WWIII: War on Syria Begins With No-Fly Zone
The announcement of a no-fly zone over Syria pushes the world closer to the brink of WWIII.
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Banksters fight back?
Are the vast, scum-ridden septic tanks of sleaze, avarice and mendacity that make up the US banking system a little rattled by Occupy Wall Street? Chris Hayes seems to have…
REPLAY: About BC politics (Oct 24, 2010)
Vancouver Sun writers and many mainstream colleagues refuse to pose difficult questions to their BC Liberal friends, instead preferring the approach of Sergeant Schultz from Hogan's Heroes, "I hear nothing,…
Parliament In Review: October 21, 2011
Friday, October 21 saw another day of debate focused largely on the Cons' anti-consumer copyright legislation.The Big IssueOnce again, copyright was the largest issue, with Tyrone Benskin summing up what's…
Gangster Capitalism: Same as it ever was?
If you are going to read one thing and just one thing on the financial crisis and how it is working itself out you need to read this blog post…
I Want Our $100 Billion BACK!
The Conservatives have been busted for rigging the 2006 election yet we have no way of addressing the problem.
Why Greece?
The Greek economic situation has bankers terrified. This article explains why.
Tuesday Afternoon Links
Assorted content for your afternoon reading.- Lawrence Martin argues that with an NDP Official Opposition at the same time as the effects of inequality and greed continue to send shockwaves…
The Occupy Movement: A Puny Little “Ant” That’s Messing With The Corporations’ Way Of Life
“You let one ant stand up to us, then they ALL might stand up to us. Those puny little ants outnumber us a hundred to one. And if they ever…
What Side For Ben & Jerry’s With #occupywallstreet?
Can Ben & Jerry's support the #occupywallstreet movement and still be owned by a massive corporate entity? Short answer: no.
70% Agree: Occupy Wall Street Reflects Their Concerns About Corporate Greed
A FOX poll (yes, FOX) reflects what we're all thinking: it's time for corporations to pony up.
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Frances Russell comments on how the Cons' war mentality is leading them to shut down any inconvenient opposition using unprecedented procedural tricks:Prime Minister Stephen…
The Duchesneau Report Simplified: Construction, Collusion and Corruption
Obviously, my blogging output has dramatically been reduced due to professional reasons. I thought I'd give a blog update on a news item that really encapsulated the recent Duchesneau report…
#occupywallstreet grows while MSM misses the message
Why is mainstream media ignoring the #OccupyWallStreet protests?
Oh, look: everything Team Ford touches turns to crap. Don’t look so surprised
I'm all for respectful dialogue and agreeing to disagree, but there's a point at which you just have to admit it: we are right and they are wrong and clinging…
Doug Ford’s backroom sweetheart dealings on waterfront breaks Ford Nation campaign promise and the Toronto Municipal Code
Toronto News: Doug Ford’s mall dealings spark complaint - thestar.com Doug Ford claimed to various newspapers that he had been in talks with The Westfield Group regarding proposals for the…
An Unprecedented Friday Afternoon Document Dump, cont…
A message from BC. Last Friday in BC, Christy Clark announced that there will be no fall election. This amounts to a bloodless Coup of our fair province. Clark has…
Doug Ford is not representing the will of the people
Toronto News: Australian firm eyeing waterfront mall - thestar.comThe driving force behind a member of city council should be the people he represents, the people of Toronto, not some rich…
Sunday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. - Just as in this year's federal election, the NDP will need to look to move voting intentions once the campaign is underway. But…
Pop quiz
Yes, the Cons' spinners are doing their damndest to try to save Tony Clement's political hide. But since they don't seem to have noticed that their explanation raises more questions…