“In 1959 – a small subtropical island, with only 22% arable land whose main export was sugar revolutionized its government despite the strong opposition. I’m talking about Taiwan – while of course this also describes Cuba.” One boomed, the other became rife with poverty. Here’s why.

…this weeks Shocking Stat: Absurdity Defined

With government in every single aspect of our lives, 100’s of thousands of regulations with 1000’s more every time we look. With the media and key individuals praising billionaire socialists and socialist countries that can barely feed their citizens…..Michael has figured out what it is that they want

….related from Michael: Absurdity Defined

Problems in Europe don’t seem to dissuade some Canadians wanting to have the European system in Canada. Beware though, it didn’t go well in Italy last night an and if Italy leaves the Euro common currency many think it would trigger the greatest financial disaster in history.

…more from Michael: They’re Still Blowing Your Money – Does Anyone Care

Michael has put together quite the list of offenses, up to and including people starving in Cuba now that the Soviet Union and Venezuela are not longer sending money. Listen to this list then wonder how many politicians have come to celebrate Castro.

…also from Michael: The One Certainty about the Pipeline Decision

 Let’s not kid ourselves we’ve long since past the point of rational discussion on environmental issues – bullying, ad-hominem attacks, threats are now the norm. And the pipeline decision will be no different. Get ready for a whole load of nasty.

….for fun: Bob Hoye: Castro’s Longest Speeches