The Story Behind Haiti
In case people were wondering exactly why Haiti is the poorest and can never get their act together, this story in Foreign Policy is a must read. The Unluckiest Country…
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assorted links related to Bill C-300
Here are a few links I’ve gathered over the last couple of weeks. Canadian Lawyer’s Magazine supports Bill C-300 Toronto Star on the Canadian government’s weak CSR plan, which critics…
Declining service
During the Lorne Calvert era, the NDP and Saskatchewan Party engaged in simplistic debates on the merits of crown corporations. Brad Wall used to stand up, get red in the…
Paul Wells quoting Steve V quoting Jack Layton
Paul Wells over at MacLean’s was surfing the blogs and found Steve, the “widely-read and respected Liberal bloggers in the history of that vitally important medium is none too pleased…
Re Shuffling
Stephen Harper shuffles his cabinet as often as he shuffles his principles. Because he is stuck with a minority government that prevents him from his goal of controller of Canada,…
House Cleaning
Happy New Years. May the year be heavy on the clover. Doing a little house cleaning here at wheatsheafsk.com by tossing out my two bits on perennial topics of interest.…
Citizens say Yes to democracy, No to Harper’s Prorogation
By proroguing Parliament, and thereby subverting Democracy, Prime Minister Stephen Harper has succeeded where others have failed. He has galvanized Canadians from across the political spectrum, including many who were…
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How can you tell- the real sites are a parody of themselves. I mean godhates…..com
Shit Craig Chandler Says
BONUS Chandler rants! Chandler on Calgary mayoral candidate Naheed Nenshi: Poetry in motion, Chandler style: You think Veterans are safe from Chandler’s hysterics? No. (He’s in the 4th shot, but…
Accidental Deliberations: 2009 A Good Year for the NDP
The Jurist has summarized 2009 very well. Below is that post for you to give a gander to. For any NDP supporters looking for instant gratification out of the political…
Links for 2010-01-03 [del.icio.us]
Invisible Culture-An Electronic Journal for Visual Culture-University of Rochester
Links for 2009-12-30 [del.icio.us]
The Obama Deception No Impact Man FRESH the movie | A Sea Change: About CINEMAFRICA | Africa e diaspore nel cinema
Comment on How Far to the Right? by JJ
Landover is a parody. Poe’s Law applies.
Comment on How Far to the Right? by Kate
Relax, it’s a hoax.
The holidays
Survivors of Suicide met in Hamilton on International Surivivors of Suicide day, November 21st. The video panel presentation from the American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide (AFPS) was a…
Brian Topp: Much Attention Little Refutation
I think this blogger sums up best the Brian Topp series that has gripped politicos across the country in late 2009: The working draft of history Chantal Hebert is looking…
How to Control Banks – Use their Greed Instincts
Daniel Gross at Slate has a great summary of the surprising speed at which US banks have started to repay their TARP. In a nutshell, Gross is saying that “bankers,…
Georgia Straight article on Bill C-300
From the Straight: Simon Child has never been to Africa, but that hasn’t stopped the Grade 11 student at Semiahmoo secondary school from trying to improve the human-rights situation on…
Haldimand "OPP Contract will Increase Taxes"
Donna PitcherChronicle Staff WriterDecember 9, 2009 Policing issues will not be a major issue in the upcoming 2010 Municipal Election. Once the OPP contract renewal is accepted by Haldimand County…
See, we are not the only environmental pariahs
Seattle – November 30, 1999. What a time to remember. Thousands of activists taking it to the streets. Anarchists in turtle uniforms. That great symbol of American decadence – Starbucks…