The TikTok KowTow Challenge Over the past sixteen hours, TikTok has engaged in the ancient Chinese practice of prostration known as 叩頭, usually romanized as kowtow . . . virtually, of course. On background, a law took effect today in the US, banning TikTok. As written, the law would take effect 270 days from the day it is signed… Read More
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith kisses the ring again The Canadian media are reporting that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has made the journey to Mar-A-Lago to meet with Donald Trump in advance of his assumption of the Presidency next week. From the CTV coverage: Smith posted an update on social media Sunday, including photos of herself with Trump and Dragon’s Den star Kevin O’Leary. “We had… Read More
Now CBC news joins the obedience brigade I was listening to the top of the hour news on Canadian broadcast outlet CBC on Saturday, and was disturbed enough by something I heard that I had to go back and check it again. CBC reporter Michelle Song was telling a story about how India has accused a number of Canadian colleges and universities… Read More
Alberta steps up border security under Trump tariff threat Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a new sheriff patrol to shore up security at the US-Canadian border at the southern portion of Alberta. This seems to be in response to Trump’s threat of 25% tariffs on Canadian imports until they put an end to illegal immigration and drug trafficking at the Canadian border. However, Alberta… Read More
Justin Trudeau is the first world leader to kiss the ring. But did his meeting break US law? Justin Trudeau opted to meet with President-Elect Trump before inauguration. Is this precedented? And does this violate the Logan Act, which prohibits private citizens from engaging in talks or negotiations with foreign governments without the permission of the US government. Meanwhile, unsurprisingly, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba says he was denied a meeting with Trump, with… Read More