Michael has put together quite the list of offenses, up to and including people starving in Cuba now that the Soviet Union and Venezuela are not longer sending money. Listen to this list then wonder how many politicians have come to celebrate Castro.

…also from Michael: The One Certainty about the Pipeline Decision

 Let’s not kid ourselves we’ve long since past the point of rational discussion on environmental issues – bullying, ad-hominem attacks, threats are now the norm. And the pipeline decision will be no different. Get ready for a whole load of nasty.

….for fun: Bob Hoye: Castro’s Longest Speeches

This is a day that rejects the adversarial confrontational approach, a day where you can take part in making your community better by making a pledge to Orhpans in need. Join Michael between 2 and 4 today on CKNW’s Ophans Fund Pledge Day and please give generously.

….also from Michael: Somewhere Between Ridiculed & Violently Opposed

Truth passes through 3 stages, the first two above, the 3rd is accepted as self evident. The issue is a loss of between 1 1/2 and 71/2 million jobs to technological substitution according to a new report. Meanwhile the political establishment shows no sign of understanding the implications nor the areas most at risk. No wonder they aren’t taking any action(s) to address this massive disruption.

…also from Michael: The Latest From The Anti-Capitalist Crowd