It is 8 years since the economic crisis of 2008, and governments continue to promise growth and jobs while GDP still remains below pre-crisis levels. Nor will the future be any better unless dramatic restructuring is made.

….related from Michael: Yikes! The Federal Culture of Entitlement

Plenty of fodder from politicians statements, but really there was a far greater candidate that displayed colossal ineptitude, peaking during the US Election

…..also from Michael: Government Workers Shooting Themselves in the Foot

Do these individuals have any idea what is in their Pension plans? As walk the line protesting the Oil Sands, Pipelines and other enterprises they’d be content to to drive right out of business, they are actually endangering their lifestyle!

…also from Michael: Both Sides Don’t Trust the System

This good news story is a salute to all the businesses that charitably give so much at Christmas. The contribution to worthy causes is huge during these challenging times.

…more from Mike: Yikes! The Federal Culture of Entitlement