Why were you outraged over Russia locking up Pussy Riot but ambivalent over America bringing its full weight down on open access activist Aaron Swartz? Simple, because hating a Russian government is easier than improving your own. When Russian punk band Pussy Riot received 2 years for “hooliganism motivated by
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The Scott Ross: Why Canada Needs An Elected Senate Just Like America’s
“Washington is broken.” – Barack Obama Looking at the Canadian Senate in isolation might motivate many to question it, but compared to the American Senate, Canadians should be proud of their upper chamber. Besides the fact that googling “Ottawa is broken” brings zero related results, the American Senate is so
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Trust In Trudeau
Because Stephen Harper was a self-described “radical right-wing ideologue”, he was the only one who could make the conservatives more Liberal. Because Barack Obama was so anti-war, he was the only one who could make the Democrats more pro-war than Republicans. In both cases it was each man’s close association
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: America, Canada’s Monarchy
The Queen is unelected by Canadians, is ultimately responsible for Canada’s well-being, and exerts no influence over Canadian affairs. The President of the United States is unelected by Canadians, has no responsibility for Canada’s well-being, and exer…
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Now Americans Need To Follow Republican Lead
Voters showed the Republican Party doesn’t represent America, but in losing the election and now facing hard choices, for America’s sake, perhaps Republicans should.
For today, after losing the Presidency, again, and additional senate seats, Republica…
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Democrats Learn From Conservatives: Obama Like Harper, Romney Like Ignatieff
Many progressives are elated that Obama won last night, they should thank Stephen Harper.
For though many Canadians were happily surprised that Obama’s re-election strategy worked, there was really little doubt, as Stephen Harper had already proved i…
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: There Is No End For Hope & Change
It is hard to imagine how much Obama has let the American people down from his lofty rhetoric in 2008 and how little hope and change he has actually delivered. This of course is not because Obama failed to uphold these particular promises, though it’s readily admitted he’s failed to
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Racial Divide Ruining America
America is a politically divided country, racial groups have picked sides and aren’t making things any better. On January 1st the country is set to suffer a 5% cut to its economic output mostly as a result of the fiscal cliff that has loomed ever since Democrats and Republicans failed
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Real American Voter Fraud
The worst voter fraud is being committed by 43% of Americans. With a likely close Presidential election, attention is being drawn to efforts to reduce voter fraud in many states across America. Most states have introduced requirements that voters must present driver licenses or similar government issued identification to vote.
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: Romney Is What He Appears To Be & That’s Not Being What He Appears to Be
From not releasing his tax returns to flip flopping on almost every major issue, Democrats often warn that Mitt Romney isn’t what he appears to be. Good news for Mitt, a new secret-video shows who he really seems to be; bad news for Mitt is that it shows that what
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: The US Supreme Court & The Health of America
Though it is unclear whether Obamacare will improve the health of Americans, the recent US Supreme Court ruling will at least improve the health of American institutions. America is a sick country, not only because of the millions of people uninsured and vulnerable to the cost of already one of
Continue readingThe Scott Ross: The Road We’ve Traveled
The Road We’ve Traveled, isn’t just a new video released by the campaign to re-elect President Barack Obama, it’s a display of historic influence. The United States may have the largest army in the world, it may have the most nuclear weapons, but soldiers and bombs don’t win over hearts
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