A Modern Witch Hunt
Someone must have been telling lies about Joseph K., for without having done anything wrong he was arrested one fine morning. -The Trial, by Franz Kafka Thus begins one of…
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Bill C-27: A Followup
In yesterday’s post, I discussed Linda McQauig’s article about the purpose of Bill C-27, the Trudeau- Morneau pension bill that would eviscerate Defined Benefit Plans for those working for the…
The Secret Handshake
In her column in today’s Star (which does not yet appear to be available online), Linda McQuaig points out the remarkable similarities between the government of Justin Trudeau and that…
Fighting The Good Fight
That is what Robert Reich continues to do. Recommend this Post
Losing Our Hubris, Or The Truth, According To George Carlin
Religious belief can be a marvelous thing, It can give strength in times of trouble, comfort in times of grief, and direction in times of confusion. It can also be…
That’s Quite The Product Placement
As a keen observer of the crazed evangelicals who seem a permanent fixture/blight on the American television landscape, I hereby nominate ex-felon Jim Bakker as the most crazed media evangelical…
On Tax Fairness
Ed Broadbent recently wrote on the need for real tax reform, calling for an end to the various favours our government bestows on the ultra rich. His thesis was compelling:…
A Political Shakespeare?
Looking back at the pleasure I always took in teaching Shakespeare’s tragedies, I realize my attraction to The Bard had a great deal to do with his eerily penetrating insights…
A Pro Forma Response
While Justin Trudeau will undoubtedly be praised by some for his polite reaction to these activists, his perfunctory response tells all you need to know about the disparity between his…
Theatre Of The Absurd
Any facile defence of Roy Moore’s creepy predilections has to be regarded thus. His attorney, Trenton Garmon, even tried to draw Canadian Ali Velshi into the fray. Recommend this Post
Engagement Is Always Preferable
There is a strong argument to be made for engagement rather than confrontation. Until we are willing to show at least a modicum of tolerance for the views of others,…
Impossible To Ignore
I have noticed a shift lately on the part of the ultra-right. Instead of denying climate change, increasing numbers are ‘admitting’ that the climate may be changing, but they have…
Sounds About Right
I don’t suppose it should surprise anyone that an egregiously incompetent President Trump has nominated as a federal court judge for Alabama the egregiously unqualified Brett J. Talley. He has…
Seeing The Light
This is nothing like a reformed evangelical who has seen the light: Appearing on MSNBC’s AM Joy, former evangelical – and son a a famous pastor — angrily tore into…
Canadians React To The Paradise Papers
If you aren’t yet outraged over recent revelations, check your pulse to make sure you are still amongst the living. Happily, signs of life are plentiful among Toronto Star readers:…
In Praise Of Critical Thinking
Here are five resources that can aid us in what really is a life-long journey: Recommend this Post
The Point Is
In her latest iPolitics article, Kady O’Maley offers the view that the revelations of The Paradise Papers do not constitute a scandal for Justin Trudeau and his government. And while…
Politics and its Discontents 2017-11-08 20:20:00
PM Justin Trudeau says he’s satisfied with Liberal fundraiser Stephen Bronfman’s explanation of his ties to offshore accounts, but Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer calls those remarks inappropriate. The Prime Minister…
A Change Of Pace
With all of the tawdry tales of corruption, tax avoidance and tax evasion going on right now thanks to the Paradise Papers, I feel like lightening the mood a bit.…
Behind The Curtain
Ah, Star letter writers rarely disappoint. Truth, rather than political spin, always improves my mood. Liberal Party fundraisers held family millions in offshore trust, Nov. 6 From Panama to Paradise,…