Wash And Dry?
As I have written in the past on this blog, I have long suspected that Canada is soft on white-collar crime, including money laundering. The fact that the Panama Papers…
2020
Green Race to the Bottom
At the start of 2020 a big focus of Canadian political observers has been leadership politics and the races that come from it. Naturally, most of that focus has been…
Trump Campaign Adviser Guilty of Possession of Child Porn
Another Trump associate found guilty of sex trafficking and child porn crimes. Why is Trump still in charge?
Science and Business: Imperfect Partners
Science is awesome. Profit motives and public policy that isn’t driven by science is not.
UK Labour Party’s leadership race a test of strength for grassroots democratic socialism
UK Labour Party leadership hopeful Rebecca Long-Bailey looks on as Jeremy Corbyn delivers a speech. Still image from YouTube. As neoliberal centrists seek to use the British Labour Party’s disastrous…
Populism Breaks Things Up
Susan Delacourt writes that Harry and Meghan’s breaking away from the royal family is part and parcel of the populism that is sweeping the United Kingdom and the United States:…
Swearing is F*^%ing Good
Before you judge someone for cursing think about why they’re cursing and listen. Researchers have found out that swearing can be a good thing for people in rather surprising ways.…
Being a liberal is tough.
Maybe I am not the only liberal who wonders where my party went. I got a copy of a rather angry e-mail the other day from a liberal in my…
France is in turmoil and all we hear is crickets — what gives?
France is in turmoil and all we hear is crickets. What gives? The government of President Emmanuel Macron has introduced a scheme to overhaul pensions and retirement benefits for many…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Cats on the level.
Jan. 14:Not a good day.
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jan/13/pictures-world-fire-australia-bushfire-climate-emergency https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/13/ocean-temperatures-hit-record-high-as-rate-of-heating-accelerates https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/jan/13/why-record-ocean-temperatures-matter https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jan/14/safety-first-as-australian-open-qualifying-delayed-due-to-poor-air-quality_________________________________________________________________ https://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/opinion-air-disaster-iran-canada-1.5421028 Oh, give me a break or, since the professor lives in Quebec, donne-moi un break.Canada has NOT been welcoming to Muslims. In particular, a professor…
Is it a Good Idea for Prince Harry to Become Governor General of Canada?
The Duke & Duchess of Sussex A recent poll found that 60% ofCanadians would be supportive of Prince Harry becoming Governor General of Canada. Thepoll result is interesting in its…
Why Canadians Should Pay Attention to Fort Frances
Canada is a big country, diverse in geography, people and economics. Some people live in big cities, others in small towns. Some of those people built cars, others taught, others…
Taiwanese Choose Freedom and Democracy
Last Saturday the Taiwanese re-elected President Tsai Ing-Wen. Tsai won more votes than any presidential candidate since Taiwan began holding direct elections for president in 1996. Her party also maintained…
Eating off the Hill: Boneless chicken comes to Nando’s
As I’ve written before, I’m a fan of the Nando’s peri peri chicken. It’s like Swiss Chalet, but spicy. And good. It’s one of the earlier Eating off the Hill…
Stephen Harper and the Con Zombies
Two years ago Stephen Harper told an American audience that he could still "easily" be Con leader, but didn't want to turn the party into his "personal political vehicle."But now…
North Cowichan Council To Consider A Motion To Discourage Suburban Sprawl and De-Centralize Forest Management
NC CouncillorRob Douglas This week North Cowichan Council will be considering two major proposals that could have a big impact on the future of suburban sprawl development and climate change…
Standing Up for the Foundation
A good education is the strong basis of a good future for people; that is a fact that is not in doubt. We have empirical evidence that proves it time…
Public Policy, Local Farming and Climate Change
Sustainable Foodscaping is that active management of your own property, generating food, independence and possibly even revenue all the while reducing your carbon footprint. Why aren’t more people doing this?…