Angry truckers protesting Ottawa’s vaccine mandate told to “grow up and get vaccinated”
Radical Western separatist elements raise millions with GoFundMe campaign for anti-vaccine truckers. — No 2813 by fw, January 24, 2021 — “An online fund-raising campaign organized by a person associated … Continue reading
President Biden bungles the longest presidential press conference ever
He failed to connect with the people and blew a chance to promote his key agenda items to a myopic media, says Ralph Nader — No 2812 by fw, January … Continue reading
Caring of the elderly: Canada needs a radically different approach to long-term care
Burlington, Ontario councillor Paul Sharman sees the US P.A.C.E. program as a way to keep seniors out of care facilities and in their own homes. — No 2811 by fw, … Continue reading
New report outlines how Canada’s top CEOs raked in “boundless bonuses” in 2020
The report recommends five policy solutions to tackle extreme wealth inequality. — No 2810 by fw, January 10, 2021 — “Every year we [Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives] examine trends … Continue reading
“The dream of a smooth energy transition is little more than a comforting shared illusion” – Pt. 2 of 2
Moreover, says Dr. William Rees, even if it were possible, it would not solve climate change and would exacerbate the real existential threat facing society, namely overshoot. — No 2809 … Continue reading
“The dream of a smooth energy transition is little more than a comforting shared illusion” – Pt. 1 of 2
Moreover, says Dr. William Rees, even if it were possible, it would not solve climate change and would exacerbate the real existential threat facing society, namely overshoot. — No 2808 … Continue reading
Our morally bankrupt civilization is chasing dead ends in reaction to climate change and energy use
We have failed to acknowledge economic and population growth as primary drivers of emissions, and the unrestrained consumption of natural systems that support all life. — No 2807 by fw, … Continue reading
Biden’s ill-conceived virtual “Summit for Democracy” reflects misunderstanding of “democracy”
The U.S. should start with the reconstruction of its own democracy before preaching to others. — No 2806 by fw, December 12, 2021 — My synopsis of key ideas Professor … Continue reading
Lackey Canadian PM Justin Trudeau joins US boycott of Beijing Olympics
How do we know Trudeau’s justification is a fraud? – Because his government exhibits contempt for human rights. — No 2805 by fw, December 10, 2021 — “Like a dutiful … Continue reading
Don’t blame capitalism. Capitalism itself isn’t “bad”; it’s the effects that are bad. — Nate Hagens
Capitalism has allowed us to throw a two-century party – We trashed the place, drank the booze, burned the furniture — It’s time to wake up, act like adults, and … Continue reading
Although the exposure of corporate wrongdoing has soared in the US, calls for action are muted. How come?
Ralph Nader finds answers in his comparison of government responses to writings in the 1960s with reactions to today’s tomes. –— No 2803 by fw, December5, 2021 — Summary of … Continue reading
Humans are doomed to go extinct — and soon, says paleontologist, evolutionary biologist
“Habitat degradation, low genetic variation and declining fertility are setting Homo sapiens up for collapse.” — No 2802 by fw, December 3, 2021 — “As a paleontologist, I take the … Continue reading
Blaming fossil fuel companies and taxpayer subsidies is easy but misguided, says Nate Hagens
“We are vastly underpaying for fossil hydrocarbons, given what they do for us, and given what their widespread use is doing to the biosphere.” — No 2801 by fw, November … Continue reading
“The Girl in the Café”: I treasure this 2005 film, a mix of romance and political drama – Watch it below
The girl, Gina, an activist in her own blunt way, struck me as a prototypical Greta Thunberg, who burst on the scene 13 years later, with her irreverent “blah, blah, … Continue reading
Stan Cox’s new book charts “A Path to a Livable Future”
Does humanity have the time and savvy to make the transition, asks Don Fitz, the book’s reviewer? — No 2799 by fw, November 21, 2021 — My Synopsis of Don … Continue reading
Canada is in the midst of a deadly COVID-19 upsurge, or on the brink of one
“Learn to live with the virus,” advises right-wing government leaders across Canada, implying the worst of the pandemic is over. — No 2798 by fw, November 16, 2021 — “Canada … Continue reading
George Monbiot champions wealth taxes on ultra-rich as best way to prevent environmental collapse
Why do we tolerate the massive environmental impacts of the very rich? Most of our dysfunctions are caused by pandering to the rich. — No 2797 by fw, November 14, … Continue reading
Satirical video slices and dices deceit of governments’ “Net-Zero by 2050” COP-26 pledges
Fact is, say scientists, that “Net-Zero by 2050” really means we’re “net-fucked by 2050.” — No 2796 by fw, November 10, 2021 — CAUTION: Readers may find the word “fucked” … Continue reading
G20 leaders conspired to dodge economic commitments at COP-26, asserts Sonali Kolhatkar
Sumptuous feast for G20 elites at Rome summit sends “let-them-eat-cake” contempt for the masses. — No 2795 by fw, November 8, 2021 — “Heads of state from the world’s wealthiest … Continue reading
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