Listen to Refugees; Don’t Ban Them
Canadians are awesome, tolerant, opening and welcoming. Sure. To a degree, but even to the point of self delusion. We often feel morally superior to the Americans, particularly now as…
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Psst, Wanna Stop Protecting the Environment?
On December 31, 2018, the US government will stop protecting the environment. If the Kill-the-EPA bill passes, the US government will certainly slow down protecting it until they blow out…
What are White Supremacists and Misogynists Afraid Of?
So, let’s dig into the fear that motivates white supremacists and misogynists. Are they in backlash/whitelash mode, afraid of losing centuries of entitlement? Because their hate doesn’t start AS hate,…
Of Impeachment, Conflicts of Interest and T***p
T***p said he’s ceased to operate business while in the White House. Beyond being a liar and someone who makes things up, even if he were being honest about this,…
Ask Kellie Leitch What Problem She Thinks She’s Solving
Kellie Leitch and her dog whistle politics have no place in my Canada. As we pivot to a world of greater justice and dignity, we need to beware of politicians…
Actually, T***p is the Rogue One
The USA is now a rogue state, intentionally sowing ill will around the world. Canada must become a sanctuary nation immediately. #cdnpoli — WePivot.net ??? (@WePivot) January 28, 2017 Trudeau…
Trump Has Germans Thinking a Lot About Democracy
The German people have not forgotten their past and president-elect Donald J. Trump has them revisiting those painful memories of a darker time. An article in Der Spiegel asks “How…
Let’s Not Be Under any Illusions. Alt.Right Lives and It Will Have a Voice in Trump’s White House.
I’ve been using the word “AmeriKa” to refer to Trumpland. Now it seems I might be infringing on somebody else’s intellectual property rights. Kinsella found this handbill plastered on what…
The Darkness of Trumpland and the Light of Resistance
It sure is dark out there. The darkness of Trumpland is truly upon us.On a day when we honour our Canadian soldiers who died fighting the fascists.On a day when…
The Day Fascism Finally Arrived in America
Well I have to admit that I never thought Americans would be so crazy to vote to bring down their own country.Or that so many were so dumb to believe…
Donald Trump and the Rise of Adolf Hitler
Although Donald Trump used to sleep with a copy of Hitler's speeches on his bedside table, I've tried to avoid comparing him to the Nazi dictator.For whatever he is Trump…
Donald Trump’s Deranged and Dishonest War On the Media
As we know Donald Trump is always attacking the media, and going after reporters who criticize him, or don't flatter his bloated ego.Blasting away at them on his deranged Twitter…
The Ghastly Hypocrisy of the Demagogue Donald Trump
I don't know how Donald Trump has managed to restrain himself, and not gloat about Hillary Clinton's bout of pneumonia. It must be really difficult.Considering what he was tweeting just…
Donald Trump and the Mexican Nightmare
He launched his campaign like an angry orange Hitler on steroids, by calling Mexicans drug dealers and rapists, vowing to immediately deport 11 million undocumented immigrants.Build a great wall along…
Donald Trump and the Mexican Nightmare
He launched his campaign like an angry orange Hitler on steroids, by calling Mexicans drug dealers and rapists, vowing to immediately deport 11 million undocumented immigrants.Build a great wall along…
The American Nazi Party Endorses Donald Trump
Well I suppose it shouldn't be a surprise, and let it not be said that I didn't call it long agoIf it walks like a bully, and quacks like a…
Republican Senator’s speech against McCathyism could have been about Trump
In the eleven years since I started publishing this blog, I have almost entirely focused on Alberta politics. But while my writing focuses on provincial politics here at home, like…
Donald Trump and the Emperor God
There are now 100 days to go before the American election, and we find out whether we will be condemned to live in Donald Trump's nightmare world.Or whether Hillary Clinton…
Donald Trump’s America and the Values That Protect Canadians
It speaks to the horror of the Republican convention that although Donald Trump did declare it an enormous success.As only he could.The Washington Post editorial board has seen enough.And has…
Donald Trump and the Nightmare in America
I think I've mentioned this before. I once had a lot of trouble calling Donald Trump a fascist.I didn't want to diminish the word. Or the suffering of its many…