Questions for Michael Shermer
I’ve been a big fan of Skeptic Magazine for many years. And I am a big fan of science. My …
I’ve been a big fan of Skeptic Magazine for many years. And I am a big fan of science. My …
If you don’t know the name, Brigette DePape, you should. She risked, and lost, her job to say what most …
Why Brigette DePape is more thoughtful than David Akin Read more »
Today’s argument takes the form of reductio ad absurdum. Premise 1: Canada’s newspaper of record would only endorse a centrist political party. Premise 2: The Globe & Mail is Canada’s newspaper of record…
Yes, this poster is inspired by the commissioned work of Shepard Fairey. It’s a reflection of my hopes and interests this election. By all means, if you’re interested, download, share, copy and reprint this work. The original photo that it’s based on is by Reimy Steinegger. For another poster in a similar vein, check out Bob Preston.
These guys are doing a frickin’ awesome job. Sharp videos. Clear soundbites. Attitude. Nice kitten. Good work. www.shitharperdid.com
Harper’s Conservatives, and the business media that share their interest, have been very negative about national coalitions. My understanding is that half of Canadians favour them. That’s many more Canadians than favour the Conservatives. And Harper has been somewhat duplicitous about his own interest in them…
That is sarcasm. Am I allowed to do that? Here’s a new video I made, trying to capture some of my frustration with modern politics.
Here’s a short three minute comedy featuring a water cooler conversation about politics, Stephen Harper, and the state of Canadian democracy. Watch it now >>
It’s mid evening of July 1st, 2010, and I’m just reflecting on my many ambivalent feelings about Canada day. Today, …
Ask Canadians if they think our nation is a white supremacy, and most will simply say, “no.” Some folks might …
Is Canada white supremacist? Reflections on Canada Day Read more »
We don’t elect a prime minister here in Canada. We vote in our own constituencies for a representative. Government is …
Coalition governments can play an important part in democracy Read more »
One problem I have with so many conservatives and libertarians is their attachment to their untested (and often inconsistent) theories …
This is a story about one of my moments of glory. Some of you know that some years ago I …
Jim Prentice and the Harper Government have earned Canada several Fossil Awards for the positions they have been putting forward …
Bumper stickers and car magnets are an interesting window into human identities and human values. Generally people aren’t paid to …
David Suzuki says call prime minister Stephen Harper and tell him that Canada needs to show a willingness to cooperate …
http://www.takeactiononclimatechange.com/ This is a good ad. Found it because I’m a Tyee fan. If you have children under 17, you …