If France could survive Nazis, we can survive Covid
As we continue to fight this invisible enemy in Year 2 of World War C, perhaps we should take inspiration from France. No, not France of 2022. France of 1940.…
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Covid Journal, Jan 17, 2022 (What the Truck Edition)
What the Truck? A brief exploration into the massively delayed response of Canada’s Cons to Biden’s vaccination requirements for truckers entering the US. The post Covid Journal, Jan 17, 2022…
Plague Update: No Moe Bragging Rights
Apparently the only reason no one in Saskatchewan died of COVID-19 the last couple weeks, was computer error, not reality. Of course Premier Moe was bragging only yesterday about his…
Plague Update: Hide The Model
Leaked Saskatchewan disease modelling has hospitalizations headed for a record high next month. The SHA is asking the public to limit gatherings "in order to not overwhelm the health care…
Have You Heard of the 15 Minute City?
A 15-minute city built from scratch in North America will ensnare inhabitants to a handful of suppliers. Is that what we want? The post Have You Heard of the 15…
Do not put your trust in Rotten Tomatoes
So here we are in the deepest, darkest pit of winter. It’s the time of year when we ask ourselves the existential question – why in God’s name do I…
Plague Update: Moevid
Plague Premier Moe has COVID-19. He spent the last few days improperly using a substandard mask in public crowds, wiping his bare nose, and coughing. Maskless 3 days ago at…
Covid Journal, January 12, 2022
Why are Canadian leaders only choosing the ‘stick’ approach to addressing Covid cases and not using the ‘carrot’ to get more people on board with vaccinations and other protections? The…
My 14 favorite books of 2021. Satisfaction guaranteed.
The year 2021 is one most of us would just as soon forget. That benighted year couldn’t even let Betty White celebrate her 100th. That was cruel. Personally, I found…
The American retreat punishes the Afghan people
The Taliban are in a celebratory mood. Afghanistan has just defeated its third Western empire and they can take the credit. The Afghans humiliated the British in the 19th century,…
A tale of two magazines
Last month one of Alberta’s conservative icons passed away. Ted Byfield was 93. Byfield, a propagandist for social conservative causes and a promoter of conservative parties and politicians (including Premier…
A Happy New Year for the American military
Santa was good to the U.S. armed forces. On December 27th President Biden signed a defence bill for nearly $770-billion. This was $24-billion more than he had asked for, but…
Almost every famous and infamous person who died in 2021
Did you hear who died today? How many times have you heard someone say that? The death of a famous (or infamous) person is the kind of somewhat morbid news…
Covid Journal, Dec 30, 2021
What will be Ghislane Maxwell’s fate now that she’s been found guilty of helping Jeffrey Epstein run his sex trade for the elite? The post Covid Journal, Dec 30, 2021…
Bentley is aiming to produce a carbon neutral by 2030
“Our ultimate aim is to create a net climate positive manufacturing footprint by 2030. ‘Business-wide we have a clear environmental mission and the latest figures – showing an 81% absolute…
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
A choir is singing something vaguely classical on the radio. Rudy the rescue dog is chilling in front of the Christmas tree. And the Soapbox family is almost ready for…
Plague Update: Sports Canary
CBC reported this morning there are 5 fewer NHL teams, yet the league is trying to soldier on instead of responding to the writing on the wall. What's up with…
Canada will be back … eventually
Way back in 2015, flush with election victory, newly minted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced “Many of you have worried that Canada has lost its compassionate and constructive voice in…
Covid Journal, Day 623-ish (or Dec 16, 2021 edition)
Encouraging us all to spread joy and not Covid this holiday season. Here are just seven easy suggestions for our ‘powers that be’ about how to help us average folks…
Joe Biden’s Summit for Democracy—a timely effort
As a passionate believer in democracy, I feel compelled to comment on the recent democracy summit called to order by President Biden. Cynicism about the summit is thick on the…