Trump’s War on the Environment and Humanity
The old bastard has barely been in power for six months yet he’s made breathtaking progress in undermining the environment and mankind’s prospects for the future. Unlike the travel ban…
The Mound of Sound
Trump’s Off to Poland And He’s Got the Neighbours Worried
Old man Trump has decided to squeeze in a visit to Poland before the start of the G20 summit in Hamburg later this week. Some European leaders worry that Trump…
The Secrets of the Romans Unlocked And None Too Soon.
Roman ruins remain everywhere in Europe and North Africa. Some of them, aqueducts for example, are still functioning. The secret to their longevity is the Roman development of concrete. The…
Monbot Fingers British Columbia for Democratic Subversion.
These days when you see an unexpected “come from behind” election win you need to ask whether the election was rigged? When it comes to vote tampering Canada, well more…
Is An Enemy of Humanity Not Your Enemy Too?
If someone is poised to inflict irreparable harm to humanity, especially when he’s motivated by greed or prejudice or narcissism, is that person not an enemy of humanity? And, if…
"A War For the Future Of the Republic." Trump’s Christian Caliphate.
If Donald Trump has his way, America’s Christian right can have their way. Earlier in the month, the Faith and Freedom Coalition’s “Road to Majority” conference brought Religious Right activists…
They’re Here to Stay But We All Knew That, Didn’t We?
In the Beginning, well my beginning, there were but two nuclear powers and, even then, the Soviet’s bomb only beat my arrival by a matter of days. Still, two it…
Oooh, the Optics.
He may not have scored a cushy job in the Trump cabinet but Chris Christie is still the governor of New Jersey and that counts for something. Unfortunately the optics…
Could Hardliners Egg Trump Into a New Nuclear Arms Race?
Like everyone else, America’s militarist hardliners have been taking the measure of their man/baby president and these latter day Dr. Strangeloves see opportunity for the taking. small but influential group…
Churchill’s Plea – "Know I’m Here."
It’s called “SeaWall Churchill,” comprising 16 murals intended to focus attention on climate change and the state of the oceans in the Arctic. The murals were completed near the end…
America’s Enemies Have Less to Worry About Than Her Friends
The upcoming G20 summit in Berlin promises to be a lot livelier than the gatherings of the past. And, yes, that’s because of the terrible-tempered man baby/president, Donald Trump. Everybody,…
Have They Tried Lego?
As Donald Trump regresses to an infantile state it becomes ever more difficult to ignore, even for Congressional Republicans. There’s this 71-year old toddler on the eve of a foreign…
Scraping the Barrel – Theresa May’s Polls Numbers Are Even Worse Than Trump’s
The walking cadaver also known as Britain’s prime minister, Theresa May, is in deep trouble – with the British public and especially with her own Tory caucus. After a disastrous…
Richard Clarke Explains What’s Going On
Ever wonder what’s going on with Trump and this Russia business? Some think it’s all smoke and mirrors. Not Richard Clarke. America’s former counter-terrorism czar explained what the public is…
And Then This Popped Into My Mind
I was just getting out of bed. Blue sky outside. I remembered today was the 150th anniversary of Confederation. Then this popped into my mind. The tune and all the…
We Didn’t Just Get a Fresh Premier Yesterday. We Got So Much More.
There’s word of a giant, shredded paper sale in Victoria this Canada Day weekend. Barges full of the remains of 16-years of Liberal corruption suitable for repurposing as pulp and…
Yes, the President of the United States of America is a Degenerate. Well, Duh.
Sure, he’s a creep. This is the guy who boasted of his immunity to grab random women “by the pussy.” He talked about the lengths he would go to try…
Today in Climate Change News
Good news! No, sorry, I’m just messing with you. From the “Howling at the Moon” file, three reports. From The Guardian, Damien Carrington writes that the extreme heat that hit…
"A Nation of Serfs"
I thought I might be succumbing to hyperbole the first time I used the term “neo feudal” to describe the path American society seemed to be on. Feudalism for the…
Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes – but no, no, no, no, no.
Credit where credit’s due. The Trudeau government intends a sweeping reform of Harper’s worst environmental laws. It’s been a long time coming but better late than never. The proposals —…