As the 21st Century approaches the end of its third decade we see a pattern of fear-factor politics dominating the public discourse; it’s the common denominator that causes undue stress in society. Consider for example: The latest scare-mongering hysteria resulting from Trump’s intent to invoke tariffs has gone way over the top. Canada’s economy is…
Integrity of Media and Politicians
WHIMSICAL ELECTION CALL
Here we go again with a completely unnecessary election. It will waste millions of taxpayer dollars at a time when every penny needs to be wisely accounted for and put to proper use in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, helping get Canadian jobs back to normal and augmenting our health system that has shown to be…
Judgement Day for Journalism and Political Posturing
September 3, 2015 marks an all-time low point in Canadian journalism and political posturing. That day we witnessed serious exploitation of the story of a migrant family from Syria that met disaster whilst leaving the friendly shores of Turkey on a crowded smuggler’s boat attempting to reach the shores of Greece, the young mom and…