I am by no means a defender of capitalism; nor am I a fan of the police – but it seems to me the hysteria from the protesters, the rioters, and their supporters (I’m looking at you, GSU+UTSU) have taken this over-reaction business to a whole new level.
Facts:
“Anarchists” using the black bloc tactic were hiding [...]
With the recent municipal workers’ strike ending in Toronto, it is useful to reflect on the role of public sector unions, and why so many of these unions have been going on strike in the recent months.
Unions were originally conceived in the days when employment conditions were poor, worker safety was nonexistent, wages were low, [...]
[Political opinion below. Reader beware?]
$300 million later, Stephen Harper and the Conservatives have little to show for it but a meagre 1% increase in popularity and a dozen more seats in Parliament. While he claims to have gained a mandate to govern with his new ’strong minority’, little has changed in Ottawa. The Liberals will [...]
4 years ago, when Dalton McGuinty stood on the podium to announce his election victory over Ernie Eves’ Tories, he wore an awkward expression – a mix of joy and trepidation. He knew he had his work cut out for him, even after gaining an overwhelming majority. He read his victory speech, talking to a [...]