Fantasy and Indoctrination: Rough notes on a few fantasy novels: part two
Here are two more fantasy books that I could not get through. That makes three in a row. And to think, I had a love affair with Terry Brookes’ Shannara…
2020
Media Malfunction as Sanders Notes Positive Aspects of Latin American Socialism
By GREGORY SHUPAK When 60 Minutes (2/24/20) asked Sen. Bernie Sanders about his past support for aspects of Cuba’s socialist revolution, as well as for Nicaragua’s 1979–90 leftist Sandinista government,…
I’m sad as the Ontario Liberal Party uses an archaic system to elect a questionable leader
The CP24 live online feed at 12:35 pm today I’m sad today as a couple thousand elected delegates, but also a big chunk of “ex-officio” delegates appointed to the convention…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Bethany Lindsay reports on the start of B.C.’s inquiry into money laundering through casinos. And PressProgress offers a reminder as to how the…
Coronavirus and the karmic interconnectedness of humans, animals
As a carnivore I have not been feeling at ease for some time eating factory raised meat products. Vegetarianism-Vegan- may have to become the new normal and that would probably…
Trust But Verify
Net zero by 2050. Sure, but do they mean it? When a politician assures you his government is committed to making your country carbon neutral by mid-century how are you…
Hustling Backwards on Vancouver Island: No Apologies
Through out the entire Wet’suwet’en protests there has been one thing that I’ve always stood on and come back to as my touchstone; why are you there to protest? That’s…
#Cdnpolicast – Canada’s Political Context & Jason Kenney’s Big Endorsement
The newest episode of “Cdnpolicast” is now up. In this episode Alyson Fair, Susan Smith, Neil Brodie and I talk about Canada’s current political context and how it’s affecting decisions…
The Next Ontario Liberal Leader
Kathleen Wynne’s days as Ontario’s Liberal leader were always numbered. She came at the end of a long Liberal run. And familiarity breeds contempt. Wynne had an ambitious agenda. Martin…
Climate Crisis Expanding
We need urgent action from governments on the climate crisis. The delay we know will cost lives. "We need to see emissions declining fast, by almost half by 2030, in…
Saturday Photo: Heading for a Little Escapade Closer to Home
This photo was taken a couple of years ago when we made a quick trip to Quebec City. The tourists were having a great time posing in the snow. We’re…
Elections Canada Should Investigate Voter Manipulation
Many Conservatives – including the current candidates for the national leadership – have been shown to purchasing ads that resist the rights of First Nations people across the country as…
Riding the bubble.
It helps if you think of the main aspirants for the federal conservative party leadership as Bland, Blander and Who(?) This perception was highlighted the other day. It seems one…
BC Hydro’s long-standing culture of deception
Serious storm clouds lie ahead. The only customers that create positive cash flow for BC Hydro are the residential, light industrial and commercial consumers. Political commitments have been made to…
The Marrow Thieves, young adult fiction by Canadian Metis author Cherie Dimaline, leads Alberta independent bookstore sales
Here are the lists of the top 10 fiction and non-fiction titles sold by independent booksellers in Alberta during the week ended Sunday, March 1, 2020. The lists are compiled…
COVID-19 Spreading Unchecked
The latest viral plague sweeping the world has a mortality rate in the range of 1 to 3%, from the numbers I’ve seen. This would put it in the realm…
Musical interlude
Tanika Charles – First & Last
Covid-19’s Latest Victim – Jim Bakker
Greaseball ex-con Televangelist, Jim Bakker, just loves to monetize his faith because Jim truly believes in the divinity of money. It came as no surprise then when Jimbo was quick…
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Report
Data as reported by national authorities by 10AM CET 05 March 2020 Figure 1. Countries, territories or areas with reported confirmed cases of COVID-19, 05 March 2020 HIGHLIGHTS Five…