Category Archives: Politics

Friday Fun Link – Obama's Reading List for His Holiday in Martha's Vineyard (August 29, 2009)

Sorta interesting but not as cool as hearing what's on his iPod.

A Question of Justice

Came across this thought puzzle via a MetaFilter thread which, in turn, comes from a review of a book called “The Idea of Justice” by Amartya Sen.Here's the puzzle…“Take three kids and a flute. Anne says the flute should be given to her because she is the only one who knows how to play it. […]

Medicare in Canada: A Message for Americans

The power of social media is pretty amazing sometimes.  I found the clip below via a Facebook post a couple days ago.  I followed the Facebook link to YouTube when the clip was at less than 100 views.  It's now pushing 10 000!  This really speaks to the way that information can go viral and […]

Chilly Chili in Regina

Stopped by the Regina KidSport's Chili Cook-off in downtown Regina today for a bowl of delicious NDP chili (no, it wasn't vegetarian for those who think all NDP'ers are granola crunchers.)  The various Regina and area MLA's who were tending the table were being coy with whose recipe it was so I developed a couple […]

We're All In This Together – One Final Meili Tribute Video

I'd hoped to have this ready a bit earlier (the one month anniversary of the convention vote was one day I flirted with and would've been perfect as it was also a Music Monday!).  But it took me longer than I expected – mostly because I was teaching myself to use a different program so […]

Music Monday – "Down in Saskatchewan/Never Meant No Harm To Anyone"

I was planning to throw together one last Meili tribute video since it's been a month to the day since the vote at the NDP convention.  Unfortunately, I don't think I'll get it done tonight so instead, I'll dedicate today's “Music Monday” clip to Dwain Lingenfelter who, as I type this, is receiving the nomination […]

Sarah Palin Resigns, Is Naughty Librarian?

Sarah Palin announced her resignation on July 3, the Friday before a long weekend which is the classic tactic of a politician trying to bury bad news.   But this is Sarah Palin we're talking about here and some are even speculating that she actually timed this announcement to try and tie her news into […]

And Your Next MP Representing Palliser Is…

…Regina barrister, Noah Evanchuk!Other blogs have already broken, commented on and projected some potential impacts of this story with the main theme appearing to be: “Team Meili was more than a bunch of people drawn to an inspiring new political figure but a group of already accomplished men and women, many of whom will make […]

A Message For Jack Layton's Moustache

I'm home sick today with what is either H1N1, severe neck and intra-skeletal damage from dragging around concrete patio blocks in my backyard the other day or possibly a slow-developing brain aneurysm. For that reason, I wasn't able to attend the “BBQ With The NDP Leader” event that happened in a Regina park this evening.  […]

Quebec Received 85% of Federal Funds for Canada Day Celebrations in 2008

Happy Canada Day! (or should I say: “Joyeux fĂȘte du Canada!” )Or if that story doesn't float your canoe, Reddit has tons of Canuck-related stories in their Canada sub-reddit section.  Hope everyone enjoyed their mid-week stat holiday!