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…
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The Logical Fallacy of Ethical Oil
Cross posted from The Ryan Painter Show On the eve of the (hopeful) cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline I feel it’s important to look back and examine the Ethical…
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.…
We Remember
Copper Roof Politics remembers the brave sacrifice our service men and women have made, and continue to make, in active service. These men and women sacrifice their time, well being,…
Movie Time
I watched “Tower Heist” which was done in the vein of the Occupy Wall Street and Bernie Madoff scandals. I liked it. Meanwhile a real life OWS situation is underway…
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…
Elephants and escaped steers: Huffington Post blogs
Some exciting news – I’m now a contributor to the Huffington Post Canada! Law school has kept me busy enough that there’s not much time to blog on here, but…
Is Iran Next in WWIII?
Iran is the next target. When will it happen? Soon, I bet.
Not so Sweet
You remember the now infamous anti-bullying “It gets better” video campaign Conservative caucus members produced last month, after gay Ottawa teenager, Jamie Hubley took his own life. The video has…
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,…
Excited Delirium Book: Chapter 66 (Watching the Quake Real-Time)
Author’s Note: The following is Chapter 66 of the my online book “Excited Delirium”. Please post comments. Please tell your friends about this story. If you’ve missed a chapter, please…
Frank Klees likes Frank Klees
It’s a little old, but still worth a giggle.
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…
Enough with the Sunshine Girl already
So, a recent “Sunshine Girl” is headed to the pages of Hustler magazine. Must be a proud moment for her. I admit, I clicked the link in the article that…
Apple: 1, Flash: 0
Well, not quite so dramatic, but still a big deal if true: Gone in a Flash? Adobe Said Halting Development on Mobile Version of Its Plug-In. I’ve mentioned a few…
Not A Coincidence – Defend the Constitution!
It’s not a coincidence that Occupy Regina is being threatened with an illegal dispersal notice from Regina Mayor Pat Fiacco. The Mayor has no legal authority to tell peaceful protesters…
My parents deserve healthcare too!
Last week the Canadian government decided to stop accepting sponsor application for parent and grandparent applications. They have decided that they can’t process any more sponsorship application for parents of…
Teacher Receives Death Threat Over Anti-Homophobia Policy
A teacher in Burnaby, British Columbia has received a death threat over the school board’s proposal to adopt anti-homophobia policies designed to reduce incidents of bullying and make schools safter…
CBC Pat On The Head
There there CBC, it’s okay. The Conservatives are going to put you out onto the street anyway. If you can’t be fair during an election, Don’t expect the public’s protection.…