Donald Trump and the Great Russian Conspiracy
We already knew that a small legion of Russian hackers had intervened in the U.S. election, hacking e-mails, and spreading fake news stories.And we knew that Vladimir Putin would not…
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Donald Trump and the Madman of the Year
It's Time Magazine's ugliest Person of the Year cover since it awarded Adolf Hitler that dubious honour.And Donald Trump is reported to be conflicted. On the one hand his massive…
Donald Trump and the Man Who Would Torch the Planet
Everybody knew that Donald Trump was a climate change denier, a man who believes that global warming is a hoax.He's made that abundantly clear… Over and over again.But still the…
The Day Donald Trump Fired One Of His Trolls
Donald Trump had an army of trolls working for him during the election, spreading fake stories, and flaming his opponents. So it was quite a shock to see him fire…
In the steps of the Hair or of Trump?
There could be as many as 14 contenders for the upcoming Conservative leadership contest on-stage in Moncton tonight. Which candidates will take their cue from the Hair (Stephen Harper) and…
Donald Trump’s Merry Gun Christmas
It's going to a bleak holiday season for millions of Americans who still can't quite believe that Donald Trump is their president.Just like we Canadians can't believe that's really Santa.But…
They can still feel shame! Conservative leaders duck and cover in wake of Saturday’s disgraceful display
PHOTOS: Chris Alexander, at the moment the chant of “lock her up” began from the right-wing mob at the Alberta Legislature Saturday. Does this look to you like a man…
Considering What Just happened in the US, It should Be Painfully Obvious Why Canada Should Change Its Voting System
It’s hard to believe but it’s true. Donald Trump is the President-elect of the United States of America. A man who has never held a public office in his life…
Considering What Just happened in the US, It should Be Painfully Obvious Why Canada Should Change Its Voting System
It’s hard to believe but it’s true. Donald Trump is the President-elect of the United States of America. A man who has never held a public office in his life…
Con gong show at the Legislature had plenty to make Albertans wonder about their opposition parties
PHOTOS: Anybody recognize the clowns with the yellow signs? Inquiring minds want to know … and they say they’re prepared to pay good money to find out! (Duncan Kinney photo,…
Donald Trump and the Betrayal of the Working Class
I used to stare at those pictures of Donald Trump preaching to his white working class supporters, and wonder how that old con artist managed to fool so many of…
And Speaking of Our Post-Truth World
Yesterday’s post dealt with the challenges real journalism faces in this era of presidential prevarications and attacks on the media. The following video, via Mother Jones, shows what critical thinkers…
Are Russian Hackers Going After Donald Trump’s Enemies?
As you know Russian hackers are widely believed to have interfered in the U.S. election, by getting their hands on Democratic Party e-mails.And helping to spread fake stories like this…
Surviving In A Post-Truth World
Reading my morning paper, the Toronto Star, I came across a notice to subscribers that rates are once again increasing. As part of what is frequently referred to as their…
Donald Trump and the Cabinet from Hell
Some people believe that Donald Trump tweets compulsively just to confuse and distract his enemies.But I don't. I think he just can't help himself… Can't help sounding like a maniac,…
The Pipeline File: NDP’s ‘social license’ approach worked where Conservative shouting failed, it’s that simple
PHOTOS: Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Kananaskis, Alberta, in April 2016 (photo by Chris Schwarz, Government of Alberta). Below: Anti-pipeline demonstrators in British Columbia…
Donald Trump’s Latest Scary Twitter Meltdown
For a moment, a very brief moment, I thought that Kellyanne Conway might be able to teach Donald Trump how to pretend to be a president. Or at least behave…