Dita Von Teese poses during a fashion shoot in Paris for the latest edition of Harper’s Bazaar Russia in an outrageous Christian Lacroix wedding dress.She looks beautiful as always,can't wait to see the finished product, it's been awhile since she's been on a cover! And If you like 'em "itty bitty," then you'll love these Dita Von Teese nipple slip and side boob pictures.Dita Von Teese poses during a fashion shoot in Paris for the latest edition of... more
A warning to Canada, Dr Jekyll has turned into Mr. Hyde again, and it didn’t take long.
Stephen Harper has on numerous occasions promised to work with every party in parliament for the betterment of Canadians, but don’t you believe him. He is back to his old ways at the first opportunity that has presented itself, promising to send Canadians back to the dark ages.
On Friday 27 February 2009, the Conservative government revived a bill to impose automatic jail terms for drug-related crimes, “which would send people to jail for growing as little as one marijuana plant for the purpose of trafficking.” This is the same type of system which has bankrupted the United States and has led to the “unprecedented decision to reduce the nation’s largest prison system by one-third.” Just this month, three federal judges called “for California to cut its prison population by as much as a third, effectively ruling that (the) dysfunctional state government is incapable of overseeing the prison system.”
A 2007 report from the JFA Institute, a Washington criminal-justice research group, revealed that the US prison system is costly, harmful, and a complete failure, requiring a “major justice-system overhaul”.
“The number of people in U.S. prisons has risen eight-fold since 1970, with little impact on crime but at great cost to taxpayers and society … It recommends shorter sentences and parole terms, alternative punishments, more help for released inmates and decriminalizing recreational drugs. It said the steps would cut the prison population in half, save $20 billion a year and ease social inequality without endangering the public.”
“But the recommendations run counter to decades of broad U.S. public and political support for getting tough on criminals through longer, harsher prison terms and to the Bush administration's anti-drug and strict-sentencing policies.”
Unfortunately for Canadians, the Conservative Government is planning to mimic the present flawed US prison system that this report faults in so many ways, in spite of the fact that Canadian crime rates have fallen over the last few years. This will increase the Canadian prison population and divert billions of dollars from needed social programs.A warning to Canada, Dr Jekyll has turned into Mr. Hyde again, and it didn’t take... more
Canadians, it seems, weren't the only ones left swooning in the wake of U.S. President Barack Obama's whirlwind visit to Ottawa and the apparent cross-border love affair it has sparked.
The feelings, it seems, are mutual. The White House itself has been gushing about Thursday's visit, praising Canada's warm welcome of the president, the discussions held between Obama and Prime Minister Stephen Harper, and even the lunch that was served to the dignitaries.
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This article is pretty funny, especially at the end. Does this signal good news on the horizon for relations between Canada and the U.S.?Canadians, it seems, weren't the only ones left swooning in the wake of U.S. President... more
NDP Leader Jack Layton called it a "sad day for parliamentary democracy," and accused the prime minister of trying to "escape accountability."
"He's put a lock on the door of the House of Commons and he refuses to face the people of Canada through their elected representatives," Layton said in the foyer of the Commons.NDP Leader Jack Layton called it a "sad day for parliamentary democracy," and accused... more
A spokesman for the prime minister said the three opposition parties should not get equal airtime, but that one representative speaking for the Liberal-NDPcoalition would be acceptable in his view.A spokesman for the prime minister said the three opposition parties should not get... more
Conservatives were fighting a desperate public relations war trying to convince Canadians that a government with Stephane Dion as prime minister would have little legitimacy. Conservative sympathizers were organizing cross-country, anti-coalition protests and Canwest News Service has learned that the Conservative party has put down a deposit on a campaign plane and buses, in the hope that Gov. Gen. Michaelle Jean will call another general election next week rather than ask the Liberals to form a government.Conservatives were fighting a desperate public relations war trying to convince... more
Unable to win support from any of the three other parties in parliament Harper's government may fall. The motion on which the government might be defeated reads: That, in light of the Conservatives' failure to recognize the seriousness of Canada's economic situation, and its failure in particular to present any credible plan to stimulate the Canadian economy and to help workers and businesses in hard-pressed sectors such as manufacturing, the automotive industry and forestry, this House has lost confidence in this government, and is of the opinion that a viable alternative government can be formed within the present House of Commons.Unable to win support from any of the three other parties in parliament Harper's... more
A study using brains scans showed the marginalized in our society, addicts and homeless people, are perceived by people as objects, as non-humans, as non-persons. Even worse, the areas of the brain that were activated were the insula and the amygdala, which are commonly associated with disgust and fear, and are also activated upon seeing disgusting pictures such as photos of vomit and overflowing toilets.
This explains a lot!
Read the article which also discusses the Harper Conservatives' policies.A study using brains scans showed the marginalized in our society, addicts and... more
Premier Gordon Campbell has said he is confident B.C. can avoid both a recession and a deficit.Premier Gordon Campbell has said he is confident B.C. can avoid both a recession and a... more
During the election campaign for the Oct. 14 vote, Harper warned that the government crime agenda, particularly its plan to get tough on young offenders, would be matters of confidence and that he would not tolerate the opposition obstructing Conservative bills. He is now backing down on that threat.During the election campaign for the Oct. 14 vote, Harper warned that the government... more
Post 9/11, Bush neglected to thank Canadians for their help and never once invited a Canadian leader to his Texas ranch. He had no more than a cordial relationship with either Jean Chretien or 'Steve' Harper. An Obama presidency - which Canadians overwhelmingly supported over a John McCain win - affords a fresh opportunity for leaders of the two nations to connect. Post 9/11, Bush neglected to thank Canadians for their help and never once invited a... more
Harper's Conservative government appears to be headed for multi-year deficits, starting with a shortfall of between $5 billion and $10 billion in the 2009-10 fiscal year
Harper's Conservative government appears to be headed for multi-year deficits,... more
He was powerful, having helped Paul Martin dispatch former prime minister Jean Chretien from 24 Sussex Drive. Then he cemented his reputation for strategic brilliance by leading underdog Stephane Dion to the federal party's leadership. Now it's all gone wonky. He was powerful, having helped Paul Martin dispatch former prime minister Jean... more
Just because Harper is in power thanks to B.C. doesn't mean the voters will vote to the right in the upcoming provincial election. B.C. voters will follow one set of inclinations federally, a different set provincially. Just because Harper is in power thanks to B.C. doesn't mean the voters will vote to... more
Private clinic costs are unaffordable for all but the wealthiest Canadians, a report by the Ontario Health Coalition says. It concludes the federal government has all but abdicated its responsibility to uphold the fairness and equality of our public health system.
Private clinic costs are unaffordable for all but the wealthiest Canadians, a... more
Most pennies are sitting in jars. They're expensive to make. Australia got rid of their penny years ago, saving them lots of money. How much longer do we have to wait for this logical, inevitable change?
Most pennies are sitting in jars. They're expensive to make. Australia got rid of... more
The Tories have carved out a niche as the tough-on-crime party, focusing on stiff punishment because they say it is a deterrent. The Tories have carved out a niche as the tough-on-crime party, focusing on stiff... more
An NDP government's strategies to address health care issues: increase the number of doctors and nurses in training by about 50 per cent per year, along with incentives to encourage more medical students to stay in family practice as opposed to a more lucrative career as a specialist.
An NDP government's strategies to address health care issues: increase the... more
After suggesting the remarks made by the father of a fallen soldier were politically motivated, a Conservative official has been suspended by his party
After suggesting the remarks made by the father of a fallen soldier were... more
