DEI – Setting The Record Straight
Special Note: I won't be commenting today on the imposition of American tariffs, but I hope the following puts American madness into proper perspective.Last week I posted about the craven…
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Not Exactly As Advertised
The U.S. always touts itself as the greatest country in the world (if not in all of history). The nation bruits its achievements, its pool of talented citizens, its democracy…
UPDATED: Around And About
I don't really need to comment on the debacle in the White House with Zelensky. While the MAGATS will undoubtedly spin this a moment of massive disrespect to the United…
UPDATED: Corporations And DEI
If one ever wanted further proof of the near-absence of ethics and morality in the corporate world, one need look no further than their rapid dismantling of Diversity, Equity and…
Irredeemably Depraved
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A Roundup Of Canadians’ Views On The Lost One
For my final post (at least for the time being) on The Lost One, I thought it would be interesting to cull some letters-to-the-editor from various newspapers. Given that Gretzky…
Still Dead To Me – Part 2
Following up on my previous post about the erstwhile 'Great' One, Number 99 himself, it is clear that the odium he sparked by his appearance in Boston as the ceremonial…
Still Dead To Me
Almost three years ago, I wrote the following about The 'Great' One.:Gretzky has been dead to me since his shameful, full-throated endorsement of Stephen Harper in 2015, despite the fact…
Will Life Imitate Art?
Sometimes, when I look at the rapid devolution of democracy in the United States, I wonder if perhaps I am lying in a coma somewhere, and this is just some…
A Calm Voice Of Reason
If you don't know of him, allow me a moment to introduce you to Flavio Volpe. President of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers' Association, he was appointed in 2023 as a…
Thin Skin
For people who think critically rather than merely listen to the echo chamber of their choice, it should be obvious that having a thin skin is not an attribute. While…
In Ontario, We Are Not A Happy Family
Here in Ontario, it is Family Day, but all is not well. We have an unnecessary election pending, the premier has cloaked himself in his Captain Canada regalia, and he…
The Cult Of Victimhood
H/t MoudakisIt probably hasn't escaped your notice that extreme right-wingers are never happy. They see enemies everywhere; subversion abounds. The white race is under attack, trans people are on an…
Standing Resolute
Amidst the talk of annexing Canada, the premiers marched to Washington to meet with White House officials. Afterwards,. James Blair, Trump's deputy chief of staff for legislative affairs, had this…
Guerrilla Warfare, Anyone?
Although I am now a senior, there is no doubt in my mind that should the Americans ever invade Canada (a notion unthinkable just a short time ago), I would…
UPDATED: A Repository Of Wisdom
I read a letter to the editor the other day to the effect that policy-makers would be wise to consult the op-ed pages for inspiration. Good journals offer repositories of…
My Thought For The Day
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Theocracy – The U.S. Version
For those who like to get their religion from the wholly deranged, there's Paula White, Trump's 'spiritual' adviser:Republicans Against Trumpism @rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social·8h“To say no to President Trump would be to say…
Two Things Proud Canadians Can Do
As I wrote in my previous post, there are very heartening signs of a deep resurgence in Canadian national pride. Consumer boycotts of American products, the purchasing of Canadian products…
More Heartening Signs
One of the best and most heartening things emerging from our current conflict with the United States is a very powerful resurgence of national pride. The realization of how precious…