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And The Harpercon Hits Just Keep On Coming! Peter Kent: Basically, If I Don’t Know What it Is, It Can’t Be Important

Well, boys ‘n’ girls, we have a science and technology minister in ol’ Gary Goodyear who is a creationist and doesn’t believe in evolution. Ok, not all that surprising, given the gang of Christian evangelicals in our government.

Now, it appears that our very own environment minister, Peter Kent, is actually making Rona . . . → Read More: And The Harpercon Hits Just Keep On Coming! Peter Kent: Basically, If I Don’t Know What it Is, It Can’t Be Important

Introducing Lieutenant Pike’s New Blog

Everything you wanted to know about pepper spray but were afraid to ask.

H/T: Dr. Dawg

 

Some Misgivings on the Part of Some Harpercon Backbenchers on the Asbestos Issue?

I was surprised when I read this piece from Jennifer Ditchburn and Andy Blatchford last night. It appears that some  Harpercon backbench MPs are getting a tad uppity and starting to look for their own information regarding the dangers of asbestos on their own. Five abstained from voting on an NDP motion to . . . → Read More: Some Misgivings on the Part of Some Harpercon Backbenchers on the Asbestos Issue?

I Can See Lieutenant Pike Doing That

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

A Clever Creative Post Eviction Idea From Occupy Wall Street

As occupy encampments are being cleared out by bruit force all across the US and eviction notices have been handed out in Canada (some  have been or are being challenged through the courts, many ask, “what’s next?”. Is there life after the tent cities?  Personally, I have reservations, which I may share at . . . → Read More: A Clever Creative Post Eviction Idea From Occupy Wall Street

Harpercons Cut Debate, Behave Like Dictators And The Biggest Story These Media Hacks Can Come up With is Pat Martin Tweeting the F-Bomb?

Oooh! Shiver me timbers! Pat Martin used the word “Fuck”. Wow! Not like he the first politician to use it publicly. Remember Senator Nancy Ruth’s shut the fuck up moment? And another, more forgettable moment from John the pitbull Baird?  Yes, we do let them slide, don’ t we? But not ol’ Pat Martin. . . . → Read More: Harpercons Cut Debate, Behave Like Dictators And The Biggest Story These Media Hacks Can Come up With is Pat Martin Tweeting the F-Bomb?

Looks Like The Harpercon Saulie Zajdel Camp May Be Pushing Irwin Cotler Out The Door Prematurely

Well boys ‘n’ girls, the latest political happenings in Mount-Royal could definitely go in the Harpercons flare for the unprecedented files.  It appears that the good constituents in the riding of Mount-Royal have been robo-called, being asked if they would support the Harpercons in the upcoming by-election. There’s a tiny snag, though; there . . . → Read More: Looks Like The Harpercon Saulie Zajdel Camp May Be Pushing Irwin Cotler Out The Door Prematurely

A Message For Libyans or Any Citizens In Countries Harper May Be Planning To Invade

If you were planning to work with or for them in any capacity, risking life and limb to do so, think very carefully.  No matter what they may promise to do so, don’t trust them.  Afghan interpreter, Sayed Shah Sharifi, is learning this the hard way, as he was once promised a visa into . . . → Read More: A Message For Libyans or Any Citizens In Countries Harper May Be Planning To Invade

Aaron Rand, You Still Think You’re Comfortable With Warrantless Online Spying? That Your Final Answer?

I remember when that hideous dumb on crime omnibus bill was first tabled and the noon hour “Free For All” show, starring Ric Petersen, Aaron Rand and of course, Tea-baggin’ Tommy Schnurmacher,  on CJAD was discussing that very lunacy. One frightening thing that came out of Aaron Rand’s mouth stuck with me to . . . → Read More: Aaron Rand, You Still Think You’re Comfortable With Warrantless Online Spying? That Your Final Answer?

That’s Very Christian of You, Dr. Jabba The Roy Eappen

Wow! I guess that true Christian charity really only begins at home for those right wingnutz who only worship the altar of greed, don’t it Dr. Roy? Yes, the ‘good’ doctor wants those ‘squatters’, as he so eloquently calls the occupiers of St-James Park, evicted, preferrably, by force no doubt. Why? Because, he . . . → Read More: That’s Very Christian of You, Dr. Jabba The Roy Eappen

What’s The Hurry, Stevie? Planning To Shut The Place Down, AGAIN??

We all have been hearing that Stevie Spiteful and his puppets have been doing all to curb debate on the motions they’ve been pushing in the House of Commons since their majority. Everything from scrapping the Canadian Wheat Board to that hideous dumb on crime omnibus bill, using every excuse known to man . . . → Read More: What’s The Hurry, Stevie? Planning To Shut The Place Down, AGAIN??

Francois Legault Finally Announces Official Launch of His New Provincial Party–Coalition pour l’Avenir du Quebec Tomorrow

Well, boys ‘n’ girls, it looks like this is the moment many have been waiting for; the moment where Francois Legault’s fictitious party becomes a reality.  He is to announce this tomorrow.  It should be interesting to see how those same polls who had Legault on top, as a fictitious party, will have . . . → Read More: Francois Legault Finally Announces Official Launch of His New Provincial Party–Coalition pour l’Avenir du Quebec Tomorrow

Tough On Crime For Thee, But Not For Me

You’ve gotta hand it to those Harpercons. Really. I mean, only they can declare victory after pleading guilty to avoid trial for Senators Finley and Gerstein. 

Stephen Harper’s Conservatives have struck a deal with prosecutors to drop embarrassing Elections Act charges against two Tory senators and other party officials accused of “willfully” exceeding . . . → Read More: Tough On Crime For Thee, But Not For Me

Upcoming By-Election In Bonaventure is Something Quebec Voters Should Be Watching And Why I am Rooting for The Liberal Candidate

The by-election in the Gaspesie riding of Bonaventure will be held on December 5–less than a month from now.  It’s a by-election, much like last year’s by-election in Kamouraska-Temiscouata, will be one to watch. The task at hand is to elect a successor to former natural resources minister and deputy premier, Nathalie Normandeau, . . . → Read More: Upcoming By-Election In Bonaventure is Something Quebec Voters Should Be Watching And Why I am Rooting for The Liberal Candidate

Hey, Andrea Mrozek! Why Don’t You Practice what You Preach?

No, not at that dreadful site, Prowoman Pro-fetus.  Her other activity, as manager of research and Communications at the Institute of Stepford wifery.  You, boys ‘n’ girls, perhaps know it as the Institute of Marriage and Family Canada. Yes, today, Andrea, like so many right wingnuts, has decided to have a crack at . . . → Read More: Hey, Andrea Mrozek! Why Don’t You Practice what You Preach?

Quelle Surprise, The House of Commons Voted To Support The Continued Sale of Asbestos

Well, it’s now official. The NDP’s motion brought to the House of Commons to ban the sale of asbestos was struck down today.

By a vote of 152-123 this evening the House defeated the NDP’s motion on asbestos. The New Democrats, Liberals and Elizabeth May voted in favour, the Conservatives and Bloc Quebecois . . . → Read More: Quelle Surprise, The House of Commons Voted To Support The Continued Sale of Asbestos

I Knew The Scrapping of The Long Gun Registry Was Never About Farmers and Hunters

The above image is a ruger mini-14 semi-automatic. Tell me, boys ‘n’ girls, does that look like something that would be required to shoot ducks and other game?  I didn’t think so neither.  Well, proud owners of those machines will no longer have to register them under the new Harpercon legislation, . . . → Read More: I Knew The Scrapping of The Long Gun Registry Was Never About Farmers and Hunters

Happy Halloween From Stevie & His Pitbull!

I think that pic should be on the Pmo ‘s business cards. What say you?

Happy Halloween from Sister Sage ‘s Musings!

Quebecor And RLQ’s Chou-Chou, Eric Duhaime Has Hit a New Low–Enough With The Canadian Arrogant Complacency!

Yes, that would be the same Eric Duhaime, the one who begged the feds, not once, but twice, to somehow intervene in the construction scandal woes in la Belle province, a problem that dates decades that needs systemic changes that not even the feds can touch.  That same scandal that ol’ Chrissie Paradis . . . → Read More: Quebecor And RLQ’s Chou-Chou, Eric Duhaime Has Hit a New Low–Enough With The Canadian Arrogant Complacency!

More Money Wasting Symbolic Monarchist Trinkets From the Harpercons

Yes, boys ‘n’ girls, ol’ Stevie Spiteful has changed the names to Royal Canadian Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy, as well as issuing some edict to Canadian embassies world wide to start putting up pictures of her highness, Queen E, ASAP, or else, in an effort to take us backward. I also . . . → Read More: More Money Wasting Symbolic Monarchist Trinkets From the Harpercons