Author Archena Posted on February 24, 2022July 17, 2022Categories 2022Tags , , , , , ,

Canadian Politics – Don’t Watch if you get Motion Sickness!

Another day, another policy swing. For reasons that aren’t really apparent Trudeau rescinded the Emergency Act Declaration before the Senate could vote on it. Hint: it’s not a show of compassion or strength. Was the Senate likely to block it? Maybe but that seems unlikely as Trudeau himself appointed most of the 107 Senators currently in the Canadian Senate. He may have just caved to the tremendous public pressure – you’d think he’d have done that three weeks ago but … Continue reading “Canadian Politics – Don’t Watch if you get Motion Sickness!”

Author Archena Posted on February 22, 2022July 17, 2022Categories 2022Tags ,

Canada Betrayed

There’s no one who actually believes that the Canadian Trucker’s convoy was anything other than a peaceful protest – no one sane, at least. And yet, with the borders already cleared of protestors, the Canadian House of Commons voted along party lines to grant ’emergency’ powers to their executive – powers to include the ability to freeze bank accounts without court order. Because peaceful protests are annoying, eh? There is a Canadian Senate which is controlled by the same party … Continue reading “Canada Betrayed”

Author Archena Posted on February 9, 2022July 17, 2022Categories 2022Tags , , , , , ,

Well, I Got That One Wrong

If you believe anyone that comes in size human bats a thousand, I have some ocean front property in Tennessee I want to sell you cheap. But knowing that doesn’t make the crow taste any better. Pass the hot sauce – I was wrong. I’ve never seen a nomination for the Supreme Court occur before the justice steps down. Nothing in the Constitution prohibits it to my knowledge – it just didn’t occur to me that Breyer’s replacement could be … Continue reading “Well, I Got That One Wrong”

Author Archena Posted on February 1, 2022July 17, 2022Categories 2022Tags , , , ,

Did Canada Just Become the Champion of Freedom?

Short answer: yeppers. Long answer: Just be nice and let them enjoy their fifteen minutes of fame. Just be glad their protests don’t involve moose. I mean, it’s Canada – they are awful proud of their mooses. Yes, I have trouble taking Canada seriously even when I wholeheartedly support what they are doing. It’s Canada – they have a hard time taking themselves seriously. I think Quebec has the Canadian monopoly on taking themselves too seriously and the rest of … Continue reading “Did Canada Just Become the Champion of Freedom?”

Author Archena Posted on January 27, 2022July 17, 2022Categories 2022Tags , , , , , , , ,

The First Black Woman on the United States Supreme Court

Which one will it be? Okay it’s kind of a trick question – Justice Breyer’s retirement isn’t until October. The nomination fight could be as early as October which would probably be next to impossible to get Senate approval since Manchin would like a fighting chance in November. A fight after the midterms but before the new Congress (November – January) would be the best chance the Democrats have of getting a nominee through – except that the Republicans will … Continue reading “The First Black Woman on the United States Supreme Court”

Author Archena Posted on January 4, 2022July 17, 2022Categories 2022, SeriesTags , , , , , , ,

Finding Primary Candidates – State School Board

You’re beginning to wonder why you should even care anymore, right? This government stuff is BORING. That is the important stuff. If it’s exciting enough to make the nightly news – or cable – it’s already a big mess. Media concentrates on the car crashes and train wrecks – not the stop lights and switches. But preventing the bad stuff that gets in the news happens at the stop light – the boring stuff – not once the sirens are … Continue reading “Finding Primary Candidates – State School Board”

Author Archena Posted on December 31, 2021December 31, 2021Categories CurrentTags , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Finding Your District – State School Board

Okay, this is probably where you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start being ticked off. At least it is in Alabama – and likely similar issues occur in most states. You live in multiple districts – Federal congressional, state legislative (in Alabama there are separate House and Senate districts) and state school board, if you’re lucky are the only major ones. To be fair, they should be the major categories in most states – but I’m still feeling peevish with … Continue reading “Finding Your District – State School Board”

Author Archena Posted on December 30, 2021December 30, 2021Categories SeriesTags , , , ,

Controlling Information Overload

Yes, I’m taking this one step at a time. So many people find this whole election process overwhelming and they are used to depending on legacy media to provide the information they need. For the record, that has never actually worked out well – media doesn’t make money off of boring council meetings and candidate analysis. But now the media is worst than useless for even big races – and most people were never taught even the most rudimentary parts … Continue reading “Controlling Information Overload”

Author Archena Posted on December 29, 2021December 29, 2021Categories CurrentTags , , , ,

Finding Your Candidates When They Don’t Seem to Want to be Found

The sharp eyed among you – which would not be me – will have noticed that yesterday I found the 2020 sample ballot and not the 2022 Primary Sample Ballot. These things happen – and it’s why government should be very limited in what it’s allowed to do since it can’t even put sample ballots where they belong in a timely fashion or notice of when to expect the ballot. Okay, the real point is we hit a snag – … Continue reading “Finding Your Candidates When They Don’t Seem to Want to be Found”

Author Archena Posted on December 29, 2021December 29, 2021Categories SeriesTags , , , ,

Finding Your Primary Ballot

The first step is picking where you will start looking. I’m old enough that I still want to grab the phone book – and yell at you kids to get off my lawn. Be that as it may, today is much easier than just letting your fingers do the walking. So, where to start? Most will start with the internet so that’s what I’ll cover here – and the fact that you’re reading this blog or listening to the blogcast … Continue reading “Finding Your Primary Ballot”