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Self Righteous Diplomacy Reveals a Cultural Bias

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Canada’s Former Ambassador to China warns of the dangers of basing diplomacy on Western values without understanding how, demanding other countries adhere to our values, comes across.

Don’t Talk About It

Instant Wisdom

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Are subjects like multiculturalism and assimilation okay to talk about? Lots of people say no – at least if you are going to say something they don’t like, which begs the question – does stiffling discussion and debate result in progress or increased tensions. Starts at the 11:42 mark.

The Complete Show – Aug 18th

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Mike talks a major change in Canadian values while Rowan Atkinson weighs in the Maxime Bernier tweets…well sort of. Benj Gallander shares how he continues to reap double digit returns. Best part is that he gives three specific stocks to consider right now.

Nothing Progressive About The Same Old Business

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There is nothing progressive about doing the same thing over and over.  When it comes to economics and finance, the government seems to push the same old idea’s hoping to get to a new result.

Hall of Fame Bad Idea

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They’re still pushing lowering the vote to 16 year olds.  Apparently there are not enough ill informed voters to manipulate.  A 16 year old can’t get tried in adult court because they are not yet deemed to have adult decision making capabilities. They won’t be able to buy marijuana because their brains aren’t fully developed – just like those proposing to let them vote. 

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