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Don Thompson
Don Thompson, an American awaiting Canadian citizenship, lives in Vernon and in Florida. In a career that spans more than 40 years, Don has been a working journalist, a speechwriter and the CEO of an advertising and public relations firm. A passionate and compassionate man, he loves the written word as much as fine dinners with great wines. His essays - a blend of news reporting and opinion - will appear weekly under the title, This, That and the Other.
THOMPSON: Musk has ‘left the building’ but DOGE lives on in infamy
"Musk has delivered Sieg Heil salutes to MAGA crowds, lent a huge hand in undermining American freedom and democracy, and condemned millions of people to unnecessary deaths. That’s a lot for 130 days."
THOMPSON: On trade, Canada must not give in to Trump the bully
OPINION Canada is a trading nation, it is the country’s life blood. The trading history…
THOMPSON: Life and times of train porters in US and Canada
"Black people were considered socially inferior to whites and menial work, such as that of sleeping car porters, was one of the only jobs they could get…even though many had college degrees."
THOMPSON: Why Mr. Big undercover operations need to end in Canada
Getting someone to confess to a murder in Canada is neither easy…nor should it be.…
THOMPSON: Most harmful thing crossing border from US? Right wing extremism
Canada and the United States share the world’s longest international border…and the histories and cultures…
THOMPSON: Reflections on friendship with the start of the new year
OPINION The recent passing of one year into the next is a natural time to…
THOMPSON: Why I have travelled thousands of miles on culinary pilgrimages
OPINION My appetite for great food has fed my travels all of my adult life.…
THOMPSON: Why I have hope today’s youth will do better than my generation
OPINION As I was considering what to write during the holidays, I remembered one of…
THOMPSON: Why ‘Peace on Earth’ doesn’t stand much of a chance
OPINION It’s that time of year, once again. Every December of my 74 years, I…
THOMPSON: President or dictator? Time will tell as Trump picks his administration
OPINION Americans live in a democratic republic, but that could change under Donald Trump. There’s…
THOMPSON: Why the draconian abortion ban in Texas should worry all Americans
OPINION If you want to know what just one facet of America will look like…
THOMPSON: Do you know where second base goes on a baseball diamond? Most don’t
OPINION Whether you play or only watch baseball, most people probably believe they know exactly…
THOMPSON: Get ready to pick up the pieces of another Trump mess
OPINION Another U.S. presidential election has come and gone. I’ve voted in every election since…
THOMPSON: Canada years ahead of America in its treatment of Indigenous people
OPINION A couple weeks before Americans elected a new president, Joe Biden left the White…
THOMPSON: America is making a choice between democracy or authoritarian rule
OPINION America is awaiting a call from voters, the election results. It is a reprieve…
THOMPSON: In praise of The Musical Fruit, the lowly bean
OPINION Those who know me at all, know that I am an inveterate foodie. While…
THOMPSON: Governments must be prepared for worsening hurricanes
OPINION Hurricanes – an annual phenomenon – form in the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and…
THOMPSON: How the MAGA Republican cult hopes to win the election
OPINION What would Trump and his minions do to win the U.S. presidential election next…
THOMPSON: Vice-presidential candidate JD Vance reflects the worst of America
OPINION JD Vance is the Republican candidate for vice president….Donald Trump’s running mate. Yes, it’s…
THOMPSON: Truth breaking through to the American public
OPINION Kamala Harris is beating Donald Trump…like a drum. The entire Republican Make-America-Great-Again cult not…
THOMPSON: Why it’s alright for children to be bored
OPINION I like to think I’m a keen observer…of people, places…my environment. For some time,…
THOMPSON: Trump’s plan to fund child care in US make no sense
OPINION Just after Labor Day, Donald Trump – now the oldest man to ever run…
THOMPSON: Why we should be concerned about government, corporate inaction on ‘forever’ chemicals
OPINION Back in 1982, I recall talking with a scientist at E. I. du Pont…
THOMPSON: The art – and cost – of keeping a pool’s chemistry balanced
OPINION It’s great having a swimming pool. It is the focus of Summer fun…for family…