Category: Commentary
Our Pal Lance (photo update!)
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on October 22nd, 2007 in Commentary
"Suddenly you were gone from all the lives you left your mark upon..." Rush This is a very sad day. Just got word that our buddy Lance Hahn is gone. When me and Jordy were just starting Propagandhi back in the late 80's, we used to listen to Lance's old ... (more)
It’s Like Going To Heaven!
Posted by The Rod on September 12th, 2007 in Commentary
Hola! It's strange that everyone calls for war in a country and then when they see the victims of that war they're all shocked and sympathetic. While it's great little Youssif here is getting his face reconstructed within the heavenly gates it's also quite a piece of feelgood propaganda ... (more) It’s a cold one out there today!
Posted by The Rod on August 23rd, 2007 in Commentary
Hola! Today is a good day for a post! First of all I'd like to thank anyone who pledged us in the Run For Rights a couple months ago. The last of the donations are coming in. Today Chris dropped off two last cheques for the Welcome Place from the ... (more) I DEMAND A RECOUNT
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on July 30th, 2007 in Commentary
In what I allege to be a complete and utter mockery of the democratic process, The Beaver magazine has proclaimed former Canadian Prime Minister (and current dead guy) Pierre Elliot Trudeau the Worst Canadian In History. They contend that Trudeau narrowly edged me out by a few hundred votes. ... (more) SLEEP OF REASON
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on July 12th, 2007 in Commentary
From: Deborah Simmons I bring terrible news that Dave Brophy, member of the Winnipeg Indigenous Peoples Solidarity Movement, member of the New Socialist Group, and dear friend, has suddenly died. I first met Dave at a political study group in Winnipeg in the summer of 2004. He had been a supporter ... (more) Thunder And Lightning
Posted by The Rod on June 27th, 2007 in Commentary
Like thunder and lightning God damn, its so exciting It hits you like a hammer God damn Eh-men. World Refugee Day!
Posted by The Rod on June 14th, 2007 in Activism, Commentary
Hello, Shirleys and other people! As you see above, Wednesday June 20th is World Refugee Day! Over 100 countries celebrate the achievements and acknowledge the efforts of the worlds 17 million refugees. At this years "celebration" there will be a bunch of singers from all over the world including the singer "Hotdog". ... (more) WHO WANTS TO VOTE FOR A MILLIONAIRE?
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on May 17th, 2007 in Commentary
So i just held my nose and dialed up the CNN website and came across the bland disclosure of the assets of upcoming US presidential hopefuls: Republican Rudy Guiliani: $45 million in assets ($16.1 million in just the past 6 months) Democrat John Edwards: $29.5 million in assets One has to wonder what ... (more) Dealing Out the Decibels and Pain…
Posted by The Rod on May 5th, 2007 in Commentary
O.K. Tonight at the Albert: Bob Reed from RAZOR. Anything left to say? I didn't think so. (I have one thing left to say boy: Bob REID from RAZOR. -chris) G7 brings Ward Churchill to Winnipeg this weekend
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on April 23rd, 2007 in Commentary
This one's for all the locals: given you are reading this, you may well have heard of Ward Churchill. Churchill is one of the most outspoken Native American activists and scholars in North America, and a leading analyst of indigenous issues. Ward Churchill will speak at the newly established Rudolph Rocker ... (more)
former plappers continue to disproportionately give the gears to the corporate vulture class
Posted by Jordy-boy on April 15th, 2007 in Commentary
Last wednesday afternoon, i poked my head in at the g7 orifice for a second, smelled the farts, and promptly removed myself to a safer haven within the confines of winnipeg's finest cafe and bookstore, mondragon. Here, as i perused the books in search of a copy of Orwells' "Homage ... (more) The Death Of Captain America.
Posted by The Rod on April 10th, 2007 in Commentary
Now that The Caps dead who will save America from The Red Skull, Crossbones, and Hydra? Oh my god, a crisis!! Watch out. Anyway, America turned it's back on The Cap long before this moment. Too bad you can't put your faith in S.H.I.E.L.D! hahahah.... “WARS NOT MAKE ONE GREAT”
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on April 8th, 2007 in Commentary
It is April 8th, 2007, a day that we find the average Canadian celebrating the death-defying (re: zombie) exploits of a man who went on record rejecting not only emperor worship and idolatry but also participation in the military. Curiously, on this very day we find the same Canadians engaging ... (more) Have A Good Friday.
Posted by The Rod on April 6th, 2007 in Commentary
Hello, Everyone! I hope all is going well. Thousands of thoughtful Winnipeg citizens are partcipating in memorial services on this solemn day. It is the yearly commemoration of the day Gods son was supposedly marched to the cross to die for all our sins. This all good and fun but ... (more) Salaam Aleikum…
Posted by The Rod on April 3rd, 2007 in Commentary
Hang your head, dear world. It's a sad one out there. 400 more people are dead in recent fighting in Somalia. The U.S. backed Ethiopian invasion of the beaten and tattered country is yet another immense, inhuman mistake by the Worlds Leading policy makers. Mogadishu is yet again a warzone ... (more) Day Before the Equinox!
Posted by The Rod on March 19th, 2007 in Activism, Commentary
The frost is still on the ground. But we are optimistic tommorrow will, in fact be the first day of spring! I'm on a high today! After 23 years or Dio listening I got a thumbs up the Dio created devil horn salute from Ronnie himself. Not just once but ... (more) Eine Kleine Nachtmusik…
Posted by The Rod on March 15th, 2007 in Commentary
At the same time that I'm really, really unreligious and see religion being a huge contributing factor to many problems in the world, I also see that people are very fast to put down anyone who doesn't fit in and I appreciate standing with people who have ideas and culture ... (more) Round Two!
Posted by The Rod on March 15th, 2007 in Band News, Commentary
Hello, Spuds! i have edited last night post due to new info.... Last night I typed up a nice update and then pushed some button and erased the stupid thing so here I sit once again! Well, We're back for our prairie firestorm! A good time was had by all! We went ... (more)
I hope I look that good when I’m 70
Posted by The Beaver on February 21st, 2007 in Commentary
So last night I saw David Suzuki speak at the Burton Cummings Theatre--The "Cum"--here in Winnipeg. As usual he pummeled his audience with serious doses of science, reality, common sense, fear, dread and hope. If there was a single person who left last night not utterly horrified by ... (more)
Here On Earth
Posted by Jesus H. Chris on November 5th, 2007 in Commentary, Elsewhere Links
Hello kind dickfaces, how are you? Two things of potential interest for you today: 1) Check out this link to read a short endorsement of the important book Human Cargo by Caroline Moorehead by resident bongo Todd "The Rod" Kowalski. 2) when you can no longer hold your gaze exclusively upon ... (more)