Mars at Sunrise is a Cinematic Tone Poem
In times of stress we turn to torn fragments of ourselves and worship them as if they were whole nations (From Mars at Sunrise). Mars at Sunrise (2014) is director…
Israel
‘Zionism is the problem’: new Presbyterian study guide takes a criticial look at Zionist ideology
A recent post on Electronic Intifada discusses a new study guide published by the Presbyterian Church in the U.S. titled Zionism Unsettled. It takes a critical look at Zionist ideology…
It’s About Recognizing The Realities
Over at Huffington Post, one of their columnists, JJ McCullough, is pontificating on Harper’s trip to Israel. In the comments, we find HP blogger Mitch Wolfe making the following daft…
Oh, RoFo, Oh Harpo…….(with apologies to John Lennon)
New Rob Ford video leaves council members frustrated, stunned Toronto mayor should step down for the good of the city, Coun. Michael Thompson says CBC News Posted: Jan 22, 2014…
Palestinian legislator Ahmad Tibi slams Harper’s postion on Israel as "unbalanced" and "right of Likud": why Tibi gets it right
Ahmad Tibi, the Palestinian legislator who walked out of Stephen Harper’s Knesset speech said in an interview with CBC’s Evan Solomon that Harper’s views on Israel were “unbalanced” and “right…
Mr. Harper’s pilgimage to Israel—more Canterbury Tales than trade mission
Trade missions have always been questionable vehicles for boosting the Canadian economy. Nonetheless, some can be justified by, if nothing else, the trade potential of the host country. For example,…
PM heckled in Israel
Inspired by these headlines: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/news-video/video-harper-heckled-during-speech-to-israeli-parliament/article16407708/ http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/ID/2431096332/ http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2014/01/07/stephen-harper-protesters-vancouver-island-mill-bay_n_4556227.html http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/01/06/stephen_harper_urges_first_nations_to_embrace_energy_projects.html
Why Arab-Israeli politician protested Harper’s speech to the Knesset
by: Obert Madondo “When you are controlling, discriminating, confiscating, occupying lands from one side and putting them in the corner without any basic rights, you are by this way ruling…
Stephen Harper Declares War on Canada?
Why is Stephen Harper pushing Canada in the wrong direction when it come to Middle Eastern policy?
Harper Overseas
Harper took some good buddies along on our dime. Julius Suraski, the guy behind Highway 400's giant "FORD NATION" sign, is with Stephen Harper in Israel right now: scribd.com/doc/200760944/…— David…
Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. – Graeme Wearden reports on Oxfam’s latest study on inequality and the outsized political influence of the wealthy few: The Oxfam report found that…
Stephen Harper and the Bromance From Hell
When I saw this picture published tonight by the Con Ministry of Propaganda and Disinformation, I have to admit I was conflicted eh? On the one hand I despise both…
Stephen Harper and Benjamin Netanyahu: Love Affair
Both Harper and Netanyahu are singing songs for each other. I could not find the video where Netanyahu talks about his love for Stephen Harper and Canada. Below is a…
Stephen Harper’s Outrageous Middle East Junket
When I first heard that Stephen Harper was going to visit Israel, his spiritual homeland, at first I was amused.I figured it was just another excuse to escape the Senate…
Harper Is A Boy In Short Pants On Foreign Policy
When it comes to matters of Foreign Policy, Harper is neither subtle or particularly smart. As with all things in Harper’s world, it’s all about partisan position and absolutes. Yesterday’s…
Voice for the exiled: the powerful and moving poetry of Susan Abulhawa
If you’re considering a gift for anyone in the new year I strongly recommend a wonderful poetry collection entitled My Voice Sought the Wind by Susan Abulhawa. Susan Abulhawa is…
Merry Christmas!
I’d like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and/or the joy and warmth of the holiday season. Make 2014 a year of more love, more compassion, more sharing and…
ACTION: Illegal Israeli Settlement Goods Sold at London Drugs
SodaStream boycott informational picket Saturday, Dec. 21, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. London Drugs, Broadway @ Cambie, Vancouver Below is a notice of an important event happening on Saturday in Vancouver.…
National Post Letter
Should any readers take a look inside today’s National Post, they might find a letter of mine defending Canada’s United Church and its boycott of goods from Israeli settlements on…