Juxtaposition
Stephen Harper's rule for others when it comes to interfering in the affairs of other governments: Tory provincial election rule number one: don’t become the story In other news, Harper…
Anarchy in the U.K.
Some thoughts and links on the riots across England:Not everyone in London is either a rioting, firebomb-throwing yob looter or an authoritarian "send-in-the-army" wannabe aristocrat. Some of them are good…
Stock Markets Collapse – Time to panic or a buying oppourtunity?
Ah the stock market, where everyone knows the mantra buy low and sell high. There's just one problem, if some investors are buying low there needs to be others willing…
Something special…
Props to a Tennessee cuz for linking to this… awesome…timeless… tune… www.youtube.com/watch?v=VT-SFgkVlno Share and Enjoy: Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
Security risks of increased digital surveillance call for a closer look
As this CBC commentary from Dan Misener describes, despite its "unfortunate name," the Conservative government's "Lawful Access" legislation is anything but boring. Indeed, this invasive set of electronic surveillance bills…
Harper Haphazard with Brazil PM
The report this morning noted that they can't even look at each other. Harper showed his snake charm and Brazil's PM, a person of colour and a woman, ran the…
Looks Like Stephen Harper Locked Himself In Bathroom In Dispute With President Of Brazil ……
"On a trade mission to Brazil this week, Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper apparently engaged in some pretty undiplomatic behavior, according to Brazilian newspaper Folha. On Monday, Brazilian president Dilma…
Stephen Harper’s Toilet Bowl Diplomacy
It was never going to be a meeting of the minds eh? A former Marxist guerrilla who hates torture, and a right-wing extremist who covers up torture. And can't feel…
Tomorrow you’re homeless, tonight it’s a blast
In 1982, the Dead Kennedys released the song “Riot“. If there is such a thing as a ‘public rage’ sub-genre, this track represents its creative peak (other notable entries: The…
HST Voter Turnout Double-Secret Probation Update….
AllTheHerdMediaThatFitsFallForAnythingVille ....Cry Me A River Of Codswallop. Well, despite earlier reports of Craig James' snoopin' round the super-secret bunker, it looks like E-BC has decided that they won't be able…
It’s Time to Thank the Teabaggers
Because, ignorance, bigotry, and batshit craziness should not go unrecognized...Now the only question is when will the decent people of America take to the streets and deliver us from those…
Comrade Mammoliti
This is the sort of thing that makes me want to cry for GTA politics:Tips for people who want to join Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti’s new Facebook group: Don’t wear a…
Sometimes they just make this too easy
Yesterday, the Toronto Sun asked readers to suggest three "quick fix" ideas for things that Toronto Mayor Rob Ford could do right away to make Toronto a better city. Well,…
Harper’s Undiplomatic Behavior
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper is on a trade mission in Brazil right now. He caused a bit of a diplomatic problem by acting like a five year old. Here…
DNA evidence enough to cause concern over invasive Asian Carp
This past week, a multi-agency fishing expedition got underway looking for Asian Carp west of Lake Michigan in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal. After catching a 19-pound Asian Carp…
The Howe’s Overnight Moves Need Work
Less than a month ago, the C. D. Howe Institute released a paper by Michael Parkin, “Overnight Moves: The Bank of Canada Should Start to Raise Interest Rates Now.” The…
In The Dog Days of Summer, CFACT Still Barks The Same Tune
211119_90787162851_5857348_n.jpg Collegians for a Constructive Tomorrow, or CFACT Campus, the student wing of Committee for a Constructive Tomorrow, wrapped up its student climate and ener...
Funny
I can't find anything about Harper locking himself in a Brazilian bathroom, in the Canadian press. However Pogge has found it in the Brazilian press. Strange that none of our…
Newfoundland Liberal Leader Steps Down
A really sad story, on par with Jack Layton's, that Newfoundland and Labrador's Liberal leader, Yvonne Jones, is stepping down because of her battle with breast cancer:The leader of Newfoundland…
Here’s Another Phony Baloney PRO-CONSERVATIVE Journalist Who Needs To Explain Why He Attacks Turmel BUT NOT Lebel!
-Rob Silver: "Questioning Turmel’s motives isn’t audacious -- it’s our duty"