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Some Thoughts on Differences
With the end of the American Revolution in 1783, the Northern migration of the defeated Tory's - who to Canadians became the United Empure Loyalists - the defining characteristics of both countries became firmly established. For the Americans, the defining characteristic was that of individual rights superceding the right of the State. While the ( Read more... ) -
Research
So - I've been playing with a thesis level idea.....that the fight for a clean election in Athens, TN in August of 1946 was the setting for change from republican/representative government for the US to a more socialist form of government. I use socialist in the form of less representative and more in the nature of the state deciding what's ( Read more... ) -
DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF US SHOWS TRUE COLOURS
I wouldn't have thought it possible if I hadn't read it for myself. The Democratic Party of the United States of America, despite its racial past, has in fact, decided once again to pass laws that are to say the least, an affront to humanity. I would suggest that the Democratic National Committee seriously consider changing its name to National ( Read more... ) -
Once Again, "None is too many."
I doubt if this can be proven through documentation to the satisfaction of historians, sociologists and other interested parties; but it seems to me that the levels of state sponsored and state sanctioned anti-Semitism are once again reaching the levels seen in the 1930's. I'm basing this on the words and actions of the various nations around the ( Read more... ) -
Electoral Rant - 2008
In 11 days, Canadians will traipse to the polls, voting for their candidate and their party and will, for the most part, be oblivious to the consequences of their vote. In 30 days, the same thing will happen in the US, although, I have to admit, while the American voters will be oblivious to the consequences on polling day, they will definitely ( Read more... ) -
Safe Harbour for Oath Breakers
The Canadian Federal Court delivered its opinion on the refugee claim of Joshua Key yesterday (July 4, 2008). The decision was a calculated slap in the face of the US government and the timing of the decision was not accidental. I give you the link to the news article here:
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Plea to The Politicians
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The Crazy Years...Canadian Style
Robert Heinlein once produced a timeline chart of his works. The last decade of the 20th century and the first decade of the 2st century he labeled "The Crazy Years". Heinlein wasn't really trying to be a prophet...he just knew how to extrapolate data and he knew people. Turns out, he was pretty much on the money. Now, if this were an historical ( Read more... ) -
Brain Dead Version of Dystopia....
A dystopia is generally accepted to be a utopia with a fatal flaw. 1984, Farenheit 451, Brave New World, Harrison Bergeron, Minority Report and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep are all good examples of dystopia literature..particularly within the SF genre. I happened to pick these because I've read them and with a couple of exceptions, I really ( Read more... ) -
NAFTA ANNIVERSARY
So, there I was, merrily rolling along the road, thinking happy thoughts about the upcoming workday (yes, I really DO like my work!) and the radio announcer comes on to tell us that it's the 15th anniversary since Canada signed on to NAFTA. Let me apologize in advance to my friends reading this - I still haven't figured out the cut process. Back to ( Read more... )