“There is such a thing [as human nature], and it is not entirely tractable. Its most ominous elements are a deep vein of violence, perhaps attendant on a too-great sense of fright; a weakly developed capacity for material satisfaction, perhaps also partly due to that same sense of fright; a tendency to misjudge the difficulties of life as difficulties arising from a specified cause; and a sort of affectional inertia that puts a drag on generosity outside of a small circle of friends and kin.”

Melvin Konner The Tangled Wing: Biological constraints on the human spirit

“the observable phenomenon that trees don’t grow to the sky.”

John Dizard (“Gekko”) in National Review June 2, 1997 on the perils of projecting trends forward

Recently I had a chat with Rod Taylor and Peter Vogel of the CHP on Canada’s true history, an inspiring tale of freedom defended and entrenched over centuries. If you doubt it, I invite you to watch my documentaries.

You can find other links here (Brighteon) and here (YouTube).

“Milton Friedman: … There’s a phrase written on the entrance to one of the social sciences buildings at the University of Chicago, which is the statement … Rose Friedman: If you can’t measure it, measure it anyway. Milton Friedman: Actually, it was: ‘When you cannot measure something, your knowledge is meager and unsatisfying.’”

An Economic Freedom of the World network meeting in 2001, quoted in Fraser Forum May 2002.

In my latest Loonie Politics column I say even more worrying than the WE scandal antics is the public sector insouciantly taking massive paid leaves and giving itself big raises during the private sector pandemic crisis.

“In truth, the problems facing France are difficult, but not profound.”

News story in Globe & Mail May 7, 2007

If you’re concerned about good government and Western alienation, please consider joining us in Calgary this Friday and Saturday for the Economic Education Association of Alberta’s 2020 Freedom Conference “Firewall Plus: Alberta’s Options To Get A Fair Deal.”

We know a lot of people aren’t in Alberta or are concerned about traveling and gathering because of COVID-19. If you’re in either category, stay tuned for a virtual registration option. We hope to see you there, in person or on screen.