Providing people with accurate information doesn’t change minds
People holding baseless beliefs get a “rush” when sticking to their guns, even if they know they’re wrong. No 1901 Posted by fw, February 28, 2017 ***** The vaunted human capacity … Continue reading
Tell Canada Pension Plan Investment Board to say NO to Kinder Morgan
U.S.-based Kinder Morgan is asking Canadian funders to invest money in its Trans Mountain pipeline to increase capacity to 890,000 barrels a day. No 1900 Posted by fw, February 24, 2017 … Continue reading
Go Figure — At Paris climate talks, Trudeau committed to reduce our emissions by 18 million tons by 2030
Now he has approved an LNG plant and Kinder Morgan pipeline increasing emissions by estimated 27 million tons. YIKES! No 1899 Posted by fw, February 23, 2017 “I think the thing … Continue reading
Survey says Canadians reject “criticism of Israel is anti-Semitic”, but will we now say negative things about Israel?
Now that it’s clear Israel is not interested in a just peace, will mainstream media say negative things about Israel? No 1898 Posted by fw, February 22, 2017 “So, you know … Continue reading
Dimitri Lascaris discusses implications of new survey findings of growing Canadian support for Palestinians
Turns out most Canadians believe criticism of Israel is not anti-Semitic, contrary to politicians’ allegations that BDS supporters are anti-Semitic. No 1897 Posted by fw, February 21, 2017 “A new report … Continue reading
Canadian mining company invokes CETA provision to sue Romanians, demanding payment for lost profits
Lawsuit’s huge compensation award could itself become Gabriel Resources’ true goldmine. No 1896 Posted by fw, February 20, 2017 “In the end, trade deals are not about Europeans agreeing with Americans, Canadians or … Continue reading
Liberal gov’s pro-Israeli bias way out of touch with public’s views, according to latest poll results
E.g., 61% of Canadians see Trudeau gov. as pro-Israel, but 55% of Liberal Party supporters had a negative opinion of Israeli gov. No 1894 Posted by fw, February 16, 2017 “In … Continue reading
“How is it possible that a nation of people felt OK with electing a self-confessed sexual assaulter?”
Oh, the irony! Trump bans immigrants who engage in violence against women when he himself boasts about grabbing women “by the pussy”. No 1893 Posted by fw, February 14, 2017 “Today … Continue reading
“Donald Trump’s a fucking idiot. If he’s going to believe that our voices are going to be silent…”
Thousands of activists and veterans say they’re returning to Standing Rock, to prepare to block its completion. No 1892 Posted by fw, February 13, 2017 Donald Trump – “I don’t even … Continue reading
Petition demanding Trudeau honour electoral reform promise crashes government website multiple times
“It remains unclear if Trudeau will be open to receiving the petition.” No 1891 Posted by fw, February 11, 2017 “Justin Trudeau thinks no one cares about electoral reform? He might … Continue reading
“Global warming a Chinese hoax,” tweeted America’s Denier-in-Chief
A survey of evidence reveals devastating climate change impacts worldwide, evidence that Trump wilfully ignores. No 1890 Posted by fw, February 10, 2017 “2016 was a dark year for anyone paying … Continue reading
Veil lifted on how a dark money network of US/UK corporate donors is corrupting democratic processes
Funded by dark money, private power threatens to turn government into a kind of corporation, staffed and run by ex-CEOs and lobbyists. No 1889 Posted by fw, February 9, 2017 “Dark … Continue reading
World’s economic systems evolved to serve selfish needs of 1%, not ‘real’ needs of ordinary people
That’s why 87% of workers worldwide feel they’re not doing something meaningful for their own wellbeing. No 1888 Posted by fw, February 8, 2017 “A human has only so many minutes … Continue reading
Alberta teacher petitions Canada’s Parliament to bar Trump from entering Canada
Joy Gerwien knows Parliament will not bar Trump but wants to send a message. No 1887 Posted by fw, February 7, 2017 Petition e-813, initiated by Joy Gerwien of Okotoks, Alta. … Continue reading
Elizabeth May’s criticism of Trudeau on electoral reform and refugees amounts to “do as I say, not as I do”
Her criticism of Trudeau could just as easily apply to her opposition to the Green Party’s adoption of a BDS policy. No 1886 Posted by fw, February 3, 2017 May’s reaction … Continue reading
The Trump Gang, hijacking democratic checks and balances, is a runaway train racing toward a cliff
Can anyone restrain this self-obsessed, impulsive bully? asks Ralph Nader. No 1885 Posted by fw, February 2, 2017 “The Trump Gang, hardly two weeks in the White House, is giving strong, … Continue reading
High cost of Wind and Solar energy is a “deal killer”, says Gail Tverberg
Wind and solar are like a high-cost placebo — people will think we are treating the problem. No 1884 Posted by fw, February 1, 2017 “In my opinion, the time has … Continue reading
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