Sister Sage's Musings

All this 9/11 media coverage is giving cover for Bush and Cheney. And rewriting history.

By Jymn, on September 11th, 2011

Don’t know why I didn’t see this coming but the coverage in the press and over the airwaves memorializing 9/11 is one big Bush/Cheney love-in. Facts are being whitewashed, perspectives are being distorted. Republican talking heads are out in full force, repainting that horrible event as something noble and brave, not so much . . . → Read More: All this 9/11 media coverage is giving cover for Bush and Cheney. And rewriting history.

Dear Jack…

By Kim, on August 27th, 2011

I have tried three times this week to compose this letter, each time only to trail off in a cloud of tears. Here it goes.

First of all, I want to thank you for your selfless service to your country. We talked about service when I asked you about the F-35 sole sourced . . . → Read More: Dear Jack…

If you don’t stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them.

By Kim, on August 19th, 2011

An open letter to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence;

The Canadian military says an error at the Department of National Defence resulted in tens of millions of dollars worth of benefit payments paid to up to 7,000 service members over the last five years.

The benefits include the Defence Department’s . . . → Read More: If you don’t stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them.

Gloria Steinem’s great advice

By Jymn, on August 16th, 2011

“If I had one piece of advice to give to young girls under 25, I would say do not listen to my advice, listen to the voice inside you and follow that”.

This applies to all people, not just women. It could be the code of progressive thought. It’s what separates us . . . → Read More: Gloria Steinem’s great advice

Science versus Photo Ops

By Kim, on August 4th, 2011

I was watching the cbc news this morning. I find it very sad to witness the decline of that once proud public broadcaster. The cbc used to provide some fine investigative journalism. It’s one story in particular that caught my eye today however, that speaks to the disconnect between government and the media . . . → Read More: Science versus Photo Ops

The ‘debt crisis’ and the undermining of democracy in Europe

By Orwell's Bastard, on August 2nd, 2011

While CK’s on the road, she’s invited me to blog and cross-post here. So I’m recycling this tasty little item, which I found via @NaomiAKlein. (They say she’s polarizing … )

A sample:

Vast swathes of public policy have already been closed off and rendered inaccessible to conventional democratic processes. Anyone who’s seen . . . → Read More: The ‘debt crisis’ and the undermining of democracy in Europe

Jack Layton Steps Down Temporarily As He Fights a New Cancer With the Same Courage He Usually Does

By ck, on July 25th, 2011

Jack Layton made the announcement this morning alongside Olivia Chow in Toronto. As usual, Layton shows optimism by telling the media and Canadians that he will be back when parliament resumes come September 19. Let’s all hope so. Say what we will about Jack Layton. The one thing we can’t say about him . . . → Read More: Jack Layton Steps Down Temporarily As He Fights a New Cancer With the Same Courage He Usually Does

Core Services Review: Rob Ford is a hazard to Toronto’s public health | #TOpoli

By Orwell's Bastard, on July 12th, 2011

I’m sorry, I had to give my head a shake.

Fluoridation?

Look, we’ve all seen the passage in Dr. Strangelove where General Ripper talks about what an insidious Communist plot it is, but the thing is, that’s not just satire. Fluoridation of our drinking water has been a touchstone for conspiracy-minded whackjobs since the 1950s, but . . . → Read More: Core Services Review: Rob Ford is a hazard to Toronto’s public health | #TOpoli

Report: WI judge David Prosser assaulted female judge prior to union bill decision

By Jymn, on June 25th, 2011

The Wisconsin State Journal is reporting that, in the height of the contentous decision on the union busting bill in in that state, WI Supreme Court Justice David Prosser grabbed fellow justice Ann Walsh Bradley by the throat ‘with both hands’.

They say an argument that occurred before the court’s . . . → Read More: Report: WI judge David Prosser assaulted female judge prior to union bill decision

Oh, This Is Just Too Precious!

By ck, on June 14th, 2011

Yes, indeedy, Stevie Spiteful!! You’ve been a very naughty boy!! And there is somebody, Terri-Jean Bedford, a dominatrix, who announced on a CBC interview, they would like to discipline you as she hits her hand with her riding crop.

“You’re supposed to be the father of our country. You’re supposed to protect all our . . . → Read More: Oh, This Is Just Too Precious!

Brigette Marcelle: Canadian heroine. UPDATE: Name is actually “Brigette DePape”.

By Jymn, on June 3rd, 2011

Canada needs more Brigette DePapes and less Stephen Harpers. We need more fighters and fewer donut eatin’ authoritarian pricks. (DePape is referred to as “Marcelles” in the article.)

“Harper’s agenda is disastrous for this country and for my generation,” Brigette Marcelle says. “We have to stop him from wasting billions on fighter . . . → Read More: Brigette Marcelle: Canadian heroine. UPDATE: Name is actually “Brigette DePape”.

Stevie’s Pocket Dog Will Be Leaving!

By ck, on June 1st, 2011

Well! Well! Well! What have we here? Now that Stevie has a majority, you’re not so happy anymore, Dimitri? Why so glum, chum? Didn’t get that bonus? Stevie not appreciating you as you think you should?

He’s claiming family priorities now.

Senator Margie LeBreton, yanno, that dame who would ostensibly take over the . . . → Read More: Stevie’s Pocket Dog Will Be Leaving!

Back Home (or) Oh How Things Have Changed

By Logan, on May 25th, 2011

Hey Musers and readers. Just a short post to tell everyone that I’m finally back in Canada, feet firmly planted on the soil that is my home. I do plan on heading back into the frey over in Asia in a couple of months, but for now I’m here.

A few comments . . . → Read More: Back Home (or) Oh How Things Have Changed

The Beginning of The End Fun– Pre-Rapture Blogging

By ck, on May 20th, 2011

My office is as hot as usual. No ventilation and I’m really sweaty! I’ve always bugged maintenance that my coming to work naked was just not an option, especially, not with this body. Today is no different. I’m half tempted to scare the hell outta everyone and go topless today, because, yanno, all . . . → Read More: The Beginning of The End Fun– Pre-Rapture Blogging

So Bob Rae Says He’ll Back Out of Any Permanent Leadership Aspirations: I Still Say Marc Garneau Is a Better Choice For Interim Leader

By ck, on May 19th, 2011

Ok, it’s official. Bob Rae says he’ll put the good of the Liberal party before any personal aspirations he may have had. A very nice cover letter he wrote to support his application for interim leader of the party, indeed. However, if anyone is to rebuild a party, the idea is to move . . . → Read More: So Bob Rae Says He’ll Back Out of Any Permanent Leadership Aspirations: I Still Say Marc Garneau Is a Better Choice For Interim Leader

Mount-Royal: Probably One of The Most Disturbing Races I Have Witnessed

By ck, on April 29th, 2011

Mount-Royal, once considered one of the safest Liberal seats since 1940. A riding once held by Pierre-Elliot Trudeau. Now, incumbent Irwin Cotler, while still popular and respected, has seen his vote counts decline steadily over past elections. The Harpercons have been doing their worst to put some of the final nails in the . . . → Read More: Mount-Royal: Probably One of The Most Disturbing Races I Have Witnessed

One Conservative Columnist Troubled By Harpercon Abuses Of Democracy

By ck, on April 28th, 2011

I may not agree with much of what Andrew Coyne has to say, but at least he’s one of the few who is not afraid to let the world know when he thinks the Harpercons have done something stupid or just plain wrong. Today’s column demonstrates just that.

All I’ve been hearing and . . . → Read More: One Conservative Columnist Troubled By Harpercon Abuses Of Democracy

RIP Ken Kostick

By ck, on April 23rd, 2011

I remembered Mary-Jo Eustice slicing Ken Kostick on “What’s For Dinner?” years ago. I’m not sure whether I found their antics or the recipes more entertaining. It was fun watching Mary-Jo play straight man to Ken. It wasn’t just a typical technical cooking show, nor was it a show with somebody trying to . . . → Read More: RIP Ken Kostick

The Harper Song

By Kim, on April 13th, 2011

The Harper Song (I couldn’t figure out how to embed it, please follow the link for now.) By John Roby.

After watching yesterday’s debates, I think we can all agree that Steven Harper isn’t human at all, much less Prime Ministerial. Yet the Mainstream Press continue to refuse to state the obvious. The Emperor . . . → Read More: The Harper Song

Teflon Steve: Exactly, What is it Worth To Canadians To Avoid a Simple Little Trip to the Polls?

By ck, on April 12th, 2011

Well, it looks like the leaked draft of the auditor general’s report and then the Harpercons actually misquoting her, does prove that Stevie Spiteful is made of teflon. today’s Nanos poll reflects this. What’s more, I have a feeling that no matter how brilliantly Iggy may perform at the debates this evening, it . . . → Read More: Teflon Steve: Exactly, What is it Worth To Canadians To Avoid a Simple Little Trip to the Polls?