The Epitome Of Moral Cowardice
They don’t get much more craven than Mitch McConnell: Mitch McConnell can’t say whether it's racist to tell an immigrant to go back to their country. He is married to…
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This Is What John Lewis Speaks So Feelingly Against
John Lewis spoke from the heart about this: And John Conway 111, husband of chief Trump defender Kelly Ann Conway, has this to say about her boss: Naivete, resentment and…
From The Heart
In light of the rampant racism that seems to be engulfing Western nations, John Lewis utters words we all need to hear. I know racism when I see it. I…
Whither Goest The NDP?
In his column today, Rick Salutin offers a withering assessment of the NDP that I fear is all too accurate. In a phrase, what most ails the party is what…
Air Travel And Climate Change
Having recently returned from Newfoundland to attend my son’s wedding, I can claim no green virtue when it comes to flying. Indeed, I know there will be more flights in…
D.C. Disaster
What more can be said about climate change than hasn’t already been said? Video, however, continues to compel people’s attention before they are once again diverted by the latest on…
A Good Idea
But, given our current peril, it is likely too little, too late, a mere drop in the vast but shallow sea of environmental ideals put into practice. However, the following…
Distinguishing The Forest From The Trees
An interesting article in The Guardian suggests massive tree plantings could go a long way toward solving our climate change crisis. For those seeking a kind of natural deus ex…
Scheer’s Climate-Change Plan – A Reality Check
While the Trudeau government engages in public double-think exercises (expansion of pipelines AND climate-change mitigation!), those hoping for climate salvation from the Conservatives under Andrew Scheer would be well-advised to…
The Crux Of The Problem
Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it. – Mark Twain (possibly) The above quotation, often attributed to Mark Twain, seems more relevant than ever, especially if…
More From The Land Of Nod
Warning: The following contains hateful messaging follows from the land of the free and home of the brave: Reminder to All “Straight” Men Who Selflessly Devote Their Lives to Thinking…
Meanwhile, In The Land Of The Free And The Home Of the Brave
An Entire Black Family Nearly Excuted By #Police Because A 4 Year Old Kid Walked Out Of A store With A Barbie Doll Without The Family Noticing It.#TheNewNormal4Blacks Use This…
An Emotional Plea From John Stewart
For a number of reasons, I don’t feel much like writing these days. Instead, I will let the stories I link to speak for themselves. If you start at the…
For Your Consideration
We need undeveloped, pristine land now more than ever to help offset rapidly escalating climate change. Please consider signing this petition. Recommend this Post
Shifting Patterns
We now can say what we couldn’t say four years ago: a vote for Green isn’t automatically a wasted vote. If you vote with your heart and you vote Green,…
Man Overboard!
H/t Michael de Adder Sometimes, it is best to let nature take its course. Recommend this Post
If You Follow Ontario Politics
… this requires no explanation: H/t Patrick Corrigan If you need a bit of a primer, however, allow me to introduce the chief sheep: We think it’s only fair that…
Shameful Self-Abasement
The Toronto Star reports that there has been a furious social media backlash against shameful propaganda displays like the following, as the Ontario government seeks to break a 10-year-deal with…
Friends In High Places Are Good (For Some)
Having friends in high places is certainly something the wealthy must savour as they continue to hide money in offshore tax havens. Yes, the very same havens the Trudeau government…