Political Correctness Gone Too Far?
A interesting story at Ryerson University. Ryerson University has censored, banned, and pulled down a McDonald’s ad. Not because they have concerns about McDonald’s effect on society or anything leftist like that, no they have pulled it …. because …. wait for it …. because **** “This stereotype of the passed…
Canadian Soldiers in Afghanistan
Today, we lose a young soldier who served their country well. I am saddened to learn of this and the soldier’s family, friends, unit, and others are in my prayers. My thoughts also go out to Cpl. James Miller of Hamilton who was wounded today. May he quickly…
SFSS Situation and Weblogs
The recent SFSS situation at Simon Fraser University marks a new era of student governance. Not only at SFSS, but across all of Canada. What do I mean? I mean that this is the first true example of a students’ union being held to account by students in…
McGill Daily: Quebec Young Liberals push for tuition hike
The McGill Daily reports that the Quebec Young Liberals are pushing for the tuition freeze in Quebec to come to an end. I find this interesting. I do agree with there basic premise that financial aid must increase with tuition. This year tuition is up in Ontario and…
Colbert Plays My Favourite Green Screen Challenge Video
Last Night on the Colbert Report, Stephen played this video:…
Liveblog: Students taking back SFSS
SFSS DN! is liveblogging as students are taking back the SFSS.http://blog.sfssdemocracynow.ca/2006/09/27/renegade-forum-meeting-in-progress/ Renegade Forum Meeting in progressAs I type this, a renegade Forum meeting is in progress.Attended by five or six current Board of Directors members, and enough current Forum members to make fifteen members in attendance (one more…
Man the Barracks!!!, I Mean Hide in a Bunker!!!
The SFSS “G7” has cancelled a Student Forum where students could have spoke to the issues going on at SFSS.Wow, I do not know the local fruit in B.C. (okay, maybe I should use the local plant, but I am not going there) cause I would replace the…
The Pope's Recent Speech: Best Analysis of It I Have Found
I listen to many radio show by downloading them on demand. Today, I happened across the Brian Lehrer Show which is a show on WYNC in New York City.I have listen to the first ten minutes of a segment on Friday’s show. It is about the Pope’s recent…
The Pope's Recent Speech: Best Analysis of It I Have Found
I listen to many radio show by downloading them on demand. Today, I happened across the Brian Lehrer Show which is a show on WYNC in New York City.I have listen to the first ten minutes of a segment on Friday’s show. It is about the Pope’s recent…
Breaking: SFSS BoD "Group of 7" Ignore Student Petition
From SFSS Democracy Now: SFSS BoD Ignores 2,425 of its MembersTepidly breaking news tonight – and what everyone was expecting – Students for a Democratic University is reporting that the SFSS BoD is rejecting the petition of 2,424 students calling for a special general meeting.The SFSS claims this…