“…a president is fully above the law in the most dangerous kind of way. This is how democracies die.” – Former U.S. attorney Joyce White Vance Those who have been reading this blog over the years will have noticed that I post far less than I used to. The reason
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Politics and its Discontents: Rediscovering Democracy
Since I became eligible to vote many years ago, I have participated in every federal, provincial and municipal election that has been called. Even though it has become something of a cliché, the assertion that voting is a sacred duty has never been far from my mind. And yet, for
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Democracy’s Lifeblood Is Slowing Draining Away
There are a number of blogs that I read on a regular basis. There is Owen with his superb synopses and wry, informed commentary. There is The Mound of Sound, whose deep research and informed commentary provide much-needed information on both domestic a…
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: A Dystopian Present And Future
Those of us who consider ourselves progressive bloggers are well-aware of the dystopian nature of the world we live in. It is a world where black is often white, white is black, and deceit abounds. The perpetrators of environmental degradation and climate change offer us commercials showing pristine landscapes to
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: From The Land Of The Free And The Home Of The Brave
Somehow I don’t think our ‘friends’ to the south have anything to teach us about civil society and democratic rights, although I can’t help but think that much of this footage would gladden the dark chambers of the Harperite heart: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Sunday Sermon
Just got back from my bike ride, so this will have to suffice for the time being: Recommend this Post
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