Archive for October 2008

Election News Roundup – October 15, 2008

Don’t get excited. A stronger minority is still a minority. People who get excited or upset about the election results misunderstand what it should mean to live in a representative democracy.  Those wanting a majority do not want what is best for all Canadians;  They want what is best for them and their like-minded friends.

If you vote …

When (if) you vote think about what it is supposed to mean.  Keep in mind what it means for someone to represent you. If you are voting for the leader of the party then you are not voting for someone to represent you.  You are voting for someone to represent Canada. If you vote strategically, then you are not voting … Continue reading

News Roundup – October 14, 2008

Economy Bush’s Plan: Banks Get Your Money, You Get No Interest. American Greed:  Houses and Lives Taken Canada’s Conservatives: Bringing Canadian Socialism into the 21st Century Whiners Complain About Losing Money After Years of Making It.

News Roundup – October 12, 2008

I don’t really care who you are, but if your wife is in a position of prominence, then referring to yourself as “First Dude” makes you a first class douche.  And if you are “First Dude” and you use your wife’s position and power to take care of a personal grievance, then you are a first class, grade a asshole. … Continue reading

US Election Roundup – October 11, 2008

I believe in freedom of speech.  Some would say that saying things which incite others to act in a destructive manner is where that freedom should end.  McCain and Palin are saying things which are getting people riled up and saying things which good and honourable people should not be saying.  Being wrong and calling Obama an Arab is ok. … Continue reading