Category Archives: history

The Debate: Is Nationalism Fascist?

Posted on February 20, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Isolationist Thinking Debate implies that there are two legitimate sides to every conflict: no right, no wrong. But what if you come up against an ‘enemy’ that chooses to shut down the debate by insisting that any ‘anti’ behaviour is … Continue reading →

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Cooperation, Conspiracy or Collusion?

Posted on February 20, 2019 by cdsmiller17

or just curiosity? The CBC produced a timeline for the Mueller investigation and broadcast it during last night’s The National.   You decide.

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Like Father, Like Son?

Posted on February 16, 2019 by cdsmiller17

“Fuddle Duddle” first uttered, 48 years ago today Does Junior want to say the same? “Just watch me…”

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Rise Up! Rise Up!

Posted on February 15, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Revolution I think it’s the most natural of instincts. Anarchy is the enemy of Government. People want to be free, to do whatever they want, whenever they want to do it. Those in control want to maintain the right (‘Maintiens … Continue reading →

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Put a Little Love in Your Heart

Posted on February 14, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Happy Saint Valentine’s Day He was killed this day in 269 AD… that’s 1,750 years ago!

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You Oughta Know…

Posted on February 13, 2019 by cdsmiller17

What kind of damage an Ex with an Axe to grind can do Jody Wilson-Raybould resigned her position in the Liberal Cabinet yesterday. Now what? I’ll tell you what: she wants to be Prime Minister one day, so she has … Continue reading →

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Optics: Is the PMO Transparent Enough?

Posted on February 8, 2019 by cdsmiller17

SNC-Lavalin It’s an election year. The Conservatives are hoping to find a chink in Trudeau’s armour. They are practically manufacturing scenarios to oust the Liberals from Parliament. In other words, whatever works. But being in power also means having the … Continue reading →

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State of Dis Union 2019

Posted on February 6, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Democratic Women Dressed in White As far as protests go, this one was a quiet revolution. It also brought into stark focus the difference between the two parties. One side is riding on the black coattails of a populist President, … Continue reading →

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History Lesson: Losing One’s Head

Posted on January 30, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Charles I of England Executed Today in 1649 After his succession, Charles quarrelled with the Parliament of England, which sought to curb his royal prerogative. Charles believed in the divine right of kings and thought he could govern according to … Continue reading →

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Loyalty: Cuts Both Ways

Posted on January 29, 2019 by cdsmiller17

The answer to yesterday’s question “Why Lie?” Funny, isn’t it? The answer about Donald Trump’s troubles has been there from the very beginning when he fired James Comey as Director of the FBI: “I need loyalty, I expect loyalty.” It’s … Continue reading →

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