SOS From Ontario
As a resident of Ontario, I confess to being disenchanted these days. After Doug Ford has won three successive elections with very substantial majorities, he seems untethered, his megalomaniac plans…
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Trump’s Folly
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Worshipping At The Wrong Altar
We live in a world where major events offer the average person little influence. Wars, rumours of wars, starvation, mass displacements of population, all are part of a daily menu…
Carney Undermines Himself
I had such high hopes after Mr. Carney's speech at Davos. It articulated a realistic and pragmatic view of the world, peopled as it is with both heroes and villains.…
"A Hit, A Very Palpable Hit"
Forgive me for frequently quoting from Hamlet, but Shakespeare's words seem most relevant today, thanks to Theo Moudakis:In related news, Mr. Carney has not ruled out becoming involved in militarily…
UPDATED: Bootlicking Followup
In my previous post, I excerpted criticisms of Mr. Carney's endorsement of the United States' embrace of international lawlessness. Sid Ryan, Lloyd Axworthy and Justin Ling offered their responses to…
Back To Bootlicking
Last year, I wrote a number of posts critical of Prime Minister Carney. His efforts at appeasing Donald Trump took several forms, none of which were consistent with the "elbows…
So You Think The American Midterms Offer Hope?
Having seen a great deal through the years, I have grown quite pessimistic about the future, especially in regard to the U.S. Yes, there are those who put great hope…
Canadians’ Thoughts On The Ugly American
I have been reading of late polls that address our feelings about our southern 'neighbour'. To be concise, we don't like or trust them anymore with, of course, very good…
Judged By The Company You Keep
By the titled measure, I think we know how to evaluate Jamil Javani, the peripatetic Conservative who seems to have a special relationship with his old pal, JD Vance. Indeed,…
Some Editorial Reflections
Although throughout most of my life I have been an inveterate writer of letters to the editor, I rarely write such missives anymore, for reasons that are not entirely clear…
Some Pics From Bluesky
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Callousness Or Cowardice?
In my previous post, I spoke about Canada's strange silence regarding Cuba, despite its long relationship with the island nation. In today's Globe and Mail, a letter-writer addresses the issue:…
Where Is Canada’s Voice?
I am old enough to have seen much, and I am certainly a realist when it comes to politics. As Bismarck said, it is "the art of the possible." That…
A Tonic For The Times
A friend sent me this video. If you watch it in its entirety, I think you will find it a stirring reminder of some of the things that make Canada…
The Cowardly Racist
I have been doing a lot of reading lately, and a book that I highly recommend, especially to Americans who deny their country's innate racism, is The Warmth of Other…
Can We Show Some Spine?
The images emanating from the U.S. are something most of us never thought we would see. Masked government gunmen in the streets, tearing people out of their vehicles, demanding to…
Amerika’s Terrible Trajectory
We are away right now, having escaped the terrible weather currently pummeling Ontario. The internet is not working well here, so I don't think my graphic will appear, but you…
Carney’s Words Reverberate
I only have time for a short post, so I offer this point. While one hopes Mark Carney's words lead to lasting changes in international relations, one thing is certain.…
A Masterful Speech
One cannot help but be impressed and inspired by Mark Carney's speech at Davos. I encourage you, if you have the time, to listen to it in its entirety. No…