In a piece for the Aristotle Foundation in the Epoch Times I assess claims that the extent of open anti-Semitism in Canada today resembles the period right before World War Two, and conclude that it’s actually worse now.
In my latest Loonie Politics column I again protest restrictions on free speech during elections, and Canadians’ willingness to tolerate them.
In my latest Epoch Times column I warn that what benefits citizens and what benefits politicians is often different, and as rational utility maximizers politicians will dependably choose the latter if we let them.
“As long as I can look myself in the mirror and know that I am working as hard as I can, doing what I believe is right for the country, that is how I get through, and that is what I believe I am doing.”
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the end of a frenetic and disastrous electoral campaign, quoted in National Post July 4, 2024 [he also said he had a “clear conscience” so the fact that the election was a disaster for him, his party and his nation apparently did nothing to dent the fact that he felt splendid about himself]
“As it turns out, tracking a balanced budget is like tracking a unicorn. The tracking is easy, but finding one is hard.”
Randall Denley in National Post August 16, 2024
On the Alex Pierson show on Global News AM640 I discussed the election including my column in Loonie Politics that asked parties and candidates obsessed with the catastrophe that awaits Canada if they lose to spare a thought for the possible downside if they win.
In my latest Loonie Politics column I ask parties and candidates frantically obsessed with the nightmare that will ensue if they lose in the current federal election to spare a moment’s thought for possible problems if they win.
In my latest Epoch Times column I unearth and reprint a set of principles I outlined when the 21st century was young and fresh to guide is through an uncertain future, and claim that I have been largely vindicated. I also challenge my fellow pundits to do likewise (and scoff at politicians’ forecasts) because I say you should listen to the person who gets it right not the one who offers soothing but inaccurate platitudes.