Putin and NATO
A proposed explanation, if not a justification, for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is that NATO pushed too far east and thus posed a threat. Actually it wasn’t so much…
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Why are the oil companies raising the price of gas? Because. They. Can.
Despite many half-hearted attempts to diversify the economy, we in Alberta just keep falling back into the brawny, oily arms of Big Oil. We owe much of our wealth to…
The True Start of the Race
It was over a month ago that the fact of a race to lead the Conservative Party of Canada came to be. It only took a few more days after…
The “racialized” fallacy … or how to (or not to) compare ethnic groups
Dealing with bigotry in its various forms is a major issue of our times. If the subject is to be discussed intelligently and sound policies established, it needs to be…
The Ukraine war—a boon for the Prairies
War mostly bings death, destruction and suffering, but it also brings profits for some. In the case of the current war in the Ukraine, much profit will be brought to…
How much more of our money will Kenney spend on his crusades?
Our belligerent premier, Mr. Kenney, rarely misses an opportunity to pick a fight with the feds. His latest foray is a court challenge of PM Trudeau’s invoking of the Emergencies…
Covid Journal, Mar 5, 2022 (WWIII Edition)
In this week’s edition, I ask why we’re spending so much on domestic and international security when it’s not being used. The post Covid Journal, Mar 5, 2022 (WWIII Edition)…
Ukraine—a hard power lesson for Iran … and others
In December, 1991, as the Soviet Union crumbled into dust, Ukrainians voted overwhelmingly for independence. Thus was created something of a nuclear problem. The new country was the world’s third…
Putin’s apologists
Russia’s war-mongering president, Vladimir Putin, has many admirers in the West. Various notable European politicians have paid homage, including the leader of France’s far right National Rally party, Marine Le…
Another dazzling bust to boom for Alberta
Having lived in Alberta on and off for over 60 years, I’ve seen my share of boom and bust cycles, perhaps our most well known economic phenomenon. But this last…
Nuclear War Not Humanity’s Only Option
Aside from the insane invasion of democratic Ukraine by the Russians, there’s another pending catastrophe in store for humanity anywhere between this afternoon and the next 5000 years. Destruction from…
The Challenge of Misinformation
As the invasion of Ukraine goes into the second week, the World continues to react to the aggressive actions of Russia and its president Vladimir Putin. Given that we live…
True Valour
People who know me know that sports has a big place in my life. Growing up I loved to play sports, in high school and into university. I was never…
Can some good come from a very bad situation? Let’s hope so.
The world’s most popular flag So, all you Freedom Convoy supporters, how do you feel now? Seeing an independent, democratic country under savage attack by a monstrous enemy intent on…
The Gaslighting House Guest
For the foreseeable future on this blog, there is going to be a bit of a balancing act going on. As may not be shocking to you, I have a…
Battle for the Soul
It’s amazing what can happen in the span of a week. This time last week, the occupation of Ottawa by anti-social and anti-public health individuals ended after three weeks. That…
Plague Update: Emergency Of Convenience
Inexplicably, after ending public health orders to protect people during the ongoing pandemic, the Saskatchewan Government extended the state of emergency enacted 2 years ago to deal with the pandemic.…
The Nothing We’ve Learned
I’m a child of the 1980’s. Born in the very late 70’s, I grew up in that last decade of the Cold War and everything that came with it. I…
Live Blogged: Progressive (re)Organizing In Sask
A long thread on Twitter of the Twitter Space hosted by Prairie Tara: Tara J suggests 3 options:New party, or change the NDP, or improve the SK Liberals. Joel now…
If you remember milkmen and TV Guide, you just might be old
I was idly watching a movie the other day, trying to take my mind off the Canarchy (that’s Canadian anarchy) on the streets. The film was from 1974, which I…