Things that piss me off, today
Government Negotiations Do you think that it might have been wiser to wait for the federal court decision on the legality of the approval process used by the National Energy…
August 2018
"FemiNazis" – No, Really.
Feminazi once was a pejorative to describe particularly strident feminists. Well, it’s got a new meaning now. A new study finds women increasingly drawn to right-wing populist parties. It used…
Trump Supporter Threatens to Shoot Boston Globe Staff
Two things – Trump supporters include a significant number of absolute nutters. You have to be a bit unhinged to believe his constant lies. And Trump doesn’t hesitate to inflame…
August 30:Our last chance?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/kinder-morgan-canada-shareholders-vote-sale-trans-mountain-pipeline-1.4804503 Let’s see…the Kinder Morgan pipeline is dead. So us taxpayers are picking up the tab for those poor, misunderstood capitalists? Actually, those fearless, enterprising capitalists always have their hands…
Here’s Something Justin Trudeau Can Do
Our prime minister never hesitates to apologize for the sins of past Canadian governments. Maybe he should take a page out of his own book to redress his own sins.…
Manitoba Hydro’s dirty power — and dark legacy
Keeyask Hydro Generating Station A new Clean Environment Commission report released this week is another reminder that there’s nothing “clean” about the power produced by Manitoba Hydro. The Crown corporation…
Why Do Andrew Scheer’s Cons Hate Canada So Much?
I have no idea why Andrew Scheer hates Canada so much. Or why can't put the interests of his country before those of his party.Or why he tries so hard…
Federal Court Thumbs Down on Trudeau Memorial Pipeline
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected the Trudeau government’s sham approval of the TransMountain pipeline project. In a written decision, the court says the energy board’s review was so…
Certain Days Freedom for Political Prisoners Calendar 2019
available from leftwingbooks.net The Certain Days: Freedom for Political Prisoners Calendar is a joint fundraising and educational project between outside organizers in Montreal, Hamilton, New York and Baltimore, in partnership…
Under The Banner Of Populism
Doug Ford claims he’s a populist. But, Linda McQuaig writes, he spouting hogwash: While the word “populist” is bandied about to describe plain-talkin’, right-wing politicians, that description tarnishes the reputation…
This About Sums It Up
And it begs the question: Is our species really worth saving? Recommend this Post
This Jumpsuit is the Only Piece of Clothing you Need
The Rational Dress Society’s recent project called JUMPSUIT aims to make it so you never need to think about your clothing again. They propose that all you need is a…
New column day
Here (via PressReader), on the Saskatchewan Party’s continued disregard for municipalities and other localized forms of governance – not to mention good government in general. For further reading…– Cory Coleman…
Trudeau trusting Trump?
Is that nice of Mr. Trump or is it not? He has given Canada this week to cave in to his absurd demands on the North American Free Trade Agreement…
Hedges’ Talk on America: The Farewell Tour
I was able to get a seat to see Chris Hedges at CIGI in Waterloo. It was a packed house with a full overflow room as well. He started his…
On "Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria"
About a year or so ago, we started hearing about "Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria". This has primarily been a result of a "poster study abstract" by Lisa Littman. For the…
2018 Is Number One
Just a few weeks ago this year’s wildfire season was the fourth worst in British Columbia history. Then it moved up to third and then second only to last year’s…