Justin Trudeau doesn’t know your life, and he never will
In it for you. It’s the New Democrats – now a sad shadow of their former selves – who, ironically, came up with the best slogan for the 2019 federal…
September 2019
Far Right Infighting Part ∞ + 2: Chris Vanderweide Bites A Hand That Fed Him
Alternate title? “Everyone I Don’t Like is a Libtard Antifa!” For the remainder of his life, Chris Vanderweide will be known as the guy who sucker punched people attending a…
The Maniac Donald Trump Fires The Maniac John Bolton
When John Bolton first reported for duty as Donald Trump's National Security Adviser, I must admit I thought we were doomed.I thought that Bolton was a deranged hawk who would…
Tone Deaf R Us
I doubt I’m the first to observe that dropping the writ on September 11 seems a bit…wrong. #cdnpoli — Warren Kinsella (@kinsellawarren) September 10, 2019
Henry’s Abyss – The Curse of the Neoliberal Era
I suspect that there are moments when most of us wrestle to make sense of our world today. There are so many things going on from climate change to the…
The Day Andrew Scheer Was Mercilessly Mocked
As you know Andrew Scheer is a serial liar, who likes to lie about everything.And one of his biggest and most recurring lies is that he came from a humble…
Is Washington the Place Democracy Dies?
There’s been a good deal of focus lately on the uncertain future of democracy across the globe. There was Shawn Rosenberg’s paper suggesting that we’ve become so “dumbed down” that…
Don’t Let the Door Hit Your Ass On the Way Out, John.
The White House has lost its Dr. Strangelove. Donald Trump has sent John Bolton packing. The next US National Security Advisor? Who cares? Trump doesn’t listen to people who know…
On Your Marks?
Over the summer everyone in political Ottawa has been taking their best guesses about when the writs for the 43rd General Election would finally be drawn up. There have been…
Let’s Talk About Resilience
If you can’t beat ’em you can at least learn how to roll with the punches. When it comes to climate change impacts that means adaptation – measures that will…
Canadian Royal Tour Stories
I have an occasional interest in stories about Canadians and their interactions with the Royal Family. I don’t think these stories are all that rare as even within the ranks…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Damian Carrington reports on the Global Commission on Adaptation’s research showing that we’re woefully unprepared for catastrophic climate change – and that…
They’re Scared
It’s time, Chris Hedges writes, to take the sugar coating off capitalism: Capitalists seek to maximize profits and reduce the cost of labor. This sums up capitalism at its core.…
There’s Only One Antidote for Climate Despair—Climate Revolt
Climate activists block the road junction at Oxford Circus in central London on April 18th, 2019, during an environmental protest by the Extinction Rebellion group. Photo: Tolga Akmen/AFP/Getty Images. The…
Run a More Innovative Company Through Suggestions
To make a company more efficient and innovative all that’s needed is a suggestion box. It turns out that listening to employees can increase the effectiveness of a company no…
The sounds of (political) silence
Above: example of when a politician should’ve shut up. The sounds of silence. It’s not just the name of an old Simon and Garfunkel song. It’s a way to achieve…
Eyes to the keyhole, ears to the wall! Alberta’s enviro-snitch line is now accepting emails
There’s no longer any need to feel helpless if your kids think Greta Thunberg is cool, your neighbour tells you she’s not going to use Roundup on her dandelions anymore,…
Andrew Scheer, Elizabeth May, and the Religious Right
In my last post I looked at the way Elizabeth May has been cozying up to Andrew Scheer and his grubby gang. And I wondered whether the Greens are, as…
Alberta’s perpetual fiscal crisis will never be fixed without revenue reform — so you might as well get used to it
Even real conservatives, if such a species exists anymore, know something’s gone awry with Alberta’s fiscal setup and that part of the solution’s on the revenue side. The fact we’ve…