Since we are here in Canada, we feel a little more insulated from the current state of political affairs in the United States. Sure, we are just as terrified as everyone else that Donald Trump will somehow end up as the President of the United States, but we’ve got a few degrees of separation… … [Read more...]
Why Would A GOP Staffer Shame Obama’s Daughters On Facebook?
Ahhh politics. There’s a reason most people stay away from politics at all costs. But for Sasha and Malia Obama, that’ not really a possibility anymore. So when I read about a GOP staffer shaming the girls on FACEBOOK of all places, I had a “face meet palm” kind of moment. Elizabeth Lauten, … [Read more...]
Little Girl Meets Obama, Disappointed Surprise Guest Wasn’t Beyonce
Kids just aren't all that impressed with President Barak Obama these days. First we had that boy do a full on face-plant into his sofa at the White House (because why not) and now this. On Thursday, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visited an elementary school in Washington for a … [Read more...]
Face-Planting Boy Shows Us That, Yes, All Grown-Ups Are Boring
Ahh to be young with nary a care in the world. Just worry about what fun, awesome thing you are going to get to do next. Like, oh I don’t know, head to the White House and hang out with Obama in the Oval Office. A photo taken back in June of a young boy doing a pretty epic face plant onto a couch … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Thursday, May 21, 2009
In National News: Abduction accused leads police on search for girl's body (National Post)In our opinion: Terri-Lynne McClintic is helping police locate Tori Stafford's body. We hope, for the family's sake, that there will be closure soon. Girl, 5, survives shooting in north Toronto (Globe and … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Wednesday, May 6, 2009
In National News: TSX over 10,000, back where it was 6 months ago (CBC)In our opinion: Although the TSX is not the be-all, end-all, it's comforting to see some signs of economic recovery. Canadian, Mexican flu strains match (Globe and Mail) Russia expels Canadian diplomats (National Post) In World … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, April 21, 2009
In National News: Harper welcomes softened NAFTA stance in U.S. (National Post)In our opinion: Let's hope Obama's people are correct in their assertion that it's possible to add stronger environmental and labour conditions to NAFTA without reopening the agreement. MPs grill top Mountie on tasers … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, April 14, 2009
In National News: Enhanced video of missing girl, mystery woman released (CBC) Canadian warship called into action after Somali pirates attack (Edmonton Journal) Harper caught in the middle of Obama's Cuba shift (National Post)In our opinion: It'll be interesting to watch Harper try to tap-dance … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Tuesday, April 7, 2009
In National News: Probe underway after Ontario plane leads U.S. fighter jets over 4 states (CBC)In our opinion: The pilot of the stolen Cessna was reportedly trying to commit suicide, as he thought he'd be shot down once he crossed the US border. While certainly a novel means of committing suicide, … [Read more...]
News Headlines for Friday, April 3, 2009
In National News: Afghanistan's move to restrict women stuns Ottawa (Globe and Mail)In our opinion: And we're in Afghanistan exactly why, again? PMO wanted Gainey death report held until campaign over: emails (CBC) Canada vows not to 'interfere' in Khadr case (Nationa Post) In World News At least … [Read more...]