November, 2008

When the story is written in to the history books on this latest dysfunctional edition of Parliament, I hope no one forgets that in reality it was all about the money.

Canada's political parties are legally allowed to dip their hands in to your pockets -- to the tune of $1.95 for each vote they get in a federal election provided they score at least 2% of the nationwide popular vote.  This robin-hooding is so that the partisan hacks can go on to fund the operation of their parties. 

A new online ad for Motrin has those in the babywearing community up in arms.

First off... the ad:

Now, the hellstorm.

If you're like me, this weekend marks the beginning of Christmas entering your consciousness.  (Complete with snow on the ground in many parts of the province, chilly weather, and festivus poles... er... Christmas trees all over everyone's favourite big box stores.)

If you're not in the spirit of the season yet... some suggestions on music to get you there...

Straight No Chaser : Holiday Spirits

You remember these guys from last Christmas, right?

As part of our continuing coverage of Riders Post-Season 2008 - "Woulda-Coulda-Shoulda" (sponsored in part by Band-Aids and everyone's favourite physician Dr. Nick Riviera), I present now a transcript of a piece of tape we've just recieved in the 24 Hour Newscentre...

Thud thud-thud.

Did you hear that?

Let me rewind the audio tape for you one more time.

Thud thud-thud.

I could say lots here... but the video speaks for itself.

Some people will politicize anything.

John Himpe is the Program Director of News Talk Radio.