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Just a Question?

By ck, on November 30th, 2010

This just occurred to me to ask after reading Fantino’s little quote from Impolitical’s post just now. I’m referring to his little ranting about the “risky Michael Ignatieff coalition…” Frankly, I thought that coalition talk was going to stop after the Liberals and the Harpercons came to an agreement over the new Afghan . . . → Read More: Just a Question?

“Stars” Shine in Federal By-Elections; Not So Much In Kamouraska-Temiscouata

By ck, on November 30th, 2010

Well, I noticed that a good many in Vaughan seem to prefer glitter over substance in voting in Robocop Fantino, but only by the slimmest of margins. Will this mean an early winter election? Could be, if Steve wants to ensure that Fantino run again…as mentioned before, I don’t see Fantino enjoying the . . . → Read More: “Stars” Shine in Federal By-Elections; Not So Much In Kamouraska-Temiscouata

Human Rights are for Pussies

By TorontoEmerg, on November 30th, 2010

Shorter Jim Judd, former CSIS director: the rule of law is a crock of shit.

UPDATE: Predictions for Monday’s By-elections

By Logan, on November 30th, 2010

Wow, so I was way off my predictions (see original predictions here). Turns out the NDP were outgunned in Winnipeg and the Cons squeeked by in Vaughan (the Cons won in DSRM, but I think we all expected that). So all the Liberals and Conservatives cheer and celebrate and the NDP walk away . . . → Read More: UPDATE: Predictions for Monday’s By-elections

All hail Julian Assange, Daniel Ellsberg and George Galloway (and most of all, John Lennon)

By Jymn, on November 29th, 2010

This motley crew never fails to enrage the right and burn the hearts of many of a progressive. I tend to love and respect anyone who upsets the apple cart, who pisses off both right and left, and who brings a ton of attention to matters that need attending to.

Whatever you think . . . → Read More: All hail Julian Assange, Daniel Ellsberg and George Galloway (and most of all, John Lennon)

Mothers Against Diabolical Dictatorships

By Kim, on November 29th, 2010

Tweet ck sent me a link this weekend, to a CTV story of a mother of a Canadian soldier speaking out against the war. Against War in general. She was eloquent and passionate, as you might expect of a woman who, having grown up with the Vietnam war, immigrated to Canada to provide a better . . . → Read More: Mothers Against Diabolical Dictatorships

SDA’s Kate Finding it Lonely at The Bottom, Apparently

By ck, on November 29th, 2010

Wazza matter, KKKatie? Can’t stand it when most of the world is more literate than you are? Yes, boys ‘n’ girls, the road kill kween over at Small Dead Brain Cells would like to see universities close. Oh, Katie! For anyone to be at your level of intellect, highschools would have to be closed . . . → Read More: SDA’s Kate Finding it Lonely at The Bottom, Apparently

Haiti Cholera Update #18

By TorontoEmerg, on November 29th, 2010

A short update: the elections in Haiti have nearly bumped cholera off the radar.

The latest MSPP (Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population) report as of 24 November 2010 showed 75,888 cases of cholera accounting for 1,721 deaths since the outbreak began. There have been 31,210 hospitalizations. The hospital mortality rate is 3.6%. Cholera promptly treated has . . . → Read More: Haiti Cholera Update #18

Kamouraska-Temiscouata–The Quebec Version of Vaughan & Why Canadians Should Pay Attention To This By-Election Race–(UPDATE)

By ck, on November 29th, 2010

While Canadians are keeping an eye of the three federal by-election races happening today, particularly the hotly contested riding of Vaughan, there is a Quebec provincial by-election happening today as well–Kamouraska-Temiscouata. Like Vaughan, this by-election is also the test of leadership. The fate of premier Jean Charest and Parti-Quebecois leader, Pauline Marois will largely . . . → Read More: Kamouraska-Temiscouata–The Quebec Version of Vaughan & Why Canadians Should Pay Attention To This By-Election Race–(UPDATE)

Smoke Pink Cigarettes, or Die of Breast Cancer

By TorontoEmerg, on November 29th, 2010

A well-deserved shot at corporate pink ribbon campaigns.

Pink Cigarettes

Lest you think the satire is a little harsh, or if you get warm fuzzies donating to pink ribbon campaigns, consider that corporations jumped all over pink ribbon campaigns not just because of their intrinsic worth, but more importantly, because it’s a “safe”, . . . → Read More: Smoke Pink Cigarettes, or Die of Breast Cancer

Predicitions For Monday By-Elections

By Logan, on November 29th, 2010

Here are my predictions for the byelections tomorrow: Dauphin—Swan River—Marquette: Conservative Robert Sopuck will take this between 50% and 60% Vaughan: Liberal Tony Genco will take this between 40% and 50% Winnipeg – North: Kevin Chief will take this between 45% and 55%

Did you notice something with these predictions? How about that . . . → Read More: Predicitions For Monday By-Elections

If Fantino Wins, Then What? How Long Will The Honeymoon Last?

By ck, on November 28th, 2010

All I had been noticing from the pundits, columnists and bloggers was if Fantino would win Vaughan by-election tomorrow, it would be a disaster for the Liberals. That this could ruin Iggy’s leadership. Hell, Jim Travers paints a picture of a Harpercon momentum on a roll taking advantage of the beleaguered Liberal party . . . → Read More: If Fantino Wins, Then What? How Long Will The Honeymoon Last?

Progress Now! Episode 2 – More Media, Less Democracy

By Logan, on November 28th, 2010

Episode 2 of the Progress Now podcast is out. It features a discussion with yours truly as well as CK. Give a listen.

Blatchford smacks Fantino? Cue schadenfreude chorus

By Orwell's Bastard, on November 28th, 2010

Oh, dear. The queen of unthinking gut reaction says Julian wasn’t there for the little guy at Caledonia.

I wonder if he’ll have some lucky flunky write a wounded, indignant letter to the editor for a change? I wonder if there’ll be a segment about it on Coach’s Corner?

Oh – sorry. Yes please, . . . → Read More: Blatchford smacks Fantino? Cue schadenfreude chorus

Charles Krauthammer: leave Sarah Palin aloonnnne!!!

By Jymn, on November 27th, 2010

Here’s the perfect example of how the far right punditry tries to frame every issue - and every one of their own party darlings – into a win-win situation. These guys are the masters of manipulation of any hot topic so that if the media ignores it, it’s lamestream. If it tackles the . . . → Read More: Charles Krauthammer: leave Sarah Palin aloonnnne!!!

Revisionist History with a Rethuglican Congressman

By ck, on November 27th, 2010

Yes, this “soshalist” beauty is brought to you by Rep Todd Akin (R-MO), who gives lessons about the pilgrims and Thanksgiving. Well, why don’t I just let him tell it in his own words, because, I certainly can’t do it justice.

“They came here with the idea that after trying socialism that it . . . → Read More: Revisionist History with a Rethuglican Congressman

Kathy Shaidle Sinks To All Time Low

By ck, on November 27th, 2010

Just when you think Kathy Shittle of Five Feet of Fecal Matter can’t sink any lower, she does!

It was more than enough over at the Grope & Fail comment boards following an article about Justin Trudeau’s video in support of Tony Genco in Vaughan where they’re coming out slamming his mother and . . . → Read More: Kathy Shaidle Sinks To All Time Low

Haiti Cholera Update #17

By TorontoEmerg, on November 27th, 2010

The latest MSPP (Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population) report as of 24 November 2010 showed 72,017 cases of cholera accounting for1,648 deaths since the outbreak began. There have been 31,210 hospitalizations. The hospital mortality rate is 3.6%. Cholera promptly treated has a mortality rate of 1-2%. There are reasons to believe, as noted . . . → Read More: Haiti Cholera Update #17

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By Orwell's Bastard, on November 27th, 2010

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Thwap hits one out of the park

By Orwell's Bastard, on November 27th, 2010

A lot’s been written and posted about Stacy Bonds and the vicious cowardly scumbags in Ottawa police uniforms who beat and sexually assaulted her, but thwap’s just done a masterful job putting it all into context.

His post ties in not just these particular assholes, but the abuse at the G20, the culture . . . → Read More: Thwap hits one out of the park

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“Stars” Shine in Federal By-Elections; Not So Much In Kamouraska-Temiscouata

Human Rights are for Pussies

UPDATE: Predictions for Monday’s By-elections

All hail Julian Assange, Daniel Ellsberg and George Galloway (and most of all, John Lennon)

Mothers Against Diabolical Dictatorships

SDA’s Kate Finding it Lonely at The Bottom, Apparently

Haiti Cholera Update #18

Kamouraska-Temiscouata–The Quebec Version of Vaughan & Why Canadians Should Pay Attention To This By-Election Race–(UPDATE)

Smoke Pink Cigarettes, or Die of Breast Cancer

Predicitions For Monday By-Elections

If Fantino Wins, Then What? How Long Will The Honeymoon Last?

Progress Now! Episode 2 – More Media, Less Democracy

Blatchford smacks Fantino? Cue schadenfreude chorus

Charles Krauthammer: leave Sarah Palin aloonnnne!!!

Revisionist History with a Rethuglican Congressman

Kathy Shaidle Sinks To All Time Low

Haiti Cholera Update #17

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