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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: Is dining etiquette a thing of the past?
I read a recent article that tried to make a case for getting rid of…
THOMPSON: Canadians shouldn’t blame all Americans for Donald Trump
OPINION I used to wonder why people would support a tyrant, someone who went against…
THOMPSON: The latest grooming systems for men have gone too far
OPINION Like most folks, I have more stuff squirrelled away in my bathroom drawers and…
THOMPSON: When will Republicans wake up and see the damage Trump is doing?
OPINION Donald Trump isn’t honest…that’s something all who know him or witness his behaviour or…
THOMPSON: Why I don’t trust Trump and his cabinet to handle a crisis
OPINION No one is writing about it…but you can bet it’s on everyone’s mind. How…
THOMPSON: Hey Canada, it’s time to improve the Trans-Canada Highway
OPINION Twice a year, I drive 1,881 kilometres of the Trans-Canada Highway between Vernon and…
THOMPSON: The squirrels in Donald Trump’s mind
OPINION Donald Trump sees squirrels…lots of them. Trump can be anywhere talking about most anything…usually…
THOMPSON: Why Trump’s acceptance of palatial jetliner is problematic
OPINION Say you were coaching hockey – a junior A team – and a parent…
THOMPSON: When the death of a friend stops you in your tracks
OPINION A friend of mine for 46 years died last week. He did not tell…
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…