5 things to do to protect Monarch Butterflies
Monarch caterpillars go wandering before they turn into a pupae, so though we’ve watched over a dozen monarch caterpillars grow to full size in our milkweed patch, we weren’t sure…
politics
a time for being non-partisan
I’ve been meaning to write about why I like being part of a group that is political but non-partisan. I know some people talk about being non-partisan as though they…
Stand Up for Science Rally – Vancouver (Sept. 16, 2013)
Fed up with the erosion of science in Canada? Want our government to support science in the public interest? Think that decisions should be based on evidence and facts instead…
In Syria a bombing campaign is the best option
I believe a bombing campaign with the aim to toppling the Assad regime, similar to the campaign in Libya, is justified. The primary reason is that allowing the civil war…
You Aren’t Sufficiently Critical of the #Media
You need to trust the media less. Almost a year ago, and before the last US presidential election, Gallup determined that there has been a stunning decline in citizens’ mistrust…
A Protest Song About the NSA Reading Your Emails
The band YACHT has gone back to the glory days of Dylan and the like by writing a protest song. The song is about the NSA illegal spying the USA,…
What’s it all about, Alfie?
“What’s it all about, Alfie?” sings Cilla Black in the title song for the eponymous 1966 movie. But it could be the anthem for the human race, or at least…
On Syria: dear world, please listen to Robert Fisk
Despite the odd title and even stranger subtitle the editors have given it, Robert Fisk has a good take on how things are lining up now that the US, France…
Ontario’s Minimum Wage Advisory Panel
Reading background on the minimum wage advisory panel, and I find this gem of a quote: “By establishing the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel, we’re taking steps to ensure that the…
A great anti-war song – turn it loud!
When the war drums are pounding, as Gerald Celente and other intelligent observers have been saying for months and years, and only now can the masses begin to hear it;…
Minister On Drugs
Wait, that title is supposed to be, “Minister Comments On Drugs“. Wait, maybe, “Minister Makes Comments About Drugs”, is less ambiguous? The Conservatives wouldn’t dream of commenting on drug regulations,…
Seeds of Death-Unveiling the Lies of GMO’s
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger This is worthwhile ‘RealNews24.com’ video that runs for 1 hour and 19 minutes in length. I will put it up under the Video Tab so that it…
Thag not like politcs!
Thag had made his decision — he was not taking Onga back, even if the shaman, Weasel-Scratch-Face-Brother, insisted. Thag could see why Weasel wanted him to take her back; Onga…
Senate/PMO Corruption Scandal Hits New Height
Did I just dream about the blackmail and corruption in the #PMO and Senate that CTV reported last night? #Duffy #cdnpoli— Saskboy K. (@saskboy) August 27, 2013 Two senators were…
Fukushima Keeps Staying The Worst
It’s always been /worse/. And it just keeps staying tragically the same. It’s remained a global crisis with hemispheric deadly consequences. Japan could still wind up largely uninhabitable (if it…
Fraser Institute Faces Ridicule Over Child Rearing Cost Study
Richard Hughes-Political Blogger The Fraser Institute lives to conduct self serving, right wing studies, analysis and such, generally designed to be instructive to the ears of right wing politicians and…
Law-Abiding Politicians
“I think politicians are entitled to private lives,” – John Baird Yet another article in today’s G&M – page 3 no less – about pot smoking politicians. Recently Trudeau admitting…
On Canada: A Fair Country
I used to be so proud to be Canadian and that’s wavered over this difficult period in our history. I was searching for this book to loan out, and once…
Leaders Using Drugs
There was a time in Canadian history when it was possible to elect a politician who wasn’t an alcohol drinker (Gardiner, for example). Now it may still be possible to…