Libertarianism, Anarchism, Socialism and Democracy
Fundamental questions And The future of humanity on earth Or, Further reflections on political economy in the real world The questions of philosophy, and in particular, political philosophy, are of…
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Federal Securities Regulation: The Saga Continues
The concept of Federal Securities Regulation in Canada is perennial. It keeps on coming back, most recently via a reference to the Supreme Court of Canada. Pundits will talk, industry…
My riding is really smart
From CBC.ca’s Canada Votes 2011 Vancouver Quadra riding profile: That’s right, a full 137% of us have post-secondary degrees. Just not in math I guess.
US government shuts down online poker; the case for legality
The US government has just launched an assault that has temporarily shut down the largest online poker operators in the US. This historic decision implements in a meaningful way for…
To Think Outside the Box, Sometimes You Need to Leave the Box
Some very offensive man this morning on the panel on CBC radio called Ignatieff a “carpet bagger” and chuckled. No one called him out really, they just moved on. When…
How we can change the political capital formula
It is a tautology that a successful politician is one who is capable of attracting votes. However the way successful politicians can attract votes is divided into largely two overlapping…
More strikes against Harper
Because 2 in 5 Canadians still think Harper is the least offensive option, here’s a bit more ammunition: Apparently student’s votes don’t count: No votes cast Wednesday in a special…
Hey, Mr. Wall ………… Pay Attention!
Sask. Party Premier, Brad Wall Since being elected in November 2007 the Brad Wall Sask Party government has been busy stripping away workers rights, and bringing in legislation that…
My vote for BC NDP leader: Mike Farnworth
After a long campaign, highlighted more by how much the leaders agreed than any substantive disagreements (except maybe on who hates Gordon Campbell the most), voting has commenced for the…
Having Their Cake and Eating It Too: Stanford – CCPA
CAW Economist Jim Stanford exposes the Big Conservative/Corporate Lie. The truth and the facts are that corporate tax cuts do not stimulate the economy and do not generate jobs and…
"With the bling and everything that comes with it"
Did you watch the televised leader's debate tonight? If so, what did you think? It was rather boring to me this time around. Not much substance but a few entertaining…
Election debate live-blog
Follow here for my live-blogged thoughts on the English leader's debate that I'm watching from the SFU Highland Pub. English Leader's Debate
Strategic voting depends on your ridings poll numbers.
The majority of ridings are essentially a lock before the election even happens. A minority have a good competition and a small number end up being too close for poll…
We get 30 cents back – People for Corporate Tax Cuts, Canada
People for Corporate Tax Cuts - Canada
Akaash Maharaj – Global News: Analysis of the NDP Platform
My analysis of the NDP's platform for Global Television News. It has proven to be a politically shrewd, but fiscally improbable document. Ultimately, could Layton deliver on his his five…
Global financial crisis/recovery: What does it mean for Saskatchewan?
Global financial crisis/recovery: What does it mean for Saskatchewan? - by Dr. Simon Enoch, Director of the Saskatchewan office of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. These remarks were delivered…
This month of May don’t just stand there with your arms folded tight
I just looked into these vote mobs that LeadNow is encouraging young people at campuses around the country to create. I noticed Guelph and a few others already had some…
The Liberal Nuclear Option
I’ve suggested this before but here it is again in brief, can anyone explain to me what the downside of this would be for the Liberals? Nuclear Option: The Liberal…