Remember back to the previous Tory government here in Ontario? They were a scrappy bunch intent on reforming government through privatisation. Why should government do it, when…… Read more “Long Term Care is Doug Ford’s Walkerton”
Month: January 2021
The race for social media is on…
So as it turns out the repercussions of Jan 6th are more widespread than first anticipated. The violent attempted insurrection on the U.S. Capitol has made many…… Read more “The race for social media is on…”
Biden is elected, and some uncomfortable truths need to be discussed in Canada
Yesterday was a great day for many Americans and fans of democracy around the world. I am of course describing the inauguration of Joe Biden as president…… Read more “Biden is elected, and some uncomfortable truths need to be discussed in Canada”
Words Matter, Actions Even More
The love affair between mainstream political parties on the right and the far right causes may finally be coming to an end. I say may be, because…… Read more “Words Matter, Actions Even More”
No matter what, Hallmark is NOT essential…
I wrote previously about how the essentials of this pandemic are highly subjective. Check it out here. To underscore the point, see this: https://twitter.com/bobbyhristova/status/1350828888558022659?s=21 While I can…… Read more “No matter what, Hallmark is NOT essential…”
In this second wave what’s essential?
A list of FAQ’s from the Premier’s office on the Stay at Home Order So here we are in the midst of another stay at home order…… Read more “In this second wave what’s essential?”
An Interesting Point of View on the Matters of Free Speech and Social Media
Found this on Twitter this morning: https://twitter.com/bbcrosatkins/status/1348973057923309570?s=21 Definitely some interesting points to debate. I do believe that Jack Dorsey and Mark Zuckerberg of the world need to…… Read more “An Interesting Point of View on the Matters of Free Speech and Social Media”
All it took was a coup attempt…
Well he’s finally gone from social media: https://twitter.com/twittersafety/status/1347684877634838528?s=21 It’s frustrating that all it took was a coup attempt from his followers, initiated by him. The fact that…… Read more “All it took was a coup attempt…”
America…
In case you were under a rock all day yesterday, the American Capitol building was overrun by terrorist and insurrectionists. You can see the coverage here: https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1346952339886923786?s=21…… Read more “America…”
The Internet needs to be more than a privilege
Yesterday, if you had a kid in school in the Halton, Niagara and southern Ontario region you were faced with wide spread disruptions to your online experience.…… Read more “The Internet needs to be more than a privilege”
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