With the age of cheap oil gone forever, Italians are poorer today than they were 50 years ago
Ugo Bardi tells why he is selling the house his parents built and where he has lived for over 50 years. No 2463 Posted by fw, April 22, 2019 “Let … Continue reading
Trudeau’s congratulatory message to Netanyahu on electoral victory reveals their mutual grand delusion
Informed Canadians will not buy the spin that Canada and Israel “share democratic values, and that Canada ‘supports a two-state solution’. No 2462 Posted by fw, April 20, 2019 “On … Continue reading
Scientist profiles Trump’s steadfast followers — Reasons for support border on pathological
How Trump panders to and manipulates the baser instincts and psychoneurological vulnerabilities of his supporters. No 2461 Posted by fw, April 19, 2019 “Whether we want to or not, we … Continue reading
On April 10, while US-led group was busy exploring use of military force against Venezuela…
The Lima Group, including Minister Freeland, issued a declaration rejecting “any threat or course of action leading to a military intervention.” No 2460 Posted by fw, April 17, 2019 “The … Continue reading
With eyes wide shut, Canada’s Foreign Minister Freeland deceitfully declares new sanctions on Venezuela
Former UN Expert Alfred de Zayas likened sanctions to “medieval sieges,” meant to bring countries “to their knees.” No 2459 Posted by fw, April 16, 2019 “Ottawa imposed sanctions on … Continue reading
Forget about Russia disrupting Canada’s democracy, our politicians are creating enough chaos all on their own
Unable to find any federal party worthy of his vote, Jim Miles ponders “What am I to do?” No 2458 Posted by fw, April 15, 2019 “At the recent G7 … Continue reading
“Holy shit we’re about to die and we better do something fast.”
“If a giant oak tree is about to collapse on to your little house, you don’t say that you are at risk of a housing change.” No 2457 Posted by … Continue reading
Beware the integration of the Green New Deal with its hidden, tangled ties to UN Agenda 21
Bottom line, the environmental movement worldwide has been co-opted by the Agenda 21 plan. No 2456 Posted by fw, April 7, 2019 “Seemingly overnight, the Green New Deal has arrived. Given … Continue reading
The dream of switching from gas-powered to electric vehicles is just that – a dream
Compared with gas-driven cars, battery-driven electric cars currently face practical limits on their utility. No 2455 Posted by fw, April 4, 2019 “… the dream of switching from petroleum-powered vehicles … Continue reading
Removal of Wilson-Raybould, Philpott reveals Trudeau’s crippling flaw, inability to be self-critical, self-aware
PM’s self-confirming bias and misguided moral judgement are a reflection of an unexceptional intellect. No 2454 Posted by fw, April 3, 2019 My post of December 14, 2018, titled PM … Continue reading
CBC’s defence of its National News Venezuelan coverage collapses under critical content analysis
The National’s choice of which images and narrative to include and which to exclude created an unbalanced, inaccurate, pro-regime-change storyline. No 2453 Posted by fw, March 31, 2019 Just to … Continue reading
CBC responds to Helga Wintal’s letter of complaint re coverage of Venezuelan crisis
“As I am sure you will anticipate, for the most part I respectfully disagree with your criticisms.” —CBC Executive Producer No 2452 Posted by fw, March 18, 2019 Just to … Continue reading
Letter to Minister Freeland re false allegation Maduro regime is “exclusively responsible” for blackout
The allegation, posted by Global Affairs Canada, was authored by the Lima Group, of which Canada is a leading member. No 2451 Posted by fw, March 14, 2019 March 14, … Continue reading
Venezuelan blackout – Canada blames Maduro regime, but 2010 memo points finger at US-funded coup leaders
Fast forward to March 2019, and the scenario outlined in 2010 memo plays out almost exactly as scripted. No 2450 Posted by fw, March 12, 2019 “We hold the illegitimate … Continue reading
Will Chrystia Freeland issue retraction and apology for false allegation against Maduro regime?
On February 23, Ministers Freeland and Bibeau issued a Statement that Maduro forces had “burned aid”. No 2449 Posted by fw, March 11, 2019 “Troubling reports from today indicate that … Continue reading
Dimitri Lascaris: Three reasons Trudeau government pushes for regime change in Venezuela
1/ Neoliberal ideology; 2/ Subservience to Washington; 3/ Promote interests of Canada’s mining sector. No 2448 Posted by fw, March 9, 2019 “The legitimacy of President Maduro is still in … Continue reading
The Green Deal Movement is hopium, based on a naïve belief we can overcome planetary overshoot
The biggest failing of the Movement is it demands an entirely misplaced faith in government. No 2447 Posted by fw, March 7, 2019 “Reducing our problem to climate change, then … Continue reading
“The Green New Deal is a hollow slogan and grab-bag of demands” — WSWS
It is meant to divert the growing struggle of the working class into the dead end of the Democratic Party. No 2446 Posted by fw, March 6, 2019 “Last month, … Continue reading
We may be seeing the emergence of the ‘Trudeau Doctrine’ as a mask for interference in Venezuela
Freeland has justified Canada’s aggressive interference in Venezuela’s affairs by saying “this is our neighbourhood”. No 2445 Posted by fw, March 5, 2019 “Many Canadians are familiar with the Monroe Doctrine . … Continue reading
