Tag Archives: China

Canadian Michaels and China

Posted on 13 May 2023 by Larry Russwurm

A few years ago, Canada arrested Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou on behalf of the US and our agreements with that country. In retaliation, China arrested the two Michaels, Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, two Canadians who were in China at … Continue reading →

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Grab Bag o’ Humour, February 2023

Posted on 11 February 2023 by Larry Russwurm

Have you heard about the supermoons, as advertised in the press? Supermoons are full moons when the moon is closer to the earth than normal. They are perfect for lovers or those doing things outside at night. But they are … Continue reading →

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The Chinese Revolt

Posted on 10 February 2018 by Larry Russwurm

Capitalism and communism make strange bedfellows. In China at its present state, with the communist party in charge of the government and capitalist businesses driving the economy, strange bedfellows is the norm. That such a contradiction in systems could make … Continue reading →

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Be Careful Little Mars

Posted on 1 July 2017 by Larry Russwurm

Fragile is a classic album by the band Yes and illustrated by Roger Dean. The front of this cover has an idyllic looking miniature world with a “wooden” spaceship with jagged edges and curved wings flying above and is pictured … Continue reading →

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Arms for the Discerning Dictator

Posted on 14 September 2013 by Larry Russwurm

There are still many dictatorships scattered around the world. Each one is controlled by some paranoid (that’s how they maintain power), scared of rivals who might usurp their position or even rival countries that will bomb their country into submission. … Continue reading →

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Mega Wall

Posted on 3 August 2013 by Larry Russwurm

The United States has built about a thousand kilometres of barriers along its border with Mexico. Mainly this wall is designed to keep out illegal immigrants. Some want it along the whole of the border with Mexico. Perhaps this is … Continue reading →

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China is Broke

Posted on 7 July 2013 by Larry Russwurm

There is no need to reevaluate world economic might and clout. China still manufactures the lion’s share of the more inexpensive goods. And growth rates are still good for that country. By my title for the article I mean that … Continue reading →

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Stephen Harper Gets Cartoond

Posted on 12 December 2012 by Larry Russwurm

[Stephen Harper: As a conservative I never believe in nationalizing Canada’s resources. 2nd balloon: But Malaysia and China can nationalize Canada’s resources. Harper’s button: Alberta 4 eva! Great Lakes neva!]

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A West Centred Canada

Posted on 3 March 2012 by Larry Russwurm

For many years western Canada has complained about being out of the loop when it comes to national politics. Formerly the best their politicians could do was win an election by banding up with Quebec (see the Mulroney government). But … Continue reading →

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Plant a Tree for that SUV

Posted on 1 September 2010 by Larry Russwurm

Have you heard about carbon offsets? Companies and countries are playing this new game, trying to lower carbon emissions first, but if they can’t, buying into another company’s or country’s scheme to offset the emissions they can’t cut. Lucky for … Continue reading →

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