Life Must Be Simple For The Simple
There are times when one almost envies the simple person who can accept things at face value. For them, there is nothing to see here:Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com· 10hBASH: Is it…
Sunday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Sunday reading.- A.R. Moxon discusses our role in observing and shaping the world around us with the help of the analogy of a submarine whose…
The Independence of Parliament
The beginning of the 45th Parliament has been a showcase for the ever-declining independence of our elected representatives.
The Non-Profit Small Business Model
The non-profit small business model provides interest free start-up loans to individuals or groups who apply to start a non-profit business. The application must include a business plan with a…
The Non-Profit Small Business Model
The non-profit small business model provides interest free start-up loans to individuals or groups who apply to start a non-profit business. The application must include a business plan with a…
Weekend funny stuff — Trump Watch, The Passing Scene, Animal Crackers
Trump Watch: Trump Watch is a regular feature now, mainly to collect the funny death-wishes I see all the time, and also to highlight other funny Trump stuff - there's…
The Campaign
Our documentary is coming soon! Here.
My latest: it’s like pro wrestling but less entertaining
I’ll let you in on a little secret: they’re lot friendlier than you know. Members of Parliament, that is. Partisan differences notwithstanding, durable friendships persist behind the scenes. And evidence…
Saturday Photo: Finding Room in Paris…
Space is at a premium in the Haussmannian buildings which give the city such charm. The owners of this one got around the absence of space for an elevator by…
Saturday Photo: Finding Room in Paris…
Space is at a premium in the Haussmannian buildings which give the city such charm. The owners of this one got around the absence of space for an elevator by…
More About Diffeences
In my previous post, I discussed a few of the differences with the U.S. that make Canada the country it is. I contrasted our more welcoming natures with the increasing…
Updates of the week: Prairie wild fires; TACO Trump tariffs; Trudeau’s shoes; and Poilievre is still unpopular
Prairie wildfires update Media are doing a good job covering the wildfires now. The Weather Network piece reports on wind directions around the threatened communities. Here is another report on…
NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is seriously underperforming and people are starting to notice
It is to be hoped that Premier Danielle Smith’s continuing strong polling numbers will catch the attention of someone in Alberta’s New Democratic Party Opposition, preferably somebody to whom Leader…
Musical interlude
Florrie - Never Far From Paradise
The Troubling Lack of Empathy Among Conservatives
Empathy is a nasty word to conservatives. Elon Musk recently showed his contempt for the very notion of considering another’s feelings, calling it “civilizational suicidal empathy.” And then, to make…
Simon’s SEZ
Can you think of any other Special Ecomonic Zones? Shenzhen? The southern states? Siberia?
Friday Morning Links
Assorted content to end your week.- Allison Gill offers a reminder that every aspect of the U.S.' descent into fascism can be traced back to the increasing power of an…
Legal News Post of the Day: May 30, 2025
#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Tate brothers charged with rape and trafficking in the U.K. #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/hOMI0Ezrai - Garry J. Wise, Toronto Visit our Toronto Law Office website: www.wiselaw.net Visit…