We Give Value To The Worthless
I am currently reading a book by Michael Lewis called Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of A New Tycoon. A story about Samuel Bankman Fried and his FTX crypto-exchange,…
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Nix The Fix
I have written previously about Pierre Poilievre's fondness for aphorisms, phrases that encapsulate a simplistic solution to complex problems. While reading this morning's paper, I came upon his 'solution' to…
Just Keep Talking
While there is much discussion in the media as to whether Kamala Harris can sustain her momentum after the "honeymoon phase" is over, one element that will undoubtedly help is…
Eugenics 101
While this is shocking, it is somehow not surprising:Trump's nephew Fred Trump III alleges that when his disabled son's medical fund was running low Donald Trump said to him: “Your…
Feels So Fine
H/t de AdderThe NYT correctly observes that Kamala Harris's rise in popularity is the honeymoon phase of her pending nomination as the Democratic candidate for president, The challenge will be…
Time To Stock Up
I'm kind of busy lately and don't have time today for a lengthy post. However, one quick observation, and then a suggestion for the Republicans.First, it is refreshing to see…
Outmatched
H/t MoudakisI'll readily admit that upon first learning that Kamala Harris would likely replace Joe Biden in this year's presidential race, I was somewhat dismayed. The history of vice-presidents going…
Who Does It Better?
The battle for the future of America looks like it is down to two people. The following requires little comment from me, as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris stake out…
A House Divided
That America has become a house divided is so obvious it hardly needs stating. That Don Trump has played a major role in cultivating and growing that division should also…
This Epidemic Is Widespread And Growing
On this blog I have never made a secret of my disdain for those who are willfully ignorant and mindlessly led. To allow someone else to do our thinking for…
For The Sake Of My Sanity
I have been avoiding most American news these days, given how the media are fixated both on the attempt against Trump's life and his coronation via the Republican National Convention.…
Connecting The Dots
Were we abundantly blessed with critical-thinking skills, we would have no problem asking some serious questions about the direction in which Ontario is headed with Doug Ford at the helm.…
Thinking Clearly
Those who read this blog with any regularity likely know that I make frequent reference to the importance of critical thinking. As I have said before, it is an ideal…
A Hot Summer
While it is shaping up to be a summer of meteorological heat, there is another kind quickly building in Ontario. And, despite a summer sojourn at his new, palatial cottage,…
Be A Strike-Breaker
... if not in actuality, then in spirit. I said this in my previous post regarding the current LCBO strike: The longer the strike goes on, the more opportunities thirsty…
UPDATED: A Private Sector Addiction
I often wonder how many Ontarians realize that we are led by a premier addicted ideologically to the private sector. A man hobbled by a limited education and intellectual breadth,…
What The Transcript Shows
My previous post addressed a concern that the media are writing narratives for us, telling us what to think, creating a consensus that may be at variance with reality. I…
Tell Me A Story
Regular readers of this blog will likely know that I have great faith in the so-called legacy media, especially newspapers. The reasearch and thought that go into articles and columns…
Tell Me A Story
Regular readers of this blog will likely know that I have great faith in the so-called legacy media, especially newspapers. The reasearch and thought that go into articles and columns…
Happy Canada Day
While I am not one to engage in flag-waving, these days it seems increasingly important to value what we have. Events in other parts of the world show how easily…