Category Archives: Politics
The Edge of the Wedge
A wedge issue is a political or social issue, often of a controversial or divisive nature, which splits apart a demographic or population group We seem to have been thrust into what has become quite a controversial election season. British … Continue reading
Calgary 2026, Redefining Legacy
“Legacy is not leaving something for people, it’s leaving something IN people” – Peter Strople Calgarians will go to the polls November 13, 2018 for, what appears to be, a straight forward plebiscite on whether or not to pursue the bid … Continue reading
Democracy is Chess, Not Checkers
“People shouldn’t be afraid of their governments. Governments should be afraid of their people” – Alan Moore, V for Vendetta I am blown away by the apparent pettiness of that sack of air the people of Ontario elected to guide … Continue reading
The “Yes, But” Person
“Compromise is not about losing. It is about deciding the other person has just as much right to be happy with the end result as you do.” – Donna Martini I am sitting here engulfed in the fall out of … Continue reading
The Road Forward, The Path Behind
“One can talk good and shower down roses, but it’s the receiver who has to walk through the thorns, and all its false expectations” – Anthony Liccione I just read an article by a Chris Lenart describing the involvement of fathers … Continue reading
Redefining Social Justice – Part 2, Knowing Your Place is Not Knowing your Role
“Never fry bacon wearing a tank top on while sitting in a wheelchair” – Ancient Chinese Proverb I have always considered myself a political “centrist”. There isn’t a political party that hasn’t presented a few platform I agree with and … Continue reading
The Fiefdom of Bureaucracy
“In any bureaucracy, there’s a natural tendency to let the system become an excuse for inaction” – Chris Fussell A couple of weeks ago I was interviewed by a BC reporter, Melanie Green, regarding the conundrum of aging with … Continue reading
