Category Archives: Politics

Even more studies into Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Autism, Alzheimer’s and confirming the rights of the mentally ill

Posted on September 16, 2013 by

“The risk of developing schizophrenia is about one percent – around the globe. But in the northeast of Finland, the mental disorder occurs three times more frequently than in other parts of the world. The northern regions are home to … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's, Autism, Bipolar, Clinical Depression, Disability, Health, Mental Health, Politics, Salted Lists, Schizophrenia | 1 Comment

Ten years ago my brother stood at the White House and watched a low flying plane turn away

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Ten years ago, on September 11, 2001, my little brother was standing in front of the White House speaking to our mother on his cellphone. He was preparing for an early morning tour, and my mother was trying to tell … Continue reading →

Posted in crazy people with no pants, Health, Mental Health, Politics | 2 Comments

Bristol Palin Is Pissing Me Off

Posted on April 18, 2010 by

Maybe it’s the penicillin, maybe it’s the sugar levels in my blood taking a nosedive because I’m off the apple juice, whatever it is I saw a public service announcement about the evils of teen pregnancy starring Bristol Palin and … Continue reading →

Posted in crazy people with no pants, Health, Humor, Humour, Mental Health, No Post Day, Politics, Poverty, Pregnancy | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

Straw Man Arguments Against The Evolution Of Mental Health

Posted on November 19, 2008 by

15. We oppose the psychiatric system because it is frighteningly similar to the Inquisition, chattel slavery and the Nazi concentration camps. 25. We believe that the psychiatric system is, in fact, a pacification programme controlled by psychiatrists and supported by … Continue reading →

Posted in Bipolar, Bipolar Disease, Bipolar Disorder, Classic, Clinical Depression, crazy people with no pants, Health, Manic Depression, Politics, Psychiatry | 27 Comments

The Hyperbole Of Hope And The Inevitability Of Change

Posted on November 5, 2008 by

This was originally intended only to be published on my [other] blog, where I’m trying to get back into the rhythm of writing news columns, but then I figured “what the hell”. So feel free to let me know if … Continue reading →

Posted in crazy people with no pants, Health, Politics, Punk | Tagged , | 19 Comments

No Post Day | First Vote

Posted on November 4, 2008 by

This is voting day in the United States, Canadians had ours a couple of weeks ago. The first time I ever voted was federally in 1988. It was an unofficial referendum on the “Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement.” I decided I … Continue reading →

Posted in crazy people with no pants, Health, Humor, Humour, No Post Day, Politics, Punk | 24 Comments