Outlaw Radio 1960

The person who quipped that the job isn't finished till the paperwork is done wasn't joking. Karen has just started working through the paperwork, as hers is far more complex than mine, as she has her Ontario Teachers' Pension as well as her LAPP provincial paperwork to complete. As for myself, I took the initiative to begin receiving my Canada Pension Plan (CPP) benefits early due to injuries I have experienced, and I submitted an application for Old Age Security (OAS), anticipating my first payment at the end of January. However, as part of the verification process, they are requesting a copy of my Ontario marriage licence to confirm my identity, as well as, I presume, Karen's. The government can be unpredictable, to say the least. After all, we’ve been filing tax returns together for almost 40 years—shouldn’t that count for something? So, I went to the Ontario Government’s website and sent my last $15 to the Ford Administration for a card they've known about for...

  Unlike today, the 1980s and the large rows of shops, mostly independently  owned, many  of which have been  owned by the sam e families for Generations.  Jasper Ave in Edmonton or  Yonge   Street in Toronto were lined with everything from  clothing  and camera shops to  non-franchised  pubs and restaurants.   In Edmonton, the Silk Hat Restaurant offered patrons the unique experience of having their tea leaves read by an experienced fortune teller at the conclusion of their meal. Alternatively, families could enjoy evenings together at Buffalo Bills Restaurant on Kingsway Avenue. For those seeking something distinctive, dining in settings themed as a jail or  a sheriff's office was also available for special occasions .     Toronto featured notable sports bars such as The All-Star Cafe, which displayed Dave Winfield's apology  after he was arrested   for throwing  a baseball at a seagull during ...

  As Trump continues to place pressure on Canadian Sovereignty, a close examination of as a whole to geo global geo-politics from the 1980s forward, in terms of economics and trade relationships have many clues as to the decline of America and Canada as a whole, leading to not only the economic circumstances facing the lives of both working Americans and Canadians but also the polarization of not only the fascist right but also the radical left. It can be observed that numerous Americans are concerned about the Trump administration's assertive actions in the global economy, particularly regarding its approach toward the sovereignty of NATO-aligned member states. These developments reflect the culmination of policy directions and decisions initiated during the Reagan, Thatcher, and Mulroney eras. The first thing that everyone must do is put the Rhetoric on both sides into a corner. This is, for the most part, posturing. On one hand, you have the extreme right Oligarchy Which has...

  TWO BROTHERS, TWO JOURNEYS, ONE SHARED ASPIRATION TRAVELING THE MINSTERAL ROAD As my brother Ian's memorial service approaches in Vancouver, with another planned soon in Edmonton, I reflect upon our lives, which took very different paths. Ian moved to Vancouver and dedicated himself to folk music and social justice, facing numerous hardships until he passed away from cancer in British Columbia’s Shelter system, unable to afford other housing. Leaving his girlfriend and one child. I chose to pursue work in the east, dedicating my career to writing, social justice, mental health, and family. Even as a retired senior citizen, I continue to face challenges similar to those of Ian in fulfilling credit obligations and maintaining financial stability. This situation reflects the broader economic difficulties faced by many individuals in our country and province, which are only now beginning to recover from decades of poor fiscal decisions by previous leadership regarding wea...

  As we bring in the new year, it seems most of our thoughts and reflections turn to Donald Trump and The Monroe Document, his administration's continual assault not only on his own people but also on sovereign nations, and the constant flow of uneasy rhetoric coming from the White House. I realize, as most do, that this is hard to ignore and brings fear and anxiety to a great many people, which, in truth, is his intention. Dealing with Trump is like dealing with the schoolyard bully. Trump derives his power by antagonizing people to the point that they begin to run away in fear or simply surrender in defeat as the American administration continues to put a headlock on its own people. While challenging and creating chaos globally. My intention, for the longest time, upon my retirement, was to begin writing books to address a very displaced and hungry nation and world. The idea was to give people of limited means, like groceries, gardening, and other cost-saving measures availab...

Now calling it the Donroe Doctrine, Donald Trump, with his invasion of Venezuela, has set the globe on a collision course between the major superpowers. For those who do not know what the Monroe Doctrine of 1823 is, I suggest you brush up on your history very quickly. Because the Donald Trump shouting of the 51st state and the acquisition of Greenland are far closer than most of us would like to think. Canada, Latin America, and South America had better wake up fast because we not only have a leader of the USA, but we have a megalomaniac who is also the holder of the most significant supply of nuclear weapons, as well as the largest stockpile of chemical and biological weapons. Maduro was regarded by many as an authoritarian leader in Latin America. However, the invasion of Venezuela during the Trump administration, along with the proposed occupation, has been criticized as a violation of international law as well as an overreach of executive authority under the US Constitution. Curr...