Monthly Archives: October 2012

Voter suppression

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Gary Dale

Recently the Supreme Court ruled that Conservative MP Ted Opitz can keep his seat in Etobicoke Centre despite his narrow win (a mere 26 votes) and a large number of disputed ballots. However, the real problem with Canada’s elections isn’t … Continue reading →

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The Sweet Spot

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Gary Dale

I’ve read too many articles claiming that cars have a “sweet spot” where they get the best mileage but that electric vehicles don’t. This is nonsense caused by a failure to consider the properties of the two different types of … Continue reading →

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Half an idea

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Gary Dale

Back in August, Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney suggested that one reason for Canada’s stagnant economy was that wealthy corporations were sitting on hundred of billions of dollars rather than investing it or returning it to shareholders. That’s almost … Continue reading →

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Economic Terrorism

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Gary Dale

I submit that anyone who really believes the best way to deal with a moribund economy and high employment is to throw even more people out of work while reducing their own contribution to the economy is not mentally competent … Continue reading →

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