Yet Another Obscenity
Well, just as you wonder if the American nation can sink any lower into abject debasement, along comes Pete Hegseth with his newest plan to both provoke and briefly satiate…
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Who Really Pays?
Although I haven't had a great deal of time lately to write, I always have time to think about things that affect our country. One of those things is the…
Amidst The Tumult
Amidst the tumult of the trade war, it is easy to suspend one's critical thinking and simply join in the national fervour of support for Mark Carney and his initiatives.…
Trying To Understand The American Mind
Sometimes when watching my daily half-hour allotment of American network news, I find my curiosity turning philosophical. One of the questions that recur repeatedly is why the American people chose…
A Note Of Caution On Privatization
Here is Canada, we have had enough situations over the years to know what can happen when privatization prevails. There was the tainted water Walkerton disaster. There were many deaths…
Guest Post: The Deadly Embrace Of Trump
Here is the latest from The Mound of Sound. Thanks, Mound:When will Americans come to their senses? When the pandemic hit, Trump gave false assurances that there was nothing to…
Trust, But Verify
In these troubled times, when existential threats force Canada to undertake bold, new initiatives, it is sometimes difficult to fully exercise our critical thinking skills. We have a prime minister…
So Many Questions
I have avoided posting anything thus far about Mr. Carney's economic summit and his trip to Europe in which Canada has been offered "associate membership" in the European Union. The…
Sometimes, A Cudgel Is Needed
Some will probably find the lack of subtlety in the following anti-racism short from France disappointing, but it is this kind of bluntness that might penetrate some racists' heads. Recommend…
Guest Post: AI And The Precautionary Principle
The headlines have been alarming indeed, essentially warning that unrestricted ongoing development of AI has a 10% chance of destroying all of us by the end of this decade. The…
Guest Post From The Mound Of Sound -The Implications Of Global Debt
It's my pleasure to present another guest post from The Mound of Sound. I miss his blog because he often wrote of things I hadn't thought of. Global debt is…
What Is A Proud Canadian?
Of late, I have been thinking about Canadian pride and patriotism, and how it is so different from the shallow, reflexive and exaggerated displays the Americans are so fond of.…
No Indication Of Change
In my previous post, I discussed a myriad of incompencies and corruptions within the Doug Ford government in Ontario, expressing the hope that the three byelections would convey a message…
A Change Is Needed
As the dog days of summer wind down, there are many pleasures to look forward to as autumn beckons - fall fairs (if you like that sort of thing), cooler…
A Word From A Familiar Voice
Those of you who are long-time readers of blogs will remember The Mound of Sound. The Mound wrote prodigiously and deeply, offering keen analyses of world and national issues. The…
Grampa Had Another Episode
While I find myself repeatedly incredulous over the ongoing Looney Toons Show running in the White House, I see this latest episode as transitioning into absolute absurdity. And what is…
UPDATED:And Now, For Something Completely Different
Well, actually it's not, but given the rising levels of absurdity currently circulating, I couldn't help but think of Monty Python. Here in Ontario we have Doug Ford (a faux…
Vassal Statehood Averted
A vassal state is a nation that, while often appearing to be independent, has its sovereignty and decision-making powers significantly constrained and dictated by a more powerful state. Its ability…
A Bad Deal Is Better Than No Deal?
Honestly, I had resolved not to write another post about the pending surrender trade 'deal' between the U.S. and Canada until I knew the full dimensions of the capitulation. What…
UPDATED: It Doesn’t Sound Good
Given the scarcity of information surrounding the putative trade deal between Canada and the U.S., I can only rely on my gut in this post. From what I have read,…