Stuff Still Happens, week 23: The year of the fallen icons
The Oxford English Dictionary defines icon as ‘a symbol or graphic representation on a screen of a program, option, or window’, which doesn’t work until you look at the second…
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An Unsettling Experience
At a time when CEOs are comparing Donald Trump to fascists like Hitler and Mussolini, the experience I had yesterday must surely qualify as deeply disturbing.I entered a local grocery…
Donald Trump: The Fraud and the Con Artist
Donald Trump likes to claim that he's a great businessman, who is going to protect American jobs, and that all his employees love him.He even claims that the Mexican-Americans he…
Meet Donald Trump’s Scary Tongue Talking Religious Adviser
I've always thought that if Donald Trump wasn't running for the presidency of the United States, he might make a good televangelist.You know, one of the many Con men out…
Why Donald Trump Is Suddenly Looking So Vulnerable
One of the main reasons Donald Trump is so popular, is because for so long he was given a relatively free ride.All he had to deal with were attacks from…
Donald Trump and the Liberal Redneck’s Warning
It was only a few weeks ago that Donald Trump promised that as soon as he won the Republican nomination, he would start behaving in a more "presidential" manner.But last…
Watching the Wildrose in the Legislature: Beverly Hillbillies … or Deliverance?
PHOTOS: The Beverly Hillbillies in campaign mode. Actual members of the Alberta Wildrose caucus may not appear exactly as illustrated. Below: Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, left, and Alberta Premier Rachel…
Donald Trump and the Fascist Question
Donald Trump may be looking and sounding crazier than ever. Calling for guns to be allowed in classrooms.While also calling for Hillary Clinton's bodyguards to be disarmed.But despite his deranged…
Donald Trump and the Real Terrorist Threat
As you know Donald Trump has been trying to look more "presidential," to try to persuade the Republican establishment that he won't blow up the party.And that he's not crazy.But…
Is Donald Trump’s Campaign Going Down in Flames Already?
It should have been a good week for Donald Trump. He's doing his best to tone down his act and look more "presidential."He won two more primary contests, albeit even…
Donald Trump’s Longtime Butler Says Obama Should Be Killed
About a week ago I saw a British TV documentary where Donald Trump's former butler Anthony P. “Tony” Senecal, talked about the man he served for almost two decades.And revealed…
Why Bernie Sanders’ Campaign Will Not Surrender
Bernie Sanders won another Democratic primary yesterday, this time in West Virginia.White House dreams fading, Bernie Sanders added another state to his tally against Hillary Clinton with a win in…
Trumping Trump Mexican Style. (In my dreams.)
I’m Canadian. I was born in Canada and I’ve lived here all my life. As such, I probably shouldn’t comment on either American or Mexican politics. But that hasn’t stopped…
Stephen Harper paid $4,000 by Donald Trump-supporting Republican Jewish Coalition
According to the Federal Ethics Commissioner, Stephen Harper was recently paid almost $4,000 by the Donald Trump-loving Republican Jewish Coalition for advising US Republicans. The post Stephen Harper paid $4,000…
What A Gift!
Dan Leger writes in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald that a President Trump would be a gift to the enemies of the United States:But if your goal is to undermine American democracy,…
Donald Trump and the Republican Civil War
I've finally decided that I'm going to have to settle back comfortably in my hammock, take a deep breath, remind myself it's almost summer, and start enjoying the Donald Trump…
Donald Trump and the Great Taco Bowl Stunt
It was the perfect example of why Donald Trump is almost certainly going to lose the Presidential election.For there he was yesterday, trying to reach out to Hispanics who he…
Will A Change Of Tone Be All It Takes?
Over at Northern Reflections today, Owen has a timely reminder via Henry Giroux of what Donald Trump really stands for: fascism, hatred, bigotry and exclusion. I noted in my response…
Can Donald Trump Defeat Hillary Clinton?
It was a strange scene. Donald Trump had just won the Indiana primary, and all but sewn up the Republican nomination. But instead of crowing in his usual manner, he…
The New Donald Trump and Ted Cruz’s Scary Attack Ad
Donald Trump has been on his best behaviour recently, as he tries to change his tone to try to look more presidential. Donald Trump defended Saturday his method of striking…