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If you’re a Canadian, American President Donald Trump’s 25% tariff threat is unsettling. However, Canadians need to remember that the United States needs Canada’s goods and bountiful natural resources as much, or even more, than Canada needs American goods and resources. If he implements this tariff, it will be equally devastating to the American economy and standard of living, which means major job losses in the U.S. No matter how large a cult following a leader has, support will greatly diminish the number of supporters that leader has if there is a drastic economic downturn. In a world of avarice, money always talks, usually first.

There is something else Canada should be very wary of, though; the U.S. using military might to invade Canada. I know, this sounds far-fetched and impossible, but, it is not. You have to think outside the box and be ready for all potential eventualities. History teaches us repeatedly that when one country greatly covets things another country possesses, invasion happens and it’s war. Only ethnicity/religion exceeds this as a cause for war. I’m not saying this will happen, but, worth considering and being prepared for.   

On January 23 of this year, I wrote a post called “Beware” that, in part, discussed Walmart. One of the subjects in the post talked about trying to unsubscribe to their sales emails. As a follow up, at this moment, I have unsubscribed about 8 times to their sales emails, yet, I continue to receive them. It’s nothing personal against Walmart, I have been unsubscribing to sales emails from a number of companies. Thus far, however, Walmart has not honoured my “Unsubscribe” declarations. There ought to be a law to eradicate this kind of intrusive behaviour.

Polio. It was all I needed to know to understand that vaccines work and the science behind them is valid. Polio killed, paralysed and maimed countless people before the advent of the polio vaccine, first developed by American doctor and medical researcher, Jonas Salk, in the mid-1950s. Former United States President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was a high profile victim of this very dangerous and highly contagious illness. I could shock you with some of the effects this illness had on people, but, I will spare you the gratuitous, graphic disseminations.

My point…I’m a regular person and even I understand how and why vaccines work. Easy to explain in general terms, incredibly difficult to develop. Vaccines, in general, save countless lives and much misery. Their effectiveness cannot be denied. Yes, very occasionally, someone does have an adverse reaction to one, but, nothing in life is 100% certain. I like my overwhelming odds, though, that vaccines will help me. Beats the “hell” out of injecting bleach into by body.

I would like to personally thank the many companies and people you would see on the panels, inside, near the main entrance of the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. You are profoundly helping people receive exceptional health care at the Grace Hospital. In case you are wondering, I am just a regular person who appreciates goodness and those who contribute to the betterment of our world. Again, thank you.

January 27^th marks the 80^th Anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and extermination camp, Auschwitz. It is a very bittersweet day. On the one hand, liberation took place, but, on the other hand, the day marks the very worst in human behaviour. Why do people hate? The reasons are many and they are all inexcusable. Jealously on so many levels, ethnicity, avarice, belief of self-superiority, the seeking of power, and on and on.

Sadly, human history is filled with countless examples of intolerance and hate. Will we ever learn? I doubt it, but, I am still hopeful, nevertheless, because you cannot ever give up on hope. It is a cornerstone of change, especially if it ultimately results in a world filled with peace, caring, and love for one another. The North American hippies of the 1960s had this part right.

United States President Donald Trump and his administrative co-conspirators (the reason why I use the term “co-conspirators” will become apparent) are working diligently to eliminate all diversity initiatives. One of the sad components of this undertaking is the encouragement to inform on colleagues who might in some way still be harbouring DEI intentions. Furthermore, if you don’t inform, you, yourself, could be subject to adverse consequences.

This type of manipulation is a legendary element of authoritarian regimes like Russia, China and Nazi Germany. Spy on your neighbour or colleague, you get rewarded. If you don’t, you will be punished. Whether or not you support DEI does not matter as it relates to what I am talking about. I am talking about the use of secrecy, intimidation, punishment and mistrust as the methodology being used to eliminate DEI.

This is a disturbing development. Remember, this is not just Trump we are talking about; it is also about the people in his administration supportive of this methodology. This is why I refer to them as “co-conspirators.”

It is important to always remember that whatever Trump says, he is not just speaking for himself, but also for his political cadre and general public supporters. As I said, this is a disturbing development.     

There is a fast rising star in the east…India. The now most populated country in the world is well on its way to becoming the next world superpower. India has long been a source of mystical adventure for western culture due to its past British rule, but the mysticism is becoming less shrouded. It is on course for this achievement due to a number of factors.

These include a very fast growing economy, the result of rapidly increasing personal income across the population; and ever-expanding participation in international economics. It has made remarkable progress in the scientific fields. For example, the country is now a player in space exploration. One cannot overlook the fact that India is part of the world’s nuclear weapons club.

And, of course, there is India’s massive population. There is strength in numbers. The country has over one billion people, an enormous resource for the country under the right circumstances; and the circumstances are becoming right.

Yes, India does have major problems, just like every other nation in the world. However, it is the new China, an awakening giant. It can no longer be ignored by the current world powers and the world in general. The rising potential and power of this awakening giant must be acknowledged and respected.