The Palma Violets cover the Hot Nasties
Yes, you read that right. I am never, ever shocked. Honestly, nothing shocks me. But this shocked me. Back story: a few days ago, my pal Nadwuar got in touch…
Musings
Star self-flagellation: the latest
This is starting to look like a ritual humiliation of a veteran reporter who doesn’t deserve it, at all. Oh, and the “award-winning” guy giving everyone civics lessons? His M.O.…
And now, from the world’s greatest band
I still love the Menzingers, but me (and my kids) love these guys the most. The are the best-est. They are godlike geniuses. Buy all of their records, now.
Just goes to show, once again
You can be book-smart, but that doesn’t actually mean you are smart.
Q: Which BC political party ran attack ads, and which one didn’t?
A: If you’re a regular at this web site, you already know the answer. (Justin Trudeau, are you paying attention? Hope so.)
Is God dead?
Quote: “…although the proportion of Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs is on the rise in Canada, the marked demographic trend is the increasing number of people who claim no religious…
Lisa’s guide to voting in 10 easy steps
(I liked this so much, I copied it in its entirety.) As you may have heard, Christy Clark is the premier of British Columbia. As such, she is alleged to…
Saddest, and most extraordinary, photo
I apologize for upsetting anyone in posting this. But it is so powerful. And such an indictment of Loblaws et al., as well. Link here.
Ontario politics, explained
Just watched NDP leader Andrea Horwath’s presser. Here’s what I think is going on: 1. Andrea Horwath is playing the role of a Liberal; 2. Kathleen Wynne is playing the…
Crowdsourcing a Sun News hit
I’m on Sun News a couple times today, and the producers (who are among the best I have ever dealt with, by the by) have asked me to talk about…
BC gets nasty – and I like it!
The NDP should’ve listened to me. Best part, though, is this Gordon Wilson quote: “Some New Democrats are really mad and let me know it,” Wilson told me Monday. “I…
Ontario Libs approvingly quote Sid Ryan?
…never would’ve believed it, until I saw it with my own eyes. The guy who leads an organization that comes up with resolutions the Jewish community regard as anti-Semitic? Seriously,…
Jim Evans, RIP
Passed away suddenly, in the past few days. He was a devoted Ontario Liberal, and he will be missed.
Cleveland: the greatest interview in the history of live television
Charles Ramsay is more than my new hero; he is a total rock star. Some of the lines he has contributed to history are below. Added bonus: the scary-looking skinhead…
In Tuesday’s Sun: valuable
When a political party strays from its core values, what happens? Well, it dies, for starters. Political parties, more than anything else, are a vehicle for the expression of certain…
Canada’s Nate Silver weighs in on B.C. ’13
Here. Dix didn’t have a great debate performance, Clark did. Also, going neg has worked for the latter – while refusing to do so hasn’t helped the former. That all…
Canada’s Nate Silver weighs in on B.C. ’13
Here. Dix didn’t have a great debate performance, Clark did. Also, going neg has worked for the latter – while refusing to do so hasn’t helped the former. That all…
The Toronto Star Facebook page: honesty that’s so honest, you’ll want less honesty
Apparently for real. Man, someone at One Yonge is having a bad Monday morning.
Patient Zero
Turns out the tale of Patient Zero – the Canadian flight attendant – was, as with many things, a lie. Story here. Reading this story reminds me of my Dad…
Hi, I’m Justin from Student Lawn Care services, and have I got a deal for you!
Dude, yellow shorts? Seriously? Sigh. If nothing else, I predict the 2015 election campaign will hang more on visuals more than any other in our nation’s proud history. (Oh, and…