Is It Time For a Farmer’s Revolt?
The Canadian Wheat Board has placed a full page ad in newspapers across the country, condemning the Harper government for dismantling the Canadian Wheat Board.He first took up this campaign…
Emily Dee
Who Gets Kicked Out of the Trailor Park This Week? Herman Cain For Smoking After Sex?
The hottest new reality show, Who gets Kicked Out of the Trailor Park?, also known as the Republican debates, is taking the U.S. by storm.Across the country sounds of "Don't…
Shoot ’em if You’re Got Your Ruger Mini-14 Semi-automatic Rifle With You
The Reformers' scrapping of the gun registry was never about farmers. Never. When Stephen Harper drafted their policy back in the day, it was about creating what they called a…
Letting Go of the Urban Legends
I attended an event yesterday for Ron Hartling, who is running as president of the Liberal Party of Canada. Speakers included Peter Milliken and Liberal MP Ted Hsu.However, I learned…
Should We Be Concerned With Those Harper is Passing the Pipe With?
In 1911, the United States Supreme Court broke up Standard Oil, then the largest multinational corporation, because it was simply becoming too big and powerful. The company's battles with former…
So Would Stephen Harper Vote for Rick Perry or Herman Cain?
I originally thought that Stephen Harper had more in common with Rick Perry. Both are strong advocates of the death penalty, guns and the flat tax.However, Rachel Maddox revealed something…
The End of an Era and a New Beginning
In November of 2009, Bloc Quebecois MP Claude Guimond, was suffering from H1N1, the virus that was making people incredibly sick and costing lives.However, there was an important vote in…
Rick Perry Steals Stockwell Day’s "Flat Tax" idea, who Stole it From the CTF, Who Stole it From ….
In 2006, Time magazine raised the alarm over Stephen Harper's control of the media, which included his unprecedented secrecy of what goes on in cabinet meetings.However, if you want some…
It’s Not About Occupying Wall Street But How Best to "Occupy" Ourselves
In the 1960s, college and university campuses, known for their apathy, began to erupt into political activism. Rosa Parks, the black woman who refused to move to the back of…
Harper Stacks Judiciary For American Conservative Movement
Brian Abrams is a former Conservative candidate for Kingston and the Islands. He had a pretty good showing in 2008, but lost to incumbent Peter Milliken. After his defeat, the…
Swindlers Revisited: Why Canada’s Occupy Wall (Bay) Steet Movement is Important
A friend left a comment on my blog yesterday, reminding me of a book I had read several months ago, Swindlers. She was just in the process of reading it…
Mea Culpa Occupy Wall Street Canada
When I posted on the success of the occupy Wall Street movement in Canada I said that Harper, Flaherty and Clement were there. I was referring to the above photo…
I Am So Proud to be Canadian Today
I was afraid that the Occupy Wall Street protests in Canada may not be well attended, given the human rights abuses at the G-20.But Canadians rock. Being locked in cages,…
The Report of the Liberals Death Was Greatly Exaggerated
"The report of my death was an exaggeration" - Mark TwainEveryone loves that Mark Twain quote in all of its variations. It was prompted by the visit of a reporter,…
Hippies on Wall Street. Why Not??
There is a recent suggestion that the "Occupation" of Wall Street has become a "hippie haven". I actually see people of all ages and from all walks of life, but…
Are Members of the Religious Right Christians or Pagans?
I came across a piece from 1967, written three years after extremists began taking over the Republican Party, with the nomination of Barry Goldwater to run for president. He took…
The Republican Debates Now Turning Into the Reform-Alliance Debates
Watching the Republican presidential hopefuls duke it out to determine who is the most absurd, I'm reminded of how far this party has fallen since the days of Eisenhower. I…
Grassroots at the Real Grassroots. What a Novel Idea
The Occupation of Wall Street protests are growing, and appear to have staying power. Without the corporate funding of the Tea Party, they started with just a small group and…
It’s Time For Don Cherry to Hang Up the Ugly Jackets and Retire
The normally bombastic Don Cherry went too far on this week's Coach's Corner, calling those who oppose fighting in the NHL "pukes and hypocrites".The "pukes and hypocrites" fought back.A lot…
Put Those Things Away Ladies. This Is Too Important
The Wall Street protests continue, with activists promising to hold out for months. However, another element has been brought in, that has no place in a legitimate rally.Topless women with…