A Cogent Rebuttal To Privatized Healthcare
Here in Ontario, the newly re-elected Conservatives under Doug Ford are making oblique sounds about private health care as a way to help solve our hospital crises. While we do…
Lorne
A Timely Reminder
That division exists in our country is undeniable. That there are those amongst us who seek to exploit those divisions is also a fact. Two Star letter-writers remind us to…
About Freedom
Although I read and write a fair amount, I clearly am not an expert in the affairs of the world. I can merely observe, report and comment on the things…
A Sunday Reflection
H/t Annie Recommend this Post
Ripped From The Headlines?
There are days while I scroll through Twitter that I come upon a headline that seems to be ripped from a satirical source, such as The Onion or The Beaverton.…
Live And Let Live?
I generally abide by a pretty simple philosophy: don’t bother other people. By that, I don’t mean we should not be involved in other people’s lives in a positive way;…
Despite Our Conceit, The Earth Does Not Need Saving
George Carlin probably said it best, but letter-writer Patrick Cowan makes the same point in the following: The Earth does not need saving. And the human race is its least…
Feline Ferocity
I don’t approve of this at all! I only bring it to your attention for your collective disapproval ? Recommend this Post
The American Dream – A Trenchant Interpretation
I have likely posted this in the past, but a repeat viewing in these troubled times is surely warranted: George Carlin parsing the truth about the ‘American Dream’. As always…
One Thing About Moudakis
He certainly doesn’t play political favourites. Recommend this Post
Warning Signs
I realize there are some who see the Liberal Party of Canada as our natural governing party, and hence are perhaps too forgiving when wrongdoing is detected. While I am…
The (Once) Mighty Oz
Until he was bitten by the fame bug, Mehmet Oz apparently had a reputation as a respected cardiac surgeon. However, once he got the nod from Oprah and was given…
Laceratingly Accurate
Given Mr. Poilievre’s refusal to debate his opponents, Michael de Adder’s assessment of the putative front-runner in the Conservative leadership race seems spot-on. Some also think Mr. Poilievre bears an…
How To Tell The Players Apart
This should clarify things: H/t Roy Zimmerman Recommend this Post
Freedom’s Just Another Word…
… for demagoguery, at least if you are Pierre Poilievre. The leading contender for the helm of the Conservative Party of Canada is, of course, making a concerted effort at…
Sounds Reasonable, But…
… it is said that even the devil can quote scripture. In more down-to-earth terms, the Governor of Kentucky does in a much more polished form what ardent gun-rights advocates…
Scenes From Newfoundland
While I am not one to foist vacation photos on others, I thought I would break that rule to share a few highlights of our recent trip to Newfoundland to…
Always Look On The Bright Side Of Death
One likely doesn’t have to read about it to realize that GB News is ‘right-leaning.’ Ben Phillips @benphillips76 A clip from Don’t Look Up, and then a real TV interview…
To State The Obvious
… in a way only Theo Moudakis can. Recommend this Post
A Bit Of A Holiday
We are currently on a trip to Newfoundland, where our son and daughter-in-law moved in the fall, after living and working in Alberta for several years. It is our first…