Has Mr. Harper’s Niqab’s Misdirection Worked?
You decide. H/t Michael Nabert Meanwhile, Bruce Anderson wonders about the implications for our democracy in Mr. Harper’s pontifications on what women should and should not wear. Stephen Harper says…
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I Start To Worry
This is, I believe, the second time in recent weeks that I have agreed with Rex Murphy. You see my problem. Recommend this Post
About The "Harper Gestapo Act" And Other Prime Ministerial Fear Mongering
I would feel much more hopeful about October’s election if I believed this kind of critical thinking were common among our fellow citizens: Re: Tory rhetoric defies belief, Editorial March…
Harper To Muslims: Prove You Are With Us
That certainly is the implication given the tone that Diane Ablonczy takes with National Council of Canadian Muslims executive director Ihsaan Gardee during hearings on Bill C-51. As you will…
Meanwhile, On the Back Nine
When this happens, do you still have to yell “Fore’? Recommend this Post
Philip Junop Has An Important Message
If we truly love our country, it is one we all should heed: Life in Canada has been good to me as I approach my 60th birthday. A loving and…
The Latest Example Of Tory Contempt For The Electorate
This is the ‘poll’ Conservative MP Lawrence Toet is sending out to his Winnipeg constituents: Federal NDP leader Tom Mulcair said on Wednesday the survey reflects a viewpoint pervasive in…
Mary Walsh Shreds Stephen Harper
Really. Literally. But enquiring Conservative minds (if that is not a contradiction in terms) will want to know if she qualifies as a terrorist under Bill C-51: Recommend this Post
If Only Our Politicians Felt This Sense Of Shame
Perhaps it’s time to send Pamela Wallin and Diane Finley to obedience school? Recommend this Post
Human Rights And The Politics Of Fear
When Alex Neve, longtime Secretary General of the Canadian branch of Amnesty International, speaks, people should listen. He and his organization have now weighed in on Bill C-51, the ‘anti-terror’…
But Can He Heal Himself?
That well-known metaphysician to the fundamentalist Christian soul, ‘Doctor’ Pat Robertson, prescribes some strong medicine to combat an infectious workplace agent: Recommend this Post
If You Had Any Doubts About The RCMP…
Look no further for confirmation of the federal force’s politicization than a piece written by that ‘environmental extremist’ David Suzuki in the Chronicle Herald. In the article, Suzuki makes reference…
We Have The Technology
Outside of politics, my other passion is the environment, something we continue to degrade at unprecedented rates. The biggest threat to humanity’s future, of course, is climate change. While the…
It Could Happen To You
Although the narration is at times melodramatic, the message of this video is clear: trusting government to respect your privacy is a naive notion. H/t Occupy Canada and Operation Maple…
Rick Mercer On That Fear Thing
Our National Treasure nails it yet again: And for additional biting commentary, be sure to check out Alison’s latest at Creekside. Recommend this Post
It’s Official: Trying To Protect Your Privacy Can Lead To Criminal Charges
Are Canadians really okay with this? A Quebec man charged with obstructing border officials by refusing to give up his smartphone password says he will fight the charge. The case…
UPDATED: A Comforting Illusion Shattered
When it comes to massive intrusions by the state, the kind reflected in legislation like Bill C-51, people frequently rationalize their acceptance and passivity by this comforting fiction: “I don’t…
A Little Perspective, Please
Are we losing all perspective on the threats posed by terrorism? While there is no doubt that all perils to public safety need to be taken seriously (yes, even those…
The Salamander Has Some Questions
The Salamander has been doing a lot of thinking, and has some questions. Read his post, and feel free to weigh in: .. the other day, I was thinking about…
Details. Mere Details
H/t We Don’t Want This The most egregious, anti-democratic elements of Harper’s terror Bill C-51 are the following: -jail for 5 years if someone posts anything counter to the government…