Smoking = Stupidity
I don’t know how to sugar coat this in some politically-correct, sensitive, caring way that doesn’t overtly offend anyone, but if you haven’t already figured this out by now, here…
2015
Greek Bailout Extension Deal Represents a “Significant Retreat” by the European Authorities, CEPR Co-Director Says | Press Releases
Greek Bailout Extension Deal Represents a “Significant Retreat” by the European Authorities, CEPR Co-Director Says | Press Releases. Washington, D.C.- A deal reached between the Greek government and European authorities…
Greece deal is first step on the road back to austerity | Business | The Guardian
Philip Inman – The Guardian The rightwing orthodoxy that dominates thinking in Brussels has asserted itself over the hapless Greeks. A deal that allows the eurozone policymakers, the International Monetary…
The Assassination of Greece
Photo by Guillaume Piolle Introduction The Greek government is currently locked in a life and death struggle with the elite which dominate the banks and political decision-making centres of the…
Ralph Nader On Harper’s Politics Of Fear
The following is a letter that the iconic American activist Ralph Nader has written to Stephen Harper regarding his ‘war on terror.’ Following the letter is a video of an…
Bangin’ that Old War Drum, Again.
Maybe it’s because they’re still smarting from getting their asses handed to them in Iraq and Afghanistan, maybe not. Either way it’s getting a bit embarrassing listening to Western military…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Danyaal Raza highlights how Canadians can treat an election year as an opportunity to discuss the a focus on social health with candidates…
You’ll Need More Than a Six-Pack for That Job.
Well, that was the idea anyway. Brace yourselves. In a move that could send chills down the spine of every member of ISIS, it’s been revealed that Canada is ‘considering’…
Burning question
C-51, the Cons’ terror bill, allows CSIS to covertly intrude on personal freedoms in two obvious ways. First, it enables CSIS effectively unfettered authority – without a warrant – to…
Advice for David Campbell, Chief Economist
The province has just announced that it is appointing David W. Campbell it’s “chief economist”. Campbell discusses the appointment here. Regular readers know I have responded to Campbell frequently in…
Freedom of Religion
Recent events in the news have raised the issue of religious freedom and specifically the legal implications of religiously focused face covering. The Constitution does give certain rights and freedoms…
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So Let It Be Written. So Let It Be Done
http://www.sodahead.com/ Stephen Harper hasn’t shown up to debate Bill C-51. He just announced it at a campaign rally. And he’s letting Joe Oliver do the talking about the economy. Heading…
Saturday At The Movies
Fun! Sometimes all it takes is one person willing to take a risk, and invite other people to join them, to change an experience from drab to extraordinary. Imagine if…
Stephen Harper To Canadians: Just Trust Me
Of course we will, Stephen. Of course we will. H/t Graeme MacKay Recommend this Post
Frugality, thy name is not TransLink
Opinion researchers Insights West concluded in 2013 that an increase in sales tax was the least favoured funding option for TransLink. Nevertheless, that’s the option preferred by most municipal politicians…
Stephen Harper and the Big Freeze
His icy contempt for Parliament couldn't be more obvious.Despite hailing new anti-terror legislation as fundamental to the fight against “the most dangerous enemies our world has ever faced,” Prime Minister…
The temptation of triumphant terrorism.
You can see the Hair savouring the thought. Sitting quietly in the Prime Minister’s Office, he is exhorting, “Terrorists unite, you can only save my job for me.” He is…
The Truly Pitiful Latest Misadventure of Ezra Levant
Well you've got to give Ezra Levant credit. It's only been a week since his ghastly TV show, and the entire Sun News Network, went down the toilet.Glug. Glug. Glug.But…