What do you do with a problem like Gitmo?
Pop quiz. You have 245 suspected terrorists and enemy combatants housed 90 miles off the shore of the largest “democracy” in the world. They are…
2009
Idiot or liar?
Our prime minister, the Right Honourable Stephen Harper, addressed the leaders of the 20 richest nations on earth in Pittsburg on September 25. Reuters reported…
Hirsute, heroic, and hot
War! Yes! Like most children of modern privilege, I’ve always had a naive fascination with war and, even more so, her heroes. Yes, those rugged…
Archetypal fairy-tales
“Once upon a time, in a faraway land . . .” This is the beginning of all fairy-tales. The stories told to us when we…
Yore lore: The Mexican Revolution
Mexico is the land of incredibly beautiful women, gorgeous and charming men, and exotic Latin dances. There is an exotic beauty to the country’s culture….
The springs of Springfield: Dr. Nick Riviera
Dr. Nick Riviera Also known as Springfield’s “other doctor,” Dr. Nick Riviera seems to represent everything that Hibbert does not. He will take on nearly…
The springs of Springfield: Dr. Hibbert
Dr. Julius Hibbert, MD Dr. Hibbert is arguably the most competent doctor in Springfield, and with good cause. His (mostly) friendly demeanour and bedside manner…
Of wolves and men
I have just one question: why wolves? It seems that throughout history, there have been tales of people triumphing over evil, or even learning lessons…
Sex and the campus
The date is set, the time is certain and you’ve got the outfit selected, and there’s still that nagging feeling that lingers — what could…
Fried brains and Sam:
As transmitted through Corey King: Today was as tough as it was enchanting. I pushed the big red button on a real charmer named Patty….