While we all hoped this would not happen, Russia has chosen to invade Ukraine. I am not totally surprised as I think too many refused to take Putin's claim the worst catastrophe in the 20th century was dissolution of USSR at face value. Putin clearly wants to rebuild the old USSR and he cannot stand… Continue reading Russian invasion of Ukraine

Below is a summary on recent events. I will discuss Trudeau invoking national emergencies act and how federal government should deal with current problems. Then how provincial governments should deal with loosening pandemic restrictions. Finally a discussion on issue of freedom and why I am worried about direction a large minority want to take our… Continue reading Protests, National Emergencies act and Pandemic policies

Yesterday, we got news on two fronts. First was the BC Liberal leadership race where Kevin Falcon became new leader and then Pierre Poilievre announcing he is running for Conservative leader. Below are my thoughts on the two. Kevin Falcon won BC Liberal leadership race and it wasn't even that close. He was not my… Continue reading Two Leadership races

A caucus revolt is happening and there is a very high probability that O'Toole is gone as Conservative leader by week's end and party is back in a leadership race. Initially I was in favour of him staying on, but now I am truly torn and honestly I don't know how I would vote if… Continue reading End of Erin O’Toole?

Right now a large trucker convoy is traversing across the country and expected to arrive in Ottawa this weekend. This has attracted a lot of media attention so below are my thoughts on this. I do not support the convoy at all and think both their goals are misguided and this could even turn ugly.… Continue reading Trucker Convoy

With Omicron variant bringing COVID-19 to record highs there are a few things going on, which I plan to discuss below. First is Conservative pandering to anti-vaxxers, then vaccine tax and/or mandatory vaccines. Finally too many experts getting predictions wrong and asking for draconian policies rest of world has moved beyond. I am a small… Continue reading COVID and vaccines

As usual here are my 2022 predictions around the globe. Some countries that use PR may have early elections, but this one will only be on those who are scheduled for elections next year. With pandemic, I believe making predictions is even harder than normal. Voters are more fickle and as pandemic drags on, I… Continue reading 2022 Election predictions

2020 was no doubt a rough year for many of us, but most including myself were hoping for a better 2021. While things improved somewhat, not to extent many of us hoped for. While things were really bad at this point a year ago, many of us had hope end was near as vaccines were… Continue reading Pandemic going forward

Omicron variant is now sweeping the world and many places are bringing in new public health restrictions. Last year I had argued for lockdowns and tougher public health restrictions. This year I believe doing exact same as some are asking is wrong approach. You may ask what changed? And answer is vaccines. Lockdowns are a… Continue reading Omicron Variant and public health restrictions

Three major things have happened recently which are Trudeau appoints new cabinet, Conservatives still cannot shoot straight on vaccines, and BC Liberals block Aaron Gunn for leadership race. Below are my thoughts on each one. Today Trudeau appointed his new cabinet and I must say I was not least bit impressed, in fact quite worried.… Continue reading Late October updates