THE WORLD IS FACING A CATASTROPHE OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS

The World Food Program estimated that 285 Million People Face Starvation...this even before the War in Ukraine.

Over 2 Billion People live in Water-Stressed Countries as a result of extreme climate and population growth.

In the Horn of Africa alone, over 7 Million Livestock have died due to an exceptional four year drought.  In fact, many parts of the world are experiencing the worst droughts in over 70 years

And what Dear Reader do we in the West concern ourselves with?

Covid, along with High Interest Rates, Food and Gasoline Costs.

That is not to say these matters are not important in and of themselves, but compared to mass starvation on the part of our Brothers and Sisters elsewhere in the World ...they pale considerably.

The World Must Act since this Catastrophe is unfolding as I am typing this Blog.

We need to Mobilize Now but I Fear this to be Most Unlikely.

How will we live with ourselves if we stand idly by in the face of this Pending Disaster?

Alone, there is not much either you or I can do but collectively we can make a difference.

For me, as a Catholic, I am going to contact our Church to suggest it mobilize its 1 Billion Followers to  to work together to see this Tragedy Averted.

I urge each of you to suggest the same to your Church, your Political Representatives and Societal Leaders in general. 

The Olde Saying Comes Readily to Mind...they came for (fill in the blank) but I stood silent, then they came for (again fill in the blank) and finally they came for me and there was no one left to help me.

We have the chance and opportunity to make a once in a lifetime contribution to the Welfare of the World and Its Peoples.  

Let's Not Blow It !!

"As I See It..."

'K.D. Galagher'

PTSD

 Post-traumatic stress disorder ... the 21st Century Must Have Ailment

That said, it was also prevalent during the First World War where it was usually a fatal condition because its sufferers were summarily shot.  

Now those men truly suffered from the Disorder. 

But I am talking about today...not over 100 years ago.

I have said many times that it seems to me that if someone runs over and kills a squirrel with their car...they contract PDSD.

Like the W.W. I'ers there are true sufferers even today and I do not want to minimize their suffering...but so many - it almost seems to the Complaint De Jour. Or should I say - De siecle  (aka century) 

But it appears there are some benefits with contracting this affliction ...who knew. 

In the Book 'The Power of Bad' the author quotes experts in this field as saying 80% of those who experience PDSD come out from the experience "stronger" and are more ready to face the challenges of life.  Again who knew. 

The ones covered by the Media though seem to go out of their way to focus on the other 20% - those who are forever adversely affected by whatever caused them this grief.

I like to focus on the positive aspect of this and while my heart goes out to those from the First World War who had every reason in the World to suffer from this disability - too many of our fellow citizens today appear to be using ...just because they can.

Before I close - we have all been following the horror show of travelling through our Airports.  Earlier this week I say an interview on television where the interviewee was asked if she would book another holiday in the future after her current efforts to do so failed miserably.

Her answer was that probably not given that she was now suffering from "PDSD".

She was joking of course...or was she ?

"As I See It..."

'K.D. Galagher'

IN MY TIME I DO NOT BELIEVE WE HAVE BEEN SO CLOSE TO ALL OUT WAR

 I say that because Iran has made it known it is very near to acquiring Nuclear Weapons.

We have two nut-bar Nations with the Nuke ...North Korea and Pakistan ...to add a 3rd now would likely prove to be disastrous.

I say that because Iran has vowed numerous times that it wants nothing more than to wipe Israel off the face of the Earth.

Added to that is the fact that just this week U.S. President Joe Biden in plain words promised to "use military force" if necessary as a last ditch measure to stop Iran from acquiring them.

And again add to this mix Dear Reader what is currently happening daily with the destruction of the Ukraine by its vicious Russian Neighbour along with China launching regular incursions into the territory of Taiwan. 

It doesn't get much worse than that dear friends.

The West needs to take Vladd the Destroyer Putin ...Out. 

The World has too much to lose otherwise.

As I See It...

'K.D. Galagher'

IS IT TWO STRIKES OR THREE ?

 As In Youuuu're Out !!

I had thought it was Two however distinguished Globe and Mail Columnist Andrew Coyne believes it to be Three (3) and he might just be onto something.

The Two or Three strikes relates our Federal Government in its infinite wisdom(?) wanting to regulate the internet.  Two of the Three concern actually regulating content which I, as a Libertarian, find to be anathema. It should also concern each of you if you have even the slightest interest in seeing Societies maintain their Democratic Way of Life.

Their Third Legislative initiative concerns forcing Internet Biggees like Google and Facebook to pay news organizations for the links they have to them.  I initially thought that this one made sense ...and I still do ...Butttt..  Coyne has provided me with some grist to mull over before I absolutely make up my mind and isn't that what give and take discussion is all about.

In His own words here is some of what Coyne had to say recently:

The premise that the problems of the newspaper industry can be traced to search and social-media platforms 'stealing' their content is utterly false.  Platforms like Google do not 'take' our sites...They link to them.  When a Google User links to one of our sites they are taken to to our sites. Indeed much of the traffic on our sites come from social media like Facebook. 

So the notion that these Biggees should be made to pay us for the valuable service they provide to us for free has things exactly backward. If anything, we should be paying them !!

And this Dear Reader from a prominent member of the Globe and Mail Newspaper Chain.  

If Andrew Coyne has it wrong you can bet your bottom dollar that he would soon find himself to be a 'former' Globe Editorialist.

Thank you Mr. Coyne ...you have given me something concrete to think about and maybe...just maybe it is indeed Strike Three for the Trudeau Liberals. In fact they seem to be striking out all over the place.

As I See It...

'K. D. Galagher'

FEELING LUCKI ?

 As in being Brenda Lucki ...our Commissioner of the RCMP .

Okay, let's pretend for a moment that You are She.  What would you have done in her place?

Everyone seems to be united in their belief that the Commissioner should Resign and the sooner the better for 'Interfering in the RCMP Investigation regarding the tragic killing of 22 innocents by the deranged Gabriel Wortman in 2020'.

But try to put aside for a minute the fact that as the Head of the RCMP it is Her job to do just that.

So instead, let's look at the facts before taking part in her Public Hanging:

The Government of Canada was about to launch its Campaign to outlaw Assault Weapons...the very kind used by Wortman to reek havoc across his Province.

Assault Weapons...you know the kind of guns that are not needed to gun down Bambi and her forest friends.

Lucki says...and I believe her..that she was in favour of the Government doing just that.  Indeed, although I do not find much noble in what our Federal Government does or plans to do but in this case I too was most sympathetic.

How about You?  Remember right now You have been appointed Her.  What would You think of this initiative?

If You too think it makes sense...In your current August Position would it not be the right thing to do to try to help our Government along?  She says and again I believe her that she was convinced this new legislation would save lives...including those of her Police Officers.

That being the case, I think and hope you do too that it would be a dereliction of Duty for Her not to get involved and if that meant...'Interference so be it. 

To me it comes down to identifying what is of lesser importance...was it better to keep the kind of guns under wrap or to release that info to help further the Government's efforts to get their legislation through.

It is a no brainer ...but that is just me and the Commissioner speaking - the question today is what do You think ...since again - You are Her for this Moment.

Maybe it is time to put the Rope away.

As I See It...

'K.D. Galagher'

 

 

DUMP TRUMP

 THE CURRENT JANUARY 6TH HEARINGS HAVE PROVEN TO BE QUITE INTERESTING.

Their is now no question that Donald should never ever be President again...the question now is whether or not the guy should go to jail.

When he ran in 2016 it was obvious that he was not Presidential material...His only savings grace was that he appeared to be somewhat better that Dear Hilary.

When he lost in 2020 and attempted to unduly influence Governors from Swing States to "Find" votes for Him... he went into serious Criminal Territory and should be punished accordingly through the Judicial System.

The Hearings underway now show that in addition to being a Criminal the Guy is also seriously Deranged.

It was obvious that He would not win in 2020 and it is also obvious that if He defies all logic and runs in 2024 He will lose again.

The Danger though is that if He runs as an Independent...it would split the Republican Vote and the Democrats would cruise to an easy win. Gawd help us another 4 years of Biden, his VP or Pelosi !!

The U.S. like Canada ...like the Western World is in desperate need of Leadership...Oh for a Clone or Two of Volodymyr Zelenskyy !!!

As I See It...

'K.D. Galagher'

I AM BACK...ONCE AGAIN...

 Oh No...How So Galagher ?

I Recently Found Out That My Great Daughter Natalie And Her Fine Husband Oli Had, Unknown To Me, Renewed My Blog Account For An Additional Five Years... So...

Looks like you are stuck with me for a while longer. 😀

That said, I am going to approach these Blogs a little differently:

• First, they are going to be intended for the general public;
• Second, I will try to keep them 'short and sweet'.

Today's topic though will be difficult to keep short but will try.

ROE  VS.  WADE

It seems that America is split into two in the aftermath of their Supreme Court throwing out this Landmark Decision.

As a practicing Catholic I am on the side of Pro-Life and believe that Life Begins At Conception.

I do though believe there is a Middle Ground to be found both here and in Canada if the Will and Common Sense would only prevail.

For instance, in Canada, a Baby can be Aborted when He or She is coming down the Birth Canal at the end of 9 months.  There are only a handful of such Nations that allow this including North Korea and Red China so we find ourselves in illustrious company. 

For Prochoice to say it is the Woman's Body and "Government Hands Off" is a bit rich given birth control and the morning after pill.  All she need do is take some responsibility.

You will hear Prochoice parrot the line that most Americans ...read Canadians too, approve of Abortion and they'd be right but also dead wrong.

For instance most would not support Abortion for reasons so Sex Selection, and most would Not support abortion during birth. In fact, polls show that most will not support abortion when they realize the fetus feels pain which happens early on. 

So with that out of the way, I believe both sides need to compromise ...that is to say, agree on a period of time when Abortions should be allowed to occur such as at 3 months or even 4 months.

More time and money needs to be allocated to help Pregnant Women who decide not to abort within the above suggested time frame.

Sadly in recent years we have become a Society of Death...this must stop and a good place to start would be here.

As I See It...

'K.D. Galagher'