Author Archives: Larry Russwurm

About Larry Russwurm

Just another ranter on the Internet. Now in the Fediverse as @admin@larryrusswurm.org

Why Shih Tzus Aren’t so Yappy

Posted on 16 July 2011 by Larry Russwurm

When I was an adolescent I vowed I would never get a small breed of dog. The non stop yapping from these breeds really threw me for a loop. Some things I do, like reading, demands enough concentration that I … Continue reading →

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Repercussions to Corporate Personhood

Posted on 13 July 2011 by Larry Russwurm

Many rights have already been given to corporations that were previously seen as distinctly human rights. I suspect that corporations will press on until they are given the right to vote. So what, you may say, small corporations would now … Continue reading →

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Bye Bye to the Space Shuttle Program

Posted on 9 July 2011 by Larry Russwurm

During the Space Shuttle’s last flight this week, many have with melancholy said bye to the whole Space Shuttle program with heaviness in their hearts. I’ve had a heavy heart, too, but largely this post says goodbye to a joke, … Continue reading →

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

Posted on 1 July 2011 by Larry Russwurm

Naturally when I heard the name of the royal couple (Will and Kate) being the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, I suspected that they would visit the city directly to the south of me when they chose to visit Canada. … Continue reading →

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The Herd Mentality of Baby Boomers

Posted on 29 June 2011 by Larry Russwurm

How many baby boomers does it take to screw in a light bulb? A herd. Why did the baby boomer cross the road? Because another baby boomer did. What do you call a lone baby boomer? Nonexistent. I can feel … Continue reading →

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E’en Ste’en

Posted on 25 June 2011 by Larry Russwurm

^^How’s that for a poetic title? Of course Ste’en is the poetic contraction for Stephen, as in Stephen Harper – prime minister of Canada (I know – not a very poetic topic). Alright, I admit it, I forced the title. … Continue reading →

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The 20th Century Showed that Genocide can be Common

Posted on 22 June 2011 by Larry Russwurm

First there was the Armenian genocide that started in Turkey during World War I. Then there was the obvious genocide of the European Jew done by Hitler and the Nazis during World War II. Then in the early ’90s there … Continue reading →

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You’re Not Rich, Quit Voting Like You Are

Posted on 18 June 2011 by Larry Russwurm

This is a problem that emanates from the United States but has also crossed the border into my country of Canada. The problem is that a large portion of the electorate vote for reforms that are especially good for the … Continue reading →

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Stanley Cup Strike

Posted on 16 June 2011 by Larry Russwurm

A strike by the refs is exactly what I thought I was watching for the last game of the playoffs. Last night Boston defeated Vancouver to win the Stanley Cup, but it was the officiating that made me angry, not … Continue reading →

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One Possible Reparation for a Genocide

Posted on 15 June 2011 by Larry Russwurm

The Armenian genocide doesn’t quite get the respect it deserves. Firstly, almost all Turks are Armenian genocide deniers. Secondly, after the bigger (and more obvious to the west) Jewish holocaust, not much is spoken about the Armenian trials. The newer … Continue reading →

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