Mike's Daily Comment

Minimum Wage: Ideology Meets Reality

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Tuesday, 23 July 2019 8:18

Forget walking the walk. Bernie Sanders reluctantly validates the research on the impact of hiking minimum wage.

Government Wants High Gas Prices

on Monday, 22 July 2019 8:46

While consumers are angry, frustrated by high gas prices one aspect is being overlooked. Both the BC and federal governments are thrilled with high prices. That’s what the constantly increasing carbon tax is designed to do – raise prices and discourage driving.

Shocking Stat & Goofy Award

Posted by MoneyTalks Editor

on Sunday, 21 July 2019 10:01

Shocking Stat – 0:00

It’s the 50 year anniversary of Neil Armstrong walking on the moon but what’s really shocking is how rudimentary the technology was.

Goofy – 3:27

Twitter decides to be the judge of what we’re allowed to say as they ban one of Canada’s best known free speech advocates.

Instant Wisdom & Quote of the Week

Posted by MonryTalks Editor

on Sunday, 21 July 2019 9:36

Instant Wisdom 0:00

Respected thinker, Jonathon Haidt weighs in on the cost of identity politics and privilege when it comes to education.

Quote of the week 3:41

This is important. Arthur Brooks talks about what’s really driving the divisions in society today.

Mikes’ Editorial – You’re About to be Knee Deep in BS

Posted by Michael Campbell

on Saturday, 20 July 2019 10:03

The go to rationale for the latest vote buying scheme is that it creates jobs.  The only problem is that these lofty promises rarely work out.  In fact, they regularly cost the economy jobs.

 

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