Monthly Archives: April 2008

Obama dropping like a rock

Posted on 30/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

Nearly half of Democrats (48 percent) think Hillary Clinton has a better chance of beating John McCain in November — 10 percentage points higher than the 38 percent who think Barack Obama can win, according to a FOX News poll … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Election 2008, Just plain crazy, Media bias, Policy / Politics, U.S., corruption | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

When prejudices meet reality

Posted on 29/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

This BBC News article is perhaps one of the best examples of an unwarranted prejudice being demolished by the simple truth. America is not the “wild west” and firearms do not cause violence. In the article, the author lists off … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime, Firearms, International, Just plain crazy, Media bias, Policy / Politics, U.S. | Leave a comment

If the position of Israel and Palestine were reversed

Posted on 21/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

Hugh Fitzgerald prepared a remarkably well-reasoned and intelligent response to a question that was posed on Jihad Watch. The questioner asked, “If the Israel/Palestinian conflict were exactly the same as it is, only the roles of the two warring parties … Continue reading →

Posted in International, Islamism, Just plain crazy, Middle East, Policy / Politics, corruption | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Paul Watson admits money drives environmental campaigns

Posted on 18/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

This is a very revealing interview between the late CBC reporter, Barbara Frum and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) founder Paul Watson. In his comments, Watson admits openly that environmental groups purposefully target the image of a baby harp seal … Continue reading →

Posted in Animal Rights, Busy Bodies, Canadian, Environment, Just plain crazy, Policy / Politics, Quotes, U.S., Wildlife, corruption | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Hurricanes may not be linked to climate change

Posted on 16/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

We’ve all read the hysterical headlines and the apocalyptic predictions of death, mayhem, and hell on earth that global climate change will cause as it increases the number, intensity, and severity of hurricanes around the globe. National Geographic writers eagerly … Continue reading →

Posted in Busy Bodies, Climate change, Environment, Just plain crazy, Media bias, Policy / Politics, corruption, katrina | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Virtualbox and Mandriva 2008 Spring

Posted on 14/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

Just upgraded to Mandriva 2008.1 (Spring) Powerpack edition. So far, so good. I had a bit of an issue with trying to upgrade my 2008.0 install; the system would not load the post-install configuration, so I had to shut down … Continue reading →

Posted in Linux, Tech | Tagged , | 2 Comments

Climate change: you will believe

Posted on 10/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

No heating since 1998 – but when you admit that, the true believers jump on you with both feet and demand that you cease all debate. If you don’t snap to attention and do their bidding, they’ll threaten you with … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate change, Environment, Just plain crazy, Media bias, Policy / Politics | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Ontario Human Rights: No trial, but Steyn’s guilty anyway

Posted on 9/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

Here’s a classic bit of wisdom from the great and powerful members of the Ontario Human Rights Commission as they dismissed the Mark Steyn/Macleans magazine case and pronounced their guilty ruling all in the same paragraph. You really have to … Continue reading →

Posted in Busy Bodies, Canadian, Just plain crazy, Policy / Politics, corruption | Tagged , , | 3 Comments

Been busy

Posted on 9/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

For those who might have dropped by, looking for updates and new thoughts, apologies for letting you down. I have been busy with several projects at work and other volunteer efforts. I just wrapped up the grunt work for one … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged | Leave a comment

WordPress 2.5

Posted on 9/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

Just finished the upgrade to WordPress 2.5. It looks like they have spent a lot of time adding new features and trying to make the blogging effort a whole lot easier for those who may not be well acquainted with … Continue reading →

Posted in Tech | Tagged | Leave a comment

CBS 60 Minutes: fawning coverage of Gore

Posted on 1/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

Stahl just can’t get close enough to her hero On Sunday’s 60 Minutes, Lesley Stahl delivered a fawning piece on Al Gore’s environmental crusade, teasing: “Since he lost the election, Al Gore has become a certified celebrity, a popular prophet … Continue reading →

Posted in Climate change, Environment, Just plain crazy, Media bias, Policy / Politics, U.S. | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Algeria forcibly shutting down Christian churches

Posted on 1/4/2008 by Jason Hayes

Here’s what you seem to get when you mix a hard core, fundamentalist view of Islam with government. Police issued written orders for three Algerian churches to cease activity this week, bringing to 19 the number of congregations told to … Continue reading →

Posted in Busy Bodies, Crime, International, Islamism, Just plain crazy, Policy / Politics, Religious Freedom, corruption | Tagged , , | Leave a comment