Tag Archives: Canada

The American Dream: Is It Over?

Posted on October 20, 2018 by cdsmiller17

A discussion in five images = 5,000 words…

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Reefer Madness in Canada

Posted on October 18, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Marijuana Now Legal in Canada They should probably change the national anthem now: O Cannabis, our bright and shining weed… Yesterday, pot went on sale legally for recreational use for the very first time. Justine Trudeau fulfilled an election promise made … Continue reading →

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On Location with “Anne with an E”

Posted on October 17, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Green Gables (but not as we remember it) These days, if you want to portray a part of Canada in the 1890’s, you need to film in Ontario. It turns out that some of the country in and around Millbrook, … Continue reading →

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Michael Moore’s Prediction

Posted on September 18, 2018 by cdsmiller17

  Canadian Bacon (1995) Thousands of former employees are outraged with military businessman R.J. Hacker (G. D. Spradlin), who had closed down his weapons manufacturing plant, Hacker Dynamics. At a conference held at the former plant, he pins the blame … Continue reading →

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Sheer Hypocrisy: Racism

Posted on August 21, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Trying to Score Political Points A recent spat of words has demonstrated that, when it comes to politics, nothing is sacred. Andrew Scheer has called out Justin Trudeau for calling a female protester at one of his speeches a ‘racist‘. … Continue reading →

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In Canada, We Agree to Disagree

Posted on August 17, 2018 by cdsmiller17

We Like to be Different Because Canada and the United States have the longest unprotected border (stretching 4,000 miles from sea-to-shining-sea), Canadians feel they must protect their ‘identity’ by providing an alternative to the American way of life. We feel … Continue reading →

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How to Save “Face” on the World Stage

Posted on August 10, 2018 by cdsmiller17

  The Canada-Saudi Arms Deal In early 2015, the Harper Government announced an arms deal with Saudi Arabia. There were some very happy people that this sale went ahead. Others were quite unhappy. It was suspected that the Saudis would … Continue reading →

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The Bully vs. the Boxer

Posted on June 30, 2018 by cdsmiller17

On the Eve of Canada’s Response to US Tariffs Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get along and others don’t? Allies are supposed to stick together through thick and thin, but sometimes they don’t. Here’s why: Trump … Continue reading →

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Canada’s Infrastructure: ^ Construction

Posted on June 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17

  Last Wednesday, we set out from our home in Ontario and travelled all the way to Fredericton, New Brunswick to attend the funeral of Susan’s Aunt Freda. I knew there were roadworks on Highway 400, and probably that there … Continue reading →

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New CTV Show Not So New After All

Posted on May 26, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Detail I was looking forward to this series because it was going to be groundbreaking: two female police detectives with a female as their boss. After about four episodes, I began to see a familiar pattern. Where had I … Continue reading →

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