Author Archives: Robert Pogson

About Robert Pogson

I am a retired teacher in Canada. I taught in the subject areas where I have worked for almost forty years: maths, physics, chemistry and computers. I love hunting, fishing, picking berries and mushrooms, too.

Bullseye

Posted on November 24, 2021 by Robert Pogson

I just upgraded my Debian GNU/Linux server to Bullseye, 11. Except for a shortage of disc space everything went smoothly. It was my fault. I created a bit too small a / partition when I moved to a newer computer…  … Continue reading →

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On Virginia

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Robert Pogson

This isn’t really about Virginia, the debacle last night wherein Virginians chose a Government of Pigs candidate for governor. It’s really about democracy, but I thought the title might be useful and Virginia is a great example of how not … Continue reading →

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Biden’s Lies

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Robert Pogson

Biden was not my first choice for President. He was weak on the environment, weak on universal health insurance,weak on human rights, and willing to follow the path of Trump on immigration and foreign affairs. Recent events on domestic affairs … Continue reading →

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Turning and Turning

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Robert Pogson

The world just keeps turning. It’s amazing. The plum trees I planted from seed are bearing fruit this year. Not much but some. The Saskatoon shrubs also bore a good crop even though they are only knee-high. I have many … Continue reading →

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Can’t Anyone Do Math in USA?

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Robert Pogson

Why is the most powerful country on Earth arguing about a few thousand refugees when they allowed COVID-19 to kill 600K people? Why not take in 600K refugees? There are plenty in Yemen, Syria, and Central America willing to supply … Continue reading →

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BOO, MOZILLA!!!

Posted on May 4, 2021 by Robert Pogson

Mozilla has now killed support for FTP in FireFox, my favourite protocol in my favourite browser. I can’t even use the browser to access an FTP server on my own PC… BOO! “FTP support has been disabled, and its full … Continue reading →

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Springing Forth

Posted on March 26, 2021 by Robert Pogson

Spring is in the air. I’ve changed to summer tires. I’ve pruned and propagated many trees and shrubs. I’m booked for immunization against COVID-19. I’ve cancelled my order for my RED Solo EV and bought some peanut butter and other … Continue reading →

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The Decline and Fall of the GOP

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Robert Pogson

It would be hard to write a work of fiction as weird as the decline of the GOP in USA. A political party that has been important since the time of Lincoln now has no platform, no policy, no guiding … Continue reading →

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Riot!

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Robert Pogson

“According to prepared remarks, Pittman told lawmakers that Capitol Police knew two days before the insurrection that militia and White supremacist groups would be at the Capitol on January 6, and some of those people planned to be armed.   … Continue reading →

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Is The Republican Party A Terrorist Organization?

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Robert Pogson

Terrorist: “a person who uses unlawful violence and intimidation, especially against civilians, in the pursuit of political aims.” For years now, the Republican Party, the Government of the People party, has declined to rely on the people to choose a … Continue reading →

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US Stock-market Is Going Crazy

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Robert Pogson

OK, stock markets are full of optimistic folk spending money where they think it will make money for them. I get that. It’s a “leading indicator” of how the economy and various businesses might do in the future. However, we … Continue reading →

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This Is What Happens When People Elect A Crime Boss As Leader

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Robert Pogson

“Read the full transcript and listen to Trump’s audio call with Georgia secretary of state”   See Full transcript: Trump’s audio call with Georgia secretary of state Brad RaffenspergerThe investigation of Trump during the impeachment revealed he conducted “business” just … Continue reading →

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