How can our politicians be stumped by simple questions like “Should we be fighting in Iraq?” or even “Are we fighting in Iraq?” Click here to read the rest.
What happens when voters reject reality? Let’s all watch Greece and find out… because we might be next. Click here to read the rest.
Now that the Bank of Canada has cut the interest rate by exactly 0.25% we must wait reverently for the magic to infuse the economy. Click here to read the rest.
Free speech is a difficult concept. First the French rally for it before arresting people with obnoxious opinions. Then the Pope threatens to punch you for cussing his mother, which he compares to mocking faith. Clearly we need to go over it again. Click here to read the rest.
Following the Islamist terrorist attack on Charlie Hebdo magazine, people are standing in solidarity with the right of satirists to mock Islam, Mohammed and anything else they want. In France and elsewhere. #JesuisCharlie is trending and I’m glad. Now show the cartoons. Click here to read the rest.
Another year we couldn’t believe was already here has now vanished over the horizon with a jaunty wave of its December. We pause, examine our lives, and mutter “So soon old, so late smart.” Or maybe just the first bit. Click here to read the rest.
Can you cherish a tradition of no traditions and turn Canada into a community of lack of communities? Ottawa’s General Hospital sure gave it the old postmodern try this festive season. Click here to read the rest.
After American rebels captured Montreal on Nov. 13, 1775 and besieged Quebec City in early December, only Guy Carleton’s heroic defence, complete with theatrical burning of the surrender demand, kept Richard Montgomery and Benedict Arnold’s forces from bringing all of the future Canada into the American Republic. What if they had succeeded? Click here to read the rest.