The convention explained
James -- It was a privilege to chair today’s Extraordinary Convention. Along with Convention Returning Officer Beatrice Raffoul and General Secretary Ian McKay, I would like to extend our thanks…
It’s not Grit Girl, but it’ll do
Prediction: three consecutive majorities. Dalton McGuinty is going to pull a Chretien.
Wankers of the Week: Bilderbuggery
Crappy weekend, everyone! And welcome to Drunken Bull Sessions and Hung-Over Kaffeeklatsches of the Rich and Infamous in beautiful St. Moritz, Switzerland. Well, how about them Bilderbergers, everyone? Aren’t they…
BULLETIN FROM THE NDP: SOCIALISM, 1796-2011, IS DEAD. RIP.
The NDP leadership has announced that Socialism, aged 215, is dead. “Nobody uses the word ‘democratic socialism’ in contemporary terms. It is very rare,” an unnamed senior party official told…
BULLETIN FROM THE NDP: SOCIALISM, 1796-2011, IS DEAD. RIP.
The NDP leadership has announced that Socialism, aged 215, is dead. “Nobody uses the word ‘democratic socialism’ in contemporary terms. It is very rare,” an unnamed senior party official told…
BULLETIN FROM THE NDP: SOCIALISM, 1796-2011, IS DEAD. RIP.
The NDP leadership has announced that Socialism, aged 215, is dead. “Nobody uses the word ‘democratic socialism’ in contemporary terms. It is very rare,” an unnamed senior party official told…
Stacy Keach would’ve made a great Neal Cassady
With the woefully-miscast version of 'On the Road' about to hit the big screen, I lament that the book took so long to be filmed. Especially this afternoon watching 1968's…
NDP Convention Question #2
When the heck will you stop bashing the corporations? Granted, there's a time and a place for going after corporations which are overly greedy to the point where profit overrides…
Why it’s never a good idea to try to be nice to a conservative
Alan Colmes, that nice but too nice guy progressive who has appeared on Fox News for years, sent a missive to Andrew Breitbart apologizing for the rude welcome he received…
Surreal adventure in an Argentine lake
Who wants to scuba-dive in a weird grey moonscape? This Argentine dude apparently does. The moonscape is Nahuel Huapí, which is normally a nice clear alpine lake in southern Argentina,…
BULLETIN FROM THE NDP: SOCIALISM, 1796-2011, IS DEAD. RIP.
The NDP leadership has announced that Socialism, aged 215, is dead. “Nobody uses the word ‘democratic socialism’ in contemporary terms. It is very rare,” an unnamed senior party official told…
3868…May Be If They Made A Wagon
That would be the Ferrarri.Which I may have spelt wrong, shame.I know these Italian sportscars are supposed to make my mild aged panties moist and my testosterone soar to Barry…
Stupid Sex Tricks: When sex doesn’t sell beer
Okay…I have to admit, I thought this was very clever at first. A sexy beer ad that objectifies…MEN, for a change? Now, tell me what exactly is wrong with this…
The "Tough on Crime" Myth – Part II
Previously, I argued that increasing our punitive prison system was a detriment to the country and a different approach was necessary. Now I'd like to shift focus to preventative measures…
My letter to Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer
I emailed this letter to Canada’s Chief Electoral Officer this morning. I would encourage other BC Voters to do the same! The BC Government (under Gordon Campbell’s direction, but allowed…
As the US under Obama struggles to progress, Canada merrily regresses under Harper
You can always tell the health of a democracy not just by the personal freedoms that are allowed but by those that are verboten. The US is struggling to arise…
Update on two Canadians with funny names
Hassan Diab: As many of us predicted, this citizen, facing deportation to France on highly suspect and contradictory “evidence” after a judicial process that makes me think vaguely of large…
NDP will ‘stand up’ for postal workers in Parliament, Layton says
The NDP can maintain union ties and still be a broad based party -- but they'll have to see how they can expand the sort of benefits unions bring to…
If Layton expects to form the next government, he needs to do one thing
He needs to build a monster PR machine. By that I mean he needs to raise funds for a crackerjack advertising campaign all year round. Not just any advertising. But…