Gerald's Latest Articles
Trimming the federal fat
Except for Quebec university students, Canadians are being remarkably quiescent about the recent federal budget.
It keeps coming back to politics
When a political junkie like me is feeling overwhelmed by the news, I can’t help but think that those who are generally unaware or unconcerned about the interesting world beyond their daily reach might be on to something.
Woe, the choices they’re making
In a rare moment of maudlin sentimentality I could almost feel sorry for politicians.
Economic reality is resource driven
At the end of the day, people who are against energy and mineral extraction really need to clear their woolly heads and get used to the cold hard fact that their pampered lifestyles and clean green spaces.
Looking into the crystal ball for 2012
Revolutions don’t happen because of high ideals like fairness and justice, but because of economic privation.