Category Archives: Politics

Squeamish About Bitcoin

Posted on 15 December 2024 by Larry Russwurm

First of all, Bitcoin is a non fungible token or NFT. Doesn’t that sound kind of icky to you? It does to me. But we can forgive Bitcoin for that. Especially if the NFT keeps rising in value. Which it … Continue reading →

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November 2024 Grab Bag o’ Humour

Posted on 16 November 2024 by Larry Russwurm

Let’s say you wish to swear geographically. What would be the best way to go about this? Well you may be up Schitt’s Creek without a paddle. What the Fukishima is wrong with me? If you don’t like it you … Continue reading →

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September 2024 Grab Bag o’ Humour

Posted on 21 September 2024 by Larry Russwurm

Donald Trump will have you believe that he is the most persecuted of all presidents ever. With two attempted assassinations in a few weeks, many might believe this bluster. But Gerald Ford had two attempts on his life within 17 … Continue reading →

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The Chore of Voting

Posted on 3 August 2024 by Larry Russwurm

Finally! A politician who finally gets us! Donald Trump has finally offered conservative Christians the idea that they will never have to vote again. Presumably, policy in the future will probably be pro Christian. But I don’t know how he … Continue reading →

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To a Quieter Future

Posted on 18 May 2024 by Larry Russwurm

I will not be sad when motorcycles become quieter electric vehicles. Too many times they have loudly shaken the street I’m on, just to get from point A to point B. My entreaties to make them use mufflers that actually … Continue reading →

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Punch Up

Posted on 20 April 2024 by Larry Russwurm

I keep shaking my head when I hear comedians lamenting the idea of political correctness. They are worried about being cancelled for coming up with a joke that is not politically correct. Note also that political correctness comes from a … Continue reading →

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April 2024 Grab Bag o’ Humour

Posted on 6 April 2024 by Larry Russwurm

In many activities, it is common to celebrate with champagne. Sure you can use sparkling wine but most people are a slight bit snobbish and must have the more expensive, brand name champagne. Why is this? Well I can’t speak … Continue reading →

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Plunder Wonder

Posted on 16 March 2024 by Larry Russwurm

A trickle of repatriation of artifacts of particular value has already started. That is where the museums of the west and in particular Europe give back artifacts that are known to be from other countries. Because of this we are … Continue reading →

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Zebras

Posted on 20 January 2024 by Larry Russwurm

Referees wear vertically striped outfits that are black and white. Not surprisingly they get called zebras by many. But despite the haranguing referees get, they are considered to be upstanding citizens with good opinions on the match or game they … Continue reading →

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Fingernails

Posted on 25 November 2023 by Larry Russwurm

Dear Lee Press-On Nails, I have been looking for a product that I wish you would actually make. That is a set of artificial nails that are so long they start to curl around. Exactly like the world record holders … Continue reading →

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