I confess I'd never heard of Olympia Snowe until she resigned, and know nothing of her track record, her platform or her life. However, I can completely understand her desire to take the opportunity to throw in the towel - or at least to lay it down - in politics. It is her feeling of... Continue Reading →
Despairing of Afghanistan
I've been unable to find this in recent news - did Hamid Karzai call Obama and apologize for the recent deaths of US soldiers at the hands of Afghani police or civilians working on American bases? I suspect that the diplomacy of apology is only required in one direction. I doubt that this apology from... Continue Reading →
The Komen/Planned Parenthood debacle
I understand the point of some of this discussion - that the Komen Foundation's decisions are more influenced by politics than perhaps they should be, considering that their aim is to address a women’s health issue. However, two points trouble me in this article. 1 - defining pregnancy as a disease and 2 - the... Continue Reading →
Modern Feminism
Modern Feminists understand that "female equality" does not equal "female domination". To me, the breakthroughs and benefits of feminism have been the freedoms to choose. The fact that choices come with consequences is a reality. Happiness and self-fulfillment should be the goal for everyone - and to hear that someone else might want to decide... Continue Reading →
What I understand about Occupy Wall Street
In truth, based on the title this posting should be blank, as I still do not understand it. I hear the messages, but cannot make the connection between what people are complaining about, who/what they are blaming, and the actions they are taking to protest/highlight those things. 1. There is no guaranteed formula for success.... Continue Reading →
Lists of 2011
The first of a few lists this year, I think. Next time will be movies, tv, etc. but first some more general items. Things that irritated me: The Occupy movement, especially in Vancouver Smart meters Susan Anton Stanley Cup riots Rob Ford The Velluvial matrix Donald Trump Christy Clark Things that inspired me: Jack Layton's... Continue Reading →
The Court of Public Opinion, or a return to the witch-hunt state
It doesn't take much these days for people (including the CBC) to do a little homework about a topic. Sadly, it takes even less for people to use forums like those on the CBC website for "comment rage" and virtual witch burning. The witches, in most instances, are the police, the courts, politicians, and anyone... Continue Reading →
Political Correctness Run Amok
Every now and then I get mad enough at the BC Liberals that I contemplate voting NDP the next time around. And then I see something like this. Here is a political party that is more interested in meeting politically correct quotas than allowing the best and the brightest to represent them. While I get... Continue Reading →
Suggested Serving
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency requires the placement of the words "suggested serving" on food packaging where a picture shows one possible way to use or consume the food in the package. Officially, the requirement is: On a vignette which illustrates a food that is not part of the package and could be misleading to... Continue Reading →
The Insider
A recent newspaper article (no longer available) (as well as coverage earlier in July on CBC) troubled me greatly, and not for the reasons that either journalist intended, I'm sure. I am troubled by the narrow perspective on the facts in both instances, as well as the potential damage these articles could do to the important... Continue Reading →
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