As much as anyone, Liberals hurt themselves
“A lie is an affront to the soul, as well as an insult to the intelligence of the person to whom one lies.” ― Judith McNaught Underwear mfg is prime…
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Eight Years of Wise Law Blog
Hard to believe, but it’s now been eight years of Wise Law Blog. Yes, it’s our 8th blawgversary blogversary. And clearly, that means I should write something to mark the…
Wilhelmina Jansen, 1924 – 2013
Wilhelmina Jansen, my partner Irene Jansen’s mother passed away today after a short illness. She was 88.
Calico. Sleeping. On the couch. Again. Will this ever stop?
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Trudeau, Soldiers With Guns, and Ironic Pride
In 2006 the Liberal Party was ashamed for accusing Stephen Harper of wanting to put armed soldiers on every street; yet somehow in 2013 Liberals are proud that their next…
The Idea of Personal Choice – A Tough One for Caregivers
The idea of personal choice is not something that we think of every day, but it’s a little like fresh air – try living without it. As the needs of…
Recently Retired Federal Researcher Says Harper Conservatives ARE Muzzling Scientists …
A retired federal researcher based in Saskatoon is going public with concerns Ottawa is muzzling scientists like her. Marley Waiser, 59, spent more than 25 years with Environment Canada, most…
Change will not come from government and this policy or that – only from extra-congressional, extra-parliamentary strategies.
Here is a two-part interview with Stephanie Seguino, who, though focusing squarely on income inequality and its racial and gender implications, is not a revolutionary transformer of capitalism but a…
How should we remember Ralph Klein?
Condolences and praise poured in for former Alberta Premier Ralph Klein, who passed away on Friday, March 29, at the age of 70. “We remember what a force of personality…
PEI Health System to transcend politics – April Fools!
Quote of the Day: “The future of the Island’s health system has to transcend politics.” From our Health Minister, Doug Currie … Health Minister of the only province in Canada…
Responsible Public Spending #nlpoli
You don’t need drugs or alcohol to get the feeling of dizziness or stupor like you smacked your head with a hammer. Hard. Repeatedly. Just listen to a representative of…
Autism Speaks Reluctantly Confesses: 40% Of Persons On Autism Spectrum Have Intellectual Disability
Intellectual Disability remains the Elephant in the Autism Living Room;no one wants to admit it’s there or to talk about it It is politically incorrect in today’s autism world to…
Michael Sona and the RoboCon Scandal
Well, it's been a long time coming.And I have to admit I had almost given up hope that anybody would ever be charged in connection with the RoboCon Scandal.But finally…
Canada’s Supreme Court Wants To Restrict Abortions
One sign that a country is in trouble is when the top court’s opinion is deemed controversial. Canada doesn’t have to worry about that, not because its Supreme Court is…
Bidding Farewell to Boreal Citizen
Ahhh…blogging. So rewarding. So time consuming. After much deliberation, I’ve decided that it’s time for Boreal Citizen to come to an end. It’s already past due, drawn out by the…
Michael Sona Charged By Elections Canada In Connection To Robocall Scandal
Lawyers for Mr. Sona released the following today: Neither Mr. Sona or I will be making any public statements beyond the following statement at this time. Although the charge is…
Appointment of Federal Representative on Energy Infrastructure: Too Little Too Late?
Tuesday, April 2, 2013 As the Yinka Dene Alliance and their allies were gathering in Ottawa to renew their opposition to Tar Sands Pipelines on March 19th, Natural Resource Minister,…
The Road Not Taken #nlpoli
The number is a hard one to wrap your mind around. $15.6 billion. That’s the amount of oil royalties and mining royalties the provincial government collected from 2005 to 2012.…