Post-Race Era? My Black Ass.

by matttbastard

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West of the Fourth spotlights another winner* from the Best Canadian Blog of 2007. Grade-A material as always, including and especially the trademark oh-so-enlightened comments. Punctuation is apparently a self-indulgent liberal conceit.

Background: The Toronto Star, Sun Media and CTV News provide context (yet another elitist affectation of the vast latte-sipping conspiracy).  Also be sure to read the preliminary OHRC report.

*Warning: reading may prove corrosive/triggering to those with any sense of decency. bastard.logic recommends showering immediately upon completion, and is not responsible for any lingering after effects. Proceed at your own risk.

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Immune Deficient Sunday

by matttbastard

Once again my body has unconditionally surrendered to illness. “Not an option”? My defeatist antibodies would argue otherwise.

In lieu of substantive posting today on the part of yours truly (substance? Ha! I’ve got your substance–and a pony–right here…), I recommend you head on over to cripchick’s place and read up on the NYU Child Study Center’s scary ransom note ad campaign, which utilizes a most unsavory metaphor in a misguided attempt to draw attention towards people living with disabilities and psychiatric disorders.

Also, be sure to check out Feminist Peace Network’s ongoing (and, as always, superlative) coverage of the KBR gang rape whitewash (corporate fucktardery at its finest); Lindsay Beyerstein looks into the connection between John Kiriakou and The Kite Runner; finally, the indomitable Melissa McEwan continues her ceaseless teaspoon-dipping with an absolutely heartbreaking-yet-unfortunately-necessary post on the cold, hard reality of rape (newsflash: it fucking happens to people).

Oh, and if, after reading all that, you’re still bored, the 2007 Canadian Blog Awards are accepting nominations; go forth, my Canuckle-headed brethren and pimp your homies. Additionally, The Lefties are being tabulated and somehow this ‘umble little blog managed to garner a last-minute nomination. Ta (and squishy hugs) to whomever gave us the nod.

Alright, that’s all I can muster–heading back to bed forthwith. Hope y’all are enjoying the weekend more than I am.

Go.
*moans*

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