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…
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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…
Nice Beard Though
As a Canadian, there are a number of things that cause me to feel ashamed: here in Ontario, it was the election of the dumb demagogue Doug Ford, while federally…
Hmmmm ……
Just sayin’. Recommend this Post
This Is Quite Powerful, And Also Quite Relevant
A Facebook friend posted the following, which is appeared on Dandelion Salad, a site I intend to explore as time permits. Bracing and sobering, the following video seems more relevant…
Words, Words, And More Words
I haven’t been writing much these days, in part due to a stubborn bug I’ve been battling, and in part because I often wonder if there really is much more…
Makes Sense To Me
I had this exact conversation with my son this week as he and his wife visited from the west. Alberta, Ottawa set to clash over rent supplement cost, Dec. 27…
Breaking Up With Jesus
While some may be cheered by the fact that evangelical magazine Christianity Today has called for Donald Trump’s removal, be aware that theirs apparently is not a widely-held view amongst…
The House That Trump Didn’t Build
Johnny Carson, when bringing to the audience’s attention bizarre stories that strained credulity, used to say, “Folks, I do not make these things up; I merely report them.” I shall…
On Whining About Witch Hunts
Really, what more is there to say? Ding Dong, the witch is…too soon?(more) https://t.co/i17FfR2vAx@goldengateblond @Rosie @janemarielynch @TheRickWilson @TomArnold @girlsreallyrule @billmaher @RepSwalwell @FrankFigliuzzi1 @tedlieu @Kokomothegreat @jordanklepper @juliehdavis @shearm @McFaul pic.twitter.com/NbCG6Fz6V6 —…
The Real Adult In The Room
These days, it is hard to see the call to public office as an honourable one. The following letter sets things into their proper perspective, I think, while the video…
Dieselgate: The Stench Continues In Ottawa
Most people will remember the massive crime against humanity perpetrated by Volkswagen when it used software to hide the amount of noxious emissions its diesel engines were actually spewing out.…
Don’t Let The Door Hit You On Your Way Out
No doubt the Idiot-In Chief thinks that by changing his residence, he will avoid justice in New York: Recommend this Post