Archive for January 2008

The Arrogance of Atheism

I am Left-Wing. I am a Socialist. I am also a Christian. I am dogged by resentment towards Atheist Left-wingers, and the reason is simple. Many, but not all, flaunt their disbelief in God and their commitment to humankind, and present these two things as being inextricably and necessarily interwoven. Their battle cry is “There is no God” and there … Continue reading

A Call for Decadence.

Decadence, some may say, is a vice. I would argue that it is the grandest of virtues. Capitalists rely on decadence to keep the economy moving. An increase in spending may mean a shift towards poverty for some and enslavement to mortgage brokers for others. This is not necessarily the case for everyone. Even if this were true for everyone, … Continue reading

You need money to save money

Year of Numbers It is now twenty-oh-eight. I spell it out because that is how we have said the years prior to twenty-nought-nought. (i.e. nineteen ninety-nine). The number of the year is 5%. I am referring, of course, to the GST. More precisely, I am referring to the amount that the GST tax cut will actually help the average Canadian. … Continue reading

I Can’t Decide

It’s not easy having yourself a good time Greasing up those bets and betters Watching out they don’t four-letter Fuck and kiss you both at the same time Smells-like something I’ve forgotten Curled up died and now it’s rotten I’m not a gangster tonight Don’t want to be a bad guy I’m just a loner baby And now you’re gotten … Continue reading