Monthly Archives: March 2009

Really? REALLY???

They are trying to kill me with laughter: Canada’s Defense Minister Peter Mackay said Sunday that he is more interested in keeping his job than becoming NATO’s next secretary-general.

Oh dear, he’s not big enough yet

Could someone please explain to me how (to say nothing of why) we keep being annoyed with “news” stories about how Peter MacKay might or might not have been at some point perhaps in contention a bit for a job he is obviously underqualified for? Does anybody really think he has a semi-serious chance of

George Galloway – I disagree

I am very tempted to side with Damian Penny and say, yeah, good idea to keep the trash out. That sure was my first reaction to the news that the despicable British MP had been denied entry. I understand and agree with Ezra’s point that since he’s not Canadian, George Galloway has no right to

Oh dear

The worst about President Obama’s “special Olympics” blunder on Jay Leno? Timing. While the One Who We Have Been Waiting For mocks Special Olympics athletes, Sarah Palin is talking about her son and joining the wonderful organization. Video here.

People for the Ethical Treatment of People

For those of you who are pro-woman and pro-life: A very special ladies’ tee. UPDATE: Our piece over at fullcomment.

What?

Does President Obama want to disarm pilots?

Calling all Americans

According to this news story, President Obama plans to “force private insurance companies to pay for the treatment of military veterans who have suffered service-connected disabilities and injuries.” That’s not cool. As Bill Connor (currently running for Lt.-Gov. of South Carolina) says in an email I received from him last night: “It is absolutely shocking

From the “Rules are for suckers” department

Ottawa loosens green vetting for stimulus projects.

UNFAIR!

I mean, how on earth could the communist party recover from such a dastardly blow?

Another one bites the dust

Seattle Post-Intelligencer halts print edition.