Sister Sage's Musings

The Language of Oppression

By Kim, on March 17th, 2013

Tweet Muzzled. Our Scientists. Civil Servants. Librarians and Archivists (? Yes, you read that correctly, Librarians and Archivists). Our Members of Parliament. Journalists. Activists. Charitable and Environmental Orgs. Have I missed anyone? I have a problem with the way muzzled gets used these days. In this Governments actions and in the casual way . . . → Read More: The Language of Oppression

Harpercon Cheerleaders! Why do you Demand more Accountability from First Nations and Unions but Not From Your own Government?

By ck, on January 6th, 2013

Boys ‘n’ girls, as of now, Employment Insurance will be next to impossible to receive, but, of course, not only are we all still obligated to contribute to the EI fund, but our preniums are going up. How is that fair?? Hey, Harpercon cheerleaders! Time to wake ‘n’ bake, how come you don’t . . . → Read More: Harpercon Cheerleaders! Why do you Demand more Accountability from First Nations and Unions but Not From Your own Government?

A Crisis in Canada, an open letter to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second.

By Kim, on December 28th, 2012

Tweet To Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second, Buckingham Palace, London SW1A 1AA Your Majesty; The situation with Parliamentary Democracy in Canada is at a crisis. I’m sure you are well apprised of the allegations against the current Government, led by Stephen Harper. Proroguing Parliament to avoid questions of Confidence. Twice. Contempt of . . . → Read More: A Crisis in Canada, an open letter to Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second.

Yay! We’re Number 58!!!

By ck, on December 3rd, 2012

No! Wait, you mean, we’re not #61? Damn! Stevie spiteful must be telling ol’ Petey Kent, “Try harder! people at the other side of the world are beating us to the bottom!

H/T Pogge

Ok, Stevie, When the Clinically Insane Pammy Geller Sings Your Praises…

By ck, on November 30th, 2012

It’s officially, Canada has become more of an embarrassment than even tea-baggin’ US of A.

Read and weep, boys ‘n’ girls. Watch her gush and crush over Stevie Spiteful, if you have a strong stomach.

How low have we sunk?

On Remembrance Day…

By Kim, on November 10th, 2012

Tweet It has been just over a year since my son returned home from the War in Afghanistan. He walked through those gates and into the arms of his fiance and met his son, just 6 days old, for the first time. I am so unspeakably thankful that he came home whole, physically . . . → Read More: On Remembrance Day…

Why Stephen Harper hates Pierre Trudeau

By Jymn, on September 30th, 2012

Hey Liberals, look at that attitude. Look at that stance. We need more of that NOW.

Trudeau loved Canada. Harper wants to destroy it.

Trudeau inspired the world. The world recoils from Harper.

Trudeau engaged the press. Harper runs from it.

Trudeau embraced change. Harper wants to send us back . . . → Read More: Why Stephen Harper hates Pierre Trudeau

War in Cartoons Or is That Cartoon in War Mongering?

By ck, on September 28th, 2012

After I saw that pic of ol’ Bibi Netanyahu over at Montreal Simon’s and then that video of Bibi attempting to give physics lessons over at Jymn’s, I have not been able to stop laughing all day. Really, Wile E. Coyote actually looked brilliant next to Bibi’s performance at the UN.

The Quebec Election and What It Means

By Logan, on September 5th, 2012

Let’s get the first fact out of the way: separatists are the government in the province of Quebec.

Now that that’s on the table let’s disband any fear of a referendum by stating some facts upfront: the Bloc Quebecois is less then a shell of it’s former self in the House of Commons, . . . → Read More: The Quebec Election and What It Means

Conservative Doublespeak

By Kim, on August 9th, 2012

Tweet There’s one thing you can count on with Conservatives in Ottawa. When they open their mouthes, they are lying. What they accuse critics and opponents of, you can pretty much bet that they are the actual guilty party. The attack ads against Mulcair accuse him of risky economic theories, while in reality Harper’s . . . → Read More: Conservative Doublespeak

Will That Be With Or Without Pulp, Mr. Fantino?

By ck, on July 4th, 2012

Well, boys ‘n’ girls, that sure didn’t take long, did it? All those rumours running rampant of a major cabinet shuffle come the Fall were quickly nipped in the bud in typical Stevie Spiteful style today. Yep, Robocop Fantino will be replacing Bevie Odeous as minister for CIDA and was already sworn in. . . . → Read More: Will That Be With Or Without Pulp, Mr. Fantino?

Was Bevie Oda Thrown Under the Bus? Is This Typical Harpercon Double Standard?

By ck, on July 3rd, 2012

Now, boys ‘n’ girls, don’t be fooled by the title of this post. By any means, I do ^Not feel sorry for Bevie Odeous, nor should any of you. All of her transgressions, from Kairos fun with document doctoring to limo rides and lavish hotels, chased down with 16$ orange juice were and are . . . → Read More: Was Bevie Oda Thrown Under the Bus? Is This Typical Harpercon Double Standard?

Why I #DenounceHarper and For That Matter, Canada Day And Opposition Parties, You’re Nothing To Write Home About Neither

By ck, on July 1st, 2012

I caught the #DenounceHarper hash tag on Twitter this morning again to commemorate Canada Day. I found it quite fitting, really.

Boys ‘n’ girls, I thought it would be fitting if I gave my reasons why I #DenounceHarper and Canada Day and why you should too.

Stevie Spiteful Kisses and Makes Up With Lyin’ Brian and Premier Johnny-Boy And Who Would Wave the Maple Leaf Alongside Harper?

By ck, on June 23rd, 2012

It is indeed true, boys ‘n’ girls, Stevie Spiteful just added the unthinkable to his repertoire: grovelling to former foes: Lyin’ Brian Mulroney and Premier Johnny-Boy. Get this, boys ‘n’ girls, Stevie Spiteful is starting to care about La Belle Province these days. Oh my! I wonder why?

Stephen Harper held a secret . . . → Read More: Stevie Spiteful Kisses and Makes Up With Lyin’ Brian and Premier Johnny-Boy And Who Would Wave the Maple Leaf Alongside Harper?

Hey Steve

By Jymn, on June 9th, 2012

Tweet Incredible six-minute plus video message to Stephen Harper from articulate and brave Canadian woman. Must view.

Sixth Communications’ Puppet, Angie Perischilli Quits Harper in Less Than a Year! But is he Being Hypocritical?

By ck, on March 30th, 2012

It is time to start calling the job of Communications director to ol’ Stevie “The wives of Henry the 8th”. Number 6 has just decided to get outta dodge, boys ‘n’ girls. Ol’ Angie is citing that long hours are starting to take a toll on his health. Let’s let him tell you about . . . → Read More: Sixth Communications’ Puppet, Angie Perischilli Quits Harper in Less Than a Year! But is he Being Hypocritical?

But I Bet She Woulda Fired Michaelle Jean If She Hadn’t Have Allowed Stevie To Prorogue in 2008/09

By ck, on March 4th, 2012

A Montreal woman, Chantal Dupuis took it upon herself to write the Queen, asking her to fire ol’ Stevie Spiteful and his government. Hell, why not? If as all these monarchist cheerleaders so love to shove down our throats, she’s the “Queen of Canada”, why shouldn’t she earn her keep? Besides, if one . . . → Read More: But I Bet She Woulda Fired Michaelle Jean If She Hadn’t Have Allowed Stevie To Prorogue in 2008/09

Harper vs. Harper: Elijah tackles Stephen’s Daddy State

By Jymn, on January 28th, 2012

Truer words have rarely been spoken. First Nation chief from Manitoba Elijah Harper says what needed to be said, that ‘the federal Indian Act treats aboriginals like children and chains them to the government for their entire lives’.

Asked about his seminal moment in history, Harper said he opposed the Meech Lake . . . → Read More: Harper vs. Harper: Elijah tackles Stephen’s Daddy State

Drip. Drip. Drip. Conservatives chip away at our freedoms.

By Jymn, on January 12th, 2012

Jean Chretien has a point about the role the Liberals need to play in the age of a Harper majority – be bold. With the Conservatives chiselling away at the personal freedoms formerly enjoyed by Canadians – and non-Canadians - this country needs strong opposition to counter the upcoming tsunami of . . . → Read More: Drip. Drip. Drip. Conservatives chip away at our freedoms.

Text of 1997 speech by Stephen Harper to US right-wing think tank

By Jymn, on December 24th, 2011

For anyone surprised by Harper’s moves and plans now that he has a majority, it is enlightening to read this speech our current PM made when he was VP of the ‘United Citizens Coalition’ to the Council for National Policy.

Ladies and gentlemen, let me begin by giving you a big welcome to . . . → Read More: Text of 1997 speech by Stephen Harper to US right-wing think tank