WTF?
Twelve degrees at 7 am in mid-November? A high of 15? The normal high for this time of the year is +4!!! Hey, I’ll take it, man! The longer the…
politics
Capitalism has a lot of staying power
I was thinking about this as I went about my one per cent Sunday, putting up shelves in the laundry room, raking leaves, trimming back the grape vines and disposing…
Krellant Special Report on Occupy Toronto
In this episode of The Krellant Evenings News, Cat Reporter infiltrates the Occupy movement and learns of their secret plans to take over the world. Oh, and Frank has a…
Briefing note
Prepared for PM Harper and immediate staff attending APEC meeting in Hawaii Re: November 13 meeting with President Obama. 1. Drawing on experience gained at first bilateral, the PM is…
Occupy A Job
There is no shortage of angry people with no civics training, calling for Occupy Regina (Wall Street) protesters to “get a job”. As an Occupy Regina protester, I have a…
I Remember
Lest We Forget — it’s a phrase not well understood by many people any more. Not only does it sound old, but taken out of context it could mean anything.…
TVO’s The Agenda: Liberalism of Conviction and of Convenience – Akaash Maharaj Videocast
The 20th century began as the age of the dictator. It ended with liberalism having come of age as the ascendant political philosophy across the world. Yet liberal parties everywhere…
TVO’s The Agenda: Liberalism of Conviction and of Convenience – Akaash Maharaj Videocast
The 20th century began as the age of the dictator. It ended with liberalism having come of age as the ascendant political philosophy across the world. Yet liberal parties everywhere…
Remembrance Day: comparative poetry
The poppies, the poems. I've gotten yelled at before about this, and this topic very rapidly leads to a proof of Godwin's Law, but here goes anyway.
Veterans vs. OWS
Today is Remembrance day. I would personally like to thank all those who have served and are currently serving in Canada’s military. When I opened the editorial section of the…
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.
Can’t Trespass On Your Own Land
The Occupy Regina protesters in Victoria Park have been told by the City of Regina that they must get out. The City is wasting tax money and resources by creating…
Mayors Out Of Touch: MOOT Canada
I think it’s time for Rob Ford to “leave” office, and “move on”. – Constitutional law expert and University of Saskatchewan professor Dwight Newman appeared on Richard Brown Wednesday afternoon,…
Yup, Obama will win a second term…
….because Rick Perry is a slow, slow, drunk train wreck… “Commerce, Education, and the, uh, what’s the third one?” Perry said as he pointed to his head while trying to…
A Win For Democrats.
In just a few days ago a few ballot measures (Referendums as we call them hear) were voted on. In Ohio they voted to repeal the Republican governors plan for…
Jim Flaherty pushes back deadline for balanced budget
Gosh. Never saw that coming. He could beat his earlier date if only he'd rescind those corporate tax cuts and use the money to put people back to work instead.
It’s Hard to Make Priorities
Mayor Fiacco could use a little more tact. It’s hard to be personable though, when you’re out to violate citizens’ Charter right to free assembly. It’s funny how the occupation…
The tone deaf Christmas tree tax
The US Department of Agriculture has announced it is imposing a fifteen cent tax on all live Christmas trees. The 2 million raised from this tax will be spent to…
London Ontario: Home of the Intolerant
London, Ontario becomes the first Canadian city to turf occupiers.
Wow I Was Right!
I stated just a few post's ago that the Conservative would reduce their budget targets. Now This time around Jim Flaherty thinks he has a good case. Saying the economy…