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Celebrating Aggression: The Irony Behind Environmental Advocacy

Celebrating Aggression: The Irony Behind Environmental Advocacy

Unpacking the environmentalist mindset: Why does a focus on “teeth” overshadow collaboration? Explore the truth behind their celebratory rhetoric.

By Andy Crooks | July 2, 2025 | Uncategorized | No Comments |
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Glad to be Alberta bound

Glad to be Alberta bound

Returning to Alberta reveals a distinct culture filled with depth, purpose, and a strong sense of community.

By Andy Crooks | June 18, 2025 | Alberta | 3 Comments |
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The Trump factor changes the entire equation

The Trump factor changes the entire equation

Imagine a province taking a small step towards separation now, floating a trial balloon or holding a conference to consider the idea.

By Pamela Workman | May 23, 2025 | Alberta | No Comments |
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Justin Trudeau saved his worst for his last

Justin Trudeau saved his worst for his last

There are many candidates for his worst moments.  Black faced dancing, stuffing socks in his pants, and Indian dress-up were not enough.  Announcing that Canada was a meaningless post-national state fell short of the mark. Lecturing senior world leaders on…

By Andy Crooks | May 21, 2025 | Canada, Governance | No Comments |
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Alarm Bells Ringing, Pierre Poilievre’s Vision

Alarm Bells Ringing, Pierre Poilievre’s Vision

Edmund Burke said a statesman is one who hears the alarm and finds the remedy for popular discontent. Pierre Poilievre has heard the alarm in Canada and has presented the remedy for popular discontents.  Axe the Tax.  Build the Homes. …

By Andy Crooks | August 28, 2024 | Canada, Governance | No Comments |
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Calgary Water Woes

Calgary Water Woes

The blame for a Calgary water main break in a pipe deep underground cannot be laid at the feet of a current mayor. 

By Andy Crooks | July 10, 2024 | Calgary | 1 Comment |
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Exposing the Divide: UNC’s New Definition of DEI

Exposing the Divide: UNC’s New Definition of DEI

Why DIE instead of DEI? UNC-Chapel Hill challenges traditional views with a new perspective on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity.

By Andy Crooks | May 22, 2024 | Things we should stop | No Comments |
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Witnessing History in Action

Witnessing History in Action

Palestinian Parades, a casual observation. I am a child of the 1970s. The first protest I organized was in high school, and we marched to support our demands for a smoking area. We had several marches after that to raise…

By Andy Crooks | May 15, 2024 | Canada | No Comments |
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Forgive Us Our Sins

Forgive Us Our Sins

How did someone write a reconciliation report and not have a chapter on forgiveness? In my experience, forgiveness is part of reconciliation. It might be acceptance of what happened, he shoplifted. I accept that. Or it might be a higher…

By Andy Crooks | November 8, 2023 | Canada | 2 Comments |
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Revealing

Revealing

A thousand words can be generated by just this one picture. This is Tesla’s roadside assistance vehicle filling up at the gas pump.

By Andy Crooks | July 19, 2023 | Uncategorized | 1 Comment |
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