This Is What You’ve Become, America
Initially, I was only going to post the above without any further commentary, since Trump's vile, debased and inexcusable comments speak for themselves. However, I read a piece by Bruce…
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A Very Upsetting And Unsettling Experience
With the news constant about Jeffrey Epstein's files and his many depravities, I decided to brace myself to read the following book:A very brave book written by the late Virginia…
This Should Keep Them Out, Eh?
It puzzles me that people still choose to visit the United States. Each day offers a myriad of reasons to avoid that diseased country, and although the number of Canadians…
Good For A Giggle
I have absolutely nothing to add to this, other than to observe that America's debasement continues apace.Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social· 1hTrump, five days apart. A pathological liar.Recommend this Post
Violence In The Classroom
I am a long-retired high school teacher who saw his share of unpleasantness in the classroom, but the events currently transpiring across the country are nothing I ever had to…
Competition For Word Of The Year
Despite the fact that rage bait has been named the world (phrase?) of the year by the Oxford University Press, I much prefer John Cleese's above word. It definitely is…
Evil Abounds
In my long time on this planet, I have borne witness to a lot of evil. However, at least in my memory, the more egregious nefarious acts people perpetrate on…
Setting The Record Straight
I'm still in a bit of a writing slump, so I'll let others do the talking for me.H/t MoudakisA Globe and Mail letter-writer weighs in on the F-35 versus Gripen…
Thanks For Your Input
My previous post centred around that loud-mouthed 'diplomat', Pete Hoekstra, and his incessant nattering which, I guess, is supposed to put us in our place. When Uncle Sam's emissaries speak,…
Time To Rip Off The Band-aid
I don't know about you, but I am growing tired of seeing an obese bully kicking sand in our collective faces. My national pride demands a real response. To mix…
A Major Mistake?
Does anyone remember the last time a minority government decided to act as if it had a majority? Well, it was in 1979, when the Progressive Conservative government, led by…
Alberta Bound?
Whether your answer is "yes" or '"no" to the title question will likely depend upon your political sensibilities, values, and capacity for discernment. The following ad, from a group called…
The Democrats Do It Again
Well, it was good while it lasted, but as they are often wont to do, the U.S. Democrats have snatched defeat from the jaws of victory. Eight of them (technically…
A Peversion Of Justice
I haven't felt moved to write lately; in my experience, time away from the blog is healthy for me. Nonetheless, I still like to bring forward items that interest, outrage…
My Aching Joints
I have to admit I am feeling somewhat abused these days, and my psychic joints are paying the price. First it was 'elbows up', then it was 'elbows down", followed…
A Small Man With Small Ideas
If you led a majority government and were riding high in the polls, what would you do with your power? Would you have a vision for a better future for…
An Encouraging Sign?
Like an elderly, obstreperous uncle included in festive celebrations to the lasting regret of the rest of the family, it would appear that in some quarters, Donald Trump has overstayed…
It’s Plain To See
Just a brief post today. For anyone clear-headed enough to see, it is obvious that the United States is led by a man-baby. Trump's recent tantrum over Doug Ford's ad…
And The Walls Came Tumbling Down
In conversation the other night with my wife, I opined that the Americans have to hit rock bottom before having any chance of digging themselves out of the morass they've…
Progressive Bloggers Is Back
And it's at the same web address: https://progressivebloggers.ca/Recommend this Post