<![CDATA[CKA Forums Politics Feed]]> http://www.canadaka.net/forums en Tue, 22 May 2012 12:55:20 -0700 <![CDATA[Live and Learn]]> http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/live_and_learn_c-1_u-21755_b-3272.html http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/live_and_learn_c-1_u-21755_b-3272.html
Many of us will have children, who perhaps might perhaps be willing and able to carry on our work. Others of us will find like-minded young people to mentor. The latter method is statistically more dependable, but neither can be realistically expected continue exactly as we would have done.

If our work needs stability, it needs a recorded philosophy of it's design and operation to encourage consistency. Memories fade and flex, but records endure. It is probably wise for our successors to do the same.

May God bless me with so valuable a work to do.]]> Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:59:02 -0800 <![CDATA[Counter Culture]]> http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/counter_culture_c-1_u-21755_b-3270.html http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/counter_culture_c-1_u-21755_b-3270.html
Anyone who has been to school has seen that kind of cliquish grouping, but in the vast diversity of global society we know we don't see them all. Each of these groups must decide how to deal with the people outside their group, people who inherently disagree and diverge from the members of the group. They must confront the fundamental psychological dilemma of the self vs. the other, not as an individual but as a society. That means laws and principles, a foreign policy of sorts, and a decision: can we be who we are and express our individuality in the presence of these others?

If they decide they cannot be themselves in the greater world, they must isolate themselves or lose their defining trait. These isolated societies have popped up and faded away all through history; some famous examples include the Greek Amazons, the Dead Sea Scrolls' society, the Druze of Syria and Lebanon, 18th Century Japan, and the Amish and Mennonite societies. Various aboriginal cultures across the world live in similar circumstances, though more often geographic and historical forces (eg, colonialism) than internal decisions. Many of these isolated cultures, such as the utopian communities of the 1840s or the communist communes and fundamentalist cults of the 20th century, were not able to endure more than a generation because they did not manage to replace their population as their founders aged and eventually died. Others have suffered severe hardship or lost their self-sufficiency and risk losing their identity due to creeping encroachment...

[ Continued ]]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:06:18 -0800 <![CDATA[The gov't we deserve?]]> http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/the_govt_we_deserve_c-1_u-31541_b-3222.html http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/the_govt_we_deserve_c-1_u-31541_b-3222.html Currently, Harper has shown he don't care about popular opinion. The recriminalization of pot was totally against public opinion. His recent decision to implement the DMCA not only went against public opinion but the opinion of many in the Canadian music industry.
Now we have the CRTC, egged on by the CPC to allow Bell to once again, screw it's customers even more, while stifling any competition it may have.
And of course, Harper's now infamous 2-3 month prorogue. There's more but you get the point.
Did we deserve this gov't? Not really.

Considering the disaffection with the Liberals after their "reign of lunacy" and some pretty shady dealings at the top level of that government it's no surpise the vote shifted to the right. Between ADSCAM, the CH-101 contract that cost more to cancel than the original order cost, claiming to have balanced the budget by simply downloading the problem onto the provinces, municipalities and ultimately, the taxpayer, the Liberals blundered their way through for umpteen years because there wasn't a viable alternative. The Reform party came close but ultimately shot themselves in the foot. There's more but you get the point.
Did we deserve that Liberal gov't? Not really.

Considering the disaffection with the PCs after Mulroney tried to sell Canada piecemeal to the US, it's no surprise the vote shifted to the left. Between jumping into bed with Bush Sr, Oka, Free Trade, the GST and completely disregarding public opinion in the last two matters, and questionable political gaming Mulroney showed his utter contempt for all Canadians and the Parliamentary system. There's more, but you get the point.
Did we deserve that gov't? Not really.

So who are we left with today. The NDP? Riiiight, they can afford to make pie-in-the-sky promises cuz they know they haven't got a snowball's chance in Hades of getting elected...

[ Continued ]]]> Fri, 07 May 2010 00:01:07 -0700 <![CDATA[New Direct Democracy:]]> http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/new_direct_democracy_c-1_u-31437_b-3081.html http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/new_direct_democracy_c-1_u-31437_b-3081.html
Quote:
NDD ~ or Neo (New) Direct Democracy - September 13th, 2006 – Concept B-1:

There are many different types of Democracy. Some work by electing representatives for the people, and there are other’s that allow the direct opinions and decisions to fall on the citizens of the community. I am going to delve into the original “Direct Democracy” and attempt to improve on this idea.

#1 Original Definition of Direct Democracy:

Direct democracy is a political system where the people vote on all policy decisions, such as questions of whether to approve or reject various laws. It is called direct because the power of making decisions is exercised by the people directly, without intermediaries or representatives. Historically, this form of government has been rare because of the difficulties of getting all the people of a certain territory in one place for the purpose of voting. Criticism is also drawn upon the use of this term for it implies the notion of voting, while it neglects other democratic procedures such as speech and press and civic organizations. That is, these critics argue that democracy is more than merely a procedural issue.
All direct democracies to date have been relatively small communities; usually city-states. The most notable was the ancient Athenian democracy. Today, a limited direct democracy exists in some Swiss cantons that practice it in its literal form. The extensive use of referenda, as in California, is akin to direct democracy.

#2 Original Definition of Communism:

Communism is the political, social, and economic system of certain countries in which the state, governed by a single party without formal opposition, owns all property, control the production and distribution of goods and services, and, to...


[ Continued ]]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:46:35 -0700 <![CDATA[Fresh water a source of life or income ?]]> http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/fresh_water_a_source_of_life_or_income_c-1_u-31236_b-3026.html http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/fresh_water_a_source_of_life_or_income_c-1_u-31236_b-3026.html Sun, 07 Jun 2009 11:07:17 -0700 <![CDATA[Laws, departements the Canadian governement should apply]]> http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/laws_departements_the_canadian_governement_should_apply_c-1_u-31236_b-3025.html http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/laws_departements_the_canadian_governement_should_apply_c-1_u-31236_b-3025.html Firstly i will talk about an action that i think that all governements should do to attempt to reverse or halt the recession. Secondly i will talk about sugestion about how the Canadian Police are paid. Thirdly i will talk about a new department that i think should be put in place. Forthly i would like to talk to you about making new laws about companies going banckrupt.

The first preposal i would like to talk to you about is how to reverse the recession easier and faster. People say during a recession throwing money at the problem dosnt work, thats not exactly true its just where we throw the money. At the moment governements such as the American governement are bailling out many private companies that are going banckrupt as a consequence of the recession. The only way that these companies can get these millions/billions of dollar baillouts is if they spend less money, to do this they shut down branches that are not making enough money and .lower job wages Every time they need more baillouts they need to dismiss workers to meet the governements speding criteria. Instead of this why dont we just not give any money to those companies that arnt doing well/applying for bankruptcy, find the companies (in various buisness sectors with many job losses) that are doing good, give these companies finacial support so that they can take over the bankrupt companies assets in there buisness sector. With this expansion of companies that are doing finacially well we can give back jobs to the laid off workers just under a different and better structured company. With this workers wont have to go back to school, governement spending can be reapid after a while, and this will actually move the country, companies and workers forward in the recession in stead of just briefly slowing it down. In my whole life ive never been rewarded for doing something bad exspecially if it affects other people negatively,...

[ Continued ]]]> Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:15:56 -0700 <![CDATA[Politically Correct? So what can we say?]]> http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/politically_correct_so_what_can_we_say_c-1_u-22121_b-2892.html http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/politically_correct_so_what_can_we_say_c-1_u-22121_b-2892.html
I'm doing this for the purpose that I have been reading news lately that has begun to severely question my faith in humanity, my faith in government, and faith in the individual (which is different than humanity, humanity is the collectivity, individual actions are much different.) And in this blog I hope to cover and discuss these issues and hope to generate discussion that will hopefully help strengthen not only my understanding, but those who read this.

As a third year political science and sociology student (who should actually be writing a paper on public policy), my interest is in the functioning and underlying values and judgments of society, rather than specific policies and initiatives, although they to are very important. I believe I have a mind that is consistently open to new ideas and think on a level that allows me to find the most rational solution, but I digest, but only because this brings me into my first topic. Political Correctness.

Daily conversations baffle me. We have become a society in which the idea of free speech and opinions no longer matter. Our free speech is no longer free, but is rather dictated by a series of social restrictions. As this is the basis of our society, I agree that there has to be a compassionate and watchful eye on the way that we treat others. But where we have gone wrong is in letting these social restrictions become so all-encompassing and broad that our every sentence, public or private, becomes a carefully orchestrated series of words that we use in order not to offend the people we are addressing, and in which we lose our freedom of speech simply because someone, somewhere, MIGHT possibly be offended by a term that is used in a completely out of context setting. This is an incredibly important aspect of our lives that has gotten a tad bit out of control.

There is no question in my mind that we have to be accountable for our actions and our words. And there...

[ Continued ]]]> Thu, 19 Feb 2009 16:11:25 -0800 <![CDATA[Spiritual Warfare - Personal Observations]]> http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/spiritual_warfare_personal_observations_c-1_u-30670_b-2884.html http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/spiritual_warfare_personal_observations_c-1_u-30670_b-2884.html I posted this in other forums it has produced a number of questions on economics and politics due to a buy Canadian or North American, I had added at the end, so I said when I started a new post for it here, I would give a better explanation through examples.

Spiritual Warfare.

If a country wished to take over the World, they could offer the World's industrial leaders dirt cheap labour, so that they would move all their manufacturing facilities to that country. Once they have control of the facility on their home soil they treat the workers like crap. Beat them, lie to them, short them on their pay, beat them some more, sexually exploit their wives and daughters, maybe kill a few, tell them it is because they have to make these products for the people of the other country to target their resentment at them rather than their bosses.

That negative energy will go into every product that is made by a resentful worker. They pack them up and send them to the country paying for them. Hand them over to the new owner with a smile and "Nice doing business with you. Can we make you more?"

The new owner sells the products to the general population of his country, who unknowingly purchase the negative icons.

I wondered why the World was going for a crap.

Buy from a country that honestly loves you, or at least are not resentful of your countries actions, and has good labour laws. Also be aware of who you buy from locally.

As example, if the lady down the street that makes your bed sheets is a serial killer, or is involved in an incestuous relationship, I think it would be a damn good idea to clear that energy before you sleep in the sheets she has made. And because we don't really know the whole truth about anyone, cleanse everything you buy, for your own safety.

Another example would be the phenomena of a slight change in a person’s attitude with a change of head dress. As the brain controls the body, proximity of these energies close to the h...

[ Continued ]]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:38:25 -0800 <![CDATA[HARPER IS A LEADER, BUT...]]> http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/harper_is_a_leader_but_c-1_u-30401_b-2833.html http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/harper_is_a_leader_but_c-1_u-30401_b-2833.html ...he has a few things to learn. Then again, don't we all?

It has been a bit frustrating watching the goings-on over the past few weeks since the election. The opposition parties, their supporters, and the general media have been screaming for Mr. Harper's head on a platter since he didn't come out with a magic "save Canada" budget. The proroguing of Parliament pretty much put the icing on the cake.

Much of this diatribe seems to be based on some extreme form of hatred toward the Conservatives and in particular, Stephen Harper. That nasty hatred has been lurking - and boiling over from time to time - ever since Paul Martin and his war room goons spent a lot of time and money trying to portray Harper as nothing short of satanic!

Well, I for one think that he's done a pretty good job of building the Conservative party, putting it in power, and managing what a government can in terms of the economy. And many worldwide economists and governments would agree on that last point.

So, what's the problem? Has he not done a pretty good job of building and holding together his party? Just compare the current state of the Liberal party (unity) to help guide your thinking. If you can't manage a party, how can you manage a country?

Managing the economy? Good points again. And please don't pull out that tired, old, and inaccurate Liberal line of how they saved the economy and eliminated the deficit under Paul Martin. Nonsense. That was a sleight-of-hand exercise which essentially downloaded federal costs to the province, thus relieving the federal expense budget of a pile of money. Unfortunately, it's all taxpayers' money no matter where you put it. In fact, that little stunt by Martin and Chretien was irresponsible, as it inflicted damage on the health care system.

For the first time in a long time, Canadians are hearing a Prime Minister "tell it like it is." Straight talk. And it hurts, after...

[ Continued ]]]> Sun, 14 Dec 2008 08:08:08 -0800 <![CDATA[Dear Harper,]]> http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/dear_harper_c-1_u-30311_b-2810.html http://www.canadaka.net/blog/Politics/dear_harper_c-1_u-30311_b-2810.html
Canada is more than one party when the population doesn't give you the majority there is a reason! You are separating the country like the American did Under Bush! Grow up and learn of their mistake.

I am and always will be Canadian! First, of all!

Mel]]> Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:35:59 -0800