Sister Sage's Musings

When I was a Youngster
An Open Letter to our Political Leaders
It’s Spring. Sharpen Your Pitchforks.
Ron Liepert, Conservative Nom For Calgary-Signal Hill, Tells Jason Kenney Where to Go
Jim Flaherty’s Death Does Not Warrant the Hero Worship he Has Been Receiving
Is Anyone Capable of Critical Thinking? Does Anyone Even Care?
The Middle Class, an open letter to Tom Mulcair (and whomever else may be listening)
Why This Anglo Supports Quebec Solidaire and So Should Other Progressive Anglos
Jason Kenney Gets His Job Data From Kijiji — Myths Regarding Labour & Skills Shortages Debunked
Come Join the Dark Side! We Got Poutine, Pepsi and Jos Louis! (Mise a Jour) — Part D’Uh??

Jim Flaherty’s Death Does Not Warrant the Hero Worship he Has Been Receiving

By ck, on April 13th, 2014

I shouldn’t have to open this post with I’m sorry for Flaherty’s family’s loss. That is a given. In fact, I can empathize. I have lost people recently. I really hope Flaherty’s family finds the strength to continue with their lives. It’s one reason why I haven’t really spoken of it on Thursday . . . → Read More: Jim Flaherty’s Death Does Not Warrant the Hero Worship he Has Been Receiving

Tags: Bill C-4 , Bill C-45 , financial and corporate deregulation , Harpercons , Jim Flaherty , Kimberly Rogers , Mike Harris , omnibus bills , Sisters in Spirit , Stephen Harper , veterans affairs , Walkerton E-coli disaster , working class | Category: Capitalism , Culture wars , Dirty Political Strategies , Economics , Environmental Issues , Health care , malevolence , Media Fail , Ontario Provincial Politics , Stupidity , tough on crime , What's old is New again | 15 comments - (Comments are closed) | Recommend this at:

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Is Anyone Capable of Critical Thinking? Does Anyone Even Care?

By ck, on April 7th, 2014

Well, it looks like a Quebec Liberal majority and the PQ are collapsing to 2007 numbers. Quebec Solidaire has shown some improvement in vote count but not in seats. It seems that the biggest hope for Ste-Marie-St-Jacques, Manon Masse of Quebec Solidaire will not win her seat, although it is still early and . . . → Read More: Is Anyone Capable of Critical Thinking? Does Anyone Even Care?

Why This Anglo Supports Quebec Solidaire and So Should Other Progressive Anglos

By ck, on March 30th, 2014

Well, boys n girls, one week before the election. Advanced polling starts today. After the sparring on Facebook and Twitter with other Quebec Anglos who are progressive as to why the Quebec Liberal Party doesn’t deserve our votes and that yes, there is indeed a choice in voting. Yup, I’ve heard all the . . . → Read More: Why This Anglo Supports Quebec Solidaire and So Should Other Progressive Anglos

Thursday Night’s Quebec Election Leader’s Debate and The Power of Misinformation

By ck, on March 22nd, 2014

I’m a bit late giving my opinions here, but here goes.

First off, for those who complained or mocked Pauline Marois for being, shall we say, animated, would you rather a debate where everybody is standing still like statues and speaking in a monotonic voice? Perhaps where they all basically agreed with each . . . → Read More: Thursday Night’s Quebec Election Leader’s Debate and The Power of Misinformation

Let’s Start Commemorating This International Women’s Day by Demanding Justice

By ck, on March 8th, 2014

I will open with a Happy International Women’s Day to all my likeminded readers. However, I’m afraid this is not a pleasant post. I will be talking about many issues facing women today, mainly in Canada.

I found it hilarious that Tasha Kheiriddin, preaching human rights using typical right winged talking points when . . . → Read More: Let’s Start Commemorating This International Women’s Day by Demanding Justice

Tags: abortion , anti-abortion , conjugal violence , crimes against women , Discrimination , Harper war on women , Harpercons , International Women's Day , Loretta Saunders , Missing and Murdered Aboriginal women | Category: Capitalism , Culture wars , Economics , Education , Health care , malevolence , Media Fail , Sexism , Stupidity , tough on crime , What's old is New again | Comments are closed | Recommend this at:

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Economic Inaction Plan 2014 — One Step Closer to Elimination of Universal Health Care

By ck, on February 22nd, 2014

On page 279 of Jimbo Flaherty’s latest budget which was declared pretty much a yawner by the punditry, ignored by the masses more interested in gold medals in Sochi, is Stevie Harper’s main dream to kill universal health care. We shouldn’t be surprised though; not long ago, Stevie closed the Health Council of . . . → Read More: Economic Inaction Plan 2014 — One Step Closer to Elimination of Universal Health Care

Media, Commentators, Should Spend More Time and Energy Start Asking Serious Questions of Philippe Couillard and the Quebec Liberal Party

By ck, on September 21st, 2013

Move over Quebec Charter of Values…there’s a new scandal in town! This time, it’s in the form of more corruption being found in the Quebec Liberal Party and Philippe Couillard is in the hot seat! As well he should, for more than one reason. While many journos, pundits and other commentators are still . . . → Read More: Media, Commentators, Should Spend More Time and Energy Start Asking Serious Questions of Philippe Couillard and the Quebec Liberal Party

Oh, Ritzy Ritz! You Got Some ‘Splainin’ to do!

By ck, on December 2nd, 2012

Quelle Surprise!

It appears that CFIA inspectors were ordered to turn a blind eye on carcass inspections.

Read and weep, boys ‘n’ girls.

CFIA

Paging Ritzy . . . → Read More: Oh, Ritzy Ritz! You Got Some ‘Splainin’ to do!

Tags: CFIA , Gerry Ritz , Tainted meat scandal , XL Foods | Category: Environmental Issues , Health care , malevolence , Stupidity | One comment - (Comments are closed) | Recommend this at:

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“Where the Heck is Gerry Ritz” A New Hit From Jimbobbysez

By ck, on October 6th, 2012

Yes, boys ‘n’ girls, here is the latest hit from Jimbobbysez.

On a more serious note, commenter Holly Stick left this link at my post regarding the meat industry. It is a must read. The meat industry is far from exempt from culprit corporations who are driving down wages and union busting . . . → Read More: “Where the Heck is Gerry Ritz” A New Hit From Jimbobbysez

Tags: Gerry Ritz , Tainted meat scandal , Temporary Foreign Workers , working class , XL Foods | Category: Capitalism , Culture wars , Economics , Health care , malevolence , Stupidity | Comments are closed | Recommend this at:

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Element

By Kim, on October 1st, 2012

Tweet I would have to characterize Myself As a root vegetable. I am not aerie, or flighty. not even in the treetops… Not a mariner nor a swimmer Maybe a toe dipper… I am most comfortably at home with my toes in the loam with the scent of the earth and the warmth of . . . → Read More: Element

Tags: elements , understanding left coast hippies before you characterize them as terrorists | Category: Fun Science Facts , Health care , humour , Personal , Religion , satire | One comment - (Comments are closed) | Recommend this at:

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Gee, That Was Fast! M-312 Dies and 24 Hours Later, M-408 Crawls out of The Woodwork!

By ck, on September 27th, 2012

Boys ‘n’ girls, I expressed concern that another hideous fetus bill or motion would be tabled sooner rather than later. I think many of us had that sick feeling. This evening, we were Proven right. The new wank face of fetus is Langley Harpercon, Mark Warawa AKA ra ra war. He is supporting . . . → Read More: Gee, That Was Fast! M-312 Dies and 24 Hours Later, M-408 Crawls out of The Woodwork!

Tags: abortion , anti-abortion , Discrimination , M-312 , M-408 , Mark Warawa , Pro-lifer , Rona Ambrose , women's health | Category: Culture wars , Dirty Political Strategies , Economics , Education , Health care , malevolence , Religion , Sexism , Stupidity | 4 comments - (Comments are closed) | Recommend this at:

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The Battle For Our Reproductive Rights is Won…But Why Do I Think We Haven’t Won the War?

By ck, on September 27th, 2012

I know I haven’t written about ol’ Wankworth and his wankiness in some time. Then again, I haven’t blogged about much of anything as of late. I must offer my 2 cents here, boys ‘n’ girls. I’m happy that this M-312 never came to light. Relieved, actually. However, why do I get this sinking . . . → Read More: The Battle For Our Reproductive Rights is Won…But Why Do I Think We Haven’t Won the War?

Tags: abortion , anti-choice , Harpercons , Jason Kenney , M-312 , pro-choice , Rona Ambrose , Stephen Woodworth , women's health , women's rights | Category: Culture wars , Dirty Political Strategies , Education , Health care , malevolence , Sexism , Stupidity | Comments are closed | Recommend this at:

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A Politician Who Keeps Her Promise and How Long Will Pauline Marois and the PQ Last?

By ck, on September 23rd, 2012

Pauline Marois had a very busy first day of school, boys ‘n’ girls. After the first day school, by decree, La Marois has scrapped the proposed tuition hike for at least this year, struck the most contentious and punitive portions of Bill 78 (now Bill 12), issued a permanent moratorium on the production . . . → Read More: A Politician Who Keeps Her Promise and How Long Will Pauline Marois and the PQ Last?

Stevie Harper is Simply Choosing his Battles Regarding About Face on Asbestos

By ck, on September 15th, 2012

When I first read Jymn’s post last night regarding the Harpercons’ about face on asbestos, my first thought was that wow! La Marois, our newly premier elect does have power despite her thready minority. Yep, ol’ Chrissie Paradis, the “ethical” MP for the only riding that had once produced asbestos, had announced . . . → Read More: Stevie Harper is Simply Choosing his Battles Regarding About Face on Asbestos

Shona Holmes is Baaack! Yet Again!

By ck, on September 5th, 2012

And she’s a stickin’ to her story or should I say her lie about a “brain tumour” that really was a benign cyst of the petuitary gland. She’s back on the tea-party circuit again and she’s featured on the latest Koch brothers’ anti-Obama ads. Just one thing, Shona, how much are the Koch . . . → Read More: Shona Holmes is Baaack! Yet Again!

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Media Failures During Quebec Election Campaign

By ck, on September 2nd, 2012

The Grope and Fail has decided to endorse a CAQ / Liberal ‘agreement’ of sorts.

If we could wish anything for Quebec, it would be a minority alliance of the established Liberals and upstart CAQ, one that melds experience, daring and willingess to work with the rest of Canada on our shared challenges . . . → Read More: Media Failures During Quebec Election Campaign

How Private For Profit Health Provider Rations Their Emergency Week-end Services–Vital Aire Edition

By ck, on July 21st, 2012

Boys ‘n’ girls, get ready for a rant alert with a lot of 4-letter words. I should come up with more editions like these. I’m sure non-medicare private for profit health care services other than Vital Aire have been known to disprove the whole private for profit offering better service. Today, I will . . . → Read More: How Private For Profit Health Provider Rations Their Emergency Week-end Services–Vital Aire Edition

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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.

Premier Johnny-Boy, What The Hell Did You Do Now? 58M For Asbestos, but Not For Students Or Social Programs?

By ck, on June 29th, 2012

Well, boys ‘n’ girls, I honestly thought this whole asbestos cheerleading thing would’ve died a well deserved death by now. I mean, the last remaining asbestos mine, Lac D’Amiante in Thetford Mines closed down. Premier Johnny-Boy looked to be delaying offering that 58M$ loan guarantee to the now-closed Jeffrey Mine in Asbestos indefinitely, . . . → Read More: Premier Johnny-Boy, What The Hell Did You Do Now? 58M For Asbestos, but Not For Students Or Social Programs?

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Doctor and medical student interrupt Minister Joe Oliver at press conference

By Jymn, on June 24th, 2012

Dan Gardner thinks the doctor and medical student are being “thuggish”.

But I wonder what alternatives these professionals have to express their concerns and represent the Canadian public? If the Dr and student hadn’t acted “thuggishly”, would we even know that medical professionals are standing up for Canadians? . . . → Read More: Doctor and medical student interrupt Minister Joe Oliver at press conference

Tags: Dissent , Joe Oliver | Category: Environmental Issues , Health care , Media Fail , Special events | One comment - (Comments are closed) | Recommend this at:

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Jim Flaherty’s Death Does Not Warrant the Hero Worship he Has Been Receiving

Is Anyone Capable of Critical Thinking? Does Anyone Even Care?

Thursday Night’s Quebec Election Leader’s Debate and The Power of Misinformation

Let’s Start Commemorating This International Women’s Day by Demanding Justice

Economic Inaction Plan 2014 — One Step Closer to Elimination of Universal Health Care

Media, Commentators, Should Spend More Time and Energy Start Asking Serious Questions of Philippe Couillard and the Quebec Liberal Party

Oh, Ritzy Ritz! You Got Some ‘Splainin’ to do!

“Where the Heck is Gerry Ritz” A New Hit From Jimbobbysez

Element

Gee, That Was Fast! M-312 Dies and 24 Hours Later, M-408 Crawls out of The Woodwork!

The Battle For Our Reproductive Rights is Won…But Why Do I Think We Haven’t Won the War?

A Politician Who Keeps Her Promise and How Long Will Pauline Marois and the PQ Last?

Stevie Harper is Simply Choosing his Battles Regarding About Face on Asbestos

Shona Holmes is Baaack! Yet Again!

Media Failures During Quebec Election Campaign

How Private For Profit Health Provider Rations Their Emergency Week-end Services–Vital Aire Edition

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

Premier Johnny-Boy, What The Hell Did You Do Now? 58M For Asbestos, but Not For Students Or Social Programs?

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