Thou Shalt Not Worship Graven Images
This from the NYT:Pope Leo XIV is one of the world’s most powerful critics of the U.S. war with Iran. In recent days, he has condemned the worship of mortals…
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UPDATED: Spectacle Abounds
I am old enough to remember the early days of space exploration, days that included John Glenn in orbit, the Mercury space program, followed by the Apollo missions, etc. In…
Signs Of The Times
One of these days, I hope to get back to actually writing something meaningul. Until my inspiration returns, this will have to do: So much for values, eh?Recommend this Post
Democrat Ro Kohhana Explains Why The Democrats Are Such Losers
Couldn't have said it better myself:When the President of the United States threatens genocide against millions of innocent people, Democratic leadership should stand in clear moral opposition — not hide…
UPDATED: How Stupid Is MAGA?
Anthony Scaramucci thinks even they have limits:While the above may give MAGATS pause, the following verified profanity-strewn post from the mad king will surely serve to stir their bloodlust:Recommend this…
I Didn’t See This Coming
Last night I had a brief conversation with my daughter. As a mother of two little ones, she is rightly concerned about the environmental future that awaits them. She expressed…
They Never Learn
Just looking at the world today, it is clear that Americans never learn their lesson when it comes to 'excursions' into other countries, all of which have proven disastrous for…
Are You A Good Or A Bad Person?
I can't find the psychic energy these days to write anything meaningful, so I offer you this, sent by a friend. It is, in its own way, topical:Recommend this Post
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…
Trump’s Folly
Isn't AI great? Recommend this Post
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
I would say these capture the tenor of the times, eh? Recommend this Post