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The Puffster’s Senate Speech
As much as I detest Mike Duffy and everything he stands for, I have to confess that in listening to his Senate speech yesterday I was much-taken with both its…
Pat Robertson Rarely Disappoints
Whenever I want a little theatre of the absurd, I turn to Pat Robertson. He rarely disappoints: Recommend this Post
Another Refreshing Perspective From Pope Francis
I am finding more and more to like about the new Pope everyday. I am certain his distinction between faith and ideology will enrage some on the right – that…
Uh Oh – The Big Boy’s Mad
One cannot help but wonder if Toronto’s Chief Buffoon, Rob Ford, had been ‘over served’ in some capacity (take your pick of mind/mood altering substances) before making this call to…
Abandoning Ship?
Perhaps the Puffster will receive another lifeline soon? H/t The Globe and Mail Recommend this Post
Who Do You Trust?
Two seeming unrelated stories, both connected by one pernicious element: unwarranted government secrecy. In this morning’s Hamilton Spectator is the sad tale of Marit McKenzie, an 18-year-old Calgarian who died…
Being Mike Duffy
I really have nothing insightful to offer today, merely a brief reflection on what it must be like to live a life devoid of even a shred honour. By now,…
Another Non-Event From The Harper Regime
Because yesterday’s Throne Speech is being covered abundantly both in the mainstream press and in the blogosphere, I will keep this post brief to make but a few observations. Unbelievably…
Do Police Have The ‘Right Stuff’?
Given the killing of people like Sammy Yatim and Steve Mesic and the taser takedown of Iole Pasquale, it would seem a legitimate question to ask, as Star readers offer…
Breaking News! No Relief In Sight For Unpaid Internships!
Like the proverbial hot potato being passed around as rapidly as possible, the Ontario Government, true to their corporate puppet masters, has vowed to do nothing about the growing problem…
Not-So-Sweet Nothings
While I have written about unpaid internships briefly in the past, now seems a good time to revisit this predatory practice so eagerly imposed by the corporately conscienceless. While at…
Not For The Faint Of Heart
Be careful who you open the door to this Halloween: H/t The Toronto Star Recommend this Post
How Much For That Bauble In The Window?
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. Today, on our national holiday, most will be giving thanks for what they treasure in their lives, whether it be a loving family, good friends, a solid…
The Predator At Our Doorstep
I’ve just finished reading Confessions of a Sociopath, written by the pseudonymous M.E. Thomas, a law professor who confesses herself to be a sociopath who has integrated fairly well into…
Advice From Pat Robertson On How To Get ‘A Leg Up’ In Life
If you are feeling a bit down, I hope Robertson’s unintentional humour cheers you up: Recommend this Post
Will History Repeat Itself?
Jeff Rubin, the former CIBC economist turned author, has suggested in his books that as energy costs rise, some manufacturing will return to North America. Indeed, there are growing signs…