The Next 7 Points There were just too many No-Rep non-arguments to inundate readers with them in one post, so if you found the first half interesting enough to check out this one, here we go: panic buttons and trigger phrases with no logic to back them up. IX. Too Complex (Big Roar) There is…
Month: October 2018
Politics
15 No-Rep Non-Arguments Exploded (Part 1)
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The First 8 Points Many of the arguments the Liberal party is using against Pro Rep are simply panic buttons and trigger phrases designed to get a Big Roar from the party faithful. They have no logic supporting them. Learn to ignore the hype and look for the logic behind the arguments. I.…
Politics
Pro Rep Referendum: The Missing Link
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An interested voter came up to the head table at an information session last week and asked us, “If I’m trying to persuade my friends about Pro Rep, what’s something simple and effective I can say?” Nobody had a really good answer, so I went away and thought about it. Looking for the main obstacle…
Social Commentary
Tribalism in Politics
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In theory, there’s nothing wrong with prostitution. Just someone hiring out to perform a service, like a carpenter, masseuse, or doctor. But in our society the practice has developed into a horrible, abusive situation. Likewise, there’s nothing wrong with polygamy, except for the opportunities it provides for a certain type of power junkie to practise…
Politics
Democracy is Like House Insurance
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Every year when it comes time to pay my house insurance, I take my policy in to the agent and we go through it to make sure I’m not wasting my money. It’s a smart move, going to your service provider and saying, “What’s my best deal?” But every once in a while I do…