#climatestrike vs my brain: i am struggling with pessimism and hopelessness
I started writing this post in September, after the global Climate Strike. It was exciting to see that so many people — millions around the globe — understand the urgency…
2020
Saturday Photo: Against War in Iraq 17 Years Ago, at -26 C (-14.8 F)
Must credit Jacques Sabourin for this photo taken February 15, 2003 when something like 200,000 people turned out in Montreal to protest again a war in Iraq. We were there,…
It’s Not Scheer, It’s The Party
There are many who believe that Andrew Scheer’s resignation will bring renewal to the Conservative Party of Canada. But, Marc Lafrance writes, Scheer is actually in step with his party.…
The Beach isn’t the Beach anymore
Meat On The Beach, RIP. Increasingly, the things that made the Beach a great place to live in are simply gone.
All federal parties need new leaders.
Canadians are going to be seeing a number of national political party leadership contests in the coming year. The conservatives are blowing smoke and fire as they warm up to…
Musical interlude
CHVRCHES – Tether
Van Hamme vs. Vanderweide and Stuart: Douchageddon OR Cringefest 2020
This may be considered to be a non-canon sequel to, “Cameron vs. Van Hamme: Battle of the Douchebags” as Ronny only makes a single cameo appearance. If there is one…
Donald Trump and the Road to World War III
I was so happy to get back to Canada just in time to see the last sunset of 2019. And I was looking forward to enjoying a slightly more peaceful…
Words, Words, And More Words
I haven’t been writing much these days, in part due to a stubborn bug I’ve been battling, and in part because I often wonder if there really is much more…
My Favourite Films of 2019!
Brad Pitt in Ad Astra, my favourite film of 2019 I’m very happy to share my list of favourite films of 2019. I would’ve shared this list sooner, but I…
My Wish For You: To Continue
A good friend shared with me these words from the late wonderful and wise poet, Maya Angelou. They are so appropriate for the beginning of a new year and new…
Manufactured Ignorance about the Ukrainian-Canadian Left
In recent years, a new academic field has emerged, called agnotology. The name comes from the old Greek agnōsis, meaning “ignorance,” and –logia, meaning “the study of.” Agnotology is the…
The Only Way This Ends Well
It was an easy-peasy take out. A designated target travels to an airport. You have a drone overhead. The target gets into a car. Once clear of the terminal you…
The Rules of the Race
As I mentioned in yesterdays piece, over the Holidays there have been some interesting discussions happening out there in our politics, with interesting debates being sparked again. One of those…
Donald Trump Orders Murder?
Should Donald Trump be considered a President or a mob boss following the assassination of Iranian General Qassim Soleimani?
And, yes, I haven’t been as critical of Trudeau since the election. Here’s why.
I was out there with my opinions about him a lot more than you were. I put my real name on it, “Ryan.” I would’ve made a lot more money…
Dear tweeting Trudeau-haters
The decision of Donald Trump to target Iran’s Qassim Soleimani is, according to every expert, very significant. The experts say it is bigger than bin-Laden. Bigger than Mugniyeh. Bigger than…
Now What?
Yesterday, the American military targeted and killed Quassem Suleimani, the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Quds Force. Donald Trump has been itching for a fight with Iran. Now he’ll get…
Censorship in Canada: Vanessa Beeley’s Talks on Syria
Vanessa Beeley is a British journalist who was invited to Canada in the fall of 2019 to present talks in seven cities on the conflict in Syria. The sponsors of…
The road downhill for Ontario casinos.
Being a kid when Bugsy Siegel and organized crime put Las Vegas on the world map, I have always been cautious of people who offer the opportunity to risk your…