Afghanistan: War, Power and Illusion
Canadian LAVs, Afghanistan, by isafmedia This week, Project Censored has released its annual list of top 25 censored news stories in a volume entitled Censored 2011: The Top Censored Stories…
On promoting consumer culture and demeaning Canadian citizenship
Believe it or not, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Jason Kenney took the opportunity to affirm the Canadian citizenship of fictional character, Santa Claus, at a citizenship ceremony of 100…
Parks Budget passes 4-2-1
There was little doubt as to the outcome as the Park Board budget passed its first hurdle last Thursday night. It was also quite anti-climatic City Council announced that an…
Rape rampant in US military
Rape rampant in US military: Statistics and soldiers' testimonies reveal a harrowing epidemic of sexual assault in the US military.by Dahr Jamail, from Al Jazeera, December 21, 2010.Sexual assault within…
Rape rampant in US military
Rape rampant in US military: Statistics and soldiers’ testimonies reveal a harrowing epidemic of sexual assault in the US military.by Dahr Jamail, from Al Jazeera, December 21, 2010. Sexual assault…
Rape rampant in US military
Rape rampant in US military: Statistics and soldiers' testimonies reveal a harrowing epidemic of sexual assault in the US military.by Dahr Jamail, from Al Jazeera, December 21, 2010.Sexual assault within…
Rape rampant in US military
Rape rampant in US military: Statistics and soldiers’ testimonies reveal a harrowing epidemic of sexual assault in the US military.by Dahr Jamail, from Al Jazeera, December 21, 2010. Sexual assault…
Ezra Levant Has A Fit Over Layton and Ignatieff Recognizing Other Religions Exist in Canada
It's Christmas time again. Another time for people to go out and spend spend spend. Another time for Christians the world over to reflect on the man who was sent…
11 Policies For Canada in 2011
People keep saying that Canadian politics are stale and boring. Michael Ignatieff needs some ideas just to get people talking. So, here's a quick list of 11 things that likely…
Pollution/Environment: Harper & Co. Talking The Talk …
... but still not walking the walk. Nothing new here, eh? Well folks - here's one more note added in proof (emphasis added): Canada oil sands: Pollution monitoring is censured…
G20 officer charged–not his first confrontation in the weekend
Global Television court reporter, Alex Pierson, had a previous verbal confrontation with the officer who was charged with assault with a deadly weapon in the alleged Queen's Park assault. According…
Technology and Privacy
A response to a blog entry by @OwenGreaves found at http://blog.owengreaves.com/thoughts-from-owen. I have begun to believe that in a world of free information flow created by the internet and other…
Oil Sands: Sanity at Last
Five months ago, Todd Hirsch lamented "no one’s telling the complete truth" about the oil sands. Finally, someone has answered his prayers. The Royal Society of Canada (RSC) has issued…
Following Opposing Voices
A couple of weeks ago, @causticchick tweeted "I was followed by @VisionVancouver today, which is weird because I'm STAUNCHLY AGAINST Vision Vancouver. Gregor can kiss my ass. #VanPoli" after Vision…
Episode 3 of the Progress Now podcast is out.
Hey everyone, episode 3 of the Progress Now podcast is out. Check it out here. Leave a comment at commentsprogressnow@gmail.com. Thanks for listening, subscribing and commenting. All the best, Merry…
Europe’s Growing Deficit
For once, I'm not talking about the fiscal mess Europe finds itself in. No, the biggest deficit in Europe these days is a democratic one. What am I talking about?…
The BC NDP Has 26 Days To Do Everything
Usually the absence of leadership precedes a leadership race, but in the case of the BC NDP, it appears the absence of leadership is the leadership race.With only until January…
Jet fighters a costly mistake for taxpayers
A brilliant article contributed by Tamara Lorincz and Steven Staples. Give it a read and feel free to comment.Jet fighters a costly mistake for taxpayersCross posted at Sister Sage's Musings
Prime Minister announces appointment of dead NFL announcer to Senate
In Ottawa today, Prime Minister Cowboy Steve named famous football personality Don "Dandy Don" Meredith to a new position in the Canadian Senate. "I am pleased to announce the appointment…
Senators: Did You Know?
Prime Minister Harper appointed two more senators today. One is said to be a volunteer pastor of a pentecostal church, and the other has dedicated most of his life to…