Politics and its Discontents

Reflections, Observations, and Analyses Pertaining to the Canadian Political Scene

Saturday, January 17, 2026

The Face Of Pragmatism

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The trade deal that Mark Carney just made with China has elicited a wide range of reactions. There are those who are exultant, such as Scott...
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Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Opening Your Eyes Can Be Painful

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I would like to think that Canadians far and wide harbour few illusions about the United States. Seeing them as a trusted ally harkens back ...
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Monday, January 12, 2026

Well-Said!

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I came across this on Facebook, and the Australian who offered this hard-hitting post sets into stark relief what we are contending with tod...
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Friday, January 9, 2026

UPDATED: Pandering To The Emperor

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I'm often fond of saying that nothing surprises me anymore. Although my  capacity for disgust remains, wars, rumours of wars,  state exe...
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Tuesday, January 6, 2026

They Have The News Anchor They Want, Not The One America Needs

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I can only imagine that Walter Cronkite, the esteemed icon of CBS News who presided over many earth-shattering events, is gyrating wildly in...
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Saturday, January 3, 2026

UPDATED: War Mongers - 2026 Edition

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  Well it didn't take long for old Uncle Sam to flex his muscles. After getting in shape by murdering Venezuelans in boats, he decided i...
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Thursday, January 1, 2026

My Wish For 2026

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 My favourite editorial cartoonist, Theo Moudakis, expresses it best. Happy New Year, all.
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