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New box set from Canada’s most overlooked rocker, Michel Pagliaro

By Jymn, on December 10th, 2011

Of all the rock and rollers in Canada, Michel Pagliaro is probably at the top of the heap. That he is often overlooked has more to do with his Quebec roots and an indifference to fame. But the art is there, from perfectly-executed pop (including a stellar English album recorded at Abbey Road in the early 70′s) . . . → Read More: New box set from Canada’s most overlooked rocker, Michel Pagliaro

The Gang of Seven

By Jymn, on November 25th, 2011

Canada’s thug-like Conservative-leaning media gets called out here, beginning with Sun Media.

“Yo Kory, I can trust you to push my agenda, right?” “Sure boss, just like Postmedia, right?”

As progressive bloggers, this is what we need to be doing far more of. Right wingers in the USA waged a massive campaign for more . . . → Read More: The Gang of Seven

UPDATE: Nathan Cullen Interview #ndpldr

By Logan, on November 16th, 2011

UPDATE: Here it is, the Nathan Cullen interview. Let me know what you think.

I will be interviewing NDP Leadership candidate Nathan Cullen this Friday. If you have any questions you would like me to ask, feel free to post them on the blog or email me at rpntr1812@gmail.com.

Cross posted at The . . . → Read More: UPDATE: Nathan Cullen Interview #ndpldr

Dave.ca’s Dave Teixeira Interview

By Logan, on November 15th, 2011

I connected with Dave.ca’s Dave Teixeira today to talk about the Occupy Vancouver encampment, civic politics, premier Christy Clark and also got Dave’s opinion on what the coming months would look like in Ottawa.

Please feel free to leave your comments and feedback.

Cross posted at The Ryan Painter Show

Andrew Coyne A Little Testy

By Logan, on November 14th, 2011

Andrew Coyne got a little testy with me today on twitter over, what I can only assume, was an innocent question. Let me start off by saying I’m not an economist and as one who is more fiscally Conservative I’ve always appreciated what Andrew has had to say regarding fiscal issues. So when . . . → Read More: Andrew Coyne A Little Testy

The Logical Fallacy of Ethical Oil

By Logan, on November 12th, 2011

Cross posted from The Ryan Painter Show

On the eve of the (hopeful) cancellation of the Keystone XL pipeline I feel it’s important to look back and examine the Ethical Oil argument with some depth. It’s important because this argument has snaked it’s way into every facet of the oil industry, as witnessed . . . → Read More: The Logical Fallacy of Ethical Oil

UPDATE With The Right Pressure, We Can Turn The Tide

By Logan, on November 2nd, 2011

I read this morning that Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty has sided with Quebec Premier Jean Charest against Bill C-10, the Omnibus Crime Bill. Both Premiers have committed to not paying for a single cent of the new bill. If you are reading this in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba, please email your Premier, your justice . . . → Read More: UPDATE With The Right Pressure, We Can Turn The Tide

Rob Ford: Help! Call 911! Marg Delahunty is after my body!

By Jymn, on October 25th, 2011

Marg to cop at Ford House "Where's a man when you need him?" Cop, "Obviously not here, m'am".

Too fucking hilarious. No wonder Conservatives are so afraid of the CBC. Marg Delahunty’s on the prowl. (Video here.)

“There was a lady dressed up and she was screaming my name: ‘We got you Rob Ford, . . . → Read More: Rob Ford: Help! Call 911! Marg Delahunty is after my body!

Mick Jagger as the new millennium Citizen Kane?

By Jymn, on September 27th, 2011

This could be interesting. It could also turn out to be a whitewash, knowing Mick Jagger’s aging propensity for people of wealth and taste. But I’ll keep my mind open. Jagger playing Rupert Murdoch is a stroke of genius in theory. I don’t doubt he could pull it off. I only hope that . . . → Read More: Mick Jagger as the new millennium Citizen Kane?

Peter MacKay’s expensive limo ride

By Jymn, on September 22nd, 2011

Overheard on ride home, “Oooh Mr. MacKay. Coffee, tea or … me?”

Vacations are nice for a Conservative. They’re especially nice when you can commandeer a search-and-rescue copter to take you home at the end of it in style. Impresses the ladies.

Sometimes it’s good to be Defence . . . → Read More: Peter MacKay’s expensive limo ride

Canada third best country to be a woman

By Jymn, on September 20th, 2011

I’m not sure why but this one caught me by surprise. I guess it shouldn’t since every boss I’ve had in Canada has been female. The part about the paucity of women in the Conservative government is no surprise.

Canada is the third-best country in the world to be a woman, according to rankings . . . → Read More: Canada third best country to be a woman

Natynczyk remains defiant. Blames MacKay

By Jymn, on September 18th, 2011

Doesn’t anybody apologize or own up anymore? What happened to honour, personal responsibility and respect for the Canadian people? (Emphasis mine.)

As for the time he flew to the Caribbeanto join his family on vacation, the general said he received permission to do that from Defence Minister Peter MacKay. The flight occurred after the general had spent . . . → Read More: Natynczyk remains defiant. Blames MacKay

GOP debate: the ugly face of conservatism. Also, never fly on 9/11 if your skin is brown.

By Jymn, on September 13th, 2011

The horror continues. Here are two items that bring the American psyche post-9/11 into instant, ugly focus.

At the GOP debate tonight, the crowd loudly cheered a suggestion that society should let an uninsured man die. Alan Grayson: “It’s sadism”.

GOP debate crowd cheers letting uninsured die

The crowd also responded heartily to accusations that Ben Bernanke . . . → Read More: GOP debate: the ugly face of conservatism. Also, never fly on 9/11 if your skin is brown.

Professor: Harper most powerful executive in the world; there is nothing to restrain him

By Jymn, on September 11th, 2011

Astute observations about Harper and how he has complete domination over our laws and government.

Ralph Heintzman, a professor at the University of Ottawa and head of the federal Office of Public Service Values and Ethics, says Canada might just have the most centralized political system in the world.

“The . . . → Read More: Professor: Harper most powerful executive in the world; there is nothing to restrain him

All this 9/11 media coverage is giving cover for Bush and Cheney. And rewriting history.

By Jymn, on September 11th, 2011

Don’t know why I didn’t see this coming but the coverage in the press and over the airwaves memorializing 9/11 is one big Bush/Cheney love-in. Facts are being whitewashed, perspectives are being distorted. Republican talking heads are out in full force, repainting that horrible event as something noble and brave, not so much . . . → Read More: All this 9/11 media coverage is giving cover for Bush and Cheney. And rewriting history.

Dear Jack…

By Kim, on August 27th, 2011

I have tried three times this week to compose this letter, each time only to trail off in a cloud of tears. Here it goes.

First of all, I want to thank you for your selfless service to your country. We talked about service when I asked you about the F-35 sole sourced . . . → Read More: Dear Jack…

If you don’t stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them.

By Kim, on August 19th, 2011

An open letter to the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence;

The Canadian military says an error at the Department of National Defence resulted in tens of millions of dollars worth of benefit payments paid to up to 7,000 service members over the last five years.

The benefits include the Defence Department’s . . . → Read More: If you don’t stand behind our troops, feel free to stand in front of them.

Gloria Steinem’s great advice

By Jymn, on August 16th, 2011

“If I had one piece of advice to give to young girls under 25, I would say do not listen to my advice, listen to the voice inside you and follow that”.

This applies to all people, not just women. It could be the code of progressive thought. It’s what separates us . . . → Read More: Gloria Steinem’s great advice

Science versus Photo Ops

By Kim, on August 4th, 2011

I was watching the cbc news this morning. I find it very sad to witness the decline of that once proud public broadcaster. The cbc used to provide some fine investigative journalism. It’s one story in particular that caught my eye today however, that speaks to the disconnect between government and the media . . . → Read More: Science versus Photo Ops

The ‘debt crisis’ and the undermining of democracy in Europe

By Orwell's Bastard, on August 2nd, 2011

While CK’s on the road, she’s invited me to blog and cross-post here. So I’m recycling this tasty little item, which I found via @NaomiAKlein. (They say she’s polarizing … )

A sample:

Vast swathes of public policy have already been closed off and rendered inaccessible to conventional democratic processes. Anyone who’s seen . . . → Read More: The ‘debt crisis’ and the undermining of democracy in Europe

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