I like to gamble, I know I am not alone in this past time, but ever since I was legally able to do so, I found myself enjoying the chance to put money on the line in an effort to win more of it. Multiply my opportunity with a little
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The Political Road Map: Fossil Fuels, Neil Young and Plastics
To start things off, let me quickly make mention of Neil Young and his current efforts to bring more attention to the oil sands and first nation rights. Good on ya Neil! It is about time someone with some international clout got on board to make Harper sweat a little,
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Why Sochi 2014 is My Generations 1972 Summit Series
I was not around in 1972 to experience the dramatic and intense summit series between Canada and the Soviet Union, however I have read a lot about the event and heard many stories from hockey fanatics who had the pleasure of experiencing it live. The Summit Series was an immensely
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: The Departed: 46,000 Edition
First of all, from myself and The Poltitical Road Map, I would like to greet you with a belated Happy New Year. Although…if you are unemployed like myself or severely underemployed, I can understand how 2014 might not seem like a happy year at all, let alone new. Watching the
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: The Political "Gravy Train"
Ah…The Gravy Train! Most of us, if not all, can imagine a table with our family and friends sitting together enjoying a meal. Every time I hear a reference to “The Gravy Train”, I imagine this setting and the warm feeling of enjoying turkey, while others pass around the gravy,
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Anti Anti-Abortion Banners
Buckle Up…your going to need to for this rant and just for fun, try and count how many times I am able to incorporate the word “fuck” into this blog post. It is Wednesday after all and Halloween and Friday are near! Anti-Abortion Rallies and Banners Being that it is
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Anti-Abortion Banner Backfire
Why the tactics of the current anti-abortionists are making me pro-choice. Abortion has and always will be a sensitive topic and rightly so. How can we properly define something that relies on different perspectives pertaining to faith, life and overall morality. It is like looking at a painting with someone
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: An Essay On Syria, Morality And The International Community
Do you know why chemical weapons are often referred to as the “poor man’s nuke”? The term comes as a snide label detailing the devastating effects these weapons have compared to their relatively low cost. Chemical weapons range in terms of specific types, however they all share a common trait
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: To Applaud Putin Or Brace For Another World War?
I was hesitant to write this, but after reading the recent letter addressed to the American people from Russian President Vladimir Putin, I had to issue an article in response. Let me state something very clearly before continuing, I of all people seek the path that utilizes diplomacy over an
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: 100th Post! A Little Reminder
Pictured above…Stephen Harper with Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Bernard Valcourt. While the glove is not actually Bernard Valcourt, it does possess more use to Canada as a whole than both Mr. Valcourt and Harper combined. I thought it was appropriate to dedicate my 100th entry to reminding
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Development and Recession: Looking Back To See The Future
Tonight is Friday and while I sit here occupying my time with readings, movies and Youtube, many of you are probably outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather with the company of friends. While outside, I hope you get a chance to look up at the amazing moon, while it isn’t a
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Detroit Wants Robocop!
Movies, while providing a source of entertainment, also possess the ability to inspire us, move us and provide an example of the direction our society is moving in. Robocop among many memorable movies of our youth or general collection, gave us an image of a city named Detroit suffering from
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: An Essay On Egypt
Fireworks blazing, people chanting and crowds form amid the sound of tank tracks moving into position. While many people watching the news are looking to Egypt with uncertainty, the essence of democracy appears to be laying it’s foundation among the Egyptian people. A time of decisions and conflict is
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Adult Assembly Required: Bottled Water
Like many out there, I consume a fair amount of bottled beverages, whether we are talking about my insane addiction to diet coke or my love of bottled carbonated Italian water, it is a guarantee that money is being spent to supply me something contained in a plastic bottle. Apparently,
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Our Strength Is In Our Differences
A letter from an unknown Canadian to the American people. While I imagine the majority of America is upset over the recent closure of thr government, I suspect that more anger is felt because of the sheer indecision between the republicans and democrats. As an outsider looking in, It is
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Why Anita And All Other Women Deserve A Hug!
Girl Power! Women United! Oh wait…I should watch out, because there could be a feminist reading who just got really mad about a straight white male chanting a slogan they live by. Cue the sexual harassment police to breakdown my door and take me to jail! I have delved into
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Adult Assembly Required: The Leader And The Boss
For all of you rednecks who voted Harper into power, wait…redneck really isn’t a nice term to use, maybe all of you sheep? No…it is more like, all of you trained seals who voted Harper into power, I hope you are happy!!!! One does not have to look far in
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Harper’s Empire 3.0
Have you ever wondered why restaurants, either fast-food or sit down, spend so much money telling you to be hungry and choose them as your provider of food? Step back and think about this for a minute, because the equation seems fairly simple. If you are hungry, you naturally want
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Hello My Name Is…
Picture yourself at a party standing next to a man like Henry Morgentaler, chatting away about various topics and divulging in the cocktail party lingo that one might often run into during such events. Now, Stephen Harper and Tony Clement break through a window, throw a case of beer in
Continue readingThe Political Road Map: Hahahaha Clement Hahahahaha…Nice Joke!
Tony Clement to bring in performance reviews for public sector employees. “if your not performing, prepare to be out.” What a joke! I wonder if Tony Clement has some type of performance review that dictates if he keeps his job? Oh yes, I believe he does…it is called an election…and
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