Tag Archives: politics

PZ Myers is my hero

Posted on 2011/01/10 by kiwinerd

In another life I will be as outspoken and eloquent as PZ Myers – I love his Pharyngula blog, for so many reasons. Here is one example, which I have copied and pasted (VERBATIM, of course!) because I so thoroughly … Continue reading →

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Canine loyalty

Posted on 2009/09/04 by kiwinerd

steveh, a fave geek friend, told me this absolutely awesome story about his loyal canine friend. “I really started to like my dog when I was walking him and he took a leak on a Tory campaign sign. That’s the … Continue reading →

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Reality-averse Death Panel woman gets annihilated by Jon Stewart

Posted on 2009/08/23 by kiwinerd

It’s no wonder that Jon Stewart of the Daily Show on Comedy Central is the most respected news anchor in America. He has no fear of telling the truth, and I love him for it. The Daily Show With Jon … Continue reading →

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Wall St Welfare Queens

Posted on 2009/05/23 by kiwinerd

Just noticed this particularly good article on skepticblog.org, entitled “The Welfare Queens of Wall Street“. My favourite quote:- In profits we’re capitalists, in losses we’re socialists. That sums it up pretty damn succinctly!!

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Worldmapper

Posted on 2008/12/28 by kiwinerd

Teenage mothers:-

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Harper in a minority win: WHEW!

Posted on 2008/10/15 by kiwinerd

Thank Goodness!! Stephen Harper and the Conservatives won the snap election, as expected. But, fortunately, Canadians did not give him a majority – EXCELLENT! Also, my riding re-elected NDP MP Olivia Chow, who is married to Jack Layton the NDP … Continue reading →

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