Greetings from the Centre of the Universe
Since my last post a dog’s age ago, I have moved to the City that Never Shuts the Hell Up – Toronto, Ontario. I’m not exactly on the coast, or…
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How MPs voted on Opposition Motion to Protect OAS
The motion to maintain the age requirements for OAS at 65 was defeated. The motion read: That the House reject calls by the Prime Minister to balance the Conservative deficit…
FN Education: Action Long Overdue
Six and a half years ago, I co-chaired an evaluation of K-12 schools operated by First Nations (FN) on reserves. We concluded that FN education was significantly under-funded and lacked…
What is the best NHL logo? What is the best NHL jersey?
What is the best NHL hockey jersey? What is the best NHL hockey logo? I’m glad you accidentally clicked here and found me writing this, for I will tune you…
Mitt Romney’s Very Bad Day
It is no great revelation that Mitt Romney had a bad night on Tuesday. He showed poorly in Colorado and Minnesota. However, I think the results on Tuesday are more…
Is Stephen Harper displaying fascist-like tendencies?
The stepped-up authoritarian, anti-democratic manner in which Stephen Harper has conducted himself since obtaining his Parliamentary majority nine months ago raises serious concerns about how far right he is planning…
Shorter Larry Miller: Hitler would support the gun registry.
Con MP Larry Miller (Larry Who?) stood up in the House of Commons to throw his $0.02 into the gun registry debate. And his considered contribution? To equate the gun…
Thomas Mulcair: Down to third choice
Over the past few months, I have sent polite emails under my real name to Thomas Mulcair’s campaign. I have not received one reply yet. If a political candidate’s organization…
Harper Conservatives on Liberal’s Plan for OAS – 2004
Back in 2004, the Harper Conservatives accused the Paul Martin Liberals of having a “hidden agenda” to raise the age to qualify for the Old Age Security to 67. The…
China Must be Called to Task Over Human Rights Violations
Stephen Harper is visiting China for trade talks, and many believe that as the heads of the two countries meet, human rights issues must be addressed. Warning: These stories may…
Faux outrage!
Here’s the story so far: StatsCan approaches a Fredericton resident for a survey on technology. In subsequent communications between StatsCan and the candidate it is determined the candidate is deaf.…
Sir Elton John – In Grande Prairie
Now how’s THIS for entertainment at the Crystal Centre? CRYSTAL CENTRE Thursday, April 26th GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB – Elton John will perform solo at Crystal Centre on Thursday, April 26th…
Just in: whack job Karen Handel resigns from Susan G. Komen
ATLANTA — A high-ranking official resigned Tuesday from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity after a dispute over whether the group should give funding to Planned Parenthood,…
Taxi Bylaw – Missing the Point
At tonight’s council meeting one of the agenda items will be the third and final reading of the proposed changes to the sections of the city’s business licence bylaw that…
Stephen Harper Shows Corporate Tax Cuts at Work
On March 19, 2008, Stephen Harper posed for a photo-op at London’s Electro-Motive plant to showcase a $5-million federal tax break given to Caterpillar, the American buyers of the Canadian…
On the lighter side: Peter MacKay and John Baird getting ready to bomb Iran on behalf of Israel
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OilGate: Selling our Sovereignty
Harper’s government is guilty of projection if nothing else. Yesterday’s article in the Ottawa Citizen clearly points out how foreign interests have taken ownership of the oilsands from the inside:…
The Lost Boys of Neverland Have Been Discovered
In March of 2001, Rahim Jaffer, an Alliance MP, got into a bit of trouble when a hoax he had helped to perpetrate, blew up in his face. Jaffer then…