Stephen Harper’s Totally Disastrous Day of Political Devastation
It seems only appropriate that the only thing Stephen Harper tweeted yesterday, was a little video of himself learning the proper way to pour beer in Ireland.Because I'll bet Great…
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The Ghastly Bigotry of the Con Clown Larry Miller
In a country where a Prime Minister is fanning the flames of racism.And his Cons are dividing up the country between "whities" and "brown people."In a Canada where too many…
It’s Like The Good Old Days of Reform, All Over Again.
Preston Manning’s legacy might just be his relentless efforts while Reform leader to keep the bigotry in his caucus under wraps. Those who were too obvious to be ignored were…
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. – Jon Talton discusses how the increased automation of our economy stands to disempower workers and exacerbate inequality if it’s not combined with some…
Is Stephen Harper Fighting Terrorism or Promoting It?
As we know Stephen Harper would have us believe that the "international jihadist movement" has declared war on Canada.That there is no greater threat to our lives and our values.…
Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Lydia DePillis and Jim Tankersley write that U.S. Democrats are recognizing the need for concerted pushback against the Republican’s attacks on organized…
Stephen Harper and the New Racist Canada
The snow is finally melting on the waterfront. If I close my eyes and feel the warm sun on my face, I can almost dream that Spring is here at…
Thursday Morning Links
This and that for your Thursday reading. – Following up on last week’s column, Frances Ryan laments the UK Conservatives’ choice to inflict needless suffering on anybody receiving public benefits:…
Stephen Harper and the Great War on Women
There are so many things I hate about what Stephen Harper is doing to Canada. I hate the way he is trying to scare Canadians into voting for him.I hate…
Could Stephen Harper’s Bigotry Cost the Cons the Next Election?
You should have seen Stephen Harper in Question Period yesterday, for there couldn't have been a more scary spectacle.He looked like hell, bagged beyond belief. He looked angry and desperate.…
Jason Kenney Disgraces Himself Again
Yesterday I confidently predicted that Jason Kenney would be the worst Defence Minister this country has ever known.And I accused him of being a holy hypocrite, for claiming he was…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Alan Rusbridger explains the Guardian’s much-appreciated effort to provide both space and analysis of the need to fight climate change. And Naomi Klein…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Carol Graham discusses the high financial and personal costs of poverty: Reported stress levels are higher on average in the U.S. than…
Why Stephen Harper’s Bigotry Will Come Back to Haunt Him
As you know I am having a hard time accepting that Stephen Harper would actually use fear and bigotry to try to win himself another bloody majority.Because even though he…
Stephen Harper and the Veiled Appeal to Racism
Stephen Harper would like us all to know, that when it comes to the headgear of some Muslim women, some are more equal or permissible than others.Prime Minister Stephen Harper…
Stephen Harper and his New Separatist Friends
Yesterday I wondered whether Stephen Harper was helping to bring the Bloc Quebecois back from the land of the dead.By fanning the flames of xenophobia and bigotry, and replacing the…
Stephen Harper and the Terrorist Hysteria
I have absolutely no doubt that when historians look back at this dark period in Canadian history, some will compare the reigning terrorist hysteria to the equally insane hysteria of…
Stephen Harper and the Foul Flames of Bigotry
In his more than nine years in power Stephen Harper has done many foul and disgusting things. But he has never stooped lower than he has now.And he has never…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Danyaal Raza highlights how Canadians can treat an election year as an opportunity to discuss the a focus on social health with candidates…
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. – Jim Stanford highlights the fact that a deficit obsession may have little to do with economic development – and calls out the B.C.…