Politics and its Discontents
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Politics and its Discontents is about Reflections, Observations, and Analyses Pertaining to the Canadian Political Scene
Politics and its Discontents
1d ago
In my previous post, I wrote rather scathingly of Doug Ford and his refusal to put back into the building code a requirement for new home builds to have a plug built in to facilitate EV chargers. To clarify any confusion left by that post, the extra $500 charge to new homes would have been for the infrastructure, not the actual charger. Unfortunately Ford, who takes his direction from developers, refused at their behest this simple requirement, disingenuously citing his desire to make life more affordable for Ontarians burdened by his benighted 'leadership.
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Politics and its Discontents
3d ago
There are some days I almost wish I weren't a newspaper reader. That way I wouldn't be confronted daily with the world's stupidity and perhaps not constantly haunted by a jaundiced view of humanity.
In my previous post I wrote at some length about the buffoonery that defines the Doug Ford government here in Ontario; while I briefly return to that subject now, I shall also take a look at my disappointment over Jagmeet Singh's recent pronouncements. Just bear with me, if you are so inclined.
First, a peek at our Pavlovian premier, Mr. Ford. The previous government, under Kathleen W ..read more
Politics and its Discontents
5d ago
It will probably come as no surprise to regular readers of this blog that I have a rather low opinion of our species. There are too many small-minded people thinking they are the smartest people in the room, reflecting the classic Dunning-Krueger effect. Nothing can be done about this reality, as they seem wholly incapable of taking any semblance of instruction.
The real problem, however, is when politicians target that audience for their political support. We see it, of course, in the U.S. as Don Trump cultivates his MAGA morons. Unfortunately, the problem also occurs closer to home. We see ..read more
Politics and its Discontents
1w ago
The crazed populist and evangelical set is trumpeting today's eclipse as yet another indicator of the end times. Marjorie Taylor Greene, never one to pass up an opportunity to display her moronic mentality, had this to say:
... the firebrand Republican congresswoman raised eyebrows with a tweet: "God is sending America strong signs to repent," she warned ominously, in a post alternately praised and mocked. "Earthquakes and eclipses and many more things to come."
However, here is a more realistic apocalyptic warning that all should heed:
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Politics and its Discontents
1w ago
Maybe. Maybe not, since there is still more time until the end of time. Nonetheless, the following story does seem to suggest that there is no end to the unbridled gall of Don Trump and, undoubtedly, it will probably be fully supported by the MAGA crowd who, we are told, are heavily invested in the stock of his company, which is currently cratering.
Former President Donald Trump's fledgling media business is losing its sheen among investors a week after going public, with a sharp reversal in the company's stock price lopping $4 billion off its value.
Shares of Trump Media & Technology Gr ..read more
Politics and its Discontents
2w ago
Some days, I truly despair, and words fail me.
“He’s definitely been chosen by God,” said Marie Zere, a commercial real estate broker from Long Island who attended the Conservative Political Action Conference in February outside Washington, D.C. “He’s still surviving even though all these people are coming after him, and I don’t know how else to explain that other than divine intervention.”
You can read the entire sad story here.
And if that's not enough, consider this from Graeme MacKay:
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Politics and its Discontents
2w ago
No doubt the PP crowd on the West Coast is all abuzz over the fact that they will soon enjoy his presence as part of his Axe The Tax tour.
No word yet as to whether will be musical accompaniment, but Michael de Adder has some 'sound' ideas in that regard:
UPDATE: The redoubtable Moudakis adds more pungent, poignant spice to PP's shenanigans:
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Politics and its Discontents
2w ago
On the 'contradictory' relationship PP has with corporate lobbyists:
H/t trapdinawrpool.bsky.social
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Politics and its Discontents
2w ago
In a time when reflexive rather than reflective responses are elicited by some of our politicians, a little food for thought from Patrick Corrigan. Axe the tax, spike the hike, bring it home and other such mindless slogans may never be quite the same again.
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Politics and its Discontents
2w ago
In this age of economic deprivation for so many, it is understandable that people seek relief wherever they can find it. Some do without, some shop at discount stores, some take second jobs. Unfortunately, some embrace whomever seems to be offering a helping hand.
Here in Ontario, that 'helping' hand comes from populist politicians, most notably our own Will Loman ("Be well-liked and you will never want"), Doug Ford. Like the salesman he was through his Deco Labels business, which he still owns, Ford has never lost his appetite for public approval. And that propensity is leading all of ..read more