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The Real Difference Between Left & Right
The Real Difference Between Left & Right QUESTION: Mr. Armstrong; You have worked with politicians worldwide and both sides. What is your opinion of the politics that has emerged post-Great Depression? LM ANSWER: The major difference between the socialism supported by the Democrats/Labour in Western Society is that to them the individual has no value, it […]
When Running From the Devil You Better Be Faster than Hell
When Running From the Devil You Better Be Faster than Hell In these sentiments, sir, I agree to this Constitution, with all its faults, if they are such; because I think a General Government necessary for us, and there is no form of government, but what may be a blessing to the people if well administered; […]
The Great Oz
The Great Oz For eight years (2008-2016), the US liberal media touted the brilliant accomplishments of the liberal president, whilst the conservative media groused that nothing he did was of value. Today, the conservative US media are touting the brilliant accomplishments of the conservative president, whilst the liberal media grouse that nothing he does is […]
Don’t Become a Right-Wing Snowflake
Don’t Become a Right-Wing Snowflake But it does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are twenty gods, or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg…Reason and free inquiry are the only effectual agents against error. Give a loose rein to them, they will support the true religion by […]
It’s Worse Than You Think
It’s Worse Than You Think New York City police officers guard Trump Tower, President-elect Donald Trump’s Manhattan home. (Richard Drew / AP) Widespread social unrest will ignite when Donald Trump’s base realizes it has been betrayed. I do not know when this will happen. But that it will happen is certain. Investments in the stocks of […]
In September, Did the Liberals Out-Harper the Conservatives?
In September, Did the Liberals Out-Harper the Conservatives? On climate, foreign workers, and unions, Trudeau government moves this month have rankled progressives. At home recently, the Trudeau government’s actions have left many progressive Canadians feeling frustrated and misled. Photo by Chris Wattie, Reuters Media Express. The key players in Stephen Harper’s government would have been high-fiving […]
Let Me Be Clear: Fact Checking Leaders on Foreign Policy
Let Me Be Clear: Fact Checking Leaders on Foreign Policy A civil debate, sure. But civility, it seems, doesn’t always encourage truthfulness. The fourth debate in this election “season” — a campaign as long as some places in Canada go without snow — was rather polite compared to the first two English debates. It was […]
The War Against Change
The War Against Change Last week’s post explored the way that the Democratic party over the last four decades has abandoned any claim to offer voters a better future, and has settled for offering them a future that’s not quite as bad as the one the Republicans have in mind. That momentous shift can be […]
How Leadnow Will Push Strategic Voting to Defeat Tories
How Leadnow Will Push Strategic Voting to Defeat Tories To avoid splits, organization asks supporters: ‘Vote with your head, not just your heart.’ On the opening afternoon of the Vancouver Folk Festival, a young woman wearing a purple Leadnow T-shirt approached folkies at the event’s main gate and asked them to sign The Pledge. As […]
Harper Is Right: This Election Is about Security Versus Risk
Harper Is Right: This Election Is about Security Versus Risk It’s our nation’s ruthless economic insecurity that Canadians must weigh. Stephen Harper chose the Calgary Stampede (now Rachel Notley country) to launch the theme of the now full-blown election campaign. Harper proclaimed he was confident that “this October Canadians will choose security over risk.” Let’s hope so. […]
Libertarian? You Belong on the Left
Libertarian? You Belong on the Left Watch out, freedom lovers! Conservatives will build the biggest police state they can. A few dozen freedom-loving libertarians expressed their ”principled” opposition to Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Anti-Terrorism Act this week. As the Senate’s final vote on Bill C-51 is delayed to Tuesday, many are sounding off on Harper’s fractured right-wing […]
