My latest: Putin has already lost
Vladimir Putin is a fascist. He’s a war criminal. He’s a thug. He’s a murderer. But he’s also losing his war against Ukraine. He’s already lost, in fact. Ten reasons:…
March 2022
The Ukraine invasion and the peace movement
Protest in Stockholm against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Photo by Frankie Fouganthin/Wikimedia Commons. There have by now been a plethora of analyses of the Russian invasion of Ukraine—some thoughtful and…
Leadership Under The Microscope
I need ammunition, not a ride – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky With those six words, the Ukrainian President has put leadership under the microscope. His is the kind of courageous…
How Oysters Protect Cities
We need to anything and everything to mitigate the impacts of climate change, some solutions are global and others are local. In the United States there’s a growing movement to…
They Have Short Memories
Vladimir Putin seeks to impose his will on Ukraine. Acting on his wish will lead inevitably to guerrilla warfare. Adnan R. Khan writes: As the fighting moves into Kyiv, and…
The Red Tape Trap.
Nothing pleases the conservative party voter more than to hear that their government is going to cut red tape. It goes along with cutting taxes and having smaller government. It…
Today’s News: Two remarkable politicians
Two remarkable politicians are earning the world’s gratitude: Joe Biden and Chrystia Freeland. Biden’s State of the Union was tonight and he deserves the credit he is getting for rallying…
‘Best Summer Ever’ again? Jason Kenney says ‘Alberta’s on a roll’ at newser announcing end to most COVID-19 mitigation measures
There was a familiar, frenetic vibe to Jason Kenney’s news conference in Red Deer yesterday, called to announce that happy days are here again because Alberta is dropping most of…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Lounging cats.
Putin, Trump and the Terrorist Cons
Vladimir Putin's murderous assault on Ukraine may be turning into a bloody boondoggle thanks to the heroic resistance of the Ukrainian people. But the monstrous dictator knows that he can…
True Valour
People who know me know that sports has a big place in my life. Growing up I loved to play sports, in high school and into university. I was never…
US Freedom Convoy Gets a Flat
2,000 trucks were expected to make the first leg of the Los Angeles to Washington Freedom Convoy. By the time these protest truckers reach Las Vegas they had amassed a…
Cold War II. It Won’t Be Your Grandpa’s Cold War
Cold War II seems to be upon us. The bad news is that it has come on extremely rapidly. The good news – there isn’t any. Mary Elise Sarotte is…
Because Nobody Wants to Hear About Climate Change
Guardian cartoonist, Martin Rowson, sums up the latest report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
If Liquor Stores Nix Russian Vodka, Why Can’t Netflix Ditch Steven Segal?
Self-styled tough guy Steven Seagal is not only a terrible actor with a bad hairpiece but a fast friend of Vlad Putin. He’s also, somehow, for some reason, still making…
Short, But Not So Sweet (For Some)
As always, Mrs. Betty Bowers nails it, quite succinctly. Recommend this Post
Legal Tweet of the Day: March 1, 2022
#LegalTweetoftheDay: Court extends rare order to freeze up to $20M in crypto, cash donations to convoy protests #law #legal #lawtwitter via @CBCNews https://bit.ly/346XgvY – Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our…
Tuesday Morning Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading. – Andre Picard discusses the reality that long COVID will result in lasting aftereffects even if we eventually manage to get the spread…
How Canada’s support for NATO expansion led to the Ukraine tragedy
Justin Trudeau attends a NATO Summit in Warsaw, July 9, 2016. Photo courtesy the Prime Minister’s Office. Moscow’s illegal invasion of Ukraine has been condemned around the world. The suffering…
Making sense of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
What has become clear is that Canadian and American media are manufacturing consent, and presenting the Russian invasion of Ukraine outside of its historical context. The act of invasion is…