I don’t know what I take the bait every time and read Margaret Wente’s nonsense. But I did. And it was as poorly thought out, under-researched, offensive, and so full of ass-hattery that I have been sucked into replying. I will not, however, link to the article. If you haven’t read it, I leave it … Continue reading »
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Peaceful Protests in Toronto
As I watch the carnage at Bay and King in Toronto right now, I just hope that people understand that “anarchists” are not the same as “protesters.” I spent the morning watching thousands of peaceful protesters march for issues that matter to them. But what will be remembered now is the violence. So in honour … Continue reading »
The Tedium of the Never Ending Bike Lane Debate
The bike lane discussion is getting rather tedious, isn’t it? It boggles my mind that the idea of keeping citizens safe is up for debate. Maybe debate is the wrong word. How about “Hate Campaign”? Because in this case, one side (cyclists) is fighting for the right to exist, while the other side (people who … Continue reading »
Check your facts, Margaret. Women bloggers exist.
Dear Margaret Wente, Thanks for reminding me that my vagina keeps control of my need to have, and express opinions. Clearly, I had forgotten. But it seems that you’ve also forgotten something very important: you write an opinion column and you’re a woman. What am I missing here? I’ll give you the benefit of the … Continue reading »
Summarizing my year on the social networks
I generally don’t participate in Facebook application games – mostly because each time I have to give that program “access to my informaiton”. What that actually means isn’t completely clear, so I can only assume that it means some hacker in his mother’s basement now knows a few things about me, or some corporation now … Continue reading »
Sweetening the Obesity Debate
Everyone knows that too much television is not healthy for developing minds, but did you know that commercials are also making your kids fat? A study released this week by Yale University’s Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity revealed the least nutritious breakfast cereals. Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Honey Nut Cheerios were … Continue reading »
