Politics
A Soviet reunion
Imagine for a minute that the people who run the government of Canada just disappear. All of the MP's, the prime minister, all of the head bureaucrats at all the ministries and crown corporations one day just decide to quit their jobs, maybe leave the country for more sunny climes. What do you think would … Continue reading
Ask All You Like about 9/11, But Just Don't Ask Why
If you know The Independent, you know Fisk. This webcast is a great lecture he gave just after the 9/11 attacks (but before the invasion of Iraq) about some of the misconceptions surrounding the good v.s. Evil war on terror. It's quite lengthy and a bit detailed at times, but captivating nonetheless for its balanced … Continue reading
We need a cure for the "ride for the cure"
The company I work for is very conscious about their social responsibility, which is why employee fundraising drives appear every so often. The biggest one by far is a 'ride for the cure' for juvinile diabetes in the fall. Each year there is a drive for volunteers to ride a stationary bike for 20 minutes … Continue reading