I alternate between despair and hope. Despair because of public acceptance of government encroachments on our freedoms; we are slipping towards a new ‘Dark Age’ where we will be oppressed and subject to faceless government workers.
Hope and Despair
Socialist government
We have elected a socialist government in BC. It is amazing to think that we have eliminated the horrors perpetrated by the National Socialist Democratic Party from our memories; and are willing to elect socialist governments today. When will we learn?
Socialism
Stephen Lewis once said, “I don’t understand how a person can be a Christian and not be a socialist?” I remember thinking, “I don’t understand how a person can be a socialist and claim to be a Christian?” My understanding…
Coverings
If the men of a society are so weak in controlling their desire for the opposite sex, require the women of that society to cover themselves, what does that say about the men?
Fingers in the pie
I used to be a supporter of government funding for arts, media and culture. But the more I studied the history of Germany in the 30’s, the less enamored I became with state playing a role in these areas. It was a slippery slope then, and it is a slippery slope now.
Protect the Citadel
Why do I suggest we need Alberta Police, Alberta Pension, Alberta tax collection, Alberta immigration and Alberta health care management?
“Fight at the outposts, and the citadel will be secure.”
A North American Cold War With a Rush’n Ottawa
A North American Cold War With a Rush’n Ottawa During the Cold War, everyone agreed that a nuclear exchange between Russia and the US was not a good outcome. Russia and the US developed tripwires that came between a conflict…
A continuation of Politics
War is a continuation of politics by other means. Clausewitz The threat of war will keep parties talking and coming to a mutually satisfactory landing. War is not the desired outcome, merely a possible outcome. Separation of Alberta from the…
Practicing Cultural Sensitivity
The Alberta Law Society requires all lawyers to take training in North American Indian history and social habits; ostensibly, a lawyer cannot serve a client without this history and background.
A new relationship with Canada
Separation is not desired, but it is an option. I don’t want to separate from Ontario and Quebec, but to quote a Quebec separatist leader, “I do want a new relationship.” And let’s be clear, that new relationship will mean…