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Vinay Menon

Publishing · On our record since 2007

Where this writer stands

Trade2 pieces

Diversify away from one partnerDeeper continental integration
“For more than a century, Canada has waited for America to remember our anniversary or compliment the new sundress we bought for the picnic. Enough. We are single now and looking forward to starting over.” Read the piece

Foreign affairs2 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Even as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to his war of choice, Dear Leader is golfing and watching TV.” Read the piece

Defence2 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“these are not normal times thanks to people like Graham and the other blood lust misanthropes who lobbied their Mad King to unleash the dogs of war in the Middle East” Read the piece

Fiscal policy1 piece

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“When citizens are clipping coupons the Pentagon shouldn't be stockpiling caviar.” Read the piece

Public safety1 piece

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Lemon wasn't arrested because he is a public menace — he was arrested because he is nuisance to a lawless administration.” Read the piece

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