God Love Ya Canada
My wish for you on your birthday is a return to the sense of common purpose and possibility that made the railway a reality.
Greg
QOTD
From Krugman, who else:And don’t believe the nonsense about the benefits of spending cuts that has taken over much of our public discourse: slashing spending at a time when the…
BBC Double Think
From a BBC report on Greece today:The majority of the Greek people are unconvinced by a plan dictated by outsiders. In almost every conversation I have had on the streets…
Sure, It’s A Great Time To Cut Government Spending
Just before the housing boom goes bust. Start hording food supplies, this is going to get ugly.
This Is Where We Are Heading
Slavery isn't just a historical oddity anymore. Companies are taking advantage of a poor job market to squeeze free labor out of our children. These companies are who the Conservatives…
Sunday Thoughts
Well the filibuster is finished and the Conservatives have gotten their way. There is nothing new in that. It is something we will have to face over the next few…
Shorter Canadian Stance On Asbestos
While the Canadian government agrees that asbestos is a dangerous product, the electoral concerns of the Conservative Party trumps scientific reality.
If Brad Wall Is Right
And the provinces have become, in effect, the triple "e" Senate, why on earth do we need that useless body in Ottawa?
Bob Rae: Opposition Shrew
Bob Rae is quickly becoming more of a joke than he already was. He keeps talking about the NDP "taking the bait" on this issue, or "taking the bait" on…
And When They Aren’t Busy Covering Up Possible War Crimes
The government is busy selling cancer to the third world. Harper's Canada, just a little more like Mordor, every day.
I Guess The Senate Was Full
Gordon Campbell, former destroyer of the BC economy and full-time Stephen Harper ass kisser, is being duly rewarded for his loyal service to the Dear Leader. I am sure he…
Stephen Harper, Working Class Hero, In His Own Mind
Stephen Harper is working so hard for the working man, that he is willing to strip him of his collective bargaining rights.
Sent This Morning
To the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court:I am writing to you as a last resort. I realize this is a very long shot, but I have…
Can Someone Help Me Please?
I want know how to ask the International Criminal Court to investigate our handling of captured Afghan nationals. It is obvious that our government only means to kill any Canadian…
Margaret Wente Explains Why The World Is Fucked Up
It's not because Wall Street raped the financial system. No, it is all the fault of Greek hairdressers (and American teachers). Margaret Wente ladies and gentlemen, the heir to Barbara…
If Harper Was Being Serious…
I would be behind him all the way. But, this is just our sovereign lord throwing a temper tantrum. He wants an elected Senate in order to hobble government forever.…
A Sensible Decision
Look, the Conservatives are going to call them socialists anyway, so the NDP may as well embrace the label and make it work for them.
Which Side Are You On Boy
Which side are you on? The zeitgeist is shifting. People are starting to question our owners. Maybe, just maybe, we can head off a lot of needless suffering.
My Observation Of The "Power Panel"
They are completely lost without a relevant Liberal Party.