The problem with depending on logic to assess situations in the real world (A technique this blog depends heavily on) is that logic is a construct. If your foundation is solid and you lay accurate data on it in carefully considered order, you can build a pretty clear picture of a situation you have…
Month: January 2019
Social Commentary
“Forgive” Is the Wrong Word
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Throughout the latter half of the 20th century we observed the outcome where former colonial action by European nations had established a government that clashed with the original owners of the land. Algeria solved the problem in a short, violent revolution and disappeared from world news. Northern Ireland finally tired of the meaningless violence. It…
Politics
Unist’ot’en:The Problem with First Nations Governance
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I’m finding it hard to cut through all the rhetoric about the Unist’ot’en blockade, but a couple of things do stand out. Of course, the rhetoric and outrage have no logical basis. The RCMP arrests natives, and it’s a slam-dunk there will be nation-wide protests. It’s all about sound bites and news clips. And…
Social Commentary
Three Myths of Conservatism – Plus One
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The Holiday Season creates plenty of opportunities for sitting around and talking with people you don’t see on a regular basis. Here in Canada, unlike our neighbors to the south, we can still enjoy polite conversations with people of other political leanings. Of course, in British Columbia, having just come through a campaign on Proportional…