I’ve previously pointed out the connection between Andrew Scheer and an explicit effort to elevate the burning of fossil fuels to goal surpassing any interest in human well-being. But it’s worth noting how much more extreme the same forces are becoming in order to serve the cause of extracting oil
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The Disaffected Lib: Do You Think We’re Not in the Grip of Nihilists?
In his book, “Collapse, How Societies Choose to Succeed or Fail,” anthropologist, Jared Diamond, explores how societies past have repeatedly made absolutely rational, short-term choices that carried nihilistic consequences in the longer term. Societies have done things for their short-term benefit knowing full well that they would devastate future generations.
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Jo Davies points out the widespread recognition that Canadian corporations need to pay their fair share for a functional society. And Eric Levitz notes that Donald Trump and other right-wing pseudo-populists are ensuring the opposite, as the IRS has stopped any meaningful
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Victoria Day Odds & Ends
The Victoria Day long weekend was somewhat busier than normal this year. There was also some news I wanted to touch on that didn’t warrant their own posts. Cake from last year. This year’s cake was eaten too quick! As in previous years Itreated my coworkersto cake on Saturday. Ialso had
Continue readingWarren Kinsella: Go, Joe, go!
So, I’m going to be volunteering for the Democrats again this Summer. And this is the candidate I’m going to be supporting, too. Why Joe Biden? I’m aware of his shortcomings. Every candidate has ’em. He’s one of the oldest presidential candidates in history. He makes gaffes. He’s been a
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This and that for your Sunday reading. – Robert Reich writes about the laughable spin that the Trump Republicans’ giveaways to the privileged and elimination of supports for the vast majority of people result in anything approaching a meritocracy: The monstrous concentration of wealth in America has not only created
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Wednesday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading. – Patricia Cohen and Maggie Astor discuss what they perceive as the boldness of the emerging debate about taxing the wealthiest in the U.S. But John Nichols points out that even the most “radical” progressive tax plans under discussion would only restore the principles
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: My First Hate Mail!
There are milestones in every bloggers life; the first post, firstlike, first comment, first re-tweet, first 1000 daily views. Allhave long-since been surpassed by this blog. But there is onemilestone that has remained stubbornly out of reach: hatemail. If I sound disappointed, I am. One sign that my blog isgetting
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Meme Monday #4
“Prince Charles sunk the Titanic” lol! Another meme from the Monarchists Facebook page. Itis a monarchist take on the NPC Wojak meme that flaredup a little while ago. While I don’t approve of the meme’simplied dehumanizing of republicans it is a good collection ofarguments that republicans use (often in some
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: New column day
Here, on the need for progressive leaders to treat consultation processes as a path to goals worth achieving rather than an excuse not to pursue them – particular in the face of right-wing politicians determined to reverse progress at the first opportunity. For further reading…– Ian Bailey notes that Quebec
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Jagmeet Singh’s Reply to the Monarchist League of Canada
Photo Credit: Yvonne Bambrick Recently, while doing an interview on the topic of the spending of theformer Governor General AdrienneClarkson, Mr. Singh stated that hedid not see the relevancy of themonarchy and that he was arepublican. Various members of theMonarchist League of Canadasought clarification (and probably totry and convince him
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: Myths Republicans Tell: Only Old People Support the Monarchy
It has been my experience that republicanslike to tell themselves that it is “only amatter of time” before the CanadianMonarchy is abolished. The reasoning isthat young people just don’t support theinstitution. This is closely related to asecond argument about immigrants notsupporting the monarchy (a myth I havepartially dealt with before). But
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Here, on how the U.S. midterms show the political risks of putting corporations over people – and how Saskatchewan citizens should take a hint as to who deserves to be voted out of office. For further reading…– Dana Milbank discussed how the Republicans’ tax giveaway to the rich was motivated
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Sunday Morning Links
This and that for your Sunday reading. – Gary Younge discusses how regardless of the outcome of the U.S.’ midterm elections, democracy is on the defensive against a Republican attack on voting rights. Janet Reitman goes into detail about the consequences of the U.S.’ law enforcement system failing to do
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: MAGAbomber arrested
An older, white, Republican, Florida man was arrested in connection with failed bombing attacks on Democrats and other critics of Donald Trump and the Republican Party. The Suspected Serial Bomber Appears to Be a Right-Wing Kook https://t.co/EjVSlC2PMd — Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) October 26, 2018 The alleged bomber's social media —
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This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Eric Levitz discusses the glaring gap between Americans’ policy preferences, and the outcomes from a political system which falls far short of representing most people in the face of the influence of the ultra-rich. And Matthew Yglesias comments on the hack gap
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This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Aditya Chakrabortty discusses how UK Labour is pursuing genuine and positive class politics by promising to ensure that workers have a share in both the decision-making and the spoils of major corporations. – Duncan Cameron offers a reminder of the lack of
Continue readingThe Maple Monarchists - Blog: What Fallout Would There Be For Canada If Australia Became A Republic?
For those watching Australian politicsAugust was an exciting month. Aftertwo leadership votes in the governingLiberal Party Malcolm Turnbull hasbeen turfed. Malcolm Turnbull This is good news for all loyal subjectsof Her Majesty as Malcolm Turnbullwas a noted republican. He wasreplaced by Scott Morrison who is seenas being more monarchy-friendly. It should be
Continue readingAccidental Deliberations: Monday Morning Links
Miscellaneous material to start your week. – James Galbraith reminds us of the danger extreme inequality poses to any social bonds – and the need for political action to counteract the current momentum toward further concentration of wealth: Controlling inequality—like controlling blood pressure—is good for your economic health. Economies with
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Warning, Don’t Read This About the USA
It’s a crime against humanity that #BabyJails are not shut down in the USA. The extreme human rights abuses taking place each day are horrifying. Many medical staff are going to need to lose their license and go to jail to come close to delivering justice to the victims. 7/
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