Uh Oh. Mr. Harper Will Not Like This
There are many ways in which the ‘Fair’ Elections Act makes it more difficult for Canadians to exercise their voting rights; a group especially hard hit are aboriginals, not known…
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And Speaking Of Closet Cowards
The following is also thanks to a link from Skeena’s page: Recommend this Post
An Invitation From Skeena
I recently received an invitation from Skeena Sage Williamson, pursuant to my Harper Naming Contest (which, by the way, is still running), to embed her Facebook page carrying the Harper…
How Fed Up With Harper Are Canadians?
The answer to that could very well determine Dear Leader’s electoral fate in 2015, according to Tim Harper’s analysis in today’s Star. As well, He must keep voter turnout low…
Well, This Certainly Speaks For Itself
Doesn’t it? H/t The Globe and Mail Recommend this Post
An Appeal For A United Front
I have often extolled the quality of letters written by Toronto Star readers. Today, a particularly cogent missive from Eric Balkind, who lives in Guelph, Ontario, argues that the only…
Good News For Those Who Believe Stephen Harper Is Good For Canada
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Pastor Pat On ‘The Blessings Of Discipline’
Many will doubtlessly be reassured by Pastor Pat Robertson’s ongoing enthusiasm for biblical discipline, although they might be wondering if it is appropriate for him to darkly allude to the…
Mockery Is All They Deserve
Crawford Kilian of The Tyee poses an interesting question/suggestion: What If We Made 2015 the Year of Poking Fun at Conservatives? While there is certainly no dearth of mockery emanating…
A Double Standard?
Under normal circumstances, a court of last resort would be welcomed in the pursuit of justice, but it is apparently an entirely different story when it involves holding Israel to…
Paper News
There is a new online publication called Paper News with the following mission: A brand new online publication, Paper News is looking to bring a new voice to the national…
And Now, A Word From PropCan
About two weeks ago, the Toronto Star carried a story about the Harper regime’s engagement of the serves of a publicity agency called News Canada Ltd.. The organization provides copyright-free…
Pope Francis Is On The Right Track, But Not With The Right Wing
You know that when Fox News starts howling, someone is doing something right. The reactionary network is issuing dire warnings: Fox News reported on Pope Francis’ upcoming action on climate…
An Inse Suggestion
In my morning post, I reprinted the following letter from The toronto Star: With Stephen Harper’s Conservatives intent to push science back to medieval times, it may be time for…
Politics and its Discontents 2015-01-02 11:29:00
Yesterday, The Mound of Sound had a post on the role that Pope Francis is playing in the climate change debate. Given his growing moral authority and extensive popularity throughout…
2015: Day Two
H/t The Toronto Star Well, it is good to know that Star letter-writers have lost none of their edge over the holiday season. Responding to the paper’s recent editorial lacerating…
A New Year’s Gift From Inse
On my previous post, Inse left a link for the following. Enjoy! Recommend this Post
2015: Less Can Be More
While I am long past the age where personal New Year resolutions are anything other than exercises in futility, I can’t help but think that a few well-placed aspirations for…
As The Year Ends
… this deserves one more play. For a full review of the abysmal Harper Veterans Affairs record, check out the good work by the good folks at Press Progress. Recommend…