The “coalition of the willing” steps up
Western Europe has long been a fractious place with war a near constant for millennia.... The post The “coalition of the willing” steps up first appeared on Views from the…
Bill Longstaff
The not so generous Australians
The little island nation of Tuvalu, population 11,342, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean,... The post The not so generous Australians first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The death of nuclear restraint?
The recent altercation between Israel and Iran culminating in the U.S bunker-bombing of Iran’s nuclear... The post The death of nuclear restraint? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The ICC charges the Taliban
Throughout history it has been women’s lot to be oppressed by men. Such has been... The post The ICC charges the Taliban first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
I still have hopes for our southern neighbours
Quite a few years ago I spent three years working for a major oil company... The post I still have hopes for our southern neighbours first appeared on Views from…
Alberta Next?
When Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced the creation of her Alberta Next panel, which would... The post Alberta Next? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Happy birthday to us!
I’m not much of a flag waver. Patriotism brings out too much of the worst... The post Happy birthday to us! first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
The populist right’s favourite country is a failing state
U.S. President Donald Trump is a great admirer of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Indeed,... The post The populist right’s favourite country is a failing state first appeared on Views…
Canadians have a thing for Canada Post
In these times when institutions are often faced with mistrust, if there’s one Canadian institution... The post Canadians have a thing for Canada Post first appeared on Views from the…
Unleashing the economy on the environment
Reading about the Liberals’ One Canadian Economy Act, or Bill C-5, and the rush to... The post Unleashing the economy on the environment first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
We shouldn’t forget our American history
From the 17th to the 20th centuries was an imperial age for leading European countries.... The post We shouldn’t forget our American history first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Separatism isn’t popular, but the separatist party is
Support for separatism in Alberta ebbs and flows, up to maximum support of about 30... The post Separatism isn’t popular, but the separatist party is first appeared on Views from…
About that throne speech
I was a little surprised to see EIIR on the head of the throne where... The post About that throne speech first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Alberta, tribalism, luck and oil
People are tribal. It’s in our genes. We are a communal species. It makes us... The post Alberta, tribalism, luck and oil first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Pipeline myths
Some Albertans are unhappy that their guys lost the federal election, so they’re doing a... The post Pipeline myths first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Party fealty—a public curse
The federal Conservatives’ fealty to Pierre Poilievre is puzzling to some. The man never caught... The post Party fealty—a public curse first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
A carbon tax on the filthy rich?
The very rich, F. Scott Fitzgerald famously said, are different from you and me. Of... The post A carbon tax on the filthy rich? first appeared on Views from the…
Leo XIV—a new pope with some new/old ideas
So, an American pope. A first. Now both the world’s most powerful political leader and... The post Leo XIV—a new pope with some new/old ideas first appeared on Views from…
Alberta opts for plutocratic elections
One of the first actions of the NDP when they were elected to govern Alberta... The post Alberta opts for plutocratic elections first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Comments on the 45th
Canada’s 45th General Election is over and my reaction is mostly relief. A few short... The post Comments on the 45th first appeared on Views from the Beltline.