On Heroes and Role Models
Simone WeilA couple months ago I wrote that we should not feel blame-worthy if we can’t do all the most courageous things in order to protect our neighbours or help…
Today’s News: Comics roundup, Liberal majority nears, Iran ceasefire ceases, Pope Leo won’t be silenced, plus Carney talks to Artemis II
Comic roundupI found lots of good comics about Wednesday's events. Gladu's vote puts the Liberals on the cusp of majority Like many Liberals, I don't like Gladu nor do I…
Never mind the law, public opinion, or common sense: Danielle Smith will ensure there’s a separation referendum on the ballot
The spectre of separation haunting Alberta nowadays may deeply divide the province, but almost everyone seems to agree about one thing: No matter what happens, no matter what the courts…
American jihadist
President Trump has been trimming the upper ranks of his administration. He has, for instance,... The post American jihadist first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
Democrat Ro Kohhana Explains Why The Democrats Are Such Losers
Couldn't have said it better myself:When the President of the United States threatens genocide against millions of innocent people, Democratic leadership should stand in clear moral opposition — not hide…
Giant Rat Statue Unveiled in Cambodia
Cambodia was plagued with landmines and the efforts to remove all the mines have been rather impressive. The country is still digging up landmines as clearing them will take a…
Today’s News: It used to be called "brinksmanship" but now its just called TACO Tuesday. Plus Artemis II Briefing
It used to be called "brinksmanship" What Trump did to the world on Tuesday used to be called "brinksmanship" during the Cold War. Now its just called TACO Tuesday. It…
Dan Williams’ proposed book ban aims to gin up a moral panic ‘with no basis in reality’
Interesting question: Has Dan Williams, Alberta’s minister of municipal affairs and de facto chief censor, ever been inside a public library? If he ever had been, he’d know perfectly well…
Belligerent and erratic
On March 21, Donald Trump threatened to obliterate parts of Iran if the Strait of Hormuz was not fully opened within 48 hours. Hours before that deadline, Trump delayed the…
Tuesday Night Cat Blogging
Upturned cat.
#ndpldr – Notes from the Aftermath
Assorted links and materials on Avi Lewis' leadership victory and what it means for the NDP.- Steven High discusses how Lewis is offering big ideas to meet the scope and…
Towards a Rational and Humane Immigration Policy
As the white supremacist regime to the south of us embarks on a policy of ethnic cleansing we should look at our own immigration and citizenship policy. I have written…
Tuesday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Tuesday reading.- Andreas Rinke reports on the European countries working toward a windfall tax on yet another wave of predatory oil profits. And Mark Hertsgaard…
Where Are The American People??
What do you do when there is a war in which neither side deserves to win?
Why is the Toronto Star printing fake news articles to impact two Ontario political races?
The Toronto Star’s campaign against one local Liberal is a clear attempt to mislead voters and impact on the provincial party’s leadership raceRe-posted from my SubstackOPEN LETTER SUBMITTED TO THE…
Civilization Dying
I’ve been tinkering with a cassette tape player. It was without a power cord. I found a compatible cord in the garage, and learned the player is not working. I…
Canadians Don’t Want Cars
Driving a car is an annoying experience because all one does is sniff the tailpipe coming form the car in front while not moving because there’s too many people stuck…
Today’s News: Rumours of floor-crossings, plus Artemis II Briefing and Canada Good News
Rumours of floor-crossings Ten might be crossing the floor? Wow. I would expect that idiotic "justify your shadow cabinet job" email didn't go over very well. View on Threads View…
A rupture to the world order
In January, Mark Carnie told the World Economic Forum conference in Davos, Switzerland, about a "rupture to the world order." I was aware of the Prime Minister's speech to the…