(05,22,2022) Hegemony, the domination of one nation over others, has been a common practice of Russia’s regime for the last one hundred years. However, there is a glimmer of hope in that region, as the Russian people are growing tired of going hungry while their government wastes money on endless wars and stockpiling armaments in…
Author: Gabriel A.D.
For over twenty years, I worked for the Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Energy Industry of Canada, in Research and Development, creating new drawings and programs, as well as refurbishing old parts and manufacturing new ones. For the last sixteen of those years, I was the chief Nuclear Inspector, overseeing every aspect of the production and testing of all such parts. Then, I was forced into retirement by a debilitating neuro-muscular disorder which weakens me with every exertion of energy. No longer able to perform simple physical tasks, I reverted to my first passion, writing, to keep my mind from stagnating and to fulfill my creative impulse. On New Year's Eve, I mentioned to my daughter that I had conceived of a notion to write a blog about global issues such as politics, religion, the climate, etc. and she asked me why I would choose topics that are so controversial. At the time, I said that my reason was because of the controversy these topics cause. Not that I want to bring about more angst, but, these issues must be addressed and not ignored. We each have a voice and a say in what affects our world. Two days later, with the world on the brink of a third world war, a Nuclear war, I said to my daughter, " This is what I'm talking about!"
REVOLUTION
(04,22,2022) Revolution, as a means to overthrow a government, is not something that I would normally recommend. However, when there is a tyrannical authoritarian in charge of a war-hungry country with nuclear weapons, and who cares nothing for the lives of innocent civilians, then it is time for that person to be removed. I am,…
COLLABORATION
(03,22,2022) Collaboration, as in the joining of forces between the two nations of Canada and the United States, would go a long way in suppressing the new regime of fascists and neo-nazis who have gained a foothold in North America. And now, more than ever, there is an even greater urgency for collaboration, amongst all…
TRANSPARENCY
(02,22,2022) Transparency, in light of the Jan. 6 uprising of 2021, in the United States, refers to something that is easily detected or understood. What is obvious, and will be further substantiated by the Jan.6 investigative committee, is the fact that a single group of people orchestrated the attempted coup. This group has power and…
COMMISERATION
(01,22,2022) Commiseration requires the ability to express or feel sorrow for another human being. Sympathy, however, is not commonly practiced among the Republican members of Congress or the Senate on Capitol Hill. Their one and only goal, during the Obama administration and now during Biden’s, is to thwart the Democratic party by disagreeing with every…
MYOPIA
(12,21,2021) Myopia is a condition of the eye, in which objects are seen distinctly only at a short distance; or, a lack of foresight, as is the case with people who choose to support dictators, thereby placing them in power. History has proven that, time and again, dictators have shown themselves to be solely self-indulgent,…
TENACITY
(11,21,2021) Tenacity, as in the situation with America’s Republican Representative, Liz Cheney, who maintains her persistence in holding to the noble values, such as honour, truth and justice, regardless of the adversity from her peers, and the resulting ostracism, is a most commendable trait. It is a sad commentary when the hundreds of Republicans, in…
AMELIORATION
(10,21,2021) Amelioration, in this essence, refers to the improvement of relations between diverse groups of people. In order for the people on this planet to survive, or should I say, in order for this planet to survive for future generations of our children, it is imperative for us to unite. By this, I mean that…
RECIPROCITY
(09,21,2021) Reciprocity is often spoken of in the Gospels of the New Testament. Although the word, itself, may not be present, the meaning is quite obvious. For, it is the focal point of the last part of the ‘Golden Rule’. “Love thy neighbour as thyself!”, being one version, and, “Do onto others as you would…
RESTITUTION
(08,21,2021) Restitution, besides meaning compensation for loss, damage or injury, also includes the restoration of property to the rightful owner. For the Indigenous Peoples of Canada’s First Nation, there must also be restitution for loss of culture, tradition, language and life. The list of grievances which Canada’s Indigenous people hold against this country is far…