Indicted By Their Words
H/t Theo Moudakis I find myself singularly uninterested in the so-called freedom convoy making its way to Ottawa. Peopled by many rabid-anti-vaxxers and those filled with a messianic zeal in…
Lorne
Covidiots: The Clay Feet Edition
Boomers like me often live in the past when it comes to musical idols: the Beatles, Eric Clapton, Van Morrison. to name but three, were the gods at whose altars…
Oh, The (In)humanity
I doubt there is anyone amongst us who is not thoroughly tired of Covid-19, the terrible virus that has forced us to live circumscribed lives for the past two years.…
A Line Of Inquiry
If you are as much a fan of Britain’s Line of Duty (available on Netflix) as I am, you will enjoy this lacerating parody as the team interrogates Boris Johnson…
The Costanza Defence
I think there can be little doubt that Boris Johnson, whatever his shortcomings, is a student of Seinfeld. Here is what he had to say about the drink fests he…
The Unthinking Hordes
H/t Greg Perry As a student of human behaviour, one of the things this pandemic has made abundantly clear to me is that a significant number of people are ill-equipped…
Why The Anti-Vaxxers Are Despised
Some seem to have a difficult time understanding the vitriol directed at the strident anti-vaxxers. I hope the following helps clear up any confusion they might be feeling. A 30-year-old…
A Viable Alternative?
Given the contentious nature of measures to force the anti-vaxxers into line, perhaps the following is a viable alternative? H/t Graeme MacKay Recommend this Post
How To Deal With Flagrant Stupidity
H/t Theo Moudakis Unlike viruses that allegedly ultimately ‘burn themselves out’, stupidity and the flagrant disregard for public health and safety will always be with us. Toronto Star readers have…
An Apt Follow-Up
This editorial cartoon by Michael De Adder seems an apt follow-up to yesterday’s post: Recommend this Post
A Failure Of Citizenship
That is the assessment in today’s Toronto Star editorial of those who refuse to get vaccinated, thereby holding the rest of us (or, as I like to say, the sane…
The Unvarnished Truth
H/t Theo Moudakis Truth be told, I don’t feel much like writing these days. The news is unrelentingly grim, the pandemic soldiers on, and the stupid continue to run around…
Extreme Revisionism
You may remember Capitol Hill rioter Jenna Ryan. The blonde, well-put-together Texas real estate agent travelled on a private jet to join the January 6 festivities and wound up getting…
Third Time Is Not Always The Charm
Somehow, this editorial cartoon speaks to me. H/t Michael de Adder Recommend this Post
As The Year Closes Out
As 2021 comes to a close, if you are still looking for a worthy cause to contribute to and get a tax receipt from, I have a suggestion. But first,…
Americans Behaving Badly
While the title would seem to be redundant, the following story demonstrates especially well how crazy our neighbours to the south are: A Los Angeles woman is facing a federal…
And Now, A Word From Tech Support
I do believe this says it all. Recommend this Post
When Worlds Collide And Converge
While reading the early part of a recent column by Rosie DiManno, as a Canadian I couldn’t help but feel a measure of smugness, but that sentiment quickly evaporated the…
If This Is A Recruiting Video
… Lorne from Bellville needs a major rewrite. Johnny “Austin” Fondue @EatsFood2 Freedom Fighter Lorne from Belleville gets some rapid antigen tests and is confused by the box… #belleville #antivaxxers…
Truth
As I continue to fulminate about the benighted in our midst, this seems like an appropriate thought for a Wednesday morning. Recommend this Post