The Bishop of the Catholic diocese of London is “profoundly disappointed” in the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn a ban on doctor assisted death in cases of terminal illness. I am profoundly disappointed in anyone who’s profoundly disappointed in this decision. …
Disappointment All Around Read More »
There will always be people who behave badly but I wonder if some have changed their ways because of social media? …
When some movie and TV stars pleaded with people to not look at photos hacked from their personal email I thought, you doth protest too much. What are you, a famous person, doing uploading naked pictures to the cloud? The cloud is for storing and for sharing. The cloud is not safe. It’s as thin as a cloud. …
Nothing Is Really Safe Read More »
A story in the most recent issue of Rolling Stone (Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl is on the cover) painted a horrible picture of rape culture at the University of Virginia, and other US colleges and universities. …
Rolling Stone’s Mea Culpa Read More »
She didn’t sell a single record, appear in a movie or TV reality show, or post selfies to Twitter. But Brittany Maynard is a superstar in my view. The 29-year-old with terminal brain cancer ended her own suffering on the weekend by taking a lethal dose of drugs. Day by day, she could feel herself slipping away and losing the basic ability to think and she refused to let the process drag out for up to six excruciating months. …
Brittany Maynard is my Heroine Read More »
Brandt’s Randt airs on Wednesdays at 6:50 am on The Big Show. There was no way I could have known about the events in Ottawa to follow yesterday. …
Terror in the Capital Read More »
It’s certainly possible that Elvis is alive, JFK was shot by his own government, the moon landing was recorded on a soundstage and the twin towers were brought down by the US administration. Anything is possible. But I don’t believe that any of those things happened. …
Conspiracy Theories Read More »
Failing some sort of unforeseen and major gaffe, Justin Trudeau will become Prime Minister of this country. I believe it and there’s a lot of evidence to back up the prediction that he’s on his way to the top job. …
Prime Minister Trudeau Read More »
It looks like the country’s broadcast regulator is finally catching up with the wants of the people, at least in one regard. They’re getting down to the finer points of changing the way we subscribe to cable and satellite television channels. Â …
Cutting the Cable and Dish Read More »
Last Friday morning, judgment day for Joe Fontana, The Big Show on 98.1 Free-FM had a bit of fun with the Mayor’s plight. Actually, our verdict wheel was a lot of fun and it even got us some ink in The National Post. Everyone who spun got a can of Italian Wedding soup and I believe the result was “guilty”. Â …
Our Criminal Mayor Read More »
Now that one of the nastiest and most impolite elections is finally over, I can share with you a few of the lower points of the campaign that you didn’t hear or read. Â …
What a Bunch of Cards Read More »
A thoughtful journalist friend recently posted to Facebook a viral YouTube video of a teen playing her guitar and singing.  The girl is very attractive and the featured aspect of the video is her ample breasts that wiggle with every motion of her arm.  My friend’s question was, is it exploitation if you do it to yourself? …
The Perils of Social Media …And Life in General Read More »
Honestly, I think it’s our duty in a democracy to give half a hoot about an election campaign. Or shut your pie hole! Â And I randt. Â …
Brandt’s Randt – Wake Up and Smell the Election Campaign!Read More »
Brandt’s Randt – Wake Up and Smell the Election Campaign! Read More »
I’m not a conspiracy theorist by nature. I believe terrorists who hijacked planes brought down the twin towers in Manhattan, for example. But I have developed a new theory that is the only possible explanation for why smart people are so distracted by stupid things. …
Brandt’s Randt – Government Sleight of Hand Read More »
The political developments on Friday were not only fun to cover, but amusing to witness. Â You could tell the age of the person writing the stories by how much they knew about the political process. Â …
Political Games People Play Read More »
Out and about yesterday I heard what I thought was one of the saddest admissions from a professional at his workplace. …
Doing What You Love, Not Being What You Do Read More »
Last week, even though it was flashback week on the blog, a Brandt’s Randt occurred as usual. This one pretty much speaks for itself. St. Joseph’s Hospital in London is preparing its budget for the new year starting in April. And it galls me. …
Brandt’s Randt – Fat Cats and Kittens Read More »
Because every family has a Rob Ford, doesn’t it? Â …
Belated Valentine for Family Day Read More »