Bike Derangement Syndrome at Wall Street Journal
If you’re suffering from low blood pressure, I have the treatment: WSJ hack interviews an editorial board nutcase Dorothy who says among other things: “Look, I represent the majority of…
What Do We Do About Those Pesky, Apathetic Non-Voters?
I have heard lots of people blaming the following people for why we didn’t get a positive change in government in BC three weeks ago: apathetic, nihilistic young people apathetic…
What Happened in British Columbia
As my friend wrote following the NDP’s surprise election loss 3 weeks ago, for the next four years, there will be: NO public inquiry into the BC Rail and BC…
David Letterman On Fracking
This was most gratifying to see, although I was puzzled by the laughter that periodically erupted from the audience: Recommend this Post
June 4: the fix is in….down and dirty
Lead story – “Policy expert calls for debate” The expert is Donald Savoie who never met an Irving or an fossil fuel executive he didn’t like. He is writing a…
Chomsky on Our Appetite for Self-Destruction
Has civilization finally reached our Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde moment? Noam Chomsky maintains mankind has fallen into two camps and Dr. Jekyll’s side is winning. For the first time in the…
Motions to extend time
Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, Local S-955 v Lilydale Inc, 2013 SKCA 56 deals with motions to extend time: The framework of principle at play in applications of this…
They Really Are Frankenfish
It’s only a question of when, not if, genetically modified Atlantic salmon, popularly known as “Frankenfish” escape into the wild. Oh it will be some horrible mistake to be sure.…
Your chance to do something political
As a rule, I don’t pass along these“add your name” lists that appear in emails. BUT this one is important. It has been circulating for several weeks and has been…
Just the Sight of Joe Oliver Makes Me Want to Punch Him in the Mouth
Not that I would, mind you. I do not resort to violence – ever. That said, I sure would like to give Joe Oliver a knuckle sandwich in his greasy…
Oh Yes, Another Scandal, Another Line Crossed
This time it’s Elmer MacKay’s dull boy, DefMin Peter, himself no stranger to clumsy scandal. It seems enough Harper slime has rubbed off on the defence minister that he’s been…
RCMP Sexual Harassment Investigations Long Overdue
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger Canadians have been hearing about wrongdoing within the ranks if the RCMP for far too long. Now, finally a class action lawsuit commences on behalf of women…
I Approve This Bill
Like Michael Chong’s QP reforms, which died in parliamentary purgatory, this is a worthwhile bill by Liberal MP Kevin Lamoureux, albeit one unlikely to ever see the light of day:…
140 Law – Legal Headlines for Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Here are the leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter for Tuesday, June 4, 2013: New CRTC wireless rules ban contract break fees after 2 years Are You Negotiating…
The Industry Minister responds to OpenMedia.ca and Canadians about our broken cell phone market – is it enough?
More good news! Yesterday your OpenMedia.ca team was raising your voice in media outlets across the country noting that the new rules for cell phone customers are a positive step…
Formula E is the All-Electric Alternative to Formula 1
Car racing is a popular sport around the world and it used to be a great testing bed for new, more efficient, technology used in internal combustion engines. Today, the…
Real Mayors Have Someone Buy Their Crack For Them
Hitler says it best: Chow will win and “Ford Nation” will go back to drinking beer.
Juxtaposition
Bert Brown this week, shedding crocodile tears over blind partisanship in the Senate: The real problem, Brown told HuffPost, is that the overwhelming majority of senators don’t do the job…
Government spectrum transfer decision will stop Telus from taking over assets set aside for new affordable mobile services for Canadians
Squeeze_DemandChoice_200x200_130122.jpg OpenMedia.ca commends Industry Minister response to citizen campaign for choice and affordability in cell phone market, calls for more clarity June 4, 2013 – OpenMedia.ca is welcoming today’s government…
Rethinking class: from recomposition to counterpower – Paul Bowman
http://libcom.org/library/rethinking-class-recomposition-counterpower on the main Kersplebedeb website: http://kersplebedeb.com/posts/rethinking-class-from-recomposition-to-counterpower-paul-bowman/