Category Archives: politics

SUPERBAD

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

OK Mr Harper, so it’s UNDEMOCRATIC for elected MPs to form a coalition to defeat your government, but it’s somehow perfectly fine to get your boss to suspend Parliament so you can avoid a vote that you’re sure to lose? … Continue reading →

Posted in bad people, Canada, politics | 9 Comments

In which I once again leave myself open to a schooling in Canadian politics, from people who actually know what they’re talking about

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The Science Canada blog has directed me to some very interesting articles recently, and as a result I had a whole post planned on how the new US government might impact on Canadian environmental policies. BUT! Much more immediately interesting … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, environment, politics | 3 Comments

Heads will roll…

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

While our American friends are off enjoying their turkey, would any Canadians care to join me in a political rant? A while ago, at the time of the Canadian general election (remember that? Anyone?), I blogged about a slimeball politician … Continue reading →

Posted in bad people, Canada, politics, rants | 6 Comments

Does not compute…

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The following is a true account of a conversation I had a few years ago. I was in the middle of writing my PhD thesis, and was procrastinating by having coffee with a postdoc from the neighbouring lab. I’d always … Continue reading →

Posted in bad people, personal, politics, rants | 6 Comments

Follow-up

Posted on November 6, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

One week on from my one and only chance to argue with a McCain-Palin supporter, I had the following text message exchange with our poker game (and Halloween party) host: Friend: “Poker tonight gang”Me: “Is [name] coming?”Friend: “Unfortunately not, I … Continue reading →

Posted in career, personal, politics, silliness | 3 Comments

An historic result

Posted on November 5, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Vancouver Canucks 4 – 0 Nashville Predators (heh!) First of all I want to extend a great big THANK YOU to everyone who kept me updated on the results on my previous post, and especially Massimo (aka Okham) who was … Continue reading →

Posted in drunkenness, personal, politics, sport | 4 Comments

The election selection

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As one of them pesky foreigners, I don’t think I should say any more than I already have about the US election. Instead I’m going to link to a bunch of excellent posts from around the blogosphere*. (Edit: OK, and … Continue reading →

Posted in atheism, bad people, blog buddies, blog roll, meta, politics, sport | 21 Comments

Believe it or not,

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I met a real live McCain-Palin supporter last night! In Vancouver! The most liberal pinko commie hippy enclave in a liberal pinko commie hippy province*, where >80% of residents polled said they would vote for Obama if they were eligible! … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, politics | 10 Comments

How stupid am I?

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve just realised that I have hockey tickets for the night of the US election. C’MON! How dumb was that? It’s only Nashville, I might be tempted to skip the game. On the other hand, it might not be a … Continue reading →

Posted in politics, sport | 25 Comments

Yet another meme!

Posted on October 21, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Damnit Crystal! Here’s me trying to write the exceptionally serious, meticulously researched and definitely not silly posts that I am known for, and there’s you tagging me for more frivolity. Ah well, I suppose it is OK to have the … Continue reading →

Posted in meme, personal, politics, silliness | 9 Comments