Words And Actions Matter
In these later days of my life, a time when I have largely lost faith in the possibility of large-scale change, (captured governments being what they are), I think more…
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Telling It Like it Is
That’s precisely what Rutger Bregman did at Davos last year: H/t Alex Himelfarb Breman talks about the reaction he received from his taxation proposal: Recommend this Post
Don’t Agonize. Organize
So says the indefatigable Robert Reich, who, while admitting that the times are very discouraging, urges no one to give up in despair. You need only watch the first three…
A New Horrifying High Our Leaders Will Ignore
News that Antarctica just reached new horrifyingly high temperatures, forerunner of the deluge to come, once more reinforces the perilous state our world is in. Despite that, it seems likely…
May The Scales Fall From Their Eyes
To the distracted masses, apostolic minions and all evangelicals who worship at the altar of The Beast: Repent. Romney Was Right from chip franklin on Vimeo. Recommend this Post
Canada Stands Indicted
While I most assuredly cannot claim any virtue when it comes to climate-change mitigation (I still fly, probably the greatest environmental sin one can commit), I do understand the gravity…
It Is Not The Exclusive Domain Of Republicans
It being itolerance and homophobia, as this exchange at the Iowa Democratic caucus makes clear: Recommend this Post
All Things Considered
All Things Considered is a show on NPR…good radio. Republicans don't listen cause they already have a show on FOX called "Lick Trump's Balls." https://t.co/i17FfR2vAx @TheRickWilson @gtconway3d @McFaul @Rosie @janemarielynch…
The Living, Beating Heart Of Canada
Having visited St. John’s last summer, I found that the stories of Newfoundlanders’ boundless generosity and graciousness are absolutely true. Therefore, the following resonates deeply with me: .@markcritch’s ode to…
Lev Parnas, International Man Of Mystery
Is he a hybrid of Zelig and Forrest Gump? Is he a grifter trying to make his mark on the American psyche? Is he, as suggested by Trump’s impeachment defence…
Not So Fast, Capitalism
The triumphalism of capitalism can sometimes be hard to take. Platitudes such as “A rising tide lifts all boats” abound, rarely questioned except by the most astute among us, thereby…
Thought For The Day
This resonates on oh so many levels. Recommend this Post
Increasingly Transparent
The thuggish illegalities of Donald Trump are obvious for everyone to see. Everyone, that is, except for those inexplicable sludge marks on human rationality known as Trump devotees. Marie Yovanovich?…
Wash And Dry?
As I have written in the past on this blog, I have long suspected that Canada is soft on white-collar crime, including money laundering. The fact that the Panama Papers…
Corporate Integrity: No Longer An Oxymoron
While he will undoubtedly come under under intense criticism, all I can say is, Bravo, Michael McCain. I’m Michael McCain, CEO of Maple Leaf Foods, and these are personal reflections.…
Well, This Is Certainly Interesting
OMG. This should be the end of Biden's candidacy. https://t.co/Y2N8bn0O6t — Linda McQuaig (@LindaMcQuaig) January 13, 2020 Recommend this Post
Tell It Like It Is
I have written nothing about the Iranian missile that brought down the Ukrainian flight, frankly because I don’t know what to say beyond the fact that it is an immense…
Psst! Wanna Know A Secret?
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On A Certain Dysfunctional Commander-In-Chief
Chip Franklin may be somewhat coarse, but he certainly has insights into the dysfunctional entity known as Donald Trump: Watching Trump's announcement in front of all those generals reminds of…