Dear Conservative Americans ( Read more... )

I know it is utterly pointless to yell at people on Fox news over the Internet, but...

Watch THIS.

And now I shall rant.

Actually, I was unaware that the plan was to "take a break" and then possibly go back. I thought we were just pulling the fuck out of there.

( Cut for further thoughts on the war in Afghanistan )

Okay, so The Metro isn't always the best paper. If I want good political commentary, I'll seek out James Travers or Chantal Hébert's columns at the Toronto Star or Don Newman on CBC.

But I read this the other day, and I gotta quote one bit for you guys:

Things are uppity in Ottawa. The PM’s office is reportedly beside itself over reports that the ( Read more... )

Found this via troubleinchina: If you have 6 1/2 minutes, please find time to watch this video and share it with others.

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So I'm listening to the podcast of Politics with Don Newman as I eat my breakfast here, and I am having many thinky thoughts ( Read more... )

Well, not here here, but he's coming to Canada on February 19th, apparently. He might be addressing parliament, too.

It kinda feels like when you are expecting company over to your house, but you haven't finished tidying or you're still in your PJs when they arrive. I feel so goddamn embarrassed for myself and my country about the government we ( Read more... )

And to all those watching tonight from beyond our shores, from parliaments and palaces to those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of our world--our stories are singular, but our destiny is shared, and a new dawn of American leadership is at hand. To those who would tear this world down--we will defeat you. To those who seek ( Read more... )

I was working tonight, but was SO happy to hear an update that Obama was winning, and am happier still that he's still in the lead! I bought celebratory no-name brand pringles and fun-dip! (Don't ask me why, but elections always justify eating junk food.)

So! Pictures!

Stealing this from pineappleslice (who, in turn, stole it from delleve and others...lol):


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My own political beliefs are probably more in line with Ralph Nader than Obama, but I will be very happy for and proud of my southern neighbours if they manage to elect Obama tomorrow.

Insert phrases about hope, change and the future here. (I'm rather tired.)

Here, have a Simpsons clip (care of hedwig_snowy) :