One of America’s dirty little secrets, and the reason so many are growing fed-up with theiir Government, has to do with their system of lobbying. The end result beiing laws passed are more about the needs of lobbyists than the needs of US citizens. 

…..also Michael’s Mid-Week Update: A Victory? Petronas cancels $36B LNG Project –  Interest Rates UP or Down

In the States its non-stop Russia interferred with the outcome of their recent election, though proof is hard to come by. Here in Canada there’s no problem with proof that large US environmental groups did influence the outcome in Canada by openly pumping in money. Should foreign money be allowed to influence Canadian Elections? 

…also from Michael: Shocking…NO, Make that Fascinating Stats

Already at $23 Billion and counting, innovation is being touted from sea to sea in Canada as the panacea for whatever ails us. Trouble is, of the 147 taxpayer sponsored innovation activities it has been discovered that the Government actually has no idea if they are getting any value for the money spent. 

….also from Michael: A Tool Designed To Produce Misery