The Keynesian Devolution of America
There are, in progressive circles, many disciples of Keynesian economics, the theories of legendary British economist, John Maynard Keynes. Some see it as the necessary path to a Middle Class…
The Mound of Sound
To the Liberal Loudmouth: The Only Thing that Ties Attawapiskat Suicides to Freedom to Die in Dignity is Your Medieval Religious Superstition
It's a terse post from the Liberal Loudmouth: "Makes sense. Assisted suicide vs. Attawapiskat. Untie that knot, if you can. Don't know how Ottawa can reconcile assisted suicide with crisis…
"A World Full of Fact-Resistant Humans"
That's what Satyajit Das sees when he looks at Earth today, a world full of fact-resistant humans. The Indian-born, Australian banker, academic, and author is featured in the latest Tyee…
Congratulations, John, But Don’t Spend It All in One Place
Stephen Harper's most loyal journalistic lickspittle, John Ibbitson, just pocketed the $25,000 Shaughnessy Cohen prize for political writing for his biography, "Stephen Harper."The award was announced just days before Justice…
Climate Change Will Take a Big Toll But Let’s Hold On to What We Can
In this week's "Days of Revolt" segment, Chris Hedges and documentary film maker, Josh Fox, discuss the new documentary, "How to Let Go of the World and Love All the…
Correct Me If I’m Wrong, But
I had always thought that Canada claimed ownership of the North Pole, a claim that was now disputed by Russia and even Denmark.Hell's bells I hope I'm wrong about that…
You Mean Rivers Aren’t Supposed to Burn? Who Knew?
He's as "digger" as they come. Australian Green MP, Jeremy Buckingham demonstrates the terrific thermal effects to be had in local waterways near gas fracking operations.
We Arrived in a Wave. No Surprise We’re Leaving the Same Way.
Interesting piece at BBC speculating on the sharp increase in celebrity deaths in recent months. The backed it up with this chart of obituaries of prominent types for the first…
A Fine Day for Lizzie May, the Green Party and for Canada
Eat your heart out, Mulcair. The results are in on the Green Party leadership review. Elizabeth May eeked out a win - 93.6% in support, 5.5% opposed. I guess on…
Commissioner Paulson, a Quick Question.
Few have had a chance to go through the 800 plus emails and other documents that were before the court in the Duffy trial. Few had the benefit of sitting…
Define "Canada"
The conclusion of the Duffy show trial offers a useful point for Canadians to reflect on what their nation should mean and how Canadians should serve it and be served…
You Don’t Have to Like Mike Duffy
Many people have mixed emotions on Mike Duffy's acquittal on 31-corruption charges. Some people are torn.Had Duffy been convicted the vindication of Stephen Harper, Nigel Wright & Co. would have…
Coyne’s Sniveling Bullshit
No matter how often you may disagree with him, Andrew Coyne is not a complete idiot. He can, in fact, present himself as rather intelligent. But, when it comes to…
Highlights from Justice Vaillancourt’s Ruling in R. v. Duffy
A 308-page judgment makes for time-consuming reading. That said, you can access it in its entirety here. What follows here are highlights of the judgment or, at least, what I…
"Dilbit Dogma" – The Tyee Weighs in on Alberta’s Big Scam
They're still flogging the line about how they must get Athabasca dilbit to"tidewater" but it's calculated, industry spin or, as any Alberta cattle rancher would call it, "bullshit."Western Canadian Select…
Stephen Harper – Just Another Tory Dirtbag
Duffy's clean. Which means somebody has to be dirty. Somebody orchestrated this political show trial. Somebody decided to go for a full-bore prosecution with no fewer than 31-charges. Somebody has…
Duffy Walks, Harper Convicted
For Prince Edward Island senator, Mike Duffy, it was a 31-0 shutout. For Stephen Harper, it's a legacy of disgrace.Mr. Justice Vaillancourt acquitted Duffy of all 31 charges. He found…
Is Christy Clark Selling Out British Columbia?
We thought the Northern Gateway pipeline initiative was dead. We thought that northern British Columbia was safe. Maybe not.Has Christy Clark cut a quid pro quo deal with Alberta that…
DDD – Duffy’s Date with Destiny, But Who’s That Sitting Beside Him in the Prisoner’s Dock?
Mike Duffy isn't the only Conservative on trial today. With him in the prisoner's dock are Stephen Harper, Nigel Wright and the cast and crew of Harper's PMO.From the conflicting…
Who’s Singing Ukraine’s Praises Now?
The easy answer is - nobody. Everybody in the West was solidly pro-Ukraine during the Euromaidan revolution that swept from power the country's elected, corrupt and pro-Moscow president Yanukovych. We…