Category Archives: Canada

Democracy Crumbles While Nero Blows His Trumpet

Posted on May 5, 2026 by LivinginPeaceProject

Paul Murray critiques Donald Trump’s ability to dominate media narratives while executing significant behind-the-scenes alterations to governance. He likens Trump’s frenetic public persona to a cyclist pedaling rapidly to maintain balance, suggesting that as Trump escalates his outrageous claims, public support may wane. Meanwhile, critical institutional changes occur quietly, posing a threat to democracy. The challenge lies in recognizing these shifts rather than merely reacting to Trump’s distractions. Continue reading →

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Trump/Musk Blitzkreig Divides, But Will It Conquer?

Posted on February 17, 2025 by LivinginPeaceProject

Paul Murray’s piece critiques Donald Trump’s ability to distract with outrageous statements, enabling significant behind-the-scenes decisions. This strategy, coupled with Elon Musk’s influence, threatens political independence. The narrative warns against the erosion of democracy and rising authoritarianism, urging the need for balance rather than extreme reactions to social change. Continue reading →

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LivingInPeace Project Resident Artist Retrospective

Posted on July 1, 2014 by LivinginPeaceProject

Off the Top of My Head By Paul Murray   When friend Erik Sanner became a “struggling artist” stereotype and almost starved on the hard streets of Tokyo, I thought something should be done. I’d written a couple of articles about Sanner … Continue reading →

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