Saturday, July 31, 2010

In Greed We Trust, Markets Are For Chumps

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Why do so many people put their faith in market solutions when push comes to shove even the staunchest proponents, those in the financial se...
Sunday, July 25, 2010

Democracy Undone: The US Senate Scuttles Climate Change Legislation

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Say good-bye to cap and trade. Once again a group of rich middle-aged white guys effectively veto climate change legislation already adopte...
Saturday, July 17, 2010

Thanks George W. For Reducing America's GHG Emissions by Seven Percent

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While we're at it, we should thank him for reducing the green house gas (GHG) emissions for the entire OECD in 2009 as well. Hell, if i...
Thursday, July 8, 2010

Slaying the Deficit: Target the Innocent Victims or the Culprits?

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"The first thing we do, let's kill all the economists." (Modern adaptation of Henry VI, part 2) These are trying times for po...
Sunday, July 4, 2010

The Curious Case of Bill C-311

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We all have our prejudices, so before I begin, I will share mine. I am an ardent believer in the necessity of reducing global green house g...
Monday, June 28, 2010

The Big Sleep: The Quiet Revolt of the Quebec Middle Class

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I am a late arrival to the middle class. In fact, I've just arrived, so I am well placed to make some observations about how life is di...
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Sunday, June 20, 2010

Canada Has Yet to Atone for It's Immoral Treatment of the First Nations

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As you are probably aware, this week marked a time of reconciliation between Canada and it's First Nations Peoples. At issue was the sy...