Michael
@jordan-michael.bsky.social
Retired consultant dividing time between Toronto and Sarasota.
David From offers an insightful review of the history of NATO and delves into the rationale for isolationists like J.D. Vance who oppose its role in providing collective security and advancing democratic norms.
Why Has Comedy Become So Right-Wing?
Podcast Episode · The David Frum Show · 2025-12-24 · 1h 1m
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December 24, 2025 at 3:30 PM
David From offers an insightful review of the history of NATO and delves into the rationale for isolationists like J.D. Vance who oppose its role in providing collective security and advancing democratic norms.
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In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Another beautiful Shchedryk performance amidst ruins.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
It was set in what used to be a DTEK thermal power plant — now destroyed by russia.
The contrast between russia’s destructive nature and the Ukrainian will to create beauty even in the darkest times is palpable.
December 21, 2025 at 9:37 PM
In English we know it as “Carol of the Bells,” but the melody arises from a Ukrainian folk tradition of songs welcoming the new year and summoning the forces of nature to meet human labor and bring prosperity.
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Do listen.
I wrote about the history here: snyder.substack.com/p/o-generous...
Carville pins Democrat hopes on pivoting to economic rage. He cites rising costs for food, utilities, and childcare but ignores healthcare premiums. Was omission of healthcare intentional?
Opinion | James Carville: Out With Woke. In With Rage.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Carville pins Democrat hopes on pivoting to economic rage. He cites rising costs for food, utilities, and childcare but ignores healthcare premiums. Was omission of healthcare intentional?
Real estate agents in south Florida must be incensed. This wasn’t supposed to happen.
Mamdani walked in with an agenda. Trump walked out repeating it.
Trump’s Oval Office Surrender to Zohran Mamdani
In a stunning White House meeting, Donald Trump abandoned his party’s narrative and embraced New York City’s mayor-elect, while Mamdani stayed laser-focused on issues facing the city.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Real estate agents in south Florida must be incensed. This wasn’t supposed to happen.
Mr French offers a thoughtful examination of the President’s authority to pardon. Well worth reading. In Canada, the power to grant clemency, including pardons, is not primarily held by the Prime Minister in the same way the U.S. President holds the pardon power. Worth considering.
Opinion | One of the Founders’ Worst Fears Has Been Realized
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:22 AM
Mr French offers a thoughtful examination of the President’s authority to pardon. Well worth reading. In Canada, the power to grant clemency, including pardons, is not primarily held by the Prime Minister in the same way the U.S. President holds the pardon power. Worth considering.
What if the Monarchy Went Out With a Bang? Can we not get some respite from Ross Douthat. It’s depressing enough when he trains his sights on American culture but deeply unsettling when he develves into topics he has nothing original to offer.
Opinion | What if the Monarchy Went Out With a Bang?
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:49 AM
What if the Monarchy Went Out With a Bang? Can we not get some respite from Ross Douthat. It’s depressing enough when he trains his sights on American culture but deeply unsettling when he develves into topics he has nothing original to offer.
Yet another NYT editorial reporting that polls show a majority of American disapprove of a Trump policy. Got to ask yourself where are these citizens who polls reveal want gun reform, legal abortions and healthcare reform when it’s time to vote.
Opinion | Being Latino in the United States Should Not Be a Crime
www.nytimes.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Yet another NYT editorial reporting that polls show a majority of American disapprove of a Trump policy. Got to ask yourself where are these citizens who polls reveal want gun reform, legal abortions and healthcare reform when it’s time to vote.
Another day another cascade of petty grievances. Too bad there isn’t a Nobel Prize for the most “ Grumpy Man of the Year”
Trump in Malaysia: "United Nation should be doing this but they don't do it. They turned off my teleprompter when I made a speech. They're good at that. The escalator wasn't working."
October 26, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Another day another cascade of petty grievances. Too bad there isn’t a Nobel Prize for the most “ Grumpy Man of the Year”
Trump is a toddler. So treat him as one. Evidently he was frustrated that Carney has persisted in pursuing Canada’s interests so he has taken his marbles and ended the game. Time to explore whether China’s marbles are in play. In a choice between Dictators Xi may be best available alternative.
Carney: "We can't control the trade policy of the US. We recognize it has fundamentally changed from the policy in the 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, & it's a situation where US has tariffs against every trading partner... what we we can control is developing new partnerships, including w/econ giants of Asia"
October 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Trump is a toddler. So treat him as one. Evidently he was frustrated that Carney has persisted in pursuing Canada’s interests so he has taken his marbles and ended the game. Time to explore whether China’s marbles are in play. In a choice between Dictators Xi may be best available alternative.
Trump asserting “Canada cheated” and taking a hissy fit is yet more evidence that trade negotiations are going nowhere. Time for Carney to embrace China.
Here’s the original clip of Ronald Reagan from April 25, 1987, where he delivered a complete and total rebuke against tariffs. Trump's calling Reagan’s words here “FAKE” and “fraudulent.” They’re 100% real. And the original clip is actually far worse for Trump, as much is left out of the ad:
October 24, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Trump asserting “Canada cheated” and taking a hissy fit is yet more evidence that trade negotiations are going nowhere. Time for Carney to embrace China.
Alarming statement. We want to believe Robinson was a twisted incel motivated by hate. His friend described Robinson as fairly typical of a young man his age from Utah. WTF
New Tyler Robinson posts leaked to me tell a very different story than you've heard before:
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/exclusive-...
www.kenklippenstein.com/p/exclusive-...
Exclusive: Leaked Messages from Charlie Kirk Assassin
Accused shooter’s “politics” is not what government and media say
www.kenklippenstein.com
September 16, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Alarming statement. We want to believe Robinson was a twisted incel motivated by hate. His friend described Robinson as fairly typical of a young man his age from Utah. WTF
NYT reports on White House response to Courts decision on tariffs. Apparently only the Supreme Court can save the American economy from disaster. No mention of any potential action by Congress to provide constitutional cover and legitimize the tariffs (tax increase). SAD
After Court Defeat, Trump Warns of Economic Chaos From Loss of Tariffs
www.nytimes.com
September 2, 2025 at 12:56 PM
NYT reports on White House response to Courts decision on tariffs. Apparently only the Supreme Court can save the American economy from disaster. No mention of any potential action by Congress to provide constitutional cover and legitimize the tariffs (tax increase). SAD
It’s thoughtless barbs like these that exhaust the goodwill of neighbours. Elbows up!
Trump: "Mexico does what we tell them to do, and Canada does what we tell them to do."
August 14, 2025 at 6:12 PM
It’s thoughtless barbs like these that exhaust the goodwill of neighbours. Elbows up!
No surprise - Steve not a brown sauce kinda guy.
Katie Miller reveals that her husband, Stephen Miller, only eats mayonnaise
August 12, 2025 at 11:46 PM
No surprise - Steve not a brown sauce kinda guy.
So embarrassing for so many Americans. Too bad Ukraine is on his monthly list.
Trump: I solved 6 wars, I am averaging a war per month. Including wars that lasted 500 years.
July 31, 2025 at 2:15 AM
So embarrassing for so many Americans. Too bad Ukraine is on his monthly list.
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Trump: I solved 6 wars, I am averaging a war per month. Including wars that lasted 500 years.
July 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Trump: I solved 6 wars, I am averaging a war per month. Including wars that lasted 500 years.
Hassett surpasses Ludnick for “sycophant of the week” award.
Holy shit -- Kevin Hassett completely bombs on ABC when pressed by Jon Karl to explain how Trump can possibly justify 50% tariffs on Brazil even though the country has a trade *deficit* with the US
July 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Hassett surpasses Ludnick for “sycophant of the week” award.
Is America becoming a “shit hole” country : failing institutions, weakened public services, political grift and corruption, civil rights violations and declining economy. Sad!
July 6, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Is America becoming a “shit hole” country : failing institutions, weakened public services, political grift and corruption, civil rights violations and declining economy. Sad!
A lot of Canadians are questioning whether a trade agreement is achievable or worthwhile. It’s increasingly apparent that Trump is incapable of negotiating in good faith.
Trump Says U.S. Ending Trade Talks With Canada
www.nytimes.com
June 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
A lot of Canadians are questioning whether a trade agreement is achievable or worthwhile. It’s increasingly apparent that Trump is incapable of negotiating in good faith.
He just makes shit up. Likely he was briefed that his fabulous Golden Dome is impractical without access to Canadian airspace and co-operation of Canada.
Narrator: they were not considering the offer
May 28, 2025 at 1:33 PM
He just makes shit up. Likely he was briefed that his fabulous Golden Dome is impractical without access to Canadian airspace and co-operation of Canada.
What a spectacle. Defines lickspittle. What has happened to America?
Mike Waltz takes his turn kissing Trump's ass. Trump is going around the room and giving everyone a chance to pucker up and smooch.
May 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
What a spectacle. Defines lickspittle. What has happened to America?
Contrast the Canadian election with US. Elections Canada operates the voting and counts paper ballots across the nation announcing results a few hours after polls close, limits party spending, restricts special interests spending (no PACs) and campaigns last only 38 days. Quelle différence!
Trump awoke the sleeping giant of Canadian nationalism
April 29, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Contrast the Canadian election with US. Elections Canada operates the voting and counts paper ballots across the nation announcing results a few hours after polls close, limits party spending, restricts special interests spending (no PACs) and campaigns last only 38 days. Quelle différence!
What will we hear from Trump tomorrow morning. Will he congratulate Carney? Unlikely since Canada is choosing a new path forward. Call it “Cordial but not cozy “.
Today is election day in Canada and Trump seems to be suggesting that they vote to make him their leader and become the 51st state of the United States.
April 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
What will we hear from Trump tomorrow morning. Will he congratulate Carney? Unlikely since Canada is choosing a new path forward. Call it “Cordial but not cozy “.
Little Marco spins a new porky and its a good one. Apparently Trudeau gave Trump the idea that Canada would be better off as the 51st state. What’s next - Zelensky supports Putin’s annexation of Ukraine!
WELKER: Does the US still want to make Canada the 51st state?
MARCO RUBIO: I think the president has stated repeatedly he thinks Canada would be better off as a state
MARCO RUBIO: I think the president has stated repeatedly he thinks Canada would be better off as a state
April 27, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Little Marco spins a new porky and its a good one. Apparently Trudeau gave Trump the idea that Canada would be better off as the 51st state. What’s next - Zelensky supports Putin’s annexation of Ukraine!
What were these farmers expecting when they voted for Trump?
How Trump’s Tariffs Could Hurt US Farmers and Benefit Brazil
China has long relied on the U.S. for soybeans. But with new steep tariffs, it is likely to look even more to Brazil and Argentina.
www.nytimes.com
April 20, 2025 at 1:31 PM
What were these farmers expecting when they voted for Trump?