I know, this is mostly a communications blog. But I watched the federal leader’s debate and was blown away by the mischaracterizations of our system I heard from some of the leaders. I’m no expert but in the social media era that’s no reason not to get on a soapbox, right? Hope you like my… Continue reading Video: Canadian Democracy 101
Category: Politics
A letter to the mayor elect
Good morning Mr. Watson, First and foremost, congratulations on your victory. You worked hard to earn it and if I were you I’d reward myself by heading over to the Cora’s next to your campaign office and treating yourself to the 1990s Harvest. The mountain of fruit makes it a responsible choice, even with the… Continue reading A letter to the mayor elect
You know what really grinds my gears? Vol. I
This post has been building in me for awhile now. There are, of course, no hard and fast rules for how people should comport themselves in the online world. Jackassitude is a purely subjective (and entirely made up ) measure. Nobody has asked me to be the arbiter of good conduct and I don’t profess… Continue reading You know what really grinds my gears? Vol. I
It’s ok to be opinionated. Just don’t be misinformed.
For those who a) don’t live in Canada, or b) have been doing the ostritch lately, we are on the brink of a coalition government taking power from the Conservatives. They formed a second straight minority government (after the Liberals had one of their own) following an election at the end of October. Now, Conservatives… Continue reading It’s ok to be opinionated. Just don’t be misinformed.
Still plenty of funding for crass, marginalizing comments, it would seem
I would never, ever go so far as to call myself an artist. I write, yes. And once upon a time I thrashed about on pub stages making a mockery of what those with more talent might call bass playing. But an artist I am certainly not. That being said, though, I certainly believe the… Continue reading Still plenty of funding for crass, marginalizing comments, it would seem
Recommended reading (or: Why I will never host a book club)
I tend to be bad at pop culture. I come to television shows late (thank God for DVD sets), I never remember when movies open unless my wife is there to remind me, and apparently I am bad at remembering that I want to read a book until I see it on the sale rack… Continue reading Recommended reading (or: Why I will never host a book club)
I’m sorry, did he say he feels bad for the Senate?
Ok, first the requisite disclaimer: I fully agree that the Senate, in its current form, is a largely undemocratic, relatively archaic insitution. Senators lucky enough to be appointed at a young(ish) age never have to work a “real job” another day in their lives (though many do) and there is something generally… icky… about an… Continue reading I’m sorry, did he say he feels bad for the Senate?
Current Music: “State of the Union,” Rise Against
Ok, I lied. I’m not actually listening to State of the Union, but it is a good song and it became wedged in my head when I decided to post this. So I’ll pop in the requisite link and get on with the post. Be warned, there are dirty words in both song and intro.… Continue reading Current Music: “State of the Union,” Rise Against