Bike Derangement Syndrome at Wall Street Journal
If you’re suffering from low blood pressure, I have the treatment: WSJ hack interviews an editorial board nutcase Dorothy who says among other things: “Look, I represent the majority of…
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Progressive Christian response to the book: Armageddon Factor: The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Canada
I’m reading the book The Armageddon Factor: The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Canada. This alarming book traces the interconnectedness of mega-preachers and certain Canadian politicians. It talks about how…
Marijuana is the New ‘Gay Marriage’ -Bill Maher-Video
Here is Bill Maher’s take on Pot Bill Maher-inhaled At the close of Saturday’s “Real Time,” Bill Maher made the case for legalizing marijuana to be the next big civil…
the gift of religious music
I don’t talk much about my religious beliefs, and it isn’t just because of the complication of trying to explain how religion can matter even when I don’t necessarily believe…
Scandal Fatigue
Working in public relations and government relations requires a lot of reading, watching and listening to the news. Knowing what is being reported helps to shape the narratives we develop…
If my password-protected database was used in the commission of a crime…
If my password-protected database was used in the commission of a crime… I would call the police immediately. Also, I would expect same database to be seized by the police…
But is it news?
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford seems to get more than his fair share of headlines these days, most of them negative. The stories that follow are full of allegation, innuendo and…
Women In Short Pants Run Around, Bullying MPs
It’s always good to hear Elizabeth May speak in the House. Today was no disappointment, as she took the Prime Minster’s Office to task for being a totally unaccountable creation…
Nothin’ To See Here #cdnpoli
John Gormley attempts to sing a lullaby; Mixes up the words. eave us alone to reconnect with life and keep the warmth coming. And get back to us when you’ve…
1, 2, 3, 4, @TOMayorFord Declares a Twitter War
One, Two, Three, Four, I Declare a Twitter War was the original title for this article, but as of last night I figure out who is behind the major of…
doctors and poverty
A CBC article talks about a Toronto physician, Dr. Gary Bloch helping his patients get income support because “Treating people at low income with a higher income will have at…
Profits Before People: Richmond Ikea Lockout Enters Day 17
Generating enough media spin to rival a jet engine at take off, the management and PR folks at Ikea Canada want you to believe that their poor little corporation is…
All Eggheads In One Laundry Basket #skpoli
The Sask Party is putting all of the province’s health related laundry into one laundry basket, in Regina. If you don’t know Saskatchewan geography, this borders on insanity. We’re going…
Who’s a Worse Mayor than Rob Ford???
To quote Mel Lastman NNOOOOBODY So here’s Rob Ford’s Transit plan Streetcars are not Rapid Transit LRT’s are not Rapid Transit We need SUBWAYS SUBWAYS SUBWAYS Ok, so how are…
Coal Hard Truth #skpoli
“We depend too much on coal” — @MayorMandel #p2syyc; glad someone said that too— Chris Turner (@theturner) May 29, 2013 .@MMandryk IEA says we have ~3 years left (worldwide) to…
Down and Out in Harperconia
Sweet tit-humping Christ I’m tired. Tired of the chronic lack of accountability in Ottawa. Of a parliamentary press corps that been for far too long too prissy and timid to…