Division is increasing, but Mike’s got an outrageous idea to stem the acrimony. Seasonal and technical analyst, Don Vialoux on what history tells us about markets in a presidential election year. Plus, do you think the capital gains increase is the last asset-related tax grab? Ozzie warns about steps already being taken that could eventually target your primary residence.

The ideological divide illustrated by the capital gains tax increase won’t be bridged. Tony Greer was alone in calling the bottom in the markets on 14 November, but is he still bullish? You’ll love his answer. Plus, we already have a doctor shortage. Dr. Kevin McLeod explains why the capital gains tax grab will make a dire situation even worse, and the government couldn’t care less.

Mike says the capital gains tax increase reveals the political divisions in Canada. Brian Gitt asks if realism is finally coming to the energy debate, and one of Canada’s most celebrated thinkers, Vaclav Smil, says even Josef Goebbels would be surprised by our public discussions in the Quote of the Week.

Mike on why its near impossible to change how government spends our money. Doomberg on why green policy and democracy don’t mix. Blacklock’s Tom Korski gives a great example on how government subsidies change media coverage. Plus, the silliest thing we’ve heard in ages in this week’s Goofy Award.

Canada imported antisemitism, and the federal government has a plan that will make it worse. The MacroTourist, Kevin Muir on the coming new low in the loonie and why an 8-10% inflation rate is possible. And a Goofy on why giving 16-year-olds the vote is a hall of fame bad idea.