Democratic Dictatorship
A "government of the people" is being transformed into a dictatorship akin to those written about in history.
Category archives for: Society
First Lady Anna Symmes Harrison
The First Lady never stepped foot into the White House, living in the Frontier it took weeks to arrive in Washington D.C., and she was the mother of ten children.
When is a Friend not a Friend?
Mine and most others understanding of the word is that friends are people you have met throughout your lifetime who you not only like but mostly get on with, enjoying their physical company.
Cyber Bullying
Does a celebrity know those who stalk them, bully them, or harass them? We are not speaking only about celebrities, but about all public figures around the world, including politicians. These individuals are targets, and at times have been treated unfairly due to the big wide world of the web. Many have paid large sums [...]
March 27, 2013 | Posted in Celebrities | Read More »
Robbing Peter
All our lives we think of being warm, fed and content in retirement, following a lifetime of work.
Japanization of Canadian Market
Japanization was a real estate crash that happened in the 90's in Japan, which led to home values in Japan to return to 1983 price levels. Ouch!
Rate our Product
Is it just me or do most people really hate being asked to rate or review a product online? Who benefits from knowing whether or not the pair of socks I bought is the right colour, length, or whether they are wool, cotton or synthetic? Usually, if you weaken and do one of these surveys, [...]
The Law is an Ass
If the judges knew full well that under the law the convicted felon will never serve the complete sentence, why say it in the first place?
Another Day, Another Location
This post is being made at Angie's Diary. For some reason, which may be connected to causes that I am aware of, or ones that I am not aware of, the general vibe over at WordPress was so different today that I can't even blog from there today. As far as technology goes, I am [...]
1.2 Billion Sheep without a Shepherd?
Our 85 year old Pope Benedict XVI resigned, effective February 20th, a scant ten days from today, citing rapid physical and mental decline...
