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Finally, someone has spoken up about the rampant political opportunism surrounding the tsunami relief efforts in Asia. The U.N. Secretary General, Kofi Annan, pointed out in his own diplomatic way that, as the water recedes, it is quickly being replaced by a flood of foreign dignitaries. As they drop by for a photo op and ... Read More

After almost two weeks of constant news coverage of the tsunami horrors in South Asia, some rather odd questions are being asked by media critics and other writers around the globe. Some wonder if news budgets would have been spent half as quickly, had the waves not obliterated areas frequented by tourists, such as Phuket ... Read More

The Toronto Star has joined the ranks of the Globe & Mail and Canwest Global. What they used to provide for free, for a short period, they now provide for pay (or under the guise of “registration”), for a shorter period. (The Canwest group actually charges for web content) What the hell am I on ... Read More

Here’s a prime example of why I’ll never vote for Ben Mulroney when he eventually manages to slime his way into the Conservative Party of Canada. (Or whatever it will be called by then.): “Whether anyone wants to hear this or not, this is a fact: Patronage, in and of itself, is not a bad ... Read More

When Paul Martin launched his own weblog, I was momentarily excited about the prospect. What could be hipper than a Prime Minister with a weblog? It was almost as if the ghost of Pierre Trudeau had whispered in Martin’s ear. “Be a man. Tell them who you are. Remember my checkered pants, my cape, and ... Read More