris Attacks In Contex
Propaganda, hysteria, ultra-violence and imperialism, as usual “A people unaware of its myths is likely to continue living by them.” – Richard Slotkin I have been too horrified by the…
The Undull Election #nlpoli
The only people who think this is a dull election don’t know anything about politics. Seriously. On the day before nominations closed for candidates, the governing provincial Conservatives admitted on…
Islamophobia: Donald Trump Reveals His Inner Hitler
Racist. Ignorant. Clueless. Donald Trump has just levelled up. He has acquired his Hitler badge and is proudly displaying it for all to see. You’re fired. Denounce the Donald. Send…
Islamophobia: Donald Trump Reveals His Inner Hitler
Racist. Ignorant. Clueless. Donald Trump has just levelled up. He has acquired his Hitler badge and is proudly displaying it for all to see. You’re fired. Denounce the Donald. Send…
Big Tobacco’s doubtful claim high taxes encourage cigarette smuggling finds support on Alberta’s Wildrose benches
PHOTOS: Young cigarette smokers in 1910. The tobacco industry and its friends on the Opposition benches think high tobacco taxes are a problem. Below: Wildrose Party Finance Critic Derek Fildebrandt,…
No, Donald Trump Didn’t Say Muslims Should Be Issued Special Badges.
What he said is he wouldn't rule out giving them some form of special identification that noted their religion. This could be a badge, but it might also be a…
U.S. President Obama confirms Canada will sign the TPP…?
This morning U.S. President Barack Obama declared that Canada and the U.S. will both “soon be signatories” to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). read more
Fundraiser for Syrian Refugees – Silver Bridge Inn 140 TCH-Duncan 7:30PM
Our new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that we will welcome 25,000 refugees by years end. Locally a fundraising event organized by Matrea Centre and the Cowichan Intercultural Society…
Nov. 19: In Remembrance
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/surveillance-state-neil-macdonald-1.3325327During World War Two, Canadians were daily reminded they were fighting for the Five Freedoms. (Actually, these freedoms were from the US constitution, but we were assur...
Fractured Land hits theatres
After five years in production, the award-winning Fractured Land is hitting theatres around BC. Common Sense Canadian publisher and the film's co-director Damien Gillis discusses the process and screenings.The post…
Site C Opponents Call for Action from New Liberal Government as Construction Ramps Up
Heavy machinery is muddying the waters of the Peace River and trees are being felled in preparation for construction of B.C.’s controversial Site C dam, but First Nations and area…