...and Tory MPs are talking crazy. But don't ask me: here's a Blogging Tory response to Rob Anders' latest:If Rob has directly witnessed any Canadian politician (Liberal or Conservative) accepting favours from the Chinese presumably in exchange for votes in the Commons, then he should report…

- From BigCityLib Strikes Back on Jul 30, 18:44 EDT)

What a difference a few hours make. Peter MacKay quoted in the Sun Media piece on the Wednesday Russian jet incident: Asked if he was playing up this Russian incursion to boost support for the F-35 purchase, MacKay said no."Surely even the most cynical, partisan person would not suggest that…

- From Impolitical on Jul 30, 18:37 EDT)

Don’t forget Rouge Forum 2010 next week! More info here. Little Red Schoolhouse: Michelle Rhee of DC Fires 241 Teachers After Hugging AFT’s Weingarten for Helping Out on Sellout Contract. The AFT Does–Nothing Much and More Educators are on Firing Line: D.C. Schools Chancellor…

- From Where The Blog Has No Name on Jul 30, 18:06 EDT)

Trading Saskatchewan away? Bad move Canada, we’re one of the few places that escaped 2008 with our economic holdings somewhat intact. But I can totally see why a President would trade for us. I also think that his method of dealing with cancer would work. – Hat tip to Lon.

- From Abandoned Stuff by Saskboy on Jul 30, 17:15 EDT)

Yep, it's Chavecito. And it's another of those "just because" pix--I posted it just because it's nice, and I like it.

- From News of the Restless on Jul 30, 15:54 EDT)

There’s a significant possibility of an asteroid hitting the Earth in 172 years from now. There’s also an unknown level of possibility around an asteroid hitting us today, tomorrow, or in 72 years. If we’d spend more time defending against the threats that don’t care…

- From Abandoned Stuff by Saskboy on Jul 30, 15:34 EDT)

Download:  Analysis of Arran Wind Energy Project by The Friends of Arran Lake and Central Bruce-Grey Wind Concerns Ontario Download:  Arran Wind Project Concerns by William K.G. Palmer P. Eng. It would be difficult to imagine a natural habitat more inappropriate for an industrial wind…

- From Wind Concerns Ontario on Jul 30, 15:11 EDT)

Look at the note I got from the Canada Revenue Agency:NOTICE:This e-mail has been sent to you in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. Its content and any file transmitted along with it is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are…

- From The World Famous Dan Shields on Jul 30, 14:58 EDT)

Earlier this week, the United Nations declared clean water and sanitation a human right! The declaration was ratified by 122 forward-thinking countries, with no countries voting against. But 41 members abstained, and you guessed it, Canada was among them.Stephen Harper, you are a…

- From Pondering the Myriad Things on Jul 30, 14:46 EDT)

By: Jeff Helsdon   Ontario Out of Doors Proposals for hundreds of wind turbines in the Great Lakes have raised concerns among wildlife biologists. Dr. Scott Petrie, executive director of Long Point Waterfowl, who examined a map of proposed wind farms in Lakes Ontario, Erie, and St. Clair,…

- From Wind Concerns Ontario on Jul 30, 14:21 EDT)

Friday, July 30, 2010 If you’re paying attention to efforts to tackle climate change through emissions trading, or “Cap and Trade”, systems, then there have been a number of recent developments worthy of note. read more

- From Environmental Law Alert on Jul 30, 12:56 EDT)

Watch Super Amigos, the Mexican political super heroes doc for free on line.

- From Art Threat | Political Art Journal on Jul 30, 12:05 EDT)

Michael Ignatieff was in Burlington this morning, giving a rousing and firm stump speech to a crowd of over 200 (somewhere between 200-250 is the estimate), including bigwigs like Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, former Senator Betty Kennedy, federal Liberal candidate Deb Gillis, and several…

- From Blunt Objects on Jul 30, 11:37 EDT)

The Canadian Bar Association has called upon federal Industry Minister Tony Clement to drop plans to scrap Canada's mandatory long-form census. CTV reports:OTTAWA — The group representing Canada's lawyers says changes to the census will make it tougher for people who suffer serious…

- From Wise Law Blog on Jul 30, 11:34 EDT)

I’ve been avoiding going over the council race but I said that I would (and have been recently reminded that I said that I would) so I might as well get it over with. First, before I get into things, I’m disappointed in the rather small number of people who are seeking a…

- From Dave Bagler's Blog on Jul 30, 11:34 EDT)

R. v. Cornell 2010 SCC 31 was released today. It permitted a search of a residence made without prior announcement but in so doing set out the customary process. The Court held: [18] Except in exigent circumstances, police officers must make an announcement before forcing entry into…

- From Mortons Musings on Jul 30, 11:27 EDT)

For those of you who enjoy some of my non-insane work — okay, just partially insane — I’ve got a new short story posted in the short fiction section. It was originally published in Flash Me, an online flash fiction magazine, in 2003, and I’ve reprinted it online here:…

- From The Skwib on Jul 30, 11:21 EDT)

How would you feel if you were arrested on fake charges, and when you show up in court to defend yourself, you find the state pretending that you were never charged? This happened in Canada over the last month. Most Canadians couldn’t imagine this sort of state corruption happening…

- From Abandoned Stuff by Saskboy on Jul 30, 11:20 EDT)

Okay, so the book pages of newspapers are practically non-existent any more: what can a writer or a publisher do to get the word out about a new novel? It would seem that some, at least, are turning to You Tube with the idea that a slick, cinema-quality trailer will attract readers.I became…

- From Recreating Eden: Mary Soderstrom's Blog on Jul 30, 11:17 EDT)

"CALGARY — China’s influence over Western politicians runs deeper than controversial claims made by the head of Canada’s spy agency, Tory MP Rob Anders is alleging. In a recent interview with Epoch Times, an international newspaper founded by Falun Gong supporters, Mr. Anders suggested…

- From Buckdog on Jul 30, 11:16 EDT)