Author Archives: Antonius

There was something about all those pictures of rebels in Tripoli I couldn’t put my finger on until the one of many feet stomping on a burning flag…. aha! I wasn’t seeing the footwear of poor people. Au contraire, many … Continue reading →

Seems to me our soft thinking started at least twenty years ago, as we celebrate Gwen’s apparent legal right to go topless in public, which she and all those who championed her topless-ness choose not to exercise. http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/07/19/gwen-jacobs.html Seems to … Continue reading →

In the aftermath (or continuance..?) of the UK riots the debate is now more about clashing ideologies of kick-their-arses right into line on the right, and a weird sense of entitlement to smashing things and looting on the un-right. Reports … Continue reading →

Jack Layton has my best wishes as he faces his illness. It is important to bear in mind there is a separation of those who feel this way about him, and those who say they do. I wonder how Canada’s … Continue reading →

I am honoured to carry the flag forward for ReedWrites. With Jim gone, I felt the loss most acutely when I sat down at the keyboard to check whatever his spotlight beamed on. Honesty is essential. I will not attempt … Continue reading →