Dec. 22: The Shame of being Canadian.
So – Canada has wimped out on the UN vote to condemn the US for designating Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Why do you think Canada backed out on…
December 2017
Did Canada Cave to American Intimidation?
According to America’s National Public Radio, the Trudeau government was intimidated into abstaining on yesterday’s General Assembly vote to repudiate Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the Israeli capital. NPR…
Mary Dawson and the Con Smearing of Justin Trudeau
Ever since she ruled that Justin Trudeau had violated ethical guidelines, Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson has become the darling of the Con media.After attacking her for months they now swoon…
Me and Charles Adler on Khaaaaaaan
Right here.
Joe Strummer, gone so long, gone too soon
The sticker affixed to the London Calling album shrink-wrap, 38 years ago this month, boldly declared that the Clash were “the only band that matters.” If that is true –…
Will It Stick?
Mary Dawson has found that Justin Trudeau flagrantly broke the rules. Tim Harper asks, “Will it stick?” This is a government and prime minister who rode to power two years…
Episode 3: Best of Alberta Politics 2017
In the latest episode of The Daveberta Podcast, Ryan and I discuss Kara Levis‘ entry into the Alberta Party leadership race, the results of the Calgary-Lougheed by-election, Conservative MPs being…
Naughty or Nice: Ontario’s Andrea Horwath.
Not many of us in Ontario feel we know Andrea Horwath. After 12 years in the Ontario Legislature, eight-years as leader of the Ontario New Democrats and through two general…
R U #Fildeforgiven? Never say die, Derek! It sounds as if Jason Kenney wants you back
PHOTOS: Once and future United Conservative Party MLA Derek Fildebrandt in a favoured pose. Below: Mr. Fildebrandt, nowadays the Independent MLA for Strathmore-Brooks, with UCP leader Jason Kenney. Both photos…
Southern Ontario Skins: A Cast of Stooges Part XII
It's been a while since ARC has published a story about our favorite, bumbling, bonehead, basket-cases (I was going for some alliteration for humorous effect …. it sort of works…
Brian suddenly realizes there’s a budget process.
Over on BBFFWS (Brian’s BFF’s Web Site) is a sort-of-a story about Collingwood’s 2018 budget. It’s really just some comments about a document this council won’t even get a peek…
Forcillo Charged with Perjury, Obstruction
Life seems to be going from bad to worse for disgraced Toronto cop, James Forcillo, appealing the attempted murder conviction for his slaughter of Sammy Yatim on a street car…
The Republican Myth of Corporate Tax Cuts/Job Growth Comes Crashing Down
The Gullibillies sure liked it. “We’re going to cut taxes for corporations so that they can create all sorts of new, high-paid jobs. You’ll be in hog heaven then.” Of…
I admit it: I love KFC!
Our Daisy colleagues are really, really smart. I think this is a really good idea, don’t you?
Into the Wild
There’s a lovely, divided 4-lane highway that connects my town to Nanaimo in the south and Courtenay/Comox to the north and most people in my neighbourhood see that as their…
I think Warren is right
Even though I am blocked from commenting on his blog, I often check out his take on current events. After all he is the most recognizable name and certainly the…
Canada Abstains – Naturally
Another proud day for Canada at the UN General Assembly. The majority of the world’s nations shrugged off the Mango Mussolini’s threats of retaliation to support a resolution to reject…
He hath become the enemy
I threw the “hath” in there to sound Shakespearian and to attract your attention. It worked. Here’s what I wanted you to pay attention to: how Liberal partisans, defending Trudeau…
Boomers Destroyed the Planet & Economy, Millennials Trying to Save Both
For the first time in a very long time an entire generation will be worse of than their parents. The wheels are in motion for that truth to be a…