NYC-ABC PP/POW updates March 5, 2024
NOTE: If you regularly send packets to Bill Dunne, he has been moved. His new address is:Bill Dunne #10916-086FMC ButnerPost Office Box 1600Butner, North Carolina 27509 Click here for the…
Divided
The war in the Middle East will end. But I no longer think that the divisions seen everywhere will end anytime soon. They feel permanent.
Higher Taxes, But Fewer Services in Collingwood
Collingwood Council is currently debating some major changes to the town’s bylaws, many of which appear to mean fewer services and less support for our residents. This council has once…
Canadian Covid Society
It’s officially a thing! Dr. Kashif Pirzada explains how it started: Wanted to share with you something near and dear to my heart. Today my colleagues and I are proud…
Claims of antisemitism used to defend Israel’s atrocities
I understand people who believe that Israel should defend its lands against armed attacks and fervently assert the country has a right to a peaceful existence. But I sympathize with…
‘Guy Boots,’ youngest mayor of Fort McMurray, first mayor of Wood Buffalo, PC, Independent and Wildrose MLA, dead at 65
Guy Boutilier, the last mayor of Fort McMurray, the first mayor of the massive Wood Buffalo municipality that now includes the oilsands city, and at various times a Progressive Conservative,…
Pass the Sustainable Jobs Act—now!
A critical part of transitioning to a sustainable future is ensuring workers are prepared and jobs are available in the new economy. A strong job action plan is required. This…
Oscar predictions from a guy who hasn’t seen most of the nominees
If Barbie wins the best picture Oscar on Monday, it will mark two years in a row that I didn’t finish the best picture winner. I stopped watching last year’s…
Decency beats hate
On our side of the street: PEC folks from all faiths and all walks of life, there to demand the release of hostages, and an end to the terror of…
Saturday Photo: Snowdrops–Is This the New Normal?
This photo was taken in April 2008 when we still had snow on the ground. The snowdrops this year are already up--March 9!--and the snow cover is long gone.I'm afraid…
Saturday Photo: Snowdrops–Is This the New Normal?
This photo was taken in April 2008 when we still had snow on the ground. The snowdrops this year are already up–March 9!–and the snow cover is long gone. I’m…
Capitalism is Slavery
Listen to Nathan explain the problem with a capitalist structure that forces the elderly to continue working. @nathanreo #revolution #deconstruction #deconstructingcapitalism #capitalism #socialism #decentralization #socialprogress #awakening #humanevolution #shiftinconsciousness #consciousness #spirituality…
After five years, RCMP investigation into Kamikaze Affair ends with a whimper, not a bang
After five years, Canada’s national police force has concluded no charges will be laid in the notorious Kamikaze Affair, as allegations of fraud and identity theft in Jason Kenney’s victorious…
Musical interlude
Disaster Pony – Dead Neon & The Noon Sun
Friday Afternoon Links
Assorted content to end your week. – Oshan Jarow discusses Sapien Labs’ work measuring mental health levels around the globe – and the resulting conclusion that “conveniences” including smartphones and…
Should the Provincial Loyalist Days be Celebrated on the Same Date?
The Loyalists usually only get the briefest of mentioned when the history of Canada is discussed. This is a tad unfortunate as the arrival of the Loyalists forever altered the…
Today’s tonic: In his SOTU speech, “Biden projects a vision of strength that’s been missing from his presidency but will be needed in 2024 campaign”
Today's tonic: In his State of the Union speech last night, "Biden projects a vision of strength that’s been missing from his presidency but will be needed in 2024 campaign"…
Today’s tonic: in his SOTU speech, “Biden projects a vision of strength that’s been missing from his presidency but will be needed in 2024 campaign”
Today’s tonic: In his State of the Union speech last night, “Biden projects a vision of strength that’s been missing from his presidency but will be needed in 2024 campaign”…
Whatever you love in this life
I love this more.
‘Tar oil,’ Venezuela, Trump and Trudeau: Something else for Alberta conservatives to complain about!
If United Conservative Party leaders like Premier Danielle Smith are looking for another fight to pick with the Trudeau Government, they could always complain about Canada’s slavish and continuing support…