Tag Archives: humour

Farce Fantasy Fact Fiction and Fal-de-ral*

I’ve been paying attention to the political scene both at home and abroad and find it bizarre enough to make captivating prime time viewing.  However, until now I have managed to keep from being sucked into the maelstrom of mainstream … Continue reading

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The 2018 War of 1812

I don’t usually begin by writing the title first but this time I did and was just sitting here brooding over it when I saw my pesky little friend, Newshawk, agitatedly dancing on the keyboard. Hey, O my guru, what … Continue reading

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The Enabler

Just a few days after posting The Great Incognitum I was sitting here staring at the keyboard and wondering how to classify Doug Ford, our new Ontario Premier, when suddenly there was Newshawk, the scoundrel, balancing on the Esc button … Continue reading

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If Pigs Can Fly

Hi, it’s me again. Newshawk. Before I’m accused of stating fake facts I want to make some corrections.  Got a little excited last time.  And the keyboard’s mine again because although Munroe did come around for a spell he’s now … Continue reading

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A PATRIOTIC CONVERSATION

Well, well, well. So our beloved national anthem is receiving another tweak.  Instead of singing “in all thy sons command” we can cheerfully belt forth “in all of us command”.  Personally, I’ve been mouthing the latter phrase for some time.  … Continue reading

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Between Friends

Two days ago I sent a very brief e-mail to a friend in the States giving a link to a Trump spoof available on U-tube. It sparked a brief exchange of letters that strike me as being rather interesting. For … Continue reading

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Opera or Porn?

The other day a friend asked why I have not recently been posting anything  on my blog. I gave some lame explanation but the real truth is that I‛m confused. I tend to post an item when something, usually political, … Continue reading

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