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…
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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…
Before You Vote
If you live in Ontario, you will know that on February 27 we have the opportunity to participate in a wholly unnecessary election. It was called by Premier Doug Ford…
UPDATED: In Light Of The Insanity From Our Southern ‘Neighbours’
.... this seems particularly apt. Thanks to my friend Gary for passing it along.And there's this:Charlie Angus@charlieangus104.bsky.socialFollowMessage to the grifter king from Canada: "We will have no parley with you,…
The Limits Of Outrage
I've been thinking a lot lately about two polarities: compassion and outrage, and have concluded the obvious - both have their limits, thanks to the profoundly troubled times in which…
Some Plausible Canadian Responses
With the unhinged one who is now leading the U.S. seemingly intent on wreaking economic havoc upon Canada, astute readers of newspapers have a panoply of suggestions as to how…
A Transparent Ploy
H/t MoudakisWell, that stalwart 'steward' of the Ontario economy has called an early election. Flush with confidence that his $200 rebates (which only cost us $3.2 billion) and his beer…
If Only
A friend sent me this. Could the cartoonist who drew this be looking at sedition charges in the future, or, at the very least, termination of the non-lethal kind?Recommend this…
An Excellent Way to Mock Our Prime Minister-In-Waiting
My friend Gary, who I have known since my university days, has a sly wit whenever he comments on politics, both domestic and foreign. He sent me an email about…