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…
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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
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…
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…
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…