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Today’s Conservative: afraid of debate, emboldened by a docile media

Jymn — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:08:08 +0000

For the 13th time in nine months, the Conservatives have stifled debate on an issue important to Canadians, especially those approaching old age. "Enthusiastic support", indeed. When the public is shut out from discussion, of whose support is Van Loan speaking?

Mr. Van Loan made the accusations of delay in spite of . . . → Read More: Today’s Conservative: afraid of debate, emboldened by a docile media

The Pension Plan fiasco. Who cares? There are few jobs for someone 60, let alone 65 or 67.

Jymn — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:57:14 +0000

I've been watching bemusedly - and with no little horror - the arguments waged between elite media types, celebrated authors and lowly bloggers over Stephen Harper's hint about raising the qualification for old age pension from 65 to 67.

It's all academic, literally. What's not being considered in these finely-wrought debates . . . → Read More: The Pension Plan fiasco. Who cares? There are few jobs for someone 60, let alone 65 or 67.

See How Austerity Will Really Pay Off Canadians in the Long Run

ck — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:27:36 +0000

Step right up, boys ‘n’ girls, see what you’re forced to sacrifice for!

Tell me again how these mega-low corporate tax cuts and austerity for the rest of us is supposed to benefit Canadians in the long run?

H/T deBeauxOs who also wrote some lyrics. I don’t think they’re white stuffed shirts . . . → Read More: See How Austerity Will Really Pay Off Canadians in the Long Run

Canada’s Energy Future

Kim — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:06:40 +0000

Pressure mounts in the Media, as Canadian Petroleum Producers bombard us with propaganda to forcefeed the Northern Gateway Pipeline and it’s associated Tanker traffic in the most dangerous and pristine water ways in the world. Across Canada, you are being told by the Press that the majority of British Columbians support a . . . → Read More: Canada’s Energy Future

Austerity for me but not for thee?

Kim — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:41:33 +0000

Today the news sites are jam packed with interesting tidbits about government spending and the disparity of wealth in this country. First out of the gate is the fact that CEO’s and CFO’s earned the median Canadian income by noon today.

According to a report by economist Hugh Mackenzie, of the CCPA, reported . . . → Read More: Austerity for me but not for thee?

Jymn’s half-assed Predictions for 2012

Jymn — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 15:33:33 +0000

Occupy will stay underground and grow its infrastructure and goals. More and more organizations and individuals will pledge allegiance to the movement. The media will interpret this lack of visibility to the failure of Occupy and continue to treat supporters as dirty fucking hippies. The year of Occupy will have to wait until . . . → Read More: Jymn’s half-assed Predictions for 2012

Conservatives: to hell with the courts. Where’s the outrage?

Jymn — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:17:50 +0000

Conservatives and family gather in Chicago to re-enact the 'good ol' days'

With the Wheat Board fiasco roaring, the Conservatives don’t seem to care about rule of law or even ‘the normal legislative process’.

How are Canadians not being affected by this obvious abuse of law?

Aren’t the Conservatives the ‘law and . . . → Read More: Conservatives: to hell with the courts. Where’s the outrage?

Attawapiskat v. the patriarichal Prime Minister.

Kim — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:17:39 +0000

Today our Prime Minister is forcing Attawapiskat Chief Theresa Spence to pay $1300 a day for some Accountant to come into the community to take control of the local finances. According to the CBC,

The federal government is forcing the troubled Attawapiskat First Nation to pay a private-sector consultant about $1,300 a day . . . → Read More: Attawapiskat v. the patriarichal Prime Minister.

We want a Provincial Election! Now!

Kim — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:41:39 +0000

Dear Christy Clark; The people of BC want an election to be held, as soon as is possible. Your Cabinet is operating without a mandate from the people. The people of BC have no confidence in your ability to govern in our best interest. You have continually fudged budget forecasts to suit the . . . → Read More: We want a Provincial Election! Now!

Tents? Pepper Spray? On Black Friday? Where’s the Public Outrage?

ck — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:40:15 +0000

Ken Sanders Photo

Photo h/t Queer Thoughts

Well, well, well! What do we have here? Occupy Best Buy? In a manner of speaking. All those campers are not there to for Occupy movement values though. No, they’re not protesting whatever poor business practices the big box store may practice. No, . . . → Read More: Tents? Pepper Spray? On Black Friday? Where’s the Public Outrage?

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

ck — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:07:23 +0000

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?

A Clever Creative Post Eviction Idea From Occupy Wall Street

ck — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:10:34 +0000

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?

ck — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:32:24 +0000

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?

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

ck — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:18:47 +0000

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??

ck — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:24:18 +0000

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

ck — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 19:43:29 +0000

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

Matt Taibbi is beginning to get it about the Occupy movement

Jymn — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:51:15 +0000

Most political/cultural/populist movements begin in back rooms, in clandestine meetings over a period of years. Many times the resultant movement looks little like the disorderly chaos of the initial gatherings. Unlike past uprisings, the Occupy movement is taking place in front of our eyes in cities all over the world for all to . . . → Read More: Matt Taibbi is beginning to get it about the Occupy movement

Tough On Crime For Thee, But Not For Me

ck — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:44:16 +0000

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

ck — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:46:30 +0000

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?

ck — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 04:27:00 +0000

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?