The Left’s lost moment in time.
Why do so many political writers believe that groupthink is achieved by constantly rewriting history? Never a fan of Ed Broadbent or the Broadbent Institute, it was still dismaying the…
April 2016
That’s No Accident
Despite what happened in Edmonton two weeks ago, progressivism is finding new life across the country. Ed Broadbent, Michal Hay and Emilie Nicolas point to a string of issues which…
The New Donald Trump and Ted Cruz’s Scary Attack Ad
Donald Trump has been on his best behaviour recently, as he tries to change his tone to try to look more presidential. Donald Trump defended Saturday his method of striking…
Escaping the growth trap
The recent meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Washington resulted in the usual conversation about economic growth—the need for more of it. That we are…
Escaping the growth trap
The recent meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Washington resulted in the usual conversation about economic growth—the need for more of it. That we are…
Escaping the growth trap
The recent meeting of the G20 finance ministers and central bank governors in Washington resulted in the usual conversation about economic growth—the need for more of it. That we are…
The Searchers
I like discussing influences which may also be a way of simply saying I am not ashamed to admit where it all comes from….anyway, took a shot of a “back
Climate Change Will Take a Big Toll But Let’s Hold On to What We Can
In this week's "Days of Revolt" segment, Chris Hedges and documentary film maker, Josh Fox, discuss the new documentary, "How to Let Go of the World and Love All the…
Correct Me If I’m Wrong, But
I had always thought that Canada claimed ownership of the North Pole, a claim that was now disputed by Russia and even Denmark.Hell's bells I hope I'm wrong about that…
You Mean Rivers Aren’t Supposed to Burn? Who Knew?
He's as "digger" as they come. Australian Green MP, Jeremy Buckingham demonstrates the terrific thermal effects to be had in local waterways near gas fracking operations.
We Arrived in a Wave. No Surprise We’re Leaving the Same Way.
Interesting piece at BBC speculating on the sharp increase in celebrity deaths in recent months. The backed it up with this chart of obituaries of prominent types for the first…
The Duffy Trial: Why the RCMP Owes Canadians an Explanation
When Justice Charles Vaillancourt acquitted Mike Duffy, he brought down his gavel on the head of quite a few others.He savaged Stephen Harper's PMO for the way it had tried…
BC Court of Appeal Decision – Victory for Shawnigan Lake
Richard Hughes The post was taken down as requested. There may or may not have been some inaccuracies, but the general drift was valid as far as I can determine.…
April 23:Obama Humiliates Britain. God Save the Queen.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/obama-uk-eu-trade-1.3550150Obama's talk to Britain yesterday about the importance of Britain staying in the European Union wasn't a chat. It wasn't advice. It wasn't an old friend speaking. It was blunt…
A Fine Day for Lizzie May, the Green Party and for Canada
Eat your heart out, Mulcair. The results are in on the Green Party leadership review. Elizabeth May eeked out a win - 93.6% in support, 5.5% opposed. I guess on…
Commissioner Paulson, a Quick Question.
Few have had a chance to go through the 800 plus emails and other documents that were before the court in the Duffy trial. Few had the benefit of sitting…
Stuff Still Happens, week 16: The purple reign of Prince
The biggest news story of the week was printed in purple. Prince, the diminutive, genre-spanning singer/songwriter/phenomenon, died unexpectedly this week at age 57. Even more than the death of David…
Define "Canada"
The conclusion of the Duffy show trial offers a useful point for Canadians to reflect on what their nation should mean and how Canadians should serve it and be served…
The Political Play Between Alberta Premier Notley And The BC Liberals Is Surreal!
Climate Change is creating serious reductions in food and fruits being grown and exported from California. There is nothing to suggest that it will improve, to the contrary, it will…
There Is A Refugee Tsunami Flowing Onto The Greek Shores
Peter Nix writes from Moria, a Greek refugee camp for about 3,000 people on the island of Lesbos where along with his wife and son they are volunteering to help…