A Pariah State
With so many terrible things transpiring in today's world, it is often hard to feel any hope. Wars and injustices abound, and we are met daily with images of death,…
Lorne
The Truth About Charlie Kirk
Unfortunately, the lionization of the late racist Charlie Kirk is not confined to the Benighted States of Amerika. To the Conservatives of Canada, Charlie Kirk is a martyr to free…
But I Thought Amerika Loves Free Speech.
Just a follow up on my previous post, which tried to take to task the arrant hypocrisy of Amerikans who trumpet free speech but become virulently opposed to it when…
What Being A Patriot Now Means In Amerika
Well, in light of the murder of right-wing emblem Charlie Kirk, Trump's Amerika is enjoying a shot in the arm (no pun intended). That free-speech loving country is now being…
They Are Contemptible
As I have written before, there seems to be no bottom to the depths to which Republicans in general, and one in particular, will descend. In the aftermath of the…
No More ‘Good Guys’?
When we look at the world today, it is undeniable that the most powerful countries are led by evil men. Russia's Putin, Amerika's Trump and China's Xi JinPing readily come…
No More ‘Good Guys’?
When we look at the world today, it is undeniable that the most powerful countries are led by evil men. Russia's Putin, Amerika's Trump and China's Xi JinPing readily come…
The Return Of Gunboat ‘Diplomacy’
I haven't had a lot of spare time of late to write, and today will see but a brief post to observe the following: as the U.S. continues its transition…
The Return Of Gunboat ‘Diplomacy’
I haven't had a lot of spare time of late to write, and today will see but a brief post to observe the following: as the U.S. continues its transition…
Amerika: Truths Its People Refuse To Acknowledge
The following was sent to me by a friend, and, set in hard relief against other countries, it defines its true nature.“AMERICA IS A GUN” by Brian BilstonEngland is a…
Amerika: Truths Its People Refuse To Acknowledge
The following was sent to me by a friend, and, set in hard relief against other countries, it defines its true nature.“AMERICA IS A GUN” by Brian BilstonEngland is a…
Rewriting History
Carrying the self-proclaimed title of 'the greatest country in the world' must be an onerous task, yet not one Don Trump is flinching from. After all, such a country bears…
Rewriting History
Carrying the self-proclaimed title of 'the greatest country in the world' must be an onerous task, yet not one Don Trump is flinching from. After all, such a country bears…
A Small Victory In A Much Larger Battle
While many see the victory of CUPE and Air Canada flight attendants as a major achievement (and it is), perhaps it is better to see the win within the context…
A Small Victory In A Much Larger Battle
While many see the victory of CUPE and Air Canada flight attendants as a major achievement (and it is), perhaps it is better to see the win within the context…
NEW UPDATE: Is This The Solution?
I continue to be befuddled by the fact that airlines can mandate unpaid work for its flight attendants. A check of the Canadian Labour Code shed no light, as it…
NEW UPDATE: Is This The Solution?
I continue to be befuddled by the fact that airlines can mandate unpaid work for its flight attendants. A check of the Canadian Labour Code shed no light, as it…
UPDATED: A Craven Capitulation To Corporate Canada
To say I am beside myself with disgust and loathing for our 'new' Liberal government would be an understatement. That is not to say, however, that I am the least…
UPDATED: Will They Or Won’t They?
No doubt, the temptation is great. With a stroke of a pen, the Liberal government could curry massive favour from both powerful corporate forces and the flying public, ordering striking…