I recently saw a quote from a supposed wise man saying that if you haven’t changed a deeply cherished belief in the past five years, your brain has probably ossified. I’m not sure I completely agree. If you have developed a belief over many years of careful study of a subject, just tossing it…
Month: December 2018
Politics
Disappointed But Not Surprised
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Well, I had hoped for a better Christmas present for my grandchildren, but it seems the fight for democracy isn’t quite won yet. Not that it should ever be. Times change, and by the time they’re running the world, this Pro Rep stuff will…
Politics
Pick Your Bully – The Meng Wanzhou Fiasco
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One of the cardinal rules that seasoned travellers overseas obey diligently is to act like you are in someone else’s country and abide by their laws and morals. To do otherwise is …unwise. Friends of mine who were expats living in Mexico said this over an over. “The laws are for the Mexicans. Not…
Politics
After the Fall
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Photos Courtesy of CBC Okay, if Pro Rep wins the referendum, it’s all in the hands of the Legislature, and we will progress into the heights of Nirvana or the pits of Chaos, depending on which side you were on. But What if Pro Rep Loses? It’s going to be very interesting to see what…
Politics
How Much Makes a Valid Vote?
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Horgan photo courtesy of CBC So, the ballots are almost in, and it looks like the referendum is going to elicit votes from about a third of voters. If the referendum is voted down, the obvious conclusion will be that the Pro Rep system did not generate enough enthusiasm to be put into practice. We’re…