us-heat-wave.png Earlier this year, I grew uncomfortable with attempts to link the massive tornado destruction that we saw in the U.S. to climate change. As I explained then—based on an…
And then starts tap dancing as fast as he can. Sorry Mark, you are not being "fitted up", but called out. No need to fit you up, your writing speaks…
Introduction Empires are built through the promotion and backing of local collaborators who act at the behest of imperial rulers. They are rewarded with the outward symbols of authority and…
Meanwhile, for those wondering what the NDP has been up to in its first summer as Official Opposition, the Hill Times has part of the answer:(W)ith so many new and…
The contrast between Norway’s response to the brutal terror attacks last Friday and that of the United States after 9/11 couldn’t be starker. Imagine if President Bush had instead said,…
One party's response to a limited amount of Parliamentary resources:“New Democrat MPs were responsible for 56 per cent of all private members’ motions, and 59 per cent of all private…
Proving again why he should never be trusted with the responsibility to stand-in for a cabinet minister at a press conference, Calgary-West Member of Parliament Rob Anders, inappropriately used his…
Back in 1949, Joseph Campbell, a follower of Carl Jung, wrote a book called The Hero With a Thousand Faces. It traced the story of the 'hero's journey' through the…
Logan the Dog died yesterday afternoon. We’d known for the last six months that this day was coming – the writing was on the wall – but it still seemed…
I can't help thinking I've seen that face before. That look of total self satisfaction, an unquestioning faith in one's beliefs, and unshakeable resolve to rid the world of what…
It is always funny listening to Cynthia Downy endorsing anyone for political office. Not so long ago she was running for Stephen Harper and saying all the things about Stephen…
Yep, he said that. And I must say, I agree. At least about the 'leftists' part. We are definitely of this earth. As for those non-leftists floating around in the…
Danny Williams’ legacy in Newfoundland and Labrador will be one thing: the politics of panic. The old drama queen was always in a panic over something or other that was…
While in Vancouver last week as part of a First Ministers meeting, Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty made a direct link between subsidies paid out to the oil and gas industry…
Jim Bronskill reported in ipolics yesterday that the now defunct RCMP Intelligence Service kept a substantial file on the late Northrop Frye. He came to their attention because of "his…
The 7th Royal Jedburgh Thespian Reivers, a photo by crowolf on Flickr. In their December 1918 performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”, it was generally agreed amongst the 7th Royal…
Thankfully, online reactions to Hudak’s 1995 comments on the topic of abortion have been swift. And, apparently, according to Chris Selley over at the National Post, merciless: And there is…
I'm back from vacation and excited to update you with this weekends leading legal headlines from Wise Law on Twitter:Google Bows to Web Rivals - WSJ.com - http://goo.gl/Me6jcPolygamous sect leader's…
In fairness to Ford, almost every campaign breaches the sign bylaw – volunteers put up signs everywhere and invariably some are put up in the wrong place. Just about every…
From a fine website called Think Progress. I’d love to take the axe to that tentacle on the right! Share and Enjoy: Trashy, Ottawa, Ontario
