Brian Philcox
@grampabrian.bsky.social
Ancient adoptive parent in Toronto learning how to write stories for my children & friends. FASD advocate and still travelling. Ignostic philosopher.
Joy may be received or given, but happiness comes only from within if you can discover it
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Joy may be received or given, but happiness comes only from within if you can discover it
What if… As Trump demands every NATO partner to match the percentage of GDP spending on defence as the US, the rest of NATO said USA is already spending too much? There might be more money for health and education, don’t you think?
November 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
What if… As Trump demands every NATO partner to match the percentage of GDP spending on defence as the US, the rest of NATO said USA is already spending too much? There might be more money for health and education, don’t you think?
What if… PM Carney pulled the Canadian negotiating team out of Washington and ignored Trump indefinitely. The Donald would have yet another snit.
November 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
What if… PM Carney pulled the Canadian negotiating team out of Washington and ignored Trump indefinitely. The Donald would have yet another snit.
What if… Trump and the MAGA group actually followed the rule of law? There would be peace in the land.
November 2, 2025 at 7:02 PM
What if… Trump and the MAGA group actually followed the rule of law? There would be peace in the land.
I have not had the opportunity to be brave, except for the smallest of things and, frankly I am happy that has been the way of my life.
November 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I have not had the opportunity to be brave, except for the smallest of things and, frankly I am happy that has been the way of my life.
A philosopher seeks wisdom. The sage is replete with wisdom. Let’s all be philosophers.
October 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
A philosopher seeks wisdom. The sage is replete with wisdom. Let’s all be philosophers.
It is always better to live in anticipation than wallow in regret.
October 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It is always better to live in anticipation than wallow in regret.
Hubris is desperately underrated.
October 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Hubris is desperately underrated.
We didn’t choose our parents, when or where we were born. But we have the chance to choose, every day, to be a good ancestor.
October 17, 2025 at 3:17 AM
We didn’t choose our parents, when or where we were born. But we have the chance to choose, every day, to be a good ancestor.
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September 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Two international felons meeting today in Anchorage - wonder if the American will give Alaska back to the Russian because he likes to make deals where everyone loses.
August 15, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Two international felons meeting today in Anchorage - wonder if the American will give Alaska back to the Russian because he likes to make deals where everyone loses.
Recently discovered short, pithy notes from John Ralston Saul. His books have taught me much about philosophy and my country, Canada. My favourite is ‘A Fair Country’.
July 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Recently discovered short, pithy notes from John Ralston Saul. His books have taught me much about philosophy and my country, Canada. My favourite is ‘A Fair Country’.
Towards Equilibrium
johnralstonsaul.substack.com?r=228g6r&utm...
johnralstonsaul.substack.com?r=228g6r&utm...
Towards Equilibrium | John Ralston Saul | Substack
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johnralstonsaul.substack.com
July 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Towards Equilibrium
johnralstonsaul.substack.com?r=228g6r&utm...
johnralstonsaul.substack.com?r=228g6r&utm...
The elderly don’t necessarily become wise with age, they merely become careful.
June 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The elderly don’t necessarily become wise with age, they merely become careful.
Mussolini had his blackshirts;
Hitler had his brown shirts;
Trump has his black masks on ICE.
Hitler had his brown shirts;
Trump has his black masks on ICE.
June 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Mussolini had his blackshirts;
Hitler had his brown shirts;
Trump has his black masks on ICE.
Hitler had his brown shirts;
Trump has his black masks on ICE.
Amazing timing to see the live broadcast of Good Night and Good Luck the same time as Trump sends 2000 Nat’l Guards to shut down legitimate citizen protests in LA.
June 8, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Amazing timing to see the live broadcast of Good Night and Good Luck the same time as Trump sends 2000 Nat’l Guards to shut down legitimate citizen protests in LA.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pr...
Make Canada's voting system fair and proportional!
Canadians are tired of our broken voting system.
After Trudeau broke his promise of reforming our electoral system in 2015, apathy and cynicism towards our democracy has grown. If Canada is to weath...
you.leadnow.ca
May 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: you.leadnow.ca/petitions/pr...
@elenadorset112.bsky.social Mump is a real menace for Americans as well as Canadians
March 19, 2025 at 7:39 PM
@elenadorset112.bsky.social Mump is a real menace for Americans as well as Canadians
Just cancelled 10 US online subscriptions because I am determined to avoid any economic interactions with Trump’s America. Won’t be travelling to see friends there for the foreseeable future either as long as the Kremlin Kandidate is wrecking my and his own country.
March 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Just cancelled 10 US online subscriptions because I am determined to avoid any economic interactions with Trump’s America. Won’t be travelling to see friends there for the foreseeable future either as long as the Kremlin Kandidate is wrecking my and his own country.
Reposted by Brian Philcox
“Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.”
Albert Camus
Albert Camus
February 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
“Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health.”
Albert Camus
Albert Camus
Business is accountable to its shareholders.
Government is accountable to its voters.
Thus, government may not be run like a business because it must meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Government is accountable to its voters.
Thus, government may not be run like a business because it must meet the needs of all stakeholders.
February 12, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Business is accountable to its shareholders.
Government is accountable to its voters.
Thus, government may not be run like a business because it must meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Government is accountable to its voters.
Thus, government may not be run like a business because it must meet the needs of all stakeholders.
Let’s be clear…
The purpose of a business is to satisfy the needs of its customers. When it does, the result is profit.
The purpose of government is to meet the needs of its citizens. When it does, the result is safety, freedom and fairness for all.
The purpose of a business is to satisfy the needs of its customers. When it does, the result is profit.
The purpose of government is to meet the needs of its citizens. When it does, the result is safety, freedom and fairness for all.
February 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Let’s be clear…
The purpose of a business is to satisfy the needs of its customers. When it does, the result is profit.
The purpose of government is to meet the needs of its citizens. When it does, the result is safety, freedom and fairness for all.
The purpose of a business is to satisfy the needs of its customers. When it does, the result is profit.
The purpose of government is to meet the needs of its citizens. When it does, the result is safety, freedom and fairness for all.
Who said Musk was smart? Leon can’t even spell his first name right and he always forgets the end part of his last name.
February 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Who said Musk was smart? Leon can’t even spell his first name right and he always forgets the end part of his last name.
Please read the next four posts in reverse order (I’m still learning!)
February 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Please read the next four posts in reverse order (I’m still learning!)
…was inside once the unsavoury bark was gone.
When they turned to thank the stranger, there was no one there. Then a child shouted, “Look, I have thumbs too. I could do that!” And the adults looked sheepishly about, realizing, all along, they had all the tools they needed.
When they turned to thank the stranger, there was no one there. Then a child shouted, “Look, I have thumbs too. I could do that!” And the adults looked sheepishly about, realizing, all along, they had all the tools they needed.
February 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
…was inside once the unsavoury bark was gone.
When they turned to thank the stranger, there was no one there. Then a child shouted, “Look, I have thumbs too. I could do that!” And the adults looked sheepishly about, realizing, all along, they had all the tools they needed.
When they turned to thank the stranger, there was no one there. Then a child shouted, “Look, I have thumbs too. I could do that!” And the adults looked sheepishly about, realizing, all along, they had all the tools they needed.