In chapter 1 of what now may be considered the beginnings of a World-War III we discussed what was then the active military action against Libya. We covered economic hitmen and the typical approach taken by western nations to overthrow or at least get nations to play along with their game. Of
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Hellberta: Occupy: Out with the old, in with the new
I’m happy to say that since my last post Occupy Edmonton is doing very well. Edmonton (and the whole world) showed tremendous support tonight. I dare say Occupy Edmonton is nearing the amount of critical mass it needs to carry forward as a major movement. But where to? All around
Continue readingHellberta: Reflections on Occupy / My experience with Occupy Edmonton
“We Will Lead Every Revolution Against Us” — Theodor Herzl It’s unfortunate I have to write this post as I have been an avid supporter of the Occupy Wall Street movement before it even began in the United States. During the first week there was a media blackout at which
Continue readingHellberta: In a war of ideology, everyone loses
Not long ago a naive younger version of myself decided he would be ‘left-wing’. For many years I subscribed to this ideology. I amongst many others took part in partisan flame-wars on news article comments. “Everyone on the right doesn’t have a clue”, I told myself. Five years later, my
Continue readingHellberta: Another sleepless night
It’s 3:45am. For the past week I’ve had a churning in my stomach I can’t shake, and with it I can’t sleep. So much is on my mind, but so much is always on my mind — why should this week be any different? So I’m going to just sit
Continue readingHellberta: Forbes openly admits to internment camps in the U.S.A.
Update* Forbes is sourcing bogus stuff. I have contacted the author to either verify or correct. Update2* I’ve contacted the author, and he was not aware the source was bogus. Bloomberg has not made this announcement, at least not yet. I still recommend giving these videos a watch though. ORIGINAL
Continue readingProgressive Proselytizing: Green Energy Proposals Part I: An Overview
With a variety of different green energy proposals floating around, it is worth recalling what the various schemes are and what their advantages and disadvantages are. In Part I, I look at an overview of the particular at the systems being implemented …
Continue readingProgressive Proselytizing: Ontario Election 2011: This is, and must be, a referendum on green energy
In all of North America, Ontario is unique in its approach and scale of tackling the dual problems of declining cheap fossil fuel availability and global warming. It has implemented North America’s highest rates for feed-in-tariffs, a program that pays…
Continue readingHellberta: A rundown on Alberta’s future
So the deed is done, the U.S. has now officially been rated AA+ for an entire trading day during which the S&P took the ratings axe to many U.S. institutions. Many people who have read this blog probably look at it with an overly negative outlook. Please now look back
Continue readingHellberta: A conflict over ethical oil
By now anyone who follows energy, economics, or the environment has probably heard the term “ethical oil”. If you are not familiar with it; it was coined by Ezra Levant in his book Ethical Oil: The Case for Canada’s Oil Sands. It also coined a lesser known term “conflict oil”.
Continue readingHellberta: The next Alberta economic boom will be funded by faith
Good day to you Albertans. I haven’t written on this blog for quite awhile, in fact I wasn’t even sure if I was ever going to blog again. Things are moving too fast now to really spend any significant time on a particular subject however I feel Alberta’s economy needs
Continue reading350 or bust: Business As Usual Is Over: Value Change Required For Survival
Today’s blog posting was initially posted on 350orbust on June 30, 2010: Chief Oren Lyons said, when speaking about Climate Change at the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues at the UN Headquarters in 2007: We’re talking abou…
Continue reading350 or bust: The End Of Cheap Oil: An Opportunity to Create A Better World
“As a species with the creativity, adaptability and opposable thumbs that enabled us to create an Oil Age in the first place, we can be pretty certain that there will be life beyond it. Similarly, we may be able to prevent the worst excesses of c…
Continue reading350 or bust: The Problem We’ve Created
The world needs to reduce carbon emissions. While oil and gas were cheap, there were few incentives to seek newer, cleaner and renewable resources. But time is now the biggest factor. We’re running out of cheap energy and continuing to contribute…
Continue readingHellberta: Oilsands optimism on the downslide
canada.com The oilsands continue to take public relations hits across the globe. Just recently the Keystone pipeline leaked yet again making for the forth pipeline leak in relation to oilsands pipelines in the last 2 months, 2 of which occured in Alberta. In the midst of all of the bad public relations it seems
Continue readingGreen Assassin Brigade: Transition Town arrives in York Region
Are you in York Region?Do you believe in peak oil?Are you concerned about the impact of peak oil?If so you’ll be pleased to know Transition (upper) York Region is born..
Continue readingGreen Assassin Brigade: Transition Town arrives in York Region
Are you in York Region?Do you believe in peak oil?Are you concerned about the impact of peak oil?If so you’ll be pleased to know Transition (upper) York Region is born..
Continue readingGreen Assassin Brigade: Transition Town arrives in York Region
Are you in York Region?Do you believe in peak oil?Are you concerned about the impact of peak oil?If so you’ll be pleased to know Transition (upper) York Region is born..
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