Canadaland Does It Again
Jesse Brown’ Canadaland, the investigative website whose work allowed The Toronto Star to develop its series uncovering the Jian Ghomeshi scandal, is once again proving its worth in a landscape…
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More On Our Opposition Leaders
Two posts I recently wrote were highly critical of both Justin Trudeau and Thomas Mulcair for their apparent embrace, for political purposes, of Bill C-51, the bill that will serve…
Note To Peter Mansbridge
H/t Occupy Canada Recommend this Post
Hammering Harper’s Hypocrisy – Rick Mercer Does It Again
Should you ask Rick Mercer if he thinks the Harper regime is treating our vets fairly, he will give you this earful: Recommend this Post
On Profound Timidity
H/t The Toronto Star Yesterday’s post dealt with the profound reluctance of Messieurs Trudeau and Mulcair to oppose Harper’s latest incursion into our civil rights, Bill C-51, lest they be…
The Illusion Of Choice
I know that I am but one of millions who long for the day the Harper regime is electorally deposed. That day cannot come soon enough. Yet, along with countless…
A Timely Warning From Edward Snowden
But will anyone listen? Edward Snowden, the man wanted for leaking U.S. security documents in 2013 says Canadians should be “extraordinarily cautious” in reference to an anti-terror bill proposed by…
An Explanation For Baird’s Departure?
Ed Tanas has perhaps hit upon the reason for the pitbull’s pending egress from federal politics: John Baird resigning due to PTED (Post Traumatic Egging Disorder)? Recommend this Post
John Baird to Resign?
If true, this is quite unexpected. Recommend this Post
Herr Harper, His Propaganda Machine, Your Tax Dollars
Hmmm…. it seems that the CBC has not yet quite capitulated to the Harper regime, at least when chief appeaser Peter Mansbridge isn’t hosting The National: Recommend this Post
Have Your Say
I see that the Globe and Mail is conducting an online poll, the full results of which will be published February 7, as we approach the ninth anniversary of Harperland.…
And On A Personal Note…
I thought long and hard before making the decision to post the following, for two reasons: one, in the broader scheme of things it is a quite negligible plaint, and…
Remembering The Harper Record
If the progressive community is to have any hope of ridding the country of the Harper scourge next election, it must be relentless in reminding as many people as possible…
Herr Harper Is At It Again, But The Media Revolt
H/t Kat McNamara The Harper-led assault on our rights as Canadians continues, this time under the guise of Bill C-51, the new Anti-Terrorism Act. And finally, the media showed some…
Herr Harper, Who Is Your Goebbels?
Having returned from our Cuban sojourn last evening, I have not yet had time to get caught up on the Canadian political scene, but this item by Heather Mallick deconstructing…
On Hiatus
Time to head back to our favourite island before it is infiltrated by the Americans. See you in about a week. Recommend this Post
Another Compelling Video From Operation Maple
Operation Maple (Take Canada Back) is continuing its fine job of reminding us of the terrible way we are governed, offering us frequent and compelling evidence that demonstrates how the…
Rick’s Latest
As usual, Mr. Mercer does us all proud as he yet again lambastes the obdurate, arrogant Mr. Harper, this time over the fact that he doesn’t play well with others…
The Real Problem With Contemporary Journalism
The current scandal engulfing the CBC and Amanda Lang has made its way overseas into the cross-hairs of The Guardian’s George Monbiot. After providing a summary, with appropriate links, of…