In my last post I looked at Trump's frenzied assault on the media. And I wondered whether he was crazy or evil. Well now we know that he is both. After he posted this deranged tweet.Read more »
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Montreal Simon: Is Donald Trump Crazy Or Evil?
It's the elephant or the monster in the room. The question that should haunt us all. Is Donald Trump mad or bad or both?For there he was yesterday morning, attacking the media again. Trying to intimidate it into submission, like a rabid beast, or a would be dictator.Only to tell a
Continue readingBabel-on-the-Bay: The tremors of Trump.
Each year at this time, we do a little introspection. While Canada Day 2017 is as joyous as ever, we feel it is the impact of the American President that causes those ground tremors we are feeling. The man seems to stomp a lot. At first, we were under the
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Will Donald Trump Now Be Charged With Extortion?
In my last post I told you what I thought about Donald Trump's depraved assault on the two hosts of the Morning Joe show.And I said it only proves that you can't put lipstick on an orange hog.But now it seems I might have been too soft on Trump.For here he comes
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Day Donald Trump Went Over the Deep End
It was only a matter of time before Donald Trump started to fall apart, or was driven over the edge by the pressures of being president. He never thought he'd win, so he wasn't ready. He never thought that running a country could be so difficult. And all things considered he'd rather play golf.So
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Will Donald Trump Be The One Who Finishes Off Kellie Leitch?
As we all know, Kellie Leitch tried her best during the Con leadership race to make us believe that she was Canada's Donald or Donalda Trump.Denouncing the One-Percent even though she's one of them. And ranting and raving about immigrants and refugees.It didn't do her any good of course. She finished in
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Ryan Meili writes about the fundamental importance of trust in both politics and medicine – and the corrosive effects of corporate donations in both: When we talk about the problems with political donations, we’re not really talking about campaign financing. We’re talking about
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Why Do So Many Trump Supporters Still Believe What He Says?
According to some reports Donald Trump's friends are worried about him. They say he's never sounded so agitated, and never looked so bagged.Which is of course great news, for it suggests that he could be felled by stroke or a heart attack, even before he's impeached or forced to resign.But
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump and the 2020 Nightmare
Donald Trump has only been in office for five months, but to me and I'm sure many others all over the world it seems longer than that. Much longer.So you can imagine how I felt when I heard that the orange oaf is already making plans to occupy the Oval Office
Continue readingBabel-on-the-Bay: The anger factor.
A reader on the west coast asked the other day if we are seeing anger in Liberal ranks directed at Prime Minister Trudeau’s disrespect for the party? What was strange about the question was that most of that anger is building on the west coast. The flash point will be
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: David Suzuki: Trump is a pariah in the face of climate crisis
In withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump demonstrated monumental ignorance about climate change and the agreement itself, writes David Suzuki. The post David Suzuki: Trump is a pariah in the face of climate crisis appeared first on The Canadian Progressive.
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Is Donald Trump Getting Tired of Playing President?
Donald Trump made his first visit to Camp David on the weekend, no doubt hoping to escape the madding media, and try to pull himself together, after yet another terrible week in office.A week where he seemed to confirm that he was under investigation, and was seen yelling at TV
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Trump Caesar and Ezra Levant’s Rebel Loonies
It's a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar. It's being staged in New York's Central Park.And it's controversial because its Caesar looks a lot like Donald Trump, and his supporters can't stand the sight of their hero being assassinated. And neither it seems can Ezra Levant.Read more »
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Isn’t It Time To Ask What’s Wrong With Donald Trump?
You can see the fear in Donald Trump's piggy eyes. You can smell his desperation.After somebody shot some Republican congressmen, he tried so hard to look and sound like a president. But that new found restraint only lasted for about 48-hours.Before his madness erupted again.Read more »
Continue readingCuriosityCat: Trump: The asymmetric revolutionary warrior
Asymmetric Beaver Why are Americans reeling in dismay over the state of politics? Why is the American media locked into total disbelief every day? What has happened? A revolution. Donald Trump is President, the result of a campaign that was totally different from any other; and is governing in a
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Trumpdiddlydumper’s Worst Birthday Ever
It was Donald Trump's 71st birthday yesterday, and I think it's safe to say it wasn't a very happy one.First he found out that somebody had been shooting Republicans.Which since he is notoriously cowardly, must have had him wondering whether he might be next, and whether he really needed to
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Ellie Mae O’Hagan writes about Jeremy Corbyn’s much-needed work in addressing the loss of hope by young people in the UK: For the first time in a good few years, I’ve stopped worrying about money. I can imagine living somewhere nice without having
Continue readingThe Canadian Progressive: Watch Naomi Klein Explain “How to Resist Trump’s Shock Doctrine”
In the video, produced by The Intercept, the award-winning Canadian social activist and bestselling author says though Donald Trump occupies the most powerful office on earth, his shock doctrine-oriented “wildly pro-corporate policies” can be resisted. The post Watch Naomi Klein Explain “How to Resist Trump’s Shock Doctrine” appeared first on
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump’s Deeply Disturbing Loyalty Test
Donald Trump is still claiming that he did not try to force James Comey to sign a loyalty oath. And that Comey is the liar not him. But yesterday we got an idea of the kind of loyalty Boss Trump demands from those who work for him. And not only did it
Continue readingMontreal Simon: Donald Trump and the True Meaning of Idiot
He's desperately trying to restrain himself. His lawyers have warned him that his tweets could be used against him one day.And could be the difference between the White House and the Big House.But ever since James Comey called him a liar, in front of a television audience of about 19 million
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