After a long day of mowing the lawn, by hand, of course (despite owning a ride-on, I was trained young that real mowing means walking it out), I found myself reflecting on two things. First, the Edmonton Oilers are going to win the Stanley Cup. Book it. And second, and more seriously: the growing chorusContinue reading “From Push-Mower to Pushback: Thoughts on Alberta, Confederation, and the Right to Leave”
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A Pox on All Your Houses
Last week, something in me broke. After much careful thought and prayer, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s Pierre Poilievre’s fault. Predictably, the Liberal Party and their enablers in the mainstream media pulled out the old playbook—attack the Conservatives on abortion. It’s a tired trick, but it still works. And what did Poilievre sayContinue reading “A Pox on All Your Houses”
Canada: The Land of Other People’s Problems
During the U.S. election cycle, I noticed something peculiar—Canadians who passionately pick sides. Now, I don’t mean having an opinion; everyone has an opinion. I mean the full-on “Canadians for Trump!” crowd. What? You know what makes just as much sense? The folks who get upset about Canadians for Trump. Neither side can vote, yetContinue reading “Canada: The Land of Other People’s Problems”
UBI: Here we go again
Well, here we go again. I was introduced to the idea of UBI—or Universal Basic Income, or GBI as this latest report calls it—a number of years ago by excited socialists who were all in favour of it. They regaled me with the thought of people in dead-end, low-paying jobs being able to spread theirContinue reading “UBI: Here we go again”
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