Yeah…I’m a geek

As someone that enjoys healthy debate, I am typically more than happy to spend minutes if not hours discussing a myriad of topics.  Having said that, I have to admit that I tend to get annoyed when conversations about serious topics remain superficial and simple.  Serious issues deserve serious thought and effort.  While I can understand that [...]

In the Blue corner:  There are those that see the recent formation of a coalition by the Liberals and NDP (backed by the Bloq) as opportunistic, undemocratic and costly.  Additionally, some view this as precisely the opposite of what Canada needs in this current economic climate.  While not technically illegal (as suggested by the PM: [...]

You know it’s REALLY bad, when you’re a Republican and FOX News is bashing you… Here is a little FOX News clip talking about the lack of Palin’s general knowledge.  Before watching the video, can you answer these breathtakingly difficult questions: Which countries are part of NAFTA? Is Africa a country or a continent?  Enjoy…

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Thanks to Buzz for this great mashup of Martin Luther King Jr and Barrack Obama…

Yes, I meant small l and small c.  During elections, those of us that are politically engaged usually start to form or reinforce our political opinions from a social standpoint.  Some of us may not truly open our minds to alternative views or opinions and instead just continue to maintain our ideologies.  Although some of us may [...]

Barring the recent financial woes, we (North Americans) have had it pretty good for quite some time now.  So much so, that I think we sometimes take for granted how lucky we truly are.  Beyond just the economic and geographic advantages we have, the right to freely express our political opinions is a fundamental one within our society.  Having said [...]

Many voters and political junkies can have a difficult time educating themselves on where the parties stand on certain key issues. Granted, understanding which candidates are better positioned for some issues is a little easier (gun control, abortion, the existence of dinosaurs, field-dressing a moose…etc), many people are perplexed on where the parties stand on [...]

The Canadian Public has spoken…hallelujah!  After days of public pressure, it seems the Green Party of Canada will finally have an opportunity to be a part of the debates discussing issues that matter to Canadians.  Once the NDP leader Jack Layton reversed his position yesterday on allowing May to participate in the debates, Stephen Harper, also reversed his [...]

Have you ever wondered how presidential candidates stay knowledgeable and informed on all the issues of the world?  As well, have you ever wondered how they develop their opinions and policies on such diverse and sometimes muddy issues?  Well, being the geek that I am, I wonder this stuff all the time. 
Well, as this article [...]