Erosion of Trust in Institutions is a Danger to Democracy
The Edleman Trust Barometer for 2017 is very telling and the findings are most disturbing. Richard Edleman, the President and CEO of Edleman opens the report, speaking of 2016, by…
February 2017
Hey, Sal. This One’s For You.
For our friend, the Salamander. Here’s your namesake, the biggest of them all.
The Best Weapon to Fight Right Wing Populism – Progressive Populism From the Left
The era of Everyday Low Taxes, especially for corporations and the rich, has brought us low. Why, in a piece on rightwing populism did I open with a line about…
In from the cold — refugees walking to Canada UPDATED
Canada now is accepting the tired, the poor, the wretched refuse, the huddled masses yearning to breathe free. And isn’t it great that we can do this.I know there are…
In from the cold — refugees walking to Canada
Canada now is accepting the tired, the poor, the wretched refuse, the huddled masses yearning to breathe free. And isn’t it great that we can do this.I know there are…
The Return of Stuff Happens, week 7: Horror in Sweden?
Doesn’t it seem like weeks ago that Justin Trudeau visited Donald Trump? It was the story on this side of the border for days. But Trudeau had barely lifted off…
UPDATED: Chris Wallace Defends "The Enemy Of The American People"
When even elements of the right are spooked, you know things are getting very, very serious: UPDATE: If you have a really strong stomach, you might be able to watch…
Oily, oleaginous, odious, obnoxious: lifestyles of the rich and infamous
Mulroney sucking up to the racist, sexist, crypto-fascist Unpresident at “the Southern White House” this weekend. No surprise here. “I used to be someone important in Canada, you know.”
luxor: east bank sites: museums and souq
Our last day in Luxor was busy and fun. If you ever travel to Egypt without a tour group, I highly recommend securing the services of a driver. We have…
Chris Wallace Defends "The Enemy Of The American People"
When even elements of the right are spooked, you know things are getting very, very serious: Recommend this Post
Trump: from Cry-Baby populist to Paragon of the Establishment . .. .
Populist movements in Western democracies generally don't last long. Instead they usually morph quickly into their own version of the establishment. I think that the reason for the short lived…
Trump: from Cry-Baby populist to Paragon of the Establishment . .. .
Populist movements in Western democracies generally don’t last long. Instead they usually morph quickly into their own version of the establishment. I think that the reason for the short lived…
The Hardest Part of Caregiving: Fostering Meaning and Purpose
“I feel useless. Good for nothing…” my Mom says. I recount back to her the ways she gives to our family and for a moment, she feels like a contributor.…
luxor: east bank sites: museums and souq
Our last day in Luxor was busy and fun. If you ever travel to Egypt without a tour group, I highly recommend securing the services of a driver. We have…
Trump: from Cry-Baby populist to Paragon of the Establishment . .. .
Populist movements in Western democracies generally don’t last long. Instead they usually morph quickly into their own version of the establishment. I think that the reason for the short lived…
The Hardest Part of Caregiving: Fostering Meaning and Purpose
“I feel useless. Good for nothing…” my Mom says. I recount back to her the ways she gives to our family and for a moment, she feels like a contributor.…
The Ezra Levant Horror Show and the Con Bigots
As you know, when I heard that Kellie Leitch had described Ezra Levant's latest bigot fest as a meeting of "severely normal people" I was naturally sceptical.For how could anyone…
The Ezra Levant Horror Show and the Con Bigots
As you know, when I heard that Kellie Leitch had described Ezra Levant's latest bigot fest as a meeting of "severely normal people" I was naturally sceptical.For how could anyone…
The Snobby Cons and the Bus Driver Minister
When I was a very small boy I used to dream of driving a bus, and the bigger the better.But it didn't take me very long to realize that the…
That political instinct.
One of the key measurements of budding politicians is their political instinct. You measure this in how these people interact with voters, fellow politicians, the news media and with the…