Category Archives: Blogging

Idle Once Again

Posted on 11 February 2013 by PhantomObserver

There may be a few persistent, “progressive” partisans who had hoped that last month’s Idle No More movement might have led to a mighty, left-leaning populist movement that would propel those of the leftward persuasion to the pinnacles of power … Continue reading →

Posted in Aboriginal Affairs, Blogging, Politics | 2 Comments

6 Blogging Resolutions For 2013

Posted on 28 December 2012 by PhantomObserver

Resolution No. 1: I must blog more often. For various reasons during 2012, I didn’t write as many blogposts as I should have. Perhaps it’s due to complacency, always a danger when your side is the right side of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Can Cons, No DiPsticks | 3 Comments

The MP’s Guide To Twitter

Posted on 20 December 2012 by PhantomObserver

It seems that Pat Martin has finally recognized his limitations. Ending his Twitter account was probably the smartest thing he could do for his political career, given his temperament. There may be some Members of Parliament who see Mr. Martin’s … Continue reading →

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On Newspaper Paywalls

Posted on 31 October 2012 by PhantomObserver

Would it surprise you to know that I have a paid online subscription to the New York Times? Let me point out that I didn’t subscribe for the pundits like Friedman, Collins, Dowd or Krugman. In fact I’m paying very … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Media Watch | 3 Comments

On Justice, Trolling and Justin Hutchings

Posted on 17 October 2012 by PhantomObserver

If the name isn’t familiar, Justin Hutchings is a now-former employee of a men’s clothing store in London, Ontario, who (in his own words, as recorded by The Toronto Star) thought it’d be a good idea to conduct a “social … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Odds & Ends | 6 Comments