Topic: News from the North (Read 64196 times)

Bleck · « **Reply #280 on:** October 27, 2009, 11:00:42 PM »

Quote from: Mongrel on October 24, 2009, 08:26:23 PM

Maple Leafs, eh?

DO HO HO HO HO

Mongrel · « **Reply #281 on:** October 28, 2009, 03:02:31 AM »

Quote from: Bleck on October 27, 2009, 11:00:42 PM

Quote from: Mongrel on October 24, 2009, 08:26:23 PM
Maple Leafs, eh?

DO HO HO HO HO

I like how the only game they've won so far this season was against a team they have insider information on (hi Brian Burke!), and who were basically criminally incompetent that night. As if that wasn't enough, only three Leafs players really showed up that night anyway, so it's not like you could say that was a solid team effort.

Mongrel · « **Reply #282 on:** November 02, 2009, 04:49:01 PM »

He may have gone out with a victory, but that's still some rough beats.

Mongrel · « **Reply #283 on:** November 09, 2009, 04:05:16 AM »

BC Native band petitions the government to remove their Indian status forever in exchange for shorter-term compensation.

Well, I don't know if this is a good idea or not (or if it can even work), but I'm glad someone's trying it so that we can finally debate the possibilities.

My initial reaction is that may be feasible, but only if you actually had true unanimity. I mean everyone in a given tribe would have to agree before they could be stripped of status. If they can do it piecemeal, on an individual basis, or by a high-margin referendum this might get somewhere, but I don't think the legitimacy of the hereditary chiefs is going to be enough. Regardless of any real-world pros or cons, on paper there's too much of a danger of disenfranchising the unwilling minority.

McDohl · « **Reply #284 on:** November 12, 2009, 08:50:16 PM »

Hey Mongrel, SCD.

Büge · « **Reply #285 on:** November 13, 2009, 06:32:31 AM »

so what am i, chopped liver

Mongrel · « **Reply #286 on:** November 13, 2009, 09:38:58 AM »

Hey, I didn't know chopped liver could post on the internet. That's a new one on me.

Royal☭ · « **Reply #287 on:** November 13, 2009, 08:18:58 PM »

Quote from: Büge on November 13, 2009, 06:32:31 AM

so what am i, chopped liver

Worse.

Canadian.

Mongrel · « **Reply #288 on:** November 14, 2009, 07:48:56 AM »

Probably the best explanation I've read in a while as to why the Monarchy in Canada isn't going anywhere any time soon.

Mongrel · « **Reply #289 on:** December 02, 2009, 08:11:42 PM »

The cop who led the Dziekanski tazer charge seems to have a nasty habit of killing random folks with impunity.

Büge · « **Reply #290 on:** December 02, 2009, 08:40:16 PM »

So he's our Joe Apario, without the focused hatred of minorities.

... or any semblance of professionalism.

Mongrel · « **Reply #291 on:** December 02, 2009, 08:43:57 PM »

Or any real rank, thank God.

SCD · « **Reply #292 on:** December 02, 2009, 09:40:38 PM »

So Elizabeth May had tea-time at the alternative cafe at the U of O the other day and was talking about many things including her plans to run at the Saanich Gulf Islands riding.

She doesn't seem to have considered the intricacies of Vancouver Island (specifically Saanich, N Saanich, C Saanich and Sydney) and the Gulf Islands (specifically Saltspring, Mayne, Pender and Galianno, where new developments have overtaken). Mark my words, she will not win her seat the next election or I will eat my hat.

Mongrel · « **Reply #293 on:** December 03, 2009, 04:17:17 AM »

Quote from: SCD on December 02, 2009, 09:40:38 PM

So Elizabeth May had tea-time at the alternative cafe at the U of O the other day and was talking about many things including her plans to run at the Saanich Gulf Islands riding.

She doesn't seem to have considered the intricacies of Vancouver Island (specifically Saanich, N Saanich, C Saanich and Sydney) and the Gulf Islands (specifically Saltspring, Mayne, Pender and Galianno, where new developments have overtaken). Mark my words, she will not win her seat the next election or I will eat my hat.

It wouldn't surprise me. I wonder what will happen to the green party then? That's 11% of the popular vote they're sitting on.

SCD · « **Reply #294 on:** December 05, 2009, 10:43:29 AM »

Some onlooker and the To SWAT mistake an office worker's 248 pieces... for one piece

Joxam · « **Reply #295 on:** December 05, 2009, 02:58:37 PM »

Wow, boston legal had me confused. I thought if you were a senior partner in your company you could do whatever you damn well please...

François · « **Reply #296 on:** December 05, 2009, 03:04:14 PM »

You can, as long as you have your neighbors on payroll.

Mongrel · « **Reply #297 on:** December 08, 2009, 07:09:53 PM »

Not only does Toronto still have an "impersonating a witch" law on the books, they've actually charged someone under this law. This month.

François · « **Reply #298 on:** December 08, 2009, 09:24:44 PM »

You know, before clicking the link I expected this to be a typical case of outdated judicial wackiness, but this is actually a sensible application of a law that was originally intended for this exact purpose. Nice!

Brentai · « **Reply #299 on:** December 08, 2009, 10:13:09 PM »

This is why you probably shouldn't try to scam lawyers. They're professionals at it.

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