Young Tim’s ‘Transparency’
In a political landscape littered at all levels with lies, deception and expedience, it is hardly surprising that young Tim Hudak, the beleaguered ‘leader’ of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party, has…
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How Many Fingers Am I Holding Up, Winston?
O’Brien held up his left hand, its back toward Winston, with the thumb hidden and the four fingers extended. “How many fingers am I holding up, Winston?” “Four.” “And if…
On Tasers And Tim
As usual, Star readers offer their penetrating commentary on recent events and the benighted Tim Hudak. Enjoy! 80-year-old woman tasered a day after rules changed, Sept. 4 I find it…
A True Gateway Drug
For those who believe in the virtues of unfettered capitalism, you might want to read up on how teens and pre-teens are now ingesting nicotine, many for the first time,…
Feet Of Clay?
This from the folks at prima facie. Enjoy: Recommend this Post
Told You The Right Hates Rachel Maddow
Listen to this for confirmation: Recommend this Post
The Power Of Pictures
‘Nuff said. Recommend this Post
Another Union-Busting Eatery I Will Not Patronize
Several days ago I commented on a story from The Star about the unsavory labour practices of Richtree Market, a Toronto restaurant that ‘closed’ its business, terminated all of its…
He’s Everywhere!
Disclaimer: Despite the fact that this is my third recent posting about him, there is no ‘bromance’ budding between me and Gordon “Dr. Chaps” Klingenschmitt. It’s just that I am…
Your Morning Jolt
Most people get their morning jolt from their breakfast cup(s) of coffee. As I wrote earlier this week, an 80-year-old woman, now identified as Iole Pasquale and suffering from dementia,…
Syria: Iraq Redux
Rachel Maddow is hated by the right and all who peddle propaganda as truth. The following video illustrates why: Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the…
Political Spin: This Story Isn’t True, But It Is Gratifying
My friend Gary sent me this yesterday, an apocryphal story that nonetheless offers certain pleasures. Enjoy! Remus Rudd Stephen Harper’s great-great uncle. Remus Rudd No matter what side of the…
A Christian Speaks In Defense Of Gay Marriage
Calm, eloquent and convincing, Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd offers his reasons for supporting gay marriage. Rarely have I heard a politician articulate and defend his position so well. He…
So Many Stories, So Little Time
Most days that I post a blog entry, I choose my topic based on my reaction to news stories. Today, two disparate pieces seem particularly noteworthy, one that confirms what…
More From The Religiously Unhinged
Oh, he’s back at it again. The perpetually aggrieved and unhinged ‘Reverend’ Gordon Klingenschmitt is still grappling with that old demonic spirit of tyranny and persecution, as the following video…
An Immutable Truth
This, from Howard Zinn: Recommend this Post
A Restaurant To Avoid
Were I a Toronto resident, Richtree Market, a restaurant located in the Eaton Centre, is a business I would refuse to patronize. Its union-busting tactics should appall anyone who cares…
The Problem With The Police Starts At The Top
Leadership is a word that evokes many associations; strength, vision, determination and resolve are a few of the positive ones. Selfishness, careerism, expediency and cowardice are but a few of…
A ‘Sign’ Of Our Debased Democracy
If you are under the impression that our Charter of Rights and Freedoms allows for freedom of expression, please be aware there are apparently severe restrictions on that freedom should…