Archives for April 2009

OK, this isn't up on the Macleans.ca site yet, but there is no way I can wait to post on it. Their latest cover story touts the "disturbing new poll" of over one thousand randomly selected Canadians conducted by Angus Reid. This … [Read more...]

Excellent!! … [Read more...]

The latest installment in my series Myths of the Vietnam War looks at the pervasive myth of the returning Vietnam vet who comes back to the States a damaged, dangerous drug addict. It's up at [Read more...]

Won't help me pay the tax bill I just got -- but very flattering all the same! He liked my "Ray Charles" line. Thanks, Mark!! … [Read more...]

A loyal reader -- illustrator John Manders -- spotted this:


Good one, John!

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As part of Coren's new Culture panel. Rick did a great job not beating up Russell Smith on his debut, so check it out tonight at 8PM EST (see channel … [Read more...]

My hatred of Bob Marley and all his "works" (if you can even call them that) is fairly well known, having been the subject of a long, out of control comments thread at SDA (I think) a few years back that some people still remember less than happily. [Read more...]

She should call her next book How To Succeed In Business Without Giving Up Swearing. … [Read more...]

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From the Absurd Report: Then, over the machine gun noise, you faintly hear that sound of a helicopter, and you look up to see an un-armed Huey, but it doesn’t seem real, because no … [Read more...]

if you're interested in Middle Eastern affairs. Barry Rubin and co. offer timely, thoughtful info. … [Read more...]

Noon to 3PM EST. You know the drill. PLUS: Tonya Harding is on Oprah this aft so I'm pretty pumped! … [Read more...]