Sister Sage's Musings

I Can See Lieutenant Pike Doing That

By ck, on November 20th, 2011

Indeed I think that’s exactly how Georges Seurat would’ve visualized ol’ Lieutenant Pike.

As Jymn said, he is definitely UC Davis’ answer to Toronto’s Officer Bubbles.

Other fun images of ol’ Lieutenant Pike can be found here.

H/T Jymn

Quelle surprise! Harper muzzles top dog Mountie.

By Jymn, on November 20th, 2011

It’s not enough to exhibit iron-fisted control over his own party members and the media but Mr. Harper is making sure that theConservative message is also dictated to the RCMP.

Self-censorship is almost tolerable in the ranks of one’s own party but muzzling the RCMP is a crime against all . . . → Read More: Quelle surprise! Harper muzzles top dog Mountie.

Repeat performance of Bill Blair’s Goon Show tonight in Toronto?

By Jymn, on November 15th, 2011

"I'm sorry officer, is my head in the way of your boot?"

UPDATE: CBC is reporting that Occupy Toronto has won a temporary injunctionagainst eviction.

When midnight rolls around in Toronto, will we see Bill Blair’s finest descend on those Occupiers like they did during the infamous G20 police violence conducted on peaceful protesters? Blair has not shown one . . . → Read More: Repeat performance of Bill Blair’s Goon Show tonight in Toronto?

The real class warfare: law firm representing banks and mortgage servicers mock homeless at Halloween party

By Jymn, on October 29th, 2011

This is beyond sick. It may have been a 2010 party but one has to wonder what these folks are doing this year. So bank industry, so privileged, so American.

The media and economists wonder why Occupy is happening. It’s right in front your faces, assholes.

Between the crying billionaires, Erick Erickson’s “suck it . . . → Read More: The real class warfare: law firm representing banks and mortgage servicers mock homeless at Halloween party

On July 1, Conservatives booted CBC 75th anniversary tribute for a couple of Britwits

By Jymn, on October 25th, 2011

"I say dear Kate, you may want to have that growth on your head checked out."

Ah Conservatives, so in love with our country. Not! Preferring to honour war and celebrate a couple of brainless twits from some other country, rather than honour Canada’s national news and entertainment network with 75 years . . . → Read More: On July 1, Conservatives booted CBC 75th anniversary tribute for a couple of Britwits

Another step down the Conservative evolutionary scale. Sun runs homophobic McVety ad. Bonus Shaidle charm offensive.

By Jymn, on October 3rd, 2011

Conservatives have a very well defined hierarchy of idiocy. The National Post is about midway down the pack, excelling at Disingenuous, Lacks Moral Clarity and Will Do Anything to Further a Conservative Meme. Not to mention the bottom of the pack for Empathy.

Then you have Sun Media. It’s right there in the basement, . . . → Read More: Another step down the Conservative evolutionary scale. Sun runs homophobic McVety ad. Bonus Shaidle charm offensive.

Canada’s Shame

By Kim, on October 1st, 2011

We are mute with shame here in Canada. Shame for our Professional Media. Even our beloved CBC doesn’t have the decency to cover the new American Revolution. You were there for Egypt, you covered the hell out of Libya, sickeningly slick graphics and foreboding intro music and all. But when our biggest trading . . . → Read More: Canada’s Shame

Two powerful Star columns on Islamophobia. The new anti-Semitism. Tactics of Islamophobes.

By Jymn, on September 18th, 2011

Haroon Siddiqui hits these columns out of the park. Much needed to be said but our media has been reluctant to shout out the obvious.

‘Islamophobia: The new anti-Semitism‘

Just as the Muslim world turned against the U.S. and Europe, Americans and Europeans turned against Muslims, including their own minorities, nearly half of . . . → Read More: Two powerful Star columns on Islamophobia. The new anti-Semitism. Tactics of Islamophobes.

Professor: Harper most powerful executive in the world; there is nothing to restrain him

By Jymn, on September 11th, 2011

Astute observations about Harper and how he has complete domination over our laws and government.

Ralph Heintzman, a professor at the University of Ottawa and head of the federal Office of Public Service Values and Ethics, says Canada might just have the most centralized political system in the world.

“The . . . → Read More: Professor: Harper most powerful executive in the world; there is nothing to restrain him

Stephen Harper’s at the wheel. Tasha Kheirridin rides shotgun. Fear’s in the backseat.

By Jymn, on September 8th, 2011

Tasha Kheirridin is a frightened woman. She is terrified of walking outside her door. Perhaps that’s why she wants a man around to protect her from the inconveniences of life, the petty criminals and especially the big bad Muslim men with the big black beards (emphasis mine).

Personally, I’d like to . . . → Read More: Stephen Harper’s at the wheel. Tasha Kheirridin rides shotgun. Fear’s in the backseat.

Just a little reminder to Harper, Hudak, Fox News (North) fans, Blogging Tories and the Tea Party

By Jymn, on September 7th, 2011

Harper could have said this himself on the CBC last night. In fact I think he did. It fit right in with his fear mongering about ‘Islamicism’. (Funny, it almost rhymes with ‘narcissism’.)

H/T: @AnonymousIRC

Cross posted at Let Freedom Rain.

An Unprecedented Friday Afternoon Document Dump, cont…

By Kim, on September 4th, 2011

A message from BC. Last Friday in BC, Christy Clark announced that there will be no fall election. This amounts to a bloodless Coup of our fair province. Clark has no mandate. She is unelected. She sailed into power by the grace and deep pockets of the same group of suspects that may . . . → Read More: An Unprecedented Friday Afternoon Document Dump, cont…

“God bless Canada”? God has nothing to do with it, Mr. Harper. Also, caption this photo.

By Jymn, on September 4th, 2011

Why not just get it over with and just imitate American presidents to maximum effect. How about an edict that Canadians must now hold our hands over our hearts during the “Star-Spangled Banner” “O Canada”?

Keep god out of our politics and government, sir. I know that shouldering a whopping Napoleon Complex is hard work . . . → Read More: “God bless Canada”? God has nothing to do with it, Mr. Harper. Also, caption this photo.

wherefore art thou, Canadian Constitution? local corporate government operating in federal jurisdiction

By Kim, on August 30th, 2011

Part 3 in Priscilla’s series on municipal government.

The Nature of Corporate Government – Part 3

It appears that Lumby Council’s Noise By-law regulation circumvents basic rights offered to breathing people under the Canadian Constitution. Lumby’s Noise regulation allows a Bylaw Officer to enter someone’s property to ensure compliance.

First of . . . → Read More: wherefore art thou, Canadian Constitution? local corporate government operating in federal jurisdiction

Local Government-staying within the law

By Kim, on August 29th, 2011

I must bring you part two of Priscilla‘s series on local government. She brings insight and knowledge into this level of governent and how they operate in BC. I think it is imperative that we examine every level of government and how they operate, after CSIS astonishing revelation that municipal governments in BC . . . → Read More: Local Government-staying within the law

the corporate nature of municipal governments…

By Kim, on August 28th, 2011

from Priscilla…

Unlike the Federal and Provincial Governments – a Municipal Government is a Corporation and that may explain why some local Councils appear to have no conscience. Living breathing people have entirely different needs than a Corporation so perhaps it’s not so strange that the voting public can be amazed and . . . → Read More: the corporate nature of municipal governments…

The right reacts to death of Jack Layton

By Jymn, on August 22nd, 2011

Stephen Taylor must be so proud.

“By the end of today’s news cycle… …there will be no part of his anatomy left unkissed… “

Small Dead Animals begins its discussion of Layton’s passing begging for civility from commenters. Commendable but the fact that it is even necessary is a sad commentary of its own.

. . . → Read More: The right reacts to death of Jack Layton

Michael Coren: “It’s not about race. It’s about culture”. Bullshit.

By Jymn, on August 14th, 2011

Dawg posted a video yesterday I wish I had never seen. No, not a clip from the latest slasher flick. Worse. Michael Coren, using the meme begun by disgraced ‘historian’ David Starkey that it’s ‘not racism, it’s culture’, went on a riot of his own on Fox News North with Brian Lilley gleefully cheering him on. His . . . → Read More: Michael Coren: “It’s not about race. It’s about culture”. Bullshit.

Montreal police dragging feet on investigating infamous Christianist Twitter troll ‘David Mabus’?

By Jymn, on August 11th, 2011

I’ve read the name ‘David Mabus’ a few times on Twitter, mostly in tweets from PZ Myers. Montrealer Mabus (real name: Dennis Marcuze) has made a name for himself by threatening atheists with “decapitations, executions and genocide”.

Montreal police have received over 3,000 requests for investigations of this individual and they are not happy with the number . . . → Read More: Montreal police dragging feet on investigating infamous Christianist Twitter troll ‘David Mabus’?

Smart Meters? Not so fast!

By Kim, on August 9th, 2011

Bill Tieleman posted on his blog this morning about his objections to the SmartMeter Program that BC Hydro is attempting to foist upon us.

BC Hydro claims the completely safe wireless-transmitting smart meters will save you money and the environment by letting you — and them — monitor electricity usage. Then you can . . . → Read More: Smart Meters? Not so fast!