Month: March 2020

  • Still A Trump Fan? – Here’s One For You

    So, you’re still a Trump fan? You’ve now heard of the $2 Trillion COVID-19 U.S. stimulus package – right. You recall that there was a bit of a delay in getting it through in spite of general bipartisan support. Well, it’s 880 pages apparently and room was needed to help along the one percent club…

  • Untimely Elimination of Epidemiologist Position

    There was an untimely elimination of an epidemiologist position in China back in July of 2019. You know how much Mr. Trump liked to exclaim “you’re fired” back when he hosted “The Apprentice”. It’s Reuters and four of their sources who expose this stunning revelation. The key post administered through the American Centre for Disease…

  • Cavalier Trump And COVID-19

    Has cavalier Trump posturing as Chief Medical Man having made irresponsible initial remarks during outbreak tempted New Yorkers to ignore social distancing guidelines? Governor Cuomo was appropriately eloquent and stern yesterday when bringing attention to the non-compliant social distancing behaviour of New Yorkers One might ask…what role must the U.S. federal government play in back…

  • Canadian Practical Measures COVID-19 & Economic Crisis

    Recommendations for the federal government of Canada in lieu of corona virus pandemic and economic crisis. Will they listen? I don’t know. Permit the purchase and sale of unused RRSP contribution room. Permit the direct tax deductibility of net capital losses up to a maximum of $25,000 per year. Rewrite usery laws prohibiting lenders from…

  • Banking Credit Specifics Amidst COVID-19

    You’ll notice that your governments are speaking in code much of the time when it comes to addressing the financial impact, consequences to your household, and detail pertaining to your access to credit facilities in the context of COVID-19. Your Prime Minister is once again scheduled to address the nation at 11:30am EST. We’ll see…