Things are looking all right, for me
I don't know about the rest of the planet, though.London is burning from violence. The Earth's climate continues to change and effect every weather pattern on our globe. Wars continue,…
Troy Thomas
Neskie Manuel: RIP
Neskie Manuel was found dead before the end of June, about the river near where he'd disappeared. I've been avoiding writing about this, as I've been too sad to comment.But…
I have seen the future of Canada’s working class
It is Vancouver's East Hastings street.I left Salmon Arm, over a month ago, and arrived here, in rags and tatters.How can I describe Skid Row? Take an average man, get…
Vancouver!
I ran away from home, and arrived in Vancouver. I've been staying on Hastings Street, mostly, being both homeless and unemployed.I've been finding life to be difficult, but no more…
The month of May
I'm glad May's over. It's been a long, long month.The disappearance of Neskie Manuel weakened my confidence. He's intelligent, charasmatic, and has a record of achievement a mile long. If…
Aaron Rome is suspended
Aaron Rome is suspended for four games of the Stanley Cup Final.Good.However, before the Bruins get too ahead of themselves, becoming holier than thou, remember the name, Max Pacioretty. The…
Missing: Neskie Manuel
My friend, Neskie Manuel, up and disappeared. We aren't too terribly close, but we get along. We have similar ideas about policy and activism, although I might be more hard-line…
A follow-up to the on-going fracas over Mulcair questions
Impolitical weighs in. She criticises the pigeon-holing of Mulcairs words regarding the photos. Hopefully, her opinion helps to dull the more partisan Liberal Party commentators’ attacks on what Mulcair had…
Mulcair questions the details of the Osama compound raid
Osama bin Laden is dead, like a doornail. It’s without a doubt. There’s some sense of relief in the air, although what has pupped as a result of the attacks…
Conservatives win majority
NDP places second, which is the first time a Canadian government has had an opposition party other than the Liberals or Conservatives. It’s certainly a disappointing result, but hardly unanticipated.…
thwap makes a good point
Again. But he tends to doing it.There have been serious war crimes allegations made during the Afghanistan war, which demand investigation, and if necessary, prosecution.Appointing an investigator with subpoena power…
A lesson for those who think it’s possible to work with the Conservatives on anything
Winnipeg Free Press: First Nations' water plight needs action: chiefsI've long maintained the Conservative government has no interest in working with First Nations. The stories coming out of Manitoba, from…
When arrogant men go wild
The Canadian Press: Stephen Harper's most controversial quotes compiled — by ToriesI had to share this link. I dunno why the Conservatives would keep track of Harper's own words, but…
Thuggish vandalism
CTV News: Bob Rae is latest victim of car tire vandalismSuch is the way of thinking of thugs and gangbangers, how violence and intimidation are the only necessary tools in…
The NDP is in ascent
The Vancouver Sun: NDP official Opposition not so implausibleThe NDP is gaining strength this election. I've maintained for some time Layton is the craftiest politician in Ottawa, and as the…
The free market (wip)
The free market can give rise to the dead. The free market can walk on water. The free market can walk on wine which was formerly water.I've been thinking about…
I am a Secwepemc nationalist (wip)
I propose the creation of a national Secwepemc state, and the abolishment of the bands and the reserve system.We Secwepmc shall form one national government to take direction from all…
What I’m reading….
Nicolas NicklebyI've gotten to Chapter 41, but I'm stuck, because I keep returning to reread the theatre chapters, because those are the best, and the rest of the novel just…
NHL doesn’t suspend Raffi Torres
The Toronto Star: Canucks’ Torres avoids suspension after hit on SeabrookDamn, the NHL didn't suspend him. Basically, now, it's open season on player's head.Welcome to the NHL, where there's no…
Congratulations to Adrian Dix, the new BC NDP leader
Vancouver Sun: With Dix at NDP helm, both parties turn eye to next electionI'm happy Adrian Dix is the new BC NDP party leader. After years of Carole James as…