British bombers hit ISIS oilfields in Syria for 2nd time
It is hard to watch news these days - it is either tragic war in the Middle-East or deadly weather. Weather is really bad in U.S.
December 2015
ISIS, From the Horse’s Mouth
It's a powerful an indictment of Tony Blair, George w. Bush and Dick Cheney: without their war of choice against Iraq, there would be no ISIS today.In November, Der Spiegel…
For a Country That Admires Bibi Netanyahu More Than Pope Francis, This Probably Makes Sense
Well, at least this takes American Muslims off the hook for the San Bernardino massacre. Blame it on abortions. Here's Christo-fascist Alex McFarland to explain:
A Vancouver Woman’s War on ISIS
46-year old Hanna Bohman of Vancouver is in Iraq fighting alongside Kurdish women soldiers against ISIS forces. She's got her own opinions of the guys she's shooting at.From her experience…
And Just How Well Is That Working For You?
The United States Air Force is running low on stuff to toss at Islamic State targets in Iraq and Syria. To date the USAF says it has 'delivered' (you know,…
Saturday Morning Links
This and that for your weekend reading.- Jacqueline Davidson offers a personal account of the experience of living in poverty, including the need to rely on charity to make up…
The Grey Lady Challenges America on Gun Control
For the first time in 95-years, the New York Times has printed its editorial smack dab on the front page. America's "Grey Lady" is demanding an end to the "gun…
Average Climate Change is edging up to 1 degree centigrade world wide with the nearly inevitable 2 degrees eminent
By Loren Duncan Average Climate Change is edging up to 1 degree centigrade world wide with the nearly inevitable 2 degrees eminent, or looming…much angst, much discussion, lots of posturing,large…
Not Much Time Left for Regular Shipping to Arrive by Dec. 25th!
U.S. Deadline: December 8th Canada Deadline: December 10th Just a heads up for all of you that care and who are in the united states, there are just a few…
Panther Vision: Essential Party Writings and Art of Kevin Rashid Johnson
Kevin “Rashid” Johnson entered the u.s. prison system over 20 years ago, one of countless young Black men consigned to lifelong incarceration by the post-civil right policies of anti-Black genocide.…
On consensus-building
John Ivison is a bit melodramatic on behalf of the Cons in assessing the impact of possible electoral reform. But to the extent the Cons actually accept his argument, it…
On Spotlight, and on being a newspaper-loving Irish Catholic
At the wife’s insistence, and because all of the kids find their friends more interesting than they find us, we went to see Spotlight last night. Before we went, I…
In Search of Kant’s Categorical Imperative
I have not read Immanuel Kant. Until recently, I did not feel at all apologetic about that statement. But when I watched the video above, I realized how much I…
Let’s Hope History Doesn’t Repeat Itself
https://www.pinterest.com/Yesterday's throne speech was short -- a mere two t...
Saturday Photo: Holly, No Ivy, No Snow
Don't know where this photo came from. Since holly doesn't survive in this climate, I doubt if I took it here. Nevertheless it currently is my computer wallpaper, and I…
Life in a world without heroes.
There are no longer heroes in North America. Small children used to look up to police in their uniforms and want to emulate them. Now they fear them. And it…
Justin Trudeau and the Death of the Harper Cons
It was the most magical throne speech I've ever seen. The new leader stepping forward. the old one rotting in the shadows.The promise to take our Canada back.Justin Trudeau is…
Today’s Star
First, remove the handcuffs from judges and let them do the job they are paid to do: judge. One Criminal Code amendment can undo the worst of the mandatory measures…
Stephen Harper and the Legacy of Bigotry
When Stephen Harper fanned the flames of bigotry during the election campaign for crass political purposes, I predicted that the fires he was starting would be very difficult to put…