There were two candidates for this weeks Goofy, Michael himself as well as  Justin Trudeau speaking off the cuff in Sherbrooke Quebec. Guess who won?

…more from Michaell: Insights on the Donald Trump Presidency

It was a “narcissist daily double” as two self-important Hollywood celebrities outdo themselves this week as they, by virtue of being actors, tell us all what we need to be doing and media gang up with them.

….Michael’s Weekend Editorial: Fake News Rings Hollow

This weeks goofy: With the unusually cold weather in Vancouver it has been announced that anyone can go a Fire Hall and get free salt. The motivation in many Canadian cities is to make virtually everything free, which if nothing else makes politicians look good.

…also: Dr. Judith Curry Quits University Over The State of Climate Science

This weeks Goofy involves the Democratic Party, The Russians and the CIA. Apparently citizens in the US are being asked to trust an organization whose operatives are hired for their skill at deception.

…also from Michael this weeks Shocking Stat: Astonishingly Large Numbers Courtesy of Youtube

It was a choice between a French Minister in charge of tax evasion going to jail for….tax evasion. Ultimately though, Donald Trump won. 

….also from Michael: Public vs Private Sector Compensation: It Is Just Not Fair