Category Archives: U.S. Politics

The Intolerant Left

Posted on October 13, 2018 by joannebly

How many times have you found yourself in a discussion where someone asks you if you “believe” in climate change? It’s a loaded question isn’t it? And you know exactly where it’s going:  If you don’t answer in the affirmative … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Politics, Democracy, Free Speech, U.S. Politics | 155 Comments

Trudeau-Trump Feud

Posted on June 11, 2018 by joannebly

I’m starting a new thread here for the latest developments in the NAFTA negotiations and the unfortunate fallout from the G7 summit. I have been supportive of Trump in the past but this situation demands that everyone park their egos … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Economy, Canadian Government, Canadian Politics, NAFTA, PM Stephen Harper, U.S. Politics | 142 Comments

Has Kathleen Wynne has lost her mind??

Posted on April 18, 2018 by joannebly

Never a winning strategy to denigrate the President of the United States when NAFTA negotiations are at such a critical state – especially if you are the leader of Canada’s largest province. Ontario premier bashing US President on the eve … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Economy, Canadian Government, Canadian Politics, NAFTA, Ontario election, Ontario Government, Provincial Politics, U.S. Politics | 135 Comments

We Hear from PM Harper!

Posted on October 28, 2017 by joannebly

Well, sort of. Alexander Panetta reports that an Oct. 25th  letter signed by former PM Stephen Harper and sent to clients of his firm Harper & Associates has been “obtained” by the Canadian Press. It is entitled “Napping on NAFTA” … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Politics, NAFTA, PM Stephen Harper, U.S. Politics | 100 Comments

Continental Corruption

Posted on October 19, 2017 by joannebly

Layers and layers of leftwing corruption are oozing out of the swamps across North America. From Queen’s Park to Parliament Hill and beyond, lefties and liberals seem unable to silence their slimy secrets. Some of these cover-ups and creative accounting … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Government, Canadian Politics, Ontario Government, Provincial Politics, U.S. Politics | 149 Comments

Giving Thanks in Troubled Times

Posted on October 7, 2017 by joannebly

It’s a challenge to remain optimistic about the future in this troubled world. One could easily give in to feelings of despair, cynicism and apathy. Never have I seen such divisiveness in our society. One would almost think there is … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Economy, Canadian Elections, Canadian Politics, Provincial Politics, U.S. Politics | 95 Comments

From the Canadian Ministry of Hypocrisy

Posted on July 8, 2017 by joannebly

Yesterday Ralph Goodale and company desperately tried to blame the Harper Government for the outrage of having to apologize and pay off Omar Khadr. However many people are pointing out that Ralph Goodale was a Cabinet minister during the Chretien/Martin … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Government, Canadian Politics, PM Stephen Harper, U.S. Politics | 42 Comments

Politics Overload

Posted on June 10, 2017 by joannebly

Between the Comey testimony, British election, and various situations going on in Canada, it’s been difficult to keep up with everything. I sometimes feel like I have social media ADD. Twitter can be especially addictive as Jad noted in the … Continue reading →

Posted in British Politics, Canadian Politics, U.S. Politics | 16 Comments