Mike's Daily Comment

A Disconnect That Hurts Charities Everywhere

charitygoalI asked a group of people who work in charities if fundraising is easier in a strong or weak economy. Not surprisingly they said “strong” but what is a head scratcher is they then turnaround and support policies that hurt economic growth.

Take Action to Support Your Community

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It’s our turn as individuals to help support community programs through efforts like Pledge Day on CKNW in Vancouver, on CHQR in Calgary, and Santa Anonymous on CHED in Edmonton and CHNL in the Thompson Okanagan. Let’s work together!

Double Header – BC Politics and UN Bureaucrats

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A couple of real head shakers as goofiness is coming in waves this week!

It Should Be A Front Page Story…But It’s Not

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Even if you know the pension crisis is coming – you’ll be shocked by the latest numbers on US Social Security. It’s a reminder that even the smallest change costs big, big money…. money that they don’t have.  

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Which do you think would enhance and strength our democracy more – give failing media outlets $600 million tax dollars or have politicians stop spinning every issue with misleading statements and at times, outright lies? 

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