Begone, 45
I should have more to say about the US election. I just don’t have it in me. And, truth be told, ever since I read this Atlantic article (published pre-election) […]
Category Archives: Politics
Portapique: an independent panel isn’t good enough [UPDATE: a public inquiry will proceed.]
After three months, there will finally be an investigation into the April mass shooting which started in Portapique, NS. Unfortunately, it likely won’t go far enough. Despite the specific requests […]
What’s past is mappy, mappy prologue
This Economist chart is a year old but, given it shows how little has changed in a century, I don’t think a year makes much difference. “Support for political parties […]
A book is not fast enough
I recently finished reading Naomi Klein’s new book No Is Not Enough (site | amazon | globe and mail | guardian), which she rushed out in response to Trump’s insanity. […]
Stand your ground. Unless you’re defending the logic of stand your ground gun laws, in which case, you can’t.
Just in case anyone’s wondering whether “stand your ground” laws increase gun deaths, The Economist has put it into graphic form. Jesus. [source: economist.com] .:. Cover photo by Mayu, used […]
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK, AMERICA?!
Seriously? [Wall Street Journal]
Canada Bereft
“But he’s not even a very good Prime Minister.” “***WHO CARES HE’S FAMOUS OUTTA THE WAY LITTLE GIRL!!!!!!!!***”
I stared at this a lot last night. I mean, not this particular guy’s sweatpants-covered junk, but rather crowds of people all but standing on top of me. See, Nellie and […]
Barely
But still: no more Mayor Ford. And yes, I’m conflating the two Ford brothers here, but hey…they gave themselves the name Ford Nation. .:. Cover photo by Gwydion M Williams, used […]
“350 pounds of fun”
I’ve avoided writing about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford until now, in part because I’m ashamed and didn’t want to acknowledge it, in part because I assumed it would all end […]
