… apparently are army chaplains who speak truth to power. Although technically she wasn’t fired, (she offered her resignation, which was accepted), Rev. Sandra Tankard incurred the displeasure of both her local Legion and her Conservative MP, Greg Rickford: The Royal Canadian Legion in Kenora, Ont., accepted the resignation of
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Politics and its Discontents: A New Addition To The Harper Enemies List
But then again, no surprises here, except that it is being leveraged into a fundraising appeal. But it is a bit rich, isn’t it, that given their expertise in the area, the Harper cabal should be carping about disgusting personal attacks? Is hypocrisy too obvious a word? Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: A New Enemy Of The State
When it comes to the media, it is common knowledge that the right-wing sees the CBC as a repository of leftists bent on perverting all that is sacred in Harperland. Hence the ongoing funding cuts, despite the Mother Corp’s repeated efforts at appeasement. What is surprising, however, is the fact
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Not Everyone Has Drunk The Kool-Aid: A Doctor Speaks Out On The Health Effects Of Tarsands’ Development
As reported in The Vancouver Observer, grave health risks from the Alberta tarsands are both statistically significant and deeply disturbing. A northern Alberta doctor, John O’Connor, was invited to Washington to brief two U.S. Senators who are against the proposed TransCanada Keystone XL pipeline that would carry bitumen from Alberta
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Shameful, Absolutely Shameful
It’s terrible, isn’t it, when people resort to stereotypes to express their political displeasure? An absolute disgrace. Unconscionable. Heh heh. H/t Occupy Canada Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Score Another One For The Star
I rather like this, don’t you? Recommend this Post
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