Category Archives: politics

Big day!

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Canadian Federal Election AND Big grant deadline – 3 grants, 2 PIs. (Well actually the deadline is tomorrow, but we need to get everything together today). It’s a good thing I can’t vote, I probably wouldn’t have time! Wish me … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, grant wrangling, politics | 43 Comments

Random things that people send me #2

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

The best wedding card we got Thank you Michael! Although you really should stop being so smug now that you have the right to get married too. p.s. check out Sarah Palin’s Facebook page – hilarious!

Posted in photos, politics, silliness | 7 Comments

Signs of the times

Posted on October 7, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

With just one week to go before the Canadian general election, Vancouver lawns are bearing fresh crops of political signs. My ride to work is flanked with splashes of red, blue*, orange, and occasionally green. One house down our street … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, photos, politics, silliness, Vancouver | 13 Comments

Poor planning or Conservative conspiracy?

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’ve just realised that the English language debate between the five main Canadian party leaders is going to clash with the US Vice Presidential debate. Damnit! I originally thought the clash was with the French language debate. What’s an effectively … Continue reading →

Posted in bad people, Canada, politics | 22 Comments

The Palin effect

Posted on September 27, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Here’s a sample screenshot from my StatCounter “Recent Keyword Activity” page.Hmmm, wonder what’s going on? Sarah Palin TERRIFIES me. “Drill, baby, drill”, “Alaska is near Russia”, and all that. The thought of a McCain-Palin victory… well, it’s like Margaret Thatcher … Continue reading →

Posted in bad people, politics, silliness, videos | 6 Comments

We can has election too! Take that, Yanks

Posted on September 8, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

Well, the rumours were true and the date is set. I was holding out hope that I would be able to vote in the next Canadian election, but it looks like I’m going to have to wait. Probably not for … Continue reading →

Posted in bad people, Canada, environment, politics, rants, Vancouver | 13 Comments

Rings Around The World

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

I’m sure you’ve all noticed the new additions to my blog roll (because you all watch this page like a hawk, instantly noticing every minor alteration and waiting on the edge of your seats for an explanation, right?). Yep, it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in blog roll, embarrassing fan girl, personal, photos, politics, rants, sport, Vancouver | 11 Comments

Hooray for sucking!

Posted on June 7, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As seen at Mad Hatter’s. -3 As a 1930s wife, I amVery Poor (Failure) Take the test! What a relief – I thought my answers to things like “Reacts with pleasure and delight to marital congress” might have made me … Continue reading →

Posted in personal, politics, rants, silliness | 14 Comments

Meddling in the muddle

Posted on May 27, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

In one of those funny blogging synergies, my last post coincided with a couple of calls to political action on Arduous’ wonderful blog. Although both posts were about issues I care deeply about (equal marriage rights and climate change), I … Continue reading →

Posted in Canada, Climate change, personal, politics, sport | 12 Comments

Unnatural disaster

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Cath@VWXYNot?

As seen hidden away at the bottom of a post on Passive Aggressive Notes. Says it all really. I honestly don’t care much whether Clinton or Obama gets the nomination, although I have been edging towards Obama lately. Please, for … Continue reading →

Posted in photos, politics, silliness | 4 Comments