The Other McCain

"One should either write ruthlessly what one believes to be the truth, or else shut up." — Arthur Koestler

In Canada, It’s Called ‘Research’

At least that’s what the defense lawyer called it. The prosecution called it child pornography: The former director of B’nai Brith Quebec, Bill Surkis, has pleaded guilty to child pornography charges after agreeing to a plea bargain. . . . In return for a guilty plea to charges of possessing and accessing child pornography, the […]

Ann Coulter Hears a Houle

They shut down her speech Tuesday in the People’s Republic of Ottawa, but the Canadian Thought Police couldn’t prevent her from filing her latest column: This marks the first time I’ve ever gotten hate mail for something I might do in the future. Apparently Canadian law forbids “promoting hatred against any identifiable group,” which the provost, […]

Oh, Canada?

by Smitty (h/t Lucianne) Ottawa cancels Ann Coulter. Right-wing antagonist Ann Coulter cancelled a University of Ottawa address last night after organizers decided it wasn’t safe to speak. The move followed boisterous demonstrations outside that sponsors of the appearance feared could turn violent. Mark Steyn will no doubt have something blistering on this one, but […]

Do Blondes Have Rights in Canada?

“Hate speech” against American conservatives: Speaking to students and academics at the University of Western Ontario Monday, Coulter said the e-mail sent to her Friday by Francois Houle, vice-president academic and provost of the University of Ottawa, targeted her as a member of an identifiable group and as such, she will be filing a complaint […]

Canadians, Kardashians Blamed for Crackdown on Synagogues in Turkey

This could be a sign of big trouble to come: A Turkish newspaper reports that police burst into an Istanbul synagogue during recent Sabbath services and demanded worshipers’ ID’s. The Turkish Milliyet newspaper reported that the Muslim government in Turkey appears to be cracking down on non-Muslim minorities. . . . Rabbi Yitzchak Haleva, Chief […]

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