A week in review
I've figured for quite some time that the goings-on in the House of Commons probably deserve plenty more focus than they receive - and have highlighted at least some of…
On governance: (1) Principles
How should we govern ourselves? Since Locke's Second Treatise, the presumption has been in favour of self-government -- that is, each individual adult person has the natural right to govern…
Going Green in Order to Grow Greenery: The Sweet Potato Experiment
Many, many years ago, my first house plants were sweet potatoes and avocado vines. They were cheap, and satisfied my hunger for greenery. Guess that wouldn't work today!
Well, duh!
Missing Iraq money may have been stolen, auditors say. A million here, a million there, pretty soon it adds up to some real money!
Canada Hiding Its Carbon Emissions Growth Amidst Rapid Tar Sands Boom
4981183847_4c5e148bfc.jpg Each year, in advance of United Nations (U.N.) climate discussions, governments around the world submit an inventory of their carbon emissions. This year, Canada is taki...
Johnny Canuck
Comments are going to be ignored in the moderation cue for a few hours tonight peeps. Most of you can appreciate why.:^)
The First And Only Time I Have Ever Agreed With Margaret Thatcher’s Camp: "Sarah Palin Is Nuts"
"Sarah Palin is definitely not the new Margaret Thatcher, or at least not in the opinion of Maggie’s staff. When the Governor told reporters that she would like to meet…
Trial judge’s decision not to be set aside lightly
R. v. C.L.J., 2011 ABCA 176 is a useful decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal setting out the high standard required before a trial judge’s decision will be set…
The (anti)Smart Tax Alliance….
HeadsTheyWinTailsWeLoseVilleFollow The Money...Straight to, as Sean Holman points out, The Lobbyists:The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, the Coal Association of Canada, the Council of Forest Industries, the New Car Dealers…
New study indicates dramatic reduction in Rocky Mountain snowpack
A report released this past week from the U.S. Geological Survey found that over an 800 year period, the past 30 years indicate a dramatic break from the typical snowpack…
Conservative MP Leon Benoit Doing Crossword Puzzles During Question Period
Robert Fife just tweeted that Conservative MP Leon Benoit was doing crossword puzzles during question period.Well he's certainly earning his $150,000+Sorry that his work is cutting into his leisure.Not that…
A deep green burial
This is an account of David’s burial for those who could not attend. It was written by Helga Hoffmann-Orton, with input from Karen Orton, Billy MacDonald and Mark Brennan. David…
Inspiring stuff…
Craig Oliver writes: Two of the party’s most impressive leaders laid it out best. Preston Manning and Jason Kenney set out their vision of “managerial Conservatism.” Manning insisted Canadians were…
Inspiring stuff…
Craig Oliver writes: Two of the party's most impressive leaders laid it out best. Preston Manning and Jason Kenney set out their vision of "managerial Conservatism." Manning insisted Canadians were…
Inspiring stuff…
Craig Oliver writes: Two of the party’s most impressive leaders laid it out best. Preston Manning and Jason Kenney set out their vision of “managerial Conservatism.” Manning insisted Canadians were…
As a Political Analyst Angelo Persichilli Makes a Great Shoe Salesman
Angelo Persichilli finally came out of the closet a few months ago and admitted that he was indeed a Conservative. Phew!And I thought he was a liberal.Persichilli certainly isn't the…
Deficit Theory and our Transparency Woes
It is 2011 and our Majority Conservative Government continues on with power. With this power, cliche aside, there comes a lot of responsibility with regards to a deficit our country…
Mediacaster: CRTC Chair makes bold statements at Banff World TV Festival
From Mediacaster Magazine The head of the CRTC is calling for a rethink of the entire regulatory system, including the status of his own organization read more
Coleman, Palmer on Hydro: Ignoring the $50 Billion Elephant in Room
This will be harsh, I warn you. In preparation I urge you to read Dr. Marvin Shaffer’s (SFU) article in the Vancouver Sun last Monday. My position today is that…
Hansen, Palmer on Hydro: Ignoring the $50 Billion Elephant in the Room
This will be harsh, I warn you. In preparation I urge you to read Dr. Marvin Shaffer’s (SFU) article in the Vancouver Sun last Monday. My position today is that…