The Face Of Pragmatism
The trade deal that Mark Carney just made with China has elicited a wide range of reactions. There are those who are exultant, such as Scott Moe for what it…
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Opening Your Eyes Can Be Painful
I would like to think that Canadians far and wide harbour few illusions about the United States. Seeing them as a trusted ally harkens back to an earlier era, and…
Well-Said!
I came across this on Facebook, and the Australian who offered this hard-hitting post sets into stark relief what we are contending with today. It is also prescriptive for Americans,,…
UPDATED: Pandering To The Emperor
I'm often fond of saying that nothing surprises me anymore. Although my capacity for disgust remains, wars, rumours of wars, state executions, invasions of sovereign territories, etc., none of those…
They Have The News Anchor They Want, Not The One America Needs
I can only imagine that Walter Cronkite, the esteemed icon of CBS News who presided over many earth-shattering events, is gyrating wildly in his grave, and the still-alive Dan Rather…
UPDATED: War Mongers – 2026 Edition
Well it didn't take long for old Uncle Sam to flex his muscles. After getting in shape by murdering Venezuelans in boats, he decided it was time to strike a…
My Wish For 2026
My favourite editorial cartoonist, Theo Moudakis, expresses it best.Happy New Year, all.Recommend this Post
Remembering Trump
I'm still on a break from this blog, but I came across something too good not to share.Gee, I hope I'm not accused of having TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome).Recommend this…
UPDATED: A Tale Of Two Corporations
Well, as the year winds down, I find myself with the same thoughts as I'm sure many others have: the ongoing devolution of the United States into outright fascism. A…
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…
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…