Scene 10: Mr. Reagan’s Neighbourhood
Curtain up on a fairly pleasant front room. Enter MR. REAGAN through the front door. He moves towards his chair and sits down. MR. REAGAN: (singing) It's a wonderful day…
Fair Weather Fighters
"Won't you please come out to fight?" "No." "But, we really need you. This could be your finest hour." "So you keep saying. All I know is, it's cold out…
Forward Into the Past
If any more proof was needed that the 1980s are really the 1950s in less constricting clothing, it was supplied by Public Works Canada. A recently released guide to dealing…
Pies in the Sky
While many members of Canada's scientific community were outraged by the fact that $74 million will be diverted from the budget of the National Research Council to Canada's $800 million…
Tis The Season
Recently, the United States government seems to have rediscovered the fact that it is better to give than to receive. And, just in time for the holidays! It seems only…
Politicians Say the Darndest Things
The air was thick with controversy. The legislation had been tabled for weeks, and the public had indicated that it would accept nothing less than the careers of all who…
Deadly Logic, Deadly Force
"Excuse me, but -" Mr. Ciccarelli looked around nervously. "Are you talking to me?" he asked. "I'm the only person in the store...are you talking to me?" His hands slowly…
Superman’s Patented Super Face-lift
Clark and Lois were tooling around Metropolis in Clark's new BMW. Lois ran a hand through Clark's perfectly coiffed curls, staring at him in amazement. Amazement tinged with affection. Who…
The Column of Lists 10 (Surprise!)
Twelve examples of inspired casting 1) Marlon Brando as Pappy Yokum in L'il Abner 2) Angelo Mosca as Willie Loman in Death of a Salesman 3) Jeannie Becker as Blanche…
Deadline News: And, Finally…
Good evening. Our top story tonight: Liberal Senator Jacques Hebert's fast ended last week, but the repercussions are still being felt around the world as politicians everywhere have adopted fasting…
Zen and the Art of International Politics – Contents
I. ZEN AND THE ART OF INTERNATIONAL POLITICS Some Advice to New Parents My Time is True Tory Blue: A Simple Test It's A Dirty Job, But... Star Wars 17:…
Some Advice To New Parents
INTRODUCTION: "Mommy! Daddy! Where does capitalism come from?" Children always seem to ask the wrong questions at the worst possible times, don't they? How many of us have been interrupted…