Joss Whedon on strong female characters, again and again

Long ago, I remember discussions of books, films and main characters in groups as well as reading articles about books, films and main characters and was always given the line that if the main character was male, both men and women would see themselves in him. If the character was female only women could see themselves in her. Sounds like some of the deep theological discussions I had with other people too. Someone got rather huffy once when I suggested the Holy Spirit was female and said it had to be male since it was the spirit of Jesus Christ who was male. Then there were long sessions of prooftexting the mandated submissive role of women. I will admit, the very first time I saw Joss Whedon's name, I thought  he was female. When I discovered he was male, I was pleasantly curious and Buffy was part of a growing list of female characters who fueled my imagination.

Edward Snowden's gift of life

For those who complain about wasted tax dollars, Edward Snowden has provided an opportunity to view how those tax dollars are wasted. Meanwhile, he is vilified for doing that (without drawing from the taxpayer) by the same people who complain. If he is guilty of anything, his sentence is the community service he has already done and, therefore, time served. He has given his life away so that others might see more clearly.

Dirty dining on Parliament Hill

Not just the knives are out, the forks and spoons too. Senate proceedings are a hot item these days as the Senate debates whether to oust Senators Patrick Brazeau, Pamela Wallin and Mike Duffy over misclaimed expenses. As the sauce, seasoned with racism, thickens over these Harper appointees, the Harper government finds itself in the hot oven of inquiry in the House of Commons. Sliced and diced by truth and lies these Con-kniving chefs distract us from the mouldy, rotting issues that ooze goo in the fridge of Canadian life. The kitchen is due for renovation.

The man who would be King of America - Ted Cruz

Due to the circumstances of his birth, (Cuban father, American mother, born in Canada) US Senator Ted Cruz has been crowned king by his father. Since by the US constitution he cannot become president, it is thought he will seek alternate means of becoming leader of the United States of America.

Much about a name: Washington Red Skins offends.

So the Washington Red Skins NFL football team is now under pressure to change its name. Here is my suggestion. The sports writers would be spinning yarns about them for generations to come.  The Washington Red Skeins.