tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.comments2024-03-16T13:06:45.125-04:00Politics and its DiscontentsLornehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-19401026620974977792024-03-16T13:06:45.125-04:002024-03-16T13:06:45.125-04:00Thanks for the link, Anon. Regarding Boeing, if yo...Thanks for the link, Anon. Regarding Boeing, if you haven't seen Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, I highly recommend it. The primacy of profit over safety seems to have corrupted Boeing, and it appears it started when the merger with McDonell-Douglas took place.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-31409188524240348712024-03-16T12:59:21.203-04:002024-03-16T12:59:21.203-04:00The bean-counters care little for customer conveni... <i>The bean-counters care little for customer convenience…</i> <br /><br />Nor for safety, nor lives. The Boeing fiasco/tragedy seems to have been caused by a single-minded determination to maximize share price. <br /><br /> <a href="https://economicsociology.org/2014/10/07/yes-the-planet-got-destroyed-but-for-a-beautiful-moment-in-time-we-created-a-lot-of-value-for-shareholders/" rel="nofollow"> Yes the planet got destroyed but for a beautiful moment in time we created a lot of value for shareholders</a> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-86557518613725006892024-03-15T15:14:16.848-04:002024-03-15T15:14:16.848-04:00My dearth of sympathy is but one of my many shortc...My dearth of sympathy is but one of my many shortcomings, TB. I shall try to be better.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-67668794421479090892024-03-15T14:02:46.347-04:002024-03-15T14:02:46.347-04:00Tut tut,
Galen Weston is only trying to save a ki...Tut tut,<br />Galen Weston is only trying to save a kittle money to buy another country or maybe a politician!<br />Have you no sympathy for a struggling billionaire?Trailblazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065775238162848249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-77613597104558137782024-03-15T11:40:56.269-04:002024-03-15T11:40:56.269-04:00I agree with you completely, Anon. The bean-counte...I agree with you completely, Anon. The bean-counters care little for customer convenience, and the more work the customer does for them, the better the bottom line. BTW, I find that Shoppers Drug Mart is becoming notorious for cutting staffing at the cash register. Perhaps at some point people will look elsewhere.<br />Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-74772220057294801972024-03-15T11:36:09.506-04:002024-03-15T11:36:09.506-04:00I have no intention of using a self-scanner. Why ...I have no intention of using a self-scanner. Why should I do the company's job for them? Besides, those things look like an open invitation to theft.<br /><br />I wonder what inspired bean-counter came up with such a brilliant idea? <br /><i>Look at all the labour cost we will save!<br /><br />Excuse me sir, shoplifting is up 200% and the maintenance costs of those scanners is going crazy. <br /> </i> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-88753677176611334732024-03-14T22:16:17.859-04:002024-03-14T22:16:17.859-04:00One can only hope that Trump's troubles contin...One can only hope that Trump's troubles continue, TB. I take delight when things don't go his way, Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-64152451822827083072024-03-14T20:32:01.118-04:002024-03-14T20:32:01.118-04:00Lets add this from the one that has dark bottomles...Lets add this from the one that has dark bottomless eyes!<br /><br />https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-expected-attend-hearing-seek-dismissal-classified-documents/story?id=108092856<br /><br />TBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-19656863450147792772024-03-14T12:58:31.074-04:002024-03-14T12:58:31.074-04:00On the other hand, Anon, given his limitations, pe...On the other hand, Anon, given his limitations, perhaps Trump used it to elevate his bedside lamp. He probably sleeps with his light on.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-52790401772926524532024-03-14T12:38:40.083-04:002024-03-14T12:38:40.083-04:00IIRC, one of his wives claimed he kept a copy of M...IIRC, one of his wives claimed he kept a copy of Mein Kampf on the bedside table. I rather doubted it as I did not think he read at that high a level but it may be true. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-34248424488126313812024-03-13T12:20:32.686-04:002024-03-13T12:20:32.686-04:00This is indeed encouraging, TB, I just hope that d...This is indeed encouraging, TB, I just hope that disaffected Republicans don't sit out the election or vote for Robert Kennedy in protest.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-4172465762218551062024-03-13T12:17:37.624-04:002024-03-13T12:17:37.624-04:00Well, truthfully, the two minutes was a struggle f...Well, truthfully, the two minutes was a struggle for me, Anon.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-22885788021345298082024-03-13T12:16:16.421-04:002024-03-13T12:16:16.421-04:00Thank you for the links, Anon.I shall examine them...Thank you for the links, Anon.I shall examine them carefully. On the theme of authoritarianism, I was reading yesterday in The Guardian that in 2018, Trump praised Hitler, saying to his chief of staff, John Kelly, this:“Well, Hitler did a lot of good things.”https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jul/06/donald-trump-hitler-michael-bender-book<br /><br />You can't say that sane people have't been warned.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-18985953009684064922024-03-13T12:04:32.099-04:002024-03-13T12:04:32.099-04:00A ray of hope.
https://thehill.com/opinion/campaig...A ray of hope.<br />https://thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4528680-trumps-gop-is-already-dying/<br />TBTrailblazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08065775238162848249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-8955377089774877842024-03-13T11:14:32.791-04:002024-03-13T11:14:32.791-04:00Bob Altemeyer a psychology professor at the Univer...Bob Altemeyer a psychology professor at the University of Manitoba, who died last month at 84, spent his entire career studying the authoritarian personality. His research ties in directly (or anticipated?) Azarian thoughts. Bob's research did not look at "stupidity" as much as it explored the situatuions and antecedents that often predicted such behaviour, especially the rise of cults such as MAGA and , plausibly, interprets Steve Harper's success.<br /><br />Besides many technical publications he has written a nuumber of popular books of which the most complete summary of his work and theoretical and practical research is <a href="https://theauthoritarians.org/options-for-getting-the-book/" rel="nofollow"> The Authoritarians</a> .<br /><br />Interestingly enough, in the few years political scientists and pollsters such as Frank Graves <a href="https://papers.ssrn.com/abstract=3641823" rel="nofollow"> Northern Populism: Causes and Consequences of the New Ordered Outlook</a> have been adopting/adapting this work in their research. <br /><br />The Frank Graves interview on the CBC Day 6 program is interesting Well terrifying) <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1598970435521> Frank Graves on the rise of authoritarian populism</a> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-88003075359159247082024-03-13T10:38:11.578-04:002024-03-13T10:38:11.578-04:00Two minutes? I think I made it to the 15 second m...Two minutes? I think I made it to the 15 second mark!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-20657849897515637772024-03-12T16:33:35.575-04:002024-03-12T16:33:35.575-04:00With her, there would be much to regret amongst a ...With her, there would be much to regret amongst a thinking electorate, Toby.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-1639714159695337662024-03-12T14:19:45.588-04:002024-03-12T14:19:45.588-04:00Congresswoman Greene is reveling in the afterglow ...Congresswoman Greene is reveling in the afterglow of a truly dumb audience. Seeking approval is a strong human need and we do it before thinking. Sometimes we regret. Tobynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-28337653444576162552024-03-12T09:42:40.949-04:002024-03-12T09:42:40.949-04:00The conservative side of the political spectrum, a...The conservative side of the political spectrum, as it exists today, John, has a real talent in cultivating the stupid amongst us. They also have a talent in attracting those spin experts who are willing to sell their souls to the highest bidder.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-41757685931602987632024-03-12T01:32:51.184-04:002024-03-12T01:32:51.184-04:00Conservative strategists have been onto this since...Conservative strategists have been onto this since the days of Spiro Agnew. The Stupid Vote had been a neglected segment of the electorate until he called it the Silent Majority. It's what Patrick Muttart brought to Stephen Harper while Pierre Poilievre was working through his apprenticeship at journeyman's rate. It all must seem too easy for him because it is. Unfortunately, it will take more than a Justin Trudeau or Jagmeet Singh to knock him down. When the eggheads in the NDP trashed Tom Mulcair, they didn't think about that. They never do.John B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07402794337521523610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-86217043176173050522024-03-11T20:08:11.295-04:002024-03-11T20:08:11.295-04:00That does seem to be a major problem, TB. People c...That does seem to be a major problem, TB. People can choose to ignore reality, and we are seeing that in abundance with the MAGA cult and others.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621520689148063000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-45947196323371890252024-03-11T20:04:05.232-04:002024-03-11T20:04:05.232-04:00Stupid, no.
Willful ignorance is our biggest chall...Stupid, no.<br />Willful ignorance is our biggest challenge.<br /><br />TB<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-53715368218623256972024-03-11T19:49:11.677-04:002024-03-11T19:49:11.677-04:00The Greeks were writing in ancient timess. Funny h...The Greeks were writing in ancient timess. Funny how little we've changed, Owen.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621520689148063000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-40493347003902888372024-03-11T16:57:40.075-04:002024-03-11T16:57:40.075-04:00The Greeks called it hubris, Lorne. They knew what...The Greeks called it hubris, Lorne. They knew what they were talking about.Owen Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06464860078574618579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7884128379999766348.post-4385688299409575172024-03-09T09:46:49.588-05:002024-03-09T09:46:49.588-05:00I am looking forward to the Supreme Court decision...I am looking forward to the Supreme Court decision on Trump with fascination and some trepidation, Sal. I am somewhat inclined to think the Court will not go so far as to enshrine blanket immunity on presidents past and and future, but given the Trump rump currently sitting, anything is possible.Lornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741324981120408977noreply@blogger.com