Not sure who to vote for in the coming US federal election? Frustrated with your lack of choice? Never fear! There's a third option!


...You're welcome. ^_~

Also:
- "The Candidates"
- "Campaign Promises - Part 1"
- "Queen Elizabeth II Endorses Canada"

Yes, it's a joke. Yes, I found it funny. I hope you did too. Note that the videos are snarky ( Read more... )

1. I would like to thank god and all the little fishes for whomever decided to make Eric bisexual on True Blood. (And most of the other vamps too.) Yes. Yes, indeedy. I don't even care that he's mostly used it for his own personal gain so far. Isn't that why he does everything? ^_^

2. I swear, the Canadian Conservatives make me want to tear my ( Read more... )

Oh, while I'm at it, a quick note to those of you who have so very kindly inquired after me of late, or sent encouraging messages in various forms. *hugs tight* I'm sorry I haven't answered yet; I'm basically crunched for time right now, yay. But regardless, each gesture was and is much appreciated, and I am so very touched. You guys are great. ♥ ( Read more... )

Holy shit, my package from Elections Alberta actually arrived! If I get it ready tonight and shoot out in the morning... my god, I CAN VOTE! ...Or at least have a slim chance of getting my vote in before end of election day Monday ( Read more... )

Dear Elections Alberta Officer,

I hardly think it is appropriate to chide a constituent for attempting to exercise her right to vote (the election was called two whole weeks ago! oooh!), especially as you do not know the individual circumstances behind the timing of the request, and certainly in light of how I could complain about Elections ( Read more... )

(I'm having issues with Scrapbook right now -- and we won't talk about the university's stupid proxy and Photobucket -- so you're getting the same picture/general post for the third year in a row. Sorry. The link is new, though.)

CBC: A new wave of veterans adds to 'the pity of war' -- Brian Stewart explores how our Afghan veterans will reshape ( Read more... )

Deeply sad news this morning. Jack Layton, leader of the NDP, well-deserved leader of the Official Opposition, most honest politician you're going to meet, passed away in the early hours of the morning today ( Read more... )

CBC: Remembrance Day: Lest we forget - Paying tribute to Canada's fallen soldiers


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I do not believe that war is ever the answer, but I am heartened by and proud of Canada's peacekeeping efforts, and acknowledge the sacrifices made by all our veterans, fallen soldiers and their families.


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And in case I'm out of steam for Canada Day, I'm going to repost a non-fiction primer that I wrote for toft_froggy when she asked for recommendations on how to learn more about Canada a little while ago. It's not as entertaining as a poll or a picspam, but... man, I'm beat. Seriously. And really, if you've ever wanted to learn a little more about Canada as a ( Read more... )