Since Roy Romanow’s 2002 study concluded the Canadian healthcare system is unsustainable in its present form, the latest report this Thursday confirms Roy’s view. The solution? Pretend its not a problem. Or throw more money at it, assuming taxpayers go along with it. Is there a better way?

…the class of people who resist change in our medical system: Universal Anti-Everything

There is a comment in the Outlaw Josey Wales that covers, in part, what the advocates for divesture of all things carbon think they are doing. Trouble is, no-one of these advocates are willing to go all the way.

….also, Michael’s Mid-Week Update: Hang Onto Your Hat – Trump Rally Nowhere Near Over

In short, Trump’s dominance of the media has moved the political conversation away from climate change and social justice issues. Instead he’s fired up the conversation in Canada about the economy and free trade.

….related: Trudeau vs Trump

Free trade gives Canada access to 491 million consumers in the US and Mexico and those two countries get access to just 35 million Canadians.

….related: “All Truth Passes Through 3 Stages”

If the polls are correct the Canadian public want Prime Minister Trudeau to stand up to President Trump in upcoming negotiations, especially in light of his recent immigration ban. The trouble is a confrontation approach is not likely to yield anything positive with our giant to the south.

….also from Michael: “All Truth Passes Through 3 Stages”