Great line of the day
Steve V writes about Harper's delusional foreign policy hubris:Irrelevant on climate change, non existent at the United Nations, playing NO role in key diplomatic initiatives, retreating from traditional development and…
How did the Conservatives win a majority?
Sure, it was a compliant media monopoly blanketing the news with Con-friendly articles. Yes, it was an apathetic public who didn't vote. OK, Iggy was less than a stellar leader…
Looking Back At The Roots Of The Labour Movement In Canada For Inspiration
Whenever my energy flags and the struggle to build a better society seems lost, I like to go back in time and revisit the birth of the labour movement in…
Assault and its consequences
Firoz (Phil) Khan was a newspaper deliveryman in Vancouver, going about his business one evening in January, 2009, when he was set upon by three drunken off-duty cops. A city…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading.- Gerald Caplan has a modest suggestion to ensure the Senate doesn't do any more avoidable harm to Canada's democracy:That we have no need for…
Government still hesitant to address telecom issues in Canada
In comparison with all other OECD members, Canada pays the highest international roaming fees. So what does the minister of industry think about this? Not much, really. In fact, he…
Weekly Round-Up: June 5 to June 11
Sunday, June 5 | Globe and Mail – Harper’s Throne Speech delays dealing with hard decisions “Financial crises are a real drag. They pull down economies very quickly, but recovery…
Saturday Sarah: Revisionist Revere and The Nuclear Threshold.
Half-term governor turned facebookin’ an’ tweetin’ an’ reality teevee-in’ star Sarah Palin once again found herself being set up by the “lamestream media” when some reporter asked her (I shit…
Saturday Sarah: Revisionist Revere and The Nuclear Threshold.
Half-term governor turned facebookin' an' tweetin' an' reality teevee-in' star Sarah Palin once again found herself being set up by the "lamestream media" when some reporter asked her (I shit…
Saturday Sarah: Revisionist Revere and The Nuclear Threshold.
Half-term governor turned facebookin’ an’ tweetin’ an’ reality teevee-in’ star Sarah Palin once again found herself being set up by the “lamestream media” when some reporter asked her (I shit…
If I ever record an album, this would be a great cover
FU, a photo by ::big daddy k:: on Flickr. Genius photograph. And not to worry, child services has already been alerted.
Toronto G20: One thug down, many to go.
Toronto police officer charged in G20 assault - thestar.com Many more officers guilty of assault causing bodily harm will remain at large and uncharged due to a system that fails…
Let’s get ready to roberts rules rumble…liveblogging the constitutional plenary
(refresh for updates)10:14 AM: After sleeping in a little and grabbing a muffin and a diet pepsi (breakfast of champions) I'm settled in on press row again for more Conservative…
Whiter Utopia?
One of my readers was kind enough to leave me a comment that he has missed reading my posts. Thank you for that, because the internet is quite abstract and…
Bob Rae Shines Light On Mental Health In His Response To The Budget
“The essential message that I bring to the House and to the people of Canada about this budget is that it is not a budget for everyone. It is not…
Why are so many young Quebecers still sovereigntists?
English speaking Canadians who believe national media suffice to have a thorough understanding of the political dynamics of our country rarely get the chance to read articulate points of view…
In Defense Of The Worst Idea: Senate Reform And Proportional Representation (sort of)
Yesterday, Gerald Caplan wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail titled "Electing the Senate: worst idea in the history of the planet." I'm sure, if push came to shove,…
Harper’s Delusion
I enjoy listening to Harper's speeches after the fact, mostly because I can fast forward the particularly useless tripe. This morning I listened to the self congratulatory barn burner Harper…
More of the Same
As The Day Family Road Show makes clear, the Conservatives take great joy in mocking their opponents. How else to explain Bev Oda's continued tenure at the Ministry of International…
Saturday Photo: Signs of the Times on the Plateau
The Plateau district of Montreal was until about 30 years ago a working class neighborhood, full of small houses, neighborhood commerce and light industry. It was scheduled for urban renewal…