A thief isn’t a thief when caught in the act?
The rule used to be that being caught in the act of preparing to commit a crime or a general evil deed was enough to be considered in violation of…
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On Recent Conservative Blunders and a good week for the Liberal Party
So, in the last week the Harper Gover…nope, can’t do it…the deceitful big C Conservatives have taken two massive missteps. And after all the bad press over Robogate, these blunders…
Outtakes from the NDP Leadership Convention
The Krellant Evening News brings you the deleted scenes from our special report on the NDP Leadership Convention. Every wondered about the NDP’s position on the weaponization of space, or…
Mulcair ain’t much different from Harper
The NDP are proving that they are cut from the same cloth as the Conservatives this week… or at least that Mulcair is. Peter Julian’s actions in the house, while…
Resign! Or not…
I got rather frustrated yesterday by series of articles reporting on Liberal leader Bob Rae’s demand that Stephen Harper resign over the F-35 issue. My frustration wasn’t specifically aimed at…
Conscience Rights in a Free Society
The Wildrose’s stance on conscience rights has quickly become the wedge issue differentiating it from the Progressive Conservatives. “Populist” Danielle Smith’s unwillingness to clarify her personal views on the party’s…
The Good, the Bad and the Meh on WRESTLEMANIA XXVIII
Wrestlemania 28 Highlights Wrestlemania is the granddaddy of all WWE pay-per-views, so I am going to give it proper treatment. I am going to review each segment and match in…
Scotiabank thinks they can handle mortgage risks
In a speech to shareholders, Scotiabank head Rick Waugh said, “It’s up to the banks themselves – not government or regulators – to manage our risks and advise our customers…
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London Bus Campaign: ‘Some People Are Gay. Get Over It!’
Source: http://www.facebook.com/stonewalluk Well this is neat. Throughout April, 1,000 buses in London, England, are carrying ads from the British charity, Stonewall, to promote marriage equality. Bearing the tagline, “Some People…
True Grit: Why a meaningless boxing match just might mean everything
Voters are a fickle, shallow bunch sometimes. The least little thing can put them off. Nixon’s sweaty lip during his televised debate with Kennedy. Stephane Dion’s sad sack shrug. Stockwell…
South Korea bans under-18s from Lady Gaga concert
How foolish for the South Korea Media Rating Board to ban under-18s from Lady Gaga’s “The Born This Way Ball” concert tour that starts in Seoul on April 27. Does…
And the point is?
After a few years practicing being a social commenter I have come to one certain conclusion. I should probably have my fucking head examined! Grief, that’s what you mostly get.…
PMMLiberal.ca: Celebrating the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
I recenlty wrote a blog entry for the Liberal Party of Canada in Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission. On a blustery Saturday morning in 1982, the Right Hon. Pierre Elliot Trudeau sat…
From "Transforming of Power" – Judy Rebick
This is another wonderful book – you should read it. Just in case you don’t, I will give you a taste . . . . . __________________________________ “Solidarity with indigenous…
Ol’ JB Screeches Out Another Song: "On the Ropes Again"
Whooee! Well, friends an’ foes, the young Trudeau feller surprised me last night when he whupped the trash-talkin’ senator’s sorryass. I had a video sing-song all done up fer when…
Not Our Budget
This is a very well produced video, especially on short notice. As with those in the video, this is not my budget, this is not my government and the process…
A New, Robust Role for Alberta in Federalism
Alberta has long played a pivotal role in Canadian federalism, with its economic might and vast oil reserves. However, the province’s equalization contributions have never quite matched its ability to…
180 degrees.
180 degrees. About face. Alison Redford may have been called a flip flopper before, but this time it was a complete polar turn around. To be fair, I see nothing…