Monthly Archives: May 2011
Apocalypse Not
Well, “Judgment Day” came and went as expected. Pretty much an ordinary start to a long holiday weekend. It rained here but was completely absent of any cataclysmic worldwide earthquakes or the sort of chaotic events that might have resulted … Continue reading
There But For the Grace of God…
In the few hours remaining until the Rapture, here’s a fairly thoughtful reflection on the apocalyptic doomsayers and, seeing as their predictions NEVER come true, how they typically deal with the psychological phenomenon of “cognitive dissonance” that must inevitably arise … Continue reading
Filed under Philosophy, Psychology, Religion
Newt’s Press Release of Doom
John Lithgow on The Colbert Report the other night, delivering a dramatic rendition of an unintentionally hilarious press release issued by the embattled Gringrich campaign. Afterwards, Colbert added, “I am sure that won back all of Newt’s supporters that haven’t … Continue reading
Filed under 2012 U.S. Election, Humour
A Cautious Set of Pricks
Oops. That should be “picks”… What was I thinking? There goes our hopelessly biased, flaming “liberal media” again… today describing Harper’s bloated cabinet as one “that reflects a mature prime minister skillfully balancing talent, experience, potential and political reality with … Continue reading
Filed under HARPER Government of Canada
Rules of Civility: Glenn Beck Style!
I know that attacking right-wing blowhards for their hypocritical douchebaggery is swinging at the low hanging fruit, but sometimes the urge is just impossible to resist. On his show today, Beck spent a few minutes decrying the behaviour of people … Continue reading
Sheila Fraser: A Tough Act to Follow
After ten years as Auditor General of Canada, Sheila Fraser will be finishing her mandate at the end of May. Recently, she sat down with TVO to discuss defining moments of her tenure, and reflect on why she is one … Continue reading
Filed under HARPER Government of Canada
World to End on Saturday – Pet Care Available
As you may have heard, according to evangelist Harold Camping, the Rapture is going to occur on May 21st – this weekend! For true believers concerned about the post-Doomsday fate of their pets, some atheists are happy to provide a … Continue reading
Jon Stewart in the “No Spin Zone”
Probably one of the few occasions when the otherwise ludicrous subtitle of Bill O’Reilly’s show actually lives up to its name.
Filed under 2012 U.S. Election, Humour, US Politics
The Debt Ceiling Explained…
In case you’re confused about the “debt ceiling” – the $14.3 trillion limit of federal government obligations which was reached today by the United States – the Heritage Foundation, a right-wing think tank, is on hand to explain what this … Continue reading
Filed under Economy
Trump Fires Self, Claims Victory
Almost as completely non-shocking as Fox personality Mike Huckabee’s announcement on Saturday that he wouldn’t be running to be the 2012 Republican nominee, today Donald Trump revealed that he too will not be American’s 45th president. Not that he wouldn’t … Continue reading
Filed under 2012 U.S. Election
