Tag: Canada

Bookworm Beat 2/25/22 — the Ukraine illustrated edition

Posted on February 25, 2022February 25, 2022 by Bookworm

Ukraine reminds us that bad times mean good memes. I’d prefer good times/weak memes, but at least I’ve got some damn good memes for you.

Bookworm Beat 2/4/22 — the “truckers keeping on trucking” edition and open thread UPDATED

Posted on February 5, 2022February 5, 2022 by Bookworm

Of course, the truckers in Canada are the biggest meme story but every other crazy thing going on in the world is grist for the meme mill. Sorry for the delay in posting this. My server was rejecting my efforts to upload things. Then, someone very smart at my web

History, Holidays & Observances on January 15

Posted on January 15, 2020January 13, 2020 by Wolf Howling

Elizabeth I crowned Queen, Robert Morris asks Congress to adopt coinage and a national mint, British Museum, War of 1812, Civil War, Donkeys & the Democrat Party, Coca-Cola, Spartacist Uprising, Spanish Civil War, Pope John Paul II & Lech Walesa Major Events on January 15 1559 – Elizabeth I is

History, Holidays & Observances on December 31, the 7th Day of Christmas & New Year’s Eve

Posted on December 31, 2019December 26, 2019 by Wolf Howling

Today: New Years Eve, 7th Day of Christmas, St. Sylvester, East India Company, American Invasion of Canada, Migration Period, James I the Conqueror, Reconquista, Arthur Guinness, Marshall Plan, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Lord Cornwallis, Pax Romana, John Wycliffe, and More Holidays and Observances on December 31 Today is the 7th Day

History, Holidays & Observances – November 13

Posted on November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 by Wolf Howling

A look at some of the history and holidays of this day Holidays & Observances on 13 November Sadie Hawkins Day — Ladies, it’s time to grab you’re man and drag him to a dance. This tradition dates to 1937 and the Lil’ Abner cartoons. Feast of St. Homobonus, a

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Culturally, there’s nothing painless about suicide

Posted on August 5, 2018August 5, 2018 by Bookworm

When a whole culture commits suicide, those holding the gun may imagine a future, but the victims of that “suicide” know better: dead is dead. Those of you who are a certain age might recognize the little cultural reference in my post title. It’s the theme song from M*A*S*H: Through

The Bookworm Beat 10/23/17 — the world is both sad and surreal edition

Posted on October 23, 2017October 23, 2017 by Bookworm

For a different perspective, today’s Bookworm Beat arrives at your computer thanks to Wolf Howling, who likes serious news with a touch of the surreal. Arab construction worker writes “good morning” on FB in Arabic. Facebook auto translator translates it as “attack them.” Israeli police arrest him before noting the

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VICE News uses one illegal immigrant to push anti-Trump propaganda

Posted on March 17, 2017March 17, 2017 by Bookworm

VICE News’ sob story about an illegal immigrant forced to cross legally into Canada to escape the evil Trump was truth to Leftist, but propaganda to me. The other night, I found myself sitting with a Progressive friend and watching VICE News, which is a Bill Maher production that runs

Tuesday tossed salad (and Open Thread)

Posted on February 4, 2014February 4, 2014 by Bookworm

Oh, my gosh! There is an embarrassment of riches out there this morning when it comes to thought-provoking, interesting, informative, or funny articles and videos. Here are my favorites, in no particular order: I pointed out here that terribly flawed, infantile, dangerous, and very non-scientific reasoning supported a study purporting

Billionaire Imperialism

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Danny Lemieux

Here’s a good example of American imperialism, whereby rich and greedy American billionaires fund the sabotage of democratic institutions in foreign countries to further their own ideological and economic interests. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6UaftK_N-k&feature=player_embedded#at=365[/youtube] Via: smalldeadanimals.com.

A reminder that our troops are not the only ones fighting for freedom

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Bookworm

Return of the heroes in Canada: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2q_SLSMA9k[/youtube] H/t: American Thinker

Iran trying to use Canada as a conduit for nuclear materials

Posted on October 4, 2009 by Bookworm

I’m not sure why Canada, except for maybe the large Muslim population, the porous border, and the country’s politically correct inertia: Iran is attempting to acquire clandestine shipments via Canada for its nuclear program, a senior customs official said Thursday. Canadian customs officers have seized everything from centrifuge parts to

Getting care in Canada

Posted on July 14, 2009 by Bookworm

Steve Crowder looks at the Canadian health care system. Some of his experiences are similar to those in any busy city emergency room, such as a long, long wait for a low level problem. Others, most notably statements by nurses, make your eyes bug: Three years to get an appointment

The scariest video I’ve ever seen

Posted on May 13, 2009May 13, 2009 by Bookworm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-3X5hIFXYU[/youtube] To the extent that this video may be the production of a pro-Muslim organization, it could also be seen as a boast, not a warning. Regardless of the intentions behind it, those of us who cherish a Judeo-Christian, Western civilization must sit up and take notice — although I’m

Separating principles from personal preferences

Posted on June 16, 2008 by Bookworm

One of the things I’ve always admired about Harry Truman is the fact that he was able to separate principles from personal preferences. He was a racist who integrated the American military and an antisemite who was among the first to recognize the State of Israel. I keep thinking of