Tag: Politics

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IHT: Commentary on Michelle Obama’s reinvention of the ‘Stay-at-home’ Mom

December 23, 2008

Very interesting commentary: Michelle Obama is reinventing the stay-at-home mom By Jolene Ivey, Special to CNN America’s vision of the stereotypical June Cleaver at-home mom is about to get a shake-up. Michelle Obama is joining the ranks of the Mocha Moms! And she’ll be doing it at the most prestigious address on earth — 1600… Read More IHT: Commentary on Michelle Obama’s reinvention of the ‘Stay-at-home’ Mom

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Change…

December 17, 2008

I have to admit that I really don’t understand how partisan politics works. It seems to me that the various political groups have the best answers for different issues; wouldn’t it make more sense for them to figure out a new political system in which the focus is on consultation rather than political parties? The… Read More Change…

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The Economic Crisis: Down with the Economy, Up with Celebrity Activism

December 16, 2008

Celebrity activism could potentially be a great tool with which inspired teenagers would leave their screens (TV or computer) to go into the outside world and help make a difference. Learning to be selfless in a smart, dedicated kind of way would help decrease, if not eliminate the greed underlying many of the problems that… Read More The Economic Crisis: Down with the Economy, Up with Celebrity Activism

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If you are still trying to figure out what is going on in Canadian politics, look no further!

December 14, 2008

The only thing I can claim here is to have found this article. Written to Canada’s neighbours to the South, it explains, in very simple terms, what has been going on in the last couple of weeks in Canadian politics. While I do not like partisan politics (in my opinion they only create disunity and… Read More If you are still trying to figure out what is going on in Canadian politics, look no further!

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The Heather Mallick Fan Club: Cheap and Convenient come at a cost

December 12, 2008

How can anyone in their right mind continue to believe that nothing is wrong in the way we do things in our society is beyond me. And yet, again and again, I talk to people who happily remain in the bubble that is their little self, convinced that nothing is wrong except the lower back… Read More The Heather Mallick Fan Club: Cheap and Convenient come at a cost

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Canadian Politics make it to the Daily Show: Are we in that much trouble?

December 12, 2008

Apparently not, since the jokes seemed to centre mostly on the fact that our politics (language and streets) are so much cleaner than those in the States, and the fact that the Queen of England still plays a (more or less) active role in our politics. December 8th’s edition of the Daily Show with Jon… Read More Canadian Politics make it to the Daily Show: Are we in that much trouble?

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Canadians for a Progressive Coalition

November 28, 2008

Definition of a Coalition Government: A coalition government includes members of different political parties and normally appears during crises such as war or political breakdown. Let’s bring some unity into federal politics!

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Quote

November 5, 2008

Seriously, this quote is perfect in the spirit of yesterday’s election in the US: “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.” (Oscar Wilde)

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IHT: Foot soldiers of civil rights realize a lifelong dream

November 5, 2008

It looks like I have become something of an Obama-centric blog. I apologize – but some of the articles I have been reading today are really something. I promise, I will get over it (eventually) and, more importantly, focus on NaNoWriMo08 again (amongst others). Foot soldiers of civil rights realize a lifelong dream By: Kevin… Read More IHT: Foot soldiers of civil rights realize a lifelong dream

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IHT: Obama moves America beyond racial politics

November 5, 2008

It’s a good think I have already worked on my NaNoWrimo08 post for today, because I am not able to stay away from surfing the Net and reading endless number of articles on – what else – yesterday’s election! Here is another one that I love: Obama moves America beyond racial politics By Rachel L.… Read More IHT: Obama moves America beyond racial politics