Sometimes no one can win. The Nobel Peace Prize might go to a Chinese activitist. This would further cement the idea that China is acting inhumanly. While true, this is also a terrible way to go about this and will ultimately minimize the Peace Prize even further. China may try but no one should minimize this man. I hope he … Continue reading
I wanted to see what the Tories were promising but their website provides almost no information. From the menu, under Policy >> Plan, you would think you would be able to read what they have in mind. What you get instead is a statement which tells us that Harper has been clear, concise and consistent. Then it tells us that … Continue reading
WHEREAS crime is at its lowest point in 25 years; WHEREAS violent crime has steadily dropped over the last 15 years; WHEREAS car thefts have decreased in the last 10 years; And WHEREAS youth crime has dropped; BE IT RESOLVED THAT all candidates must continue to play on peoples fears. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all candidates must increase budgets and staffing as well as changing … Continue reading
This makes me sad. But it explains why farmers and fishermen are always complaining. I doubt I will ever understand nationalism or why people fight over where a border is drawn. The idea of a nation-state is a failed idea. Nationalism, statism, regionalism, capitalism, socialism, and all other political religions breed contempt. I sincerely do not think that a fair … Continue reading
Forgiveness is not real if it is coerced. Coercion can look like lots of negative press. Maybe I am cynical. But this is not really an altruistic act. From the book of “Entirely Useless and Stupid Ideas Which Waste Money, Resources and Energy” comes this elevator. An even dumber idea than the escalator to nowhere. In the midst of a … Continue reading
