In reading Penny Collenette’s column, Trump has wakened the sleeping giant of law, this morning, I learned that that particular giant as a watchdog on extreme political authority in a democracy, is now fully awake and alert. One of the expressions of that alertness is found in the fact that
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Politics and its Discontents: A Reason For Hope
Although the White House is currently overrun with a band of lunatics that has quickly brought about very dark days, I can’t help but think that there are reasons for hope. That I, an inveterate cynic, hold such a view astounds me, but the signs are unmistakable. Or consider this
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: In Case You Hadn’t Noticed
Meanwhile, Star letter writers offer their suggestions: Re: Chaos, fear and anger, Jan. 29 Canadians outraged at Trump’s ban on Muslims and refugees can take concrete action by contacting the United States embassy in Ottawa and pledging not to travel to the U.S. until the ban is overturned. We can’t
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Something Wicked This Way Comes
There can be no doubt now that true evil resides in the White House. A leaked copy of a draft executive order titled “Establishing a Government-Wide Initiative to Respect Religious Freedom,” obtained by The Investigative Fund and The Nation, reveals sweeping plans by the Trump administration to legalize discrimination. The
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: What Do Other Republicans Think Of Team Trump?
My wife suggested I take a look at a ‘mainstream’ Republican site, and this is what I found: Appearing on Fox News Sunday, Conway railed against those who had pointed out her “alternative facts” comment, as she defended White House press secretary, Sean Spicer. Said Conway: “Who is cleaning house?
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Is Trumpland Prepared To Pay?
As the crazed Orange Ogre continues bringing his campaign screeds to fruition, his most ardent supporters will have to be prepared to put their money where their mouths are, both literally and figuratively. And although we are quickly moving into a euphemistically phrased ‘post-fact’ era, the Trump apparatchik, in their
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: A Very Timely Reminder
In 1984, the Enemy of the State was the elusive Emmanuel Goldstein, likely a contrived figure upon whom the masses could hurl their hatred, while Big Brother, the real enemy, surveilled and controlled the masses. In the noir world of Trumpland, it appears the first of what will likely be
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Clarity From Robert Reich
Robert Reich simply and brilliantly deconstructs Trump’s construction plans. Lest Canadians feel tempted toward complacency, check out Trudeau’s infrastructure bank plans, which will likely have the same effect of enriching corporate investors at our collective expense. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Eerily Prescient
This is what former Supreme Court Justice David Souter said four years ago. I think you will quickly see the reason for the post’s title: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Facts Are Clearly Overrated
Thanks to my friend Jonathan for sending this along: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: A New Word For Me
And that word is kakistocracy. Coined in 1829, it means government by the worst elements of society. I have a feeling that all of us will become intimately acquainted with its meaning over the next four years. Recommend this Post
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