Wise Law’s Legal Headlines for the week of November 22, 2021
Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of November 22, 2021 from Wise Law on Twitter: Steve Bannon surrenders on contempt of Congress charges Closing arguments set for…
November 2021
They’re Ba-ack!
You might as well think of it as the return of the losers. Parliament returns and no party has gained anything from the election—other than greater disillusionment. We do not…
Alberta’s UCP may not be all that united, but Jason Kenney’s position is more secure than it was a week ago
The agenda for the final day of the United Conservative Party annual general meeting yesterday showed “Catholic and Protestant Service” at 9 a.m., followed by election readiness training for the…
Episode 81: Taking ideas and turning them into action. An interview with City Councillor Michael Janz.
Newly elected Edmonton City Councillor Michael Janz joins the Daveberta Podcast to talk about the recent municipal election, his experiences during his first month on City Council, what he hopes…
Jason Kenney’s Last AGM
A political party’s AGM tells you a lot about the party. What we learned after the UCP AGM is the UCP’s big tent isn’t big enough to hold all its…
I actually feel relieved to be caught. The long chase is finally over.
Busted. Finally, someone got me. They’re a muppet, sure, but they solved the conspiracy. https://t.co/eab7wxGdjC — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) November 22, 2021 The post I actually feel relieved to be…
On joining the worldwide Marketplace
One of my sisters is getting ready to move out of her home of many decades and into a condo for seniors (technically it’s for people over age 55, but…
Sunday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Stephanie Nolen examines (PDF) some of the inequality revealed and exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. Bonnie Allen reports on the tragic story…
What They Wrought on this Fine Province
The Liberal Party of British Columbia left a disastrous legacy that reverberates today even after they’ve been run out of office. Among other things, during the reign of Gordon Campbell…
Jailed For Doing Their Jobs
It is an action worthy of a third-world nation. You know, the kind run by an authoritarian who takes it as a personal affront whenever someone demonstrates against or writes…
KINSELLACAST 186: Lilley, Mraz on political failure – plus goth goddess Siouxsie!
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Finally?
It’s been a long time coming. But Lawrence Scanlon writes that we’re finally talking about taxing the rich: There has always been a great divide in human history, says Lars…
Still Going On about Masks!!
I’ve never been much of a rule-follower. I’m that teacher that lets kids sneak out early and shows movies with some questionable content (with kids forewarned and allowed to leave…
Not Like You, Not Like Me.
It’s basic bigotry. The other day a U.S. House of Representatives member addressed the House on why some countries fail. Republican Glenn Grothman from Wisconsin was talking about Canada. He…
Violent RCMP Raid on Unarmed Gidimt’en Checkpoint
Disgusting! We are witnessing the impact of climate change, caused in part by the very gas that this pipeline will only increase once its poison load is delivered to the…
Jason Kenney’s keynote didn’t amount to much beyond the usual bromides and braggadocio
Jason Kenney’s keynote speech at the United Conservative Party’s annual general meeting yesterday didn’t amount to much more than the usual Conservative bromides, empty promises, and unjustified braggadocio. Typical headlines…
Today’s News: peek-a-boo!
The parrot is making fun of him! ??pic.twitter.com/98HUbWrkdP — Figen (@TheFigen) November 19, 2021 They used to laugh and call him names. Not anymore. pic.twitter.com/sYEGmlGKqb — Cory Papineau (@Iam_Canadian) November…
Hell, I’m Not!
I refer to this gem from Jason Kenney’s appearance today at the UCP general meeting. “I know that many of you are angry with me.” I don’t mind that he…
Will No One Rid Us of This Meddlesome Priest
Who better to explain British Columbia’s floods than a guy who believes in a heavenly father, the National Post’s in-house authority, “Father” Ray J. de Souza. RayJay unleashed a little…
To The End of Time
As we approach today’s blog, there’s something we have to remember. The U.S. is the most vicious and murderous country in the world. And perhaps that should not surprise us.…