Today’s News: Protests at last
I'm seeing many people running around with their hair on fire tonight, desperately trying to get the Democrats in Congress to stop bleating about bipartisanship and finding common ground, and…
Cathie from Canada
And its only been 15 days!
I am seeing real fear tonight in the United States. This sums it up in a few paragraphs:Paul Krugman What the Musk is Happening? It’s a catastrophe, but what kind…
And we were singing, bye-bye Miss American Pie
Well, what a day, eh?...We all got up to dance Oh, but we never got the chance 'Cause the players tried to take the field The marching band refused to…
Today’s News: American Tune – "…We lived so well so long…. I wonder what’s gone wrong"
Does anyone still remember Paul Simon's American Tune? ...And I don't know a soul who's not been battered I don't have a friend who feels at ease I don't know…
Trudeau’s Finest Hour
I think this will go down in history as Trudeau's best speech -- warm but resolute, articulate, clear, telling America they are wrong without blaming them, reassuring Canadians they will…
Tariff Suggestion Box: Maybe we should just send Trump a few million?
So it looks like the tariffs are on, and the suggestions are coming thick and fast -- some funny, some serious: First up, maybe a bribe? When I read Josh…
Trump 2 The Revenge Tour: Son of Sharpie-gate
What a shameful day - 67 people die and Trump makes it all about him. This is really just another "Sharpie-gate" -- remember in 2019 Trump insisted that he hadn't…
Turn-around? The Liberals are rebounding
Yes, I know, I know, the Foreign Interference Commission report is more important than a polling bump - and if you want some good reporting on that report, see Dale…
"Gargle my balls!"
Well, yes, maybe it's hopeless but we can still laugh."GARGLE MY BALLS!" will be my new battle cry. https://t.co/gkuezCaBtP— Qiilu (@Qiilu1) January 29, 2025 "Gargle my balls" is the revolutionary…
Weekend round-up: Great stories; FOTUS first week; Funny stuff; Outstanding stuff; and Animal Crackers
Well, it sure wasn't a pleasant week, really, but I still found a few good posts for everyone.First, some great stories: View on Threads View on Threads Next, the FOTUS…
Today’s News: In our polite Canadian way, we’re actually Mad as Hell!
In our Canadian way, we're all actually mad as hell at Trump and MAGA and the whole benighted American enterprise tonight. View on Threads 'Canada is Not for Sale' hats…
Today’s Commentary: Krugman on tariffs; WIRED on WHO; Black Cloud Six on illegal military orders; Dale Smith on Trump; and introducing "FAFO Watch"
Some useful opinions about the latest news: View on Threads Paul Krugman / Krugman Wonks Out Voodoo Trade Policy Comes to America What to expect when you’re expecting tariffs ...Donald…
"Gather together to greet the storm"
A dreadful day.Remember how MAGA was all wearing gold diapers last spring when the news "came out" about Trump's shitty smell and his diapers? Well today, Elon Musk - America's…
Distractions from Teh Stupid
Since Trump was elected, and the Tech Industrial Complex supported him, and here in Canada we saw Poilievre get to majority territory in Canadian polls, I have been consumed with…
Weekend funny stuff: Trump freezes his inaugural off, plus some random posts and animal crackers
First, some funny posts about Trump's inaugural -- we might as well laugh, I guess. Most of us aren't even going to watch, on Monday or ever again. I think…
Today’s Roundup: announcement from Carney, betrayal from Smith, revenge from Trump, incompetence from the tech bros, and a Roomba story
Carney announces and Canada is deciding. I just hope Carney realizes quickly that he's not going to find any friends in Canada's media. Then again, neither will Freeland.I’m with you,…
Today’s News: It’s Carney vs Freeland
Wow, a thousand views of my last blog post, and 500+ "likes" on my Thread post about it! Just goes to show how much interest there is in Mark Carney,…
Today’s News: Carney has an outstanding interview with Jon Stewart
I hadn't thought very highly of Carney before seeing this interview - and yes, I do believe now that he has the political skills and smarts to attract Canadians and…
Think Canada is a pushover? Think again…
Jean Chrétien / The Globe and MailCanadians will never give up the best country in the world to join the U.S. ...To Donald Trump, from one old guy to another:…
Weekend funny stuff: Some jokes and clips, Trump funnies, Poilievre funnies, and animal crackers
I could have written this - I didn't, but I could have! View on Threads Next, aren't these terrific! View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads View on…