Heaven and earth unmoved
Despite Sheila Ward’s promise to “move heaven and earth to have The Shepherd’s Granddaughter taken off the school library shelves” the Toronto District School Board announced yesterday that they have…
nando iannicca… it’s time to go
"One of the great blessings that we have in municipal governance is the fact that few people vote."- Nando Iannicca, Mississauga Ward 7 City Councillor, December 13, 2006 (www.nandoiannicca.com)Is that…
Kirpan Debate Unneccesary
A single incident, reportedly involving a kirpan, and all of a sudden a pitched debate again erupts about where and when the ceremonial daggers should be allowed in Toronto?The kirpan…
Andrew Coyne speaks to the Liberal Party, but will they listen?
I’m just growing more and more fond of Andrew Coyne as time goes on. Maybe I’m getting older and more conservative, or maybe he’s getting less so. Or just maybe,…
Mars at Night
Inhale thick smoke in a pensive positionAnd gaze unabashedly at skies overhead, wonderingAs I always do, without censor, at the originsSome nights my view is clear, others it is foggyAnd…
Quebec, Ontario, Nova Scotia 2010 budgets
Time to review the latest in economic downturn budgetting from around the country. 1. The NDP government in NS brought down a budget that includes: An increase in the HST…
Gun Toting Hypocrites
So everyone has seen that video? You know the one? Where the reporters from Reuters are walking around an otherwise empty street somewhere in Iraq and the the American helicopter…
Gun Toting Hypocrites
So everyone has seen that video? You know the one? Where the reporters from Reuters are walking around an otherwise empty street somewhere in Iraq and the the American helicopter…
Gun Toting Hypocrites
So everyone has seen that video? You know the one? Where the reporters from Reuters are walking around an otherwise empty street somewhere in Iraq and the the American helicopter…
B(l)ogged down…
I'm with zoom! in that I've been feeling kinda down lately. I've had tons of great ideas for blog posts, but I just haven't been able to put it together.…
Breaking Out of the Echo Chamber
Dan Leger of the Chronicle-Herald ran a thoughtful piece yesterday with the rather cumbersome title of "The insularity of Internet opinion factions".As you might have guessed, this has only encouraged…
Debating Afghanistan: The Case For Withdrawal
Yesterday, I discussed the need for an open discussion about Canada’s future in Afghanistan, focusing primarily on recent requests from our NATO partners to extend our commitment to the Afghan…
Predators
Like the aliens from the movie franchise, these sick fucks use a massive technological advantage to engage in some deranged sport shooting:
It’s Time For An Open, Honest Debate On Afghanistan
As the date for withdrawal from Afghanistan by the Canadian forces approaches, pressure to remain in the battle mounts amid two high profile requests for Prime Minister Stephen Harper to…
The Next GG Should be Elected
News today that Prime Minister Stephen Harper is looking for a new Governor General. A number of names have already been suggested for possible replacements. I won’t speculate but my…
Baphomet offered GG job
Baphomet Lord of the Abyss, past patron of Templar's , aka the Sabbatic Goat commented today on rumors that he has been offered the position of Governor General . "I'm…
Trustee Sheila Ward wants to ban a book she hasn’t read
Toronto District School Board Trustee Sheila Ward (Toronto Centre) told the Jewish Tribune this week that she will “move heaven and earth to have The Shepherd’s Granddaughter taken off the…
Trustee Sheila Ward wants to ban a book she hasn’t read
Toronto District School Board Trustee Sheila Ward (Toronto Centre) told the Jewish Tribune this week that she will “move heaven and earth to have The Shepherd’s Granddaughter taken off the…
Stephen Harper’s Maternal Health Disaster
In what is arguably an effort to win over fundamentalist Christian voters, Stephen Harper’s G8 maternal and child health initiative, as it currently stands, will result in far more preventable…
Toronto Mayoral Debate, Live-Tweeted
Can't make it to Scarborough tonight for the debate between several mayoral candidates?Try this Twitter trend #voteTO for live tweeting of tonight's debate at Mary Ward Catholic Secondary School.The Globe…