Comments for Toban Black http://tobanblack.net/blog Constructive connections; a progressive perspective Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:07:49 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Women and bicycles by Motorcycle Rally http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1366&cpage=1#comment-17107 Motorcycle Rally Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:09:36 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1366#comment-17107 That must be a great fun to you all .I also really enjoyed cycling . One thing which i note .That is cycling is most compulsory thing for the maintenance of yourBody and Health .It’s good for health to join a long journey . And u must really enjoyed that That must be a great fun to you all .I also really enjoyed cycling . One thing which i note .That is cycling is most compulsory thing for the maintenance of yourBody and Health .It’s good for health to join a long journey . And u must really enjoyed that

]]> Comment on Free speech for the ‘rabble’ by Local Blogs – 2010/04/04 – From My Bottom Step http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1675&cpage=1#comment-12341 Local Blogs – 2010/04/04 – From My Bottom Step Sun, 04 Apr 2010 11:51:37 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1675#comment-12341 [...] Let me know! Are we too cynical to see the joke? Do you know how to kill chickens? Epiphanty Free speech for the ‘rabble’ Happy birthday, Forest City Fashionista! In Ward 4 it’s a rematch… Just a scab Let them [...] [...] Let me know! Are we too cynical to see the joke? Do you know how to kill chickens? Epiphanty Free speech for the ‘rabble’ Happy birthday, Forest City Fashionista! In Ward 4 it’s a rematch… Just a scab Let them [...]

]]> Comment on Inter-gender and inter-sex solidarity ? by L.G. http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1110&cpage=1#comment-12006 L.G. Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:57:22 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1110#comment-12006 Rape is the pathogenic sequelae of our society. Spread by means of 'popular opinion', even if only in darkened fetid bars, where groups of men gather, and, with a few under their belt, begin to rant about women and their percieved inadequacies and injustices, while heads nod in agreement. These men take this to and from their workplaces -spreading it like a plague. Women rarely speak out against it; preferring instead to humbly accept what stings their ears and scorches their hearts. In places where sexism and racism is rampant, such as Alberta, it is commonplace to verbally douse a woman in derogatory remarks, or, if she is 'found to be worthy', to persistently catcall. Either way, they wait for a reaction and grow louder till they obtain one. That is, till someone like myself decides to take things into their own hands. I stood in front of twelve men who had just loudly put down three women as they entered the room. I pointed out numerous 'flaws' in each one of the men (including two foremen) - saying you have quite a beer gut, you look like you need a shave. They were actually awestruck, having just experienced the table being turned on them. There was a long pause, then one of the foremen said "Shit - I guess we've just been told". They laughed and, to my surprise: never heckled anyone after that. Management wasn't pleased, however, because they felt these "paying customers" could easily go to the bar down the street. They didn't. Other groups of 'regulars' carried out similar vile treatments of women. Unaware of what would meet them. They got the same treatment, and management warned me again. Then, oddly, the men seemed to accept me, in spite of the wake up calls, and my tips skyrocketed. Management promoted me to assistant manager. My point is that sexism among other societal ills, will need to be hard-fought in real time and at ground zero. Rape is the pathogenic sequelae of our society. Spread by means of ‘popular opinion’, even if only in darkened fetid bars, where groups of men gather, and, with a few under their belt, begin to rant about women and their percieved inadequacies and injustices, while heads nod in agreement. These men take this to and from their workplaces -spreading it like a plague. Women rarely speak out against it; preferring instead to humbly accept what stings their ears and scorches their hearts.
In places where sexism and racism is rampant, such as Alberta, it is commonplace to verbally douse a woman in derogatory remarks, or, if she is ‘found to be worthy’, to persistently catcall. Either way, they wait for a reaction and grow louder till they obtain one.
That is, till someone like myself decides to take things into their own hands. I stood in front of twelve men who had just loudly put down three women as they entered the room. I pointed out numerous ‘flaws’ in each one of the men (including two foremen) - saying you have quite a beer gut, you look like you need a shave. They were actually awestruck, having just experienced the table being turned on them. There was a long pause, then one of the foremen said “Shit - I guess we’ve just been told”. They laughed and, to my surprise: never heckled anyone after that.
Management wasn’t pleased, however, because they felt these “paying customers” could easily go to the bar down the street. They didn’t.
Other groups of ‘regulars’ carried out similar vile treatments of women. Unaware of what would meet them. They got the same treatment, and management warned me again. Then, oddly, the men seemed to accept me, in spite of the wake up calls, and my tips skyrocketed. Management promoted me to assistant manager.
My point is that sexism among other societal ills, will need to be hard-fought in real time and at ground zero.

]]> Comment on Free speech for the ‘rabble’ by Chris Johnston http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1675&cpage=1#comment-12005 Chris Johnston Sun, 28 Mar 2010 20:33:18 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1675#comment-12005 My wife and I joined a debate on www.atv.ca/london on the Live Blog at 6. (http://www.atv.ca/london/promo/LiveBlog/LiveBlog.html on March 23) The debate got so heated that it seems the moderator of the live blog decided to close the blog early rather than allow the debate. Someone involved in that discussion tried to claim that Ms. Coulter was exercising free speech, not inciting violence. My wife and I joined a debate on http://www.atv.ca/london on the Live Blog at 6. (http://www.atv.ca/london/promo/LiveBlog/LiveBlog.html on March 23) The debate got so heated that it seems the moderator of the live blog decided to close the blog early rather than allow the debate. Someone involved in that discussion tried to claim that Ms. Coulter was exercising free speech, not inciting violence.

]]> Comment on Confronting the BNP by Free speech for the ‘rabble’ | Toban Black http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1548&cpage=1#comment-12004 Free speech for the ‘rabble’ | Toban Black Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:14:35 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1548#comment-12004 [...] but I have put some time into those sorts of conflicts. (The comments which I bothered to post here and here come to mind. I also put myself in the middle of a nasty hate speech conflict in a former Indymedia [...] [...] but I have put some time into those sorts of conflicts. (The comments which I bothered to post here and here come to mind. I also put myself in the middle of a nasty hate speech conflict in a former Indymedia [...]

]]> Comment on Inter-gender and inter-sex solidarity ? by cool http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1110&cpage=1#comment-11674 cool Wed, 24 Mar 2010 06:17:29 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1110#comment-11674 Wonderful Article..... Thanks <a href="http://www.indyarocks.com/blogs/blog_visiterview_main.php?id=72162" rel="nofollow">Women's Day</a> Wonderful Article…..

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]]> Comment on On native land - Part 1 by An Indigenous Olympics? | Racialicious - the intersection of race and pop culture http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=444&cpage=1#comment-9157 An Indigenous Olympics? | Racialicious - the intersection of race and pop culture Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:02:17 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=444#comment-9157 [...] Native issues can be complex— and yet brutally straightforward, at the same time.Here are some figures that convey the highly disproportionate impoverishment, vulnerabilities, marginalization, and disempowerment of natives in present-day Canada. (Here are additional child poverty statistics.) The worst racism in Canada is reserved for indigenous peoples who are trapped between assimilation and ghettoization. Native groups ultimately are disappearing— in a nation that was established on native lands. [...] [...] Native issues can be complex— and yet brutally straightforward, at the same time.Here are some figures that convey the highly disproportionate impoverishment, vulnerabilities, marginalization, and disempowerment of natives in present-day Canada. (Here are additional child poverty statistics.) The worst racism in Canada is reserved for indigenous peoples who are trapped between assimilation and ghettoization. Native groups ultimately are disappearing— in a nation that was established on native lands. [...]

]]> Comment on “An Indigenous Olympics?” by Online London – 2010/02/21 – From My Bottom Step http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1631&cpage=1#comment-9120 Online London – 2010/02/21 – From My Bottom Step Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:59:06 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1631#comment-9120 [...] deserves inclusion in this weekly roundup? Let me know! 10 terms of use for plagiarism detection An indigenous Olympics? Comparing apples to apples Faaaaame (Fame), let’s him loose, hard to swallow Is it time to [...] [...] deserves inclusion in this weekly roundup? Let me know! 10 terms of use for plagiarism detection An indigenous Olympics? Comparing apples to apples Faaaaame (Fame), let’s him loose, hard to swallow Is it time to [...]

]]> Comment on On native land - Part 1 by Guest Post: An Indigenous Olympics? » Sociological Images http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=444&cpage=1#comment-8769 Guest Post: An Indigenous Olympics? » Sociological Images Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:32:22 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=444#comment-8769 [...] Native issues can be complex — and yet brutally straightforward, at the same time. Here are some figures that convey the highly disproportionate impoverishment, vulnerabilities, marginalization, and disempowerment of natives in present-day Canada. (Here are additional child poverty statistics.) The worst racism in Canada is reserved for indigenous peoples who are trapped between assimilation and ghettoization. Native groups ultimately are disappearing — in a nation that was established on native lands. [...] [...] Native issues can be complex — and yet brutally straightforward, at the same time. Here are some figures that convey the highly disproportionate impoverishment, vulnerabilities, marginalization, and disempowerment of natives in present-day Canada. (Here are additional child poverty statistics.) The worst racism in Canada is reserved for indigenous peoples who are trapped between assimilation and ghettoization. Native groups ultimately are disappearing — in a nation that was established on native lands. [...]

]]> Comment on ‘Eco’ packaging by Jasper http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1609&cpage=1#comment-8664 Jasper Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:16:40 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1609#comment-8664 Here in the UK there’s a 2010 diary called an ‘Ecodiary’. The only green thing about it is the paper it’s made from, which is recycled. That’s it. None of the information inside – which includes the usual international dialling codes and more – has an environmental slant. There’s more about this on the blog attached to the website of SolarUK, the solar thermal company: http://solarukweblog.wordpress.com/. Here in the UK there’s a 2010 diary called an ‘Ecodiary’. The only green thing about it is the paper it’s made from, which is recycled. That’s it. None of the information inside – which includes the usual international dialling codes and more – has an environmental slant.

There’s more about this on the blog attached to the website of SolarUK, the solar thermal company: http://solarukweblog.wordpress.com/.

]]> Comment on ‘Eco’ packaging by Online London – 2010/01/03 – From My Bottom Step http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1609&cpage=1#comment-8600 Online London – 2010/01/03 – From My Bottom Step Sun, 03 Jan 2010 09:47:58 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1609#comment-8600 [...] on life Being kind and gentle to my soul Deck the hills with prorogation… fah la la la Eco packaging Find me a match Holla-days Jolly good chappie Light of the world Merry bike existence Oh the [...] [...] on life Being kind and gentle to my soul Deck the hills with prorogation… fah la la la Eco packaging Find me a match Holla-days Jolly good chappie Light of the world Merry bike existence Oh the [...]

]]> Comment on Climate action after COP15 by “Climate action after COP15″ « Climate Justice Links http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1600&cpage=1#comment-8598 “Climate action after COP15″ « Climate Justice Links Sun, 03 Jan 2010 01:34:09 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1600#comment-8598 [...] after COP15″ Published December 24, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a Comment Quotations, writing, and links from Toban Black on his blog [...] [...] after COP15″ Published December 24, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a Comment Quotations, writing, and links from Toban Black on his blog [...]

]]> Comment on The official Copenhagen talks: A fraudulent farce by “The official Copenhagen talks: A fraudulent farce” « Climate Justice Links http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1593&cpage=1#comment-8596 “The official Copenhagen talks: A fraudulent farce” « Climate Justice Links Sat, 02 Jan 2010 22:38:32 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1593#comment-8596 [...] Published December 20, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a Comment Links, remarks, and photos from Toban Black on his blog [...] [...] Published December 20, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a Comment Links, remarks, and photos from Toban Black on his blog [...]

]]> Comment on Is Obama a radical superhero? by Climate action after COP15 | Toban Black http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=883&cpage=1#comment-8575 Climate action after COP15 | Toban Black Thu, 24 Dec 2009 16:53:48 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=883#comment-8575 [...] is not a radical superhero; and no one else out there is either.  There are no hero-saviours out there who are going to turn [...] [...] is not a radical superhero; and no one else out there is either.  There are no hero-saviours out there who are going to turn [...]

]]> Comment on Car culture: Some snapshots by Sean http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1579&cpage=1#comment-8551 Sean Sat, 12 Dec 2009 05:50:06 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1579#comment-8551 A read a book by the late Stan Rowe, Canada's eco-philosopher, he was well ahead of his time, and he wrote that we imprint machines, cars in particular, onto our infant children while we deprive them of any connection to their natural world. A read a book by the late Stan Rowe, Canada’s eco-philosopher, he was well ahead of his time, and he wrote that we imprint machines, cars in particular, onto our infant children while we deprive them of any connection to their natural world.

]]> Comment on “If you care about climate change forget about ‘saving the planet’” by Mobility options and wider health issues | Toban Black http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=40&cpage=1#comment-8549 Mobility options and wider health issues | Toban Black Sat, 12 Dec 2009 03:10:32 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=40#comment-8549 [...] to the Earth’s biosphere when he uses the word “planet.” The thing is, that “planet” language implies that people don’t live in the biosphere — which just isn’t the [...] [...] to the Earth’s biosphere when he uses the word “planet.” The thing is, that “planet” language implies that people don’t live in the biosphere — which just isn’t the [...]

]]> Comment on Crash fatalities by Mobilities and wider health issues | Toban Black http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1584&cpage=1#comment-8548 Mobilities and wider health issues | Toban Black Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:58:40 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1584#comment-8548 [...] ← Crash fatalities [...] [...] ← Crash fatalities [...]

]]> Comment on Women and bicycles by Crash fatalities | Toban Black http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1366&cpage=1#comment-8544 Crash fatalities | Toban Black Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:35:22 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1366#comment-8544 [...] I noted in a previous post, our streets are battlegrounds. The automobile drivers definitely have the upper-hand in these [...] [...] I noted in a previous post, our streets are battlegrounds. The automobile drivers definitely have the upper-hand in these [...]

]]> Comment on “Great cars” by Car culture: Some snapshots | Toban Black http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1093&cpage=1#comment-8521 Car culture: Some snapshots | Toban Black Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:13:22 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1093#comment-8521 [...] are more car culture photos in these posts - - “Full Throttle” - “Great cars” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Car culture: Some snapshots", url: [...] [...] are more car culture photos in these posts - - “Full Throttle” - “Great cars” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Car culture: Some snapshots”, url: [...]

]]> Comment on “Full Throttle” by Car culture: Some snapshots | Toban Black http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1096&cpage=1#comment-8520 Car culture: Some snapshots | Toban Black Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:11:13 +0000 http://tobanblack.net/blog/?p=1096#comment-8520 [...] are more car culture photos in these posts - - “Full Throttle” - “Great cars” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Car culture: Some snapshots", url: [...] [...] are more car culture photos in these posts - - “Full Throttle” - “Great cars” SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Car culture: Some snapshots”, url: [...]

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