An Easy Way To Gauge The Moral Fiber Of Canadian Politicians
Ask them for their stand on the indefensible export of asbestos. Recommend this Post
Lorne
Why?
Because sometimes we need a larger perspective: Recommend this Post
Monsanto Sued By Migrant Workers Over Labor, Housing Conditions
It seems the bigger they are, the more intent corporations are on squeezing everything they can out of workers, doesn’t it? H/t GMWatch and Sandra Harris Recommend this Post
More on Rob Ford
I hope that I can be forgiven for what might appear to some as either an unhealthy obsession with Toronto’s chief magistrate or an Ontario-centric regional preoccupation. It’s just that…
Chris Hedges On Contemporary Journalism
H/t Disinformation for this: Recommend this Post
"We Need Justice"
So says a young Hispanic boy in the following video, a followup of the police brutality in Anaheim I posted about yesterday: Recommend this Post
A Success Story Rob Ford and Other Reactionaries Won’t Like
Those who see issues in simplistic and absolutist terms will not care to even acknowledge the existence of this letter from a Star reader. It speaks to something that neo-conservatives…
Another Home Run for Ibbitson
In his quest to become the top scorer in the Harper admiration society and ensure a much-coveted seat in the Red Chamber, John Ibbiston scores another home run in yet…
Police Brutality In Anaheim
Can there be any justification for firing non-lethal weapons on unarmed people, including women and children? H/t Sandra Harris Recommend this Post
Concern For The Collective
For whatever reason, I am one of those people with a deeply ingrained sense of fair play that recognizes we are more than simply individuals ‘doing our own thing’ in…
Another Reason To Be Cynical About The MSM
The implications of this are truly and deeply frightening. Recommend this Post
A Victory To Celebrate
I have expressed more than once in this blog my opinion that the Harper regime aims to make Canadians feel powerless and disenfranchised, thereby facilitating the government’s efforts to remake…
Making Political Hay
Well, you have to hand it to them. The Harper regime never forgoes an opportunity to exploit tragedy: In an interview airing on CBC’s Power & Politics on Friday, Citizenship…
Excessive Force Or Standard Police Operating Procedure?
You decide. Recommend this Post
‘Sheriff’ Ford ‘Clarifies’ His Statements
I wonder if there is anyone within the Rob Ford administration with the courage to tell him to just keep his mouth shut for the sake of Toronto’s rapidly-waning reputation?…
On The Harper Regime’s Lawlessness
Once again, Star readers come through with their perceptive indictments of the Harper regime’s contempt for both the rule of law and democracy: Re: Ottawa’s misrule of law, Opinion July…
The Sun: Demagoguery, Not Critical Thinking
As a contrast to my earlier post about the Star and critical thinking, take a look at this poll and readers’ comments about Omar Khadr from Sun readers. h/t Norm…
Mainstream Media’s Silencing of Important Voices
Probably two of the most important voices challenging the status quo today are rarely if ever granted access to mainstream media anymore. Both highly respected, Pulitzer Prize winner and former…
Critical Thinking From Star Readers
That I am a faithful subscriber to the Toronto Star is in large measure due to its strong cadre of journalists and the capacity of its letter-writers for critical thinking.…
A Moment of Sanity From Rachel Maddow
Were it not for Americans like Rachel Maddow, I would not be able to hold out even a glimmer of hope for the benighted nation: BTW, you need to click…