Category World Affairs
Trick or Treat!
I was going to ignore today’s Halloween celebrations, especially as it actually comes later than usual this year. If that confuses you, bear with me. Tonight across North America millions of children will take to the streets begging complete strangers to give them candy, with an ominous threat in their demand of “trick or treat.” […]
Useless Political Correctness
The headline reads “Document reveals RCMP strategy for possible ‘flood of foreign fighters’ fleeing Mosul offensive.” I think it is supposed to make me feel safer. I am pleased to read that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are prepared to deal with returning fighters. I would expect no less of our national police force. […]
I wasn’t sure about whether I should continue the topic we have looked at the past couple of days, but the terrorist attack on Parliament Hill was a pivotal event for Canada, so I have decided it doesn’t hurt to look again at what I said about it in 2014. TERROR STRIKES HOME (Published October […]
Reflections Once More
This post ran two years ago today in the immediate aftermath of the attack on Parliament Hill. The question raised, the striking of a balance between justice (which may at times be more vengeance) and love remains a difficult one. The natural response is to strike back at those who hurt you. The Christian imperative […]
Two Years Later
Two years ago today a lone gunman, who we discovered later had been inspired by ISIS and had just killed a soldier standing guard at the National War Memorial, stormed through the front doors of the Centre Block of Parliament Hill. For many Canadians it was extremely disturbing to think that such a terrorist attack […]
Election Day
I’ve tried twice to write a post for today, the first anniversary of the election of the Liberal government in Canada. I didn’t like the tone of either, not enough “sunny ways,” so I gave up. They say third time is the charm. My first attempt was a tongue-in-cheek approach, praising the government for its […]
Monday Morning Trump
Three weeks until the US presidential election, and it would be so easy to devote this space solely to that topic until November 8, but I will show restraint and spare you that. Just a couple of quick thoughts for today. Two months ago I thought Donald Trump had the White House locked up. Today […]
Debate Night
The first presidential debates of the 2016 American election is tonight. By midnight we should have a pretty good idea as to who is going to top the ballot on November 8. Usually my opinion on these things is that debates don’t really matter as long as you play a good defence. A politician doesn’t […]
The Publishing Sensation of 2016
The beasty is called an American Trump It’s skin is bright orange, its figure is plump; My daughter the Kindergarten teacher brought home a new children’s book from the public library. She won’t be sharing it with her students though. A Child’s First Book of Trump is written at a level that a five-year-old […]
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