I know, as a liberal, that I am supposed to be infuriated by the Quebec Values charter. I am supposed to be incensed that people’s religious rights are being impinged upon. I should worried that Quebec is a the top of a slippery slope which leads to attacks against religious
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Finding Clarity: Justin Trudeau – The Liberal Party Has Israel’s Back (video)
I mentioned in an earlier post that I was at a great program on Thursday, November 29th at Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Toronto. Visions for Canada is billed as an opportunity to engage with senior politicians on issues of interest to the Jewish Community. The first program was that night,
Continue readingFinding Clarity: Justin Trudeau on Iran – I love a straight answer (video)
I was at a great program on Thursday, November 29th at Beth Tikvah Synagogue in Toronto. Visions for Canada is billed as an opportunity to engage with senior politicians on issues of interest to the Jewish Community. The first program was that night, featuring Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. With almost
Continue readingFinding Clarity: What I Learned from the November 25th By-Elections
There are some lessons learned and some remembered after the Nov 25th, 2013 by-elections. An exciting time for the Liberal Party of Canada and Justin Trudeau. A less exciting time for the Conservative Party of Canada. Must less so for the NDP.
Continue readingFinding Clarity: 2013/14 Leitch Lecture with Andrew Coyne
This is an excellent lecture from optimistic contrarian Andrew Coyne. There is large Liberal policy meeting in Montreal in February. Perhaps this can be copied to a flash drive or DVD and given out in the delegate package. Love the quote “every time the leader burps, his entire caucus jumps
Continue readingFinding Clarity: Syria – What is our interest?
I find myself more than a little conflicted about Syria. On one side, I hold a dislike of tyrannical governments and their actions. I detest the loss of life in the two year old civil war, especially the deaths of children. The use of chemical weapons on civilians is properly
Continue readingFinding Clarity: Phobia This! Phobia That!
I am coming to agree with my daughter that I deserve the sobriquet Grumpy. Case in point was seeing the entry below on a Facebook entry: How many homophobes does it take to change a light bulb? A: None – They are afraid of change, even if it will make
Continue readingFinding Clarity: The not so new normal
We live an existence of change and uncertainty. We should celebrate.
Continue readingFinding Clarity: A Great Ad. For the Liberal party?
Warren Kinsella called attention to this ad on his blog. Thanks Warren. This is a fantastic ad, glorifying the triumph of hard work, persistence in the face of adversity and progress. Damned if this is not an ad for the Liberal Party of Canada. Or it should be. And if
Continue readingFinding Clarity: LPC leadership race – I want some fire in the belly
Audio Podcast: some initial thoughts after the second Liberal party leadership debate in Winnipeg.
Continue readingFinding Clarity: Technology is more than wires and chips
Impressed that George Takach recognizes that technology is more than wires and chips
Continue readingFinding Clarity: Tepid Liberal leadership debate won’t change anyone’s mind — about anything
Tepid Liberal leadership debate won’t change anyone’s mind — about anything.
Continue readingFinding Clarity: Definition?
I wonder if it is fair to say one is depressed when, in considering the future one’s brightest thoughts are a massive heart attack or a fatal accident?
Continue readingFinding Clarity: Political Communications Strategy: The Chimpanzee Gambit
In the last week, I received at least 13 press releases from the Liberal Party. Of these, 4 were noting a milestone, like the anniversary of the Air India tragedy. The remainder were shots at the government for any number of real or perceived issues. The recurring image I get
Continue readingFinding Clarity: Silence is Not Golden
“You could not write that as a book. Nobody would believe it.” I have said those words myself about circumstances which seem cliched or outlandish but are true. At this time of the year, with friends and their children on the March of the Living, I fully understand the conundrum.
Continue readingFinding Clarity: Bob Rae for Leader – Imagining the Debate
Personally, I am all for Bob Rae running for leadership. That said, I can just imagine some of the debates. "Of course I admire the efforts of my honoured adversary during his period as Interim leader. That said, leadership is a matter of character. Let's leave aside that he is
Continue readingFinding Clarity: The Odd New Meaning of Phobic
<Note: I am starting back up some content for this blog. More current content is coming.> As I take in my steady stream of media, I find bothered by the repetition of some new words that seem to have meanings that make little sense. There are many such words but
Continue readingBanal Discussion of Evil
I ran across this on YouTube and, unfortunately, did not find it hard to believe. It is labeled Arab Men Should Sexually Harass Israeli Woman As Resistance.
What struck me was not just the suggestion that sexual harassment and rape should be used as…
Continue readingRegarding the Ongoing Irrelevance of Keynesian Economics
As I see more of them, my enjoyment of Barry A. Deutsch's cartoons increases. I recommend you visit the Ampersand blog to check out the entire selection. I enjoyed this one especially, as I can never understand how business leaders are so anta…
Continue readingThanks Steve
I still remember fondly the first computer ever to find its way into the family home. The Apple IIe was magic, allowing these clumsy finger to type badly, then delete the virtual mistakes. I remember Gary Gladstone and myself huddled over the computer …
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