The Creeping Conflicts of Corporate Contracts
With ArriveCan, Canadians catch wind of what’s supposed to be another scandal, but what if it’s just a repeat of a long-established trend of ripping of the public purse? The…
disaster capitalism
#ELXN44: Legault, My Ego
Some notes and thoughts about Legault’s interference in the federal election; 9/11 and media bailouts. None of it has to be this way. The post #ELXN44: Legault, My Ego first…
Covid Journal, Feb 17, 2021
Today’s topics: a class action lawsuit against chocolate producers using child slavery and discussion about a ‘new’ internet.
Covid Journal, January 15, 2021
Ford brings in a lockdown, treating us like prisoners, not providing enough direction for us to know if we’ll be punished for simply … living. Selfish snowbirds: what to do?…
Covid Journal, March 22, 2020 (Capitalism On Its Knees Edition)
It’s Day 9 of self-quarantine for me and the markets are about to open, again in the red. Today’s update is a simple one: questioning where we go from here…
Canada: Conservatives Not Wanted
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Canadians said goodbye to the last Conservative government in Canada. It was a crushing defeat for the Newfoundland and Labrador Conservatives. This is a first*. I…
Naomi Klein on Neoliberalism, the Shock Doctrine and Disaster Capitalism
Normally I post only essays that I have written on my blog, but this deserves to be an exception to the rule. This is a true Must-Watch. Naomi Klein clarifies…
In Detroit, Pro-Democracy Movement Rises Against ‘Disaster Capitalism’
As new ‘emergency manager’ Kevin Orr takes over in ‘bloodless coup,’ community plans revolt By: Jon Queally | Common Dreams: Community and pro-democracy activists in Detroit have no intention of…
Sorry about what we said, Tom, but spare a sigh for Alberta, latest victim of Dutch Disease
These typical Albertans may be victims of Dutch Disease. Who would have thought just weeks ago they were wearing slim-cut jeans, ostrich-hide boots and nice Resistol hats like the people…
Austerity: The High Cost of Tax Cuts
Austerity is a most vile concept, particularly when you think of just how rich Canada is.
Cancer Cured … But Not Funded
Did we find a cure for cancer and we’re doing nothing to make it happen?
A Good Interpretation of Herr Harper’s Retirement Plans
The NDP nail it when describing choices the Cons are making for us.
Excited Delirium Chapter 67: Aftershocks: China Scene of Devastation
Excited Delirium Chapter 67, where China experiences a massive quake created by our villians.
London Should Have More 50% Off Days
50% off wages? How about 50% off everything? Yeehaw!
If Davos Isn’t About Capitalism, What’s Stephen Harper All About?
Stephen Harper vs raging grannies. This is what Conservatives and capitalism are all about? Bullies and braggarts?
The Future of Labour in Canada
Labour has a future in Canada, but it’ll have to move swiftly and adapt before the Harpers and Fords destroy labour forever.
Davos 2012: You’ve Been Warned
What outcome will the economic leaders agree on when they meet in Davos in 2012? Expect less.
Timeline: How ‘Too Big to Fail’ Happened in the US
Too big to fail a result of bad regulatory policy? Absolutely. See why.
#Occupy Electro-Motive?
How can Canadians respond to the insult that comes from Caterpillar? And when unions know this is coming, why are we chronically unprepared?
A Brief History of Plutocracy
Plutocracy has always been around us. So what’s a reasonable substitute?