Tag: Politics

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IHT: Commentary on Michelle Obama’s reinvention of the ‘Stay-at-home’ Mom

December 23, 2008

Very interesting commentary: Michelle Obama is reinventing the stay-at-home mom By Jolene Ivey, Special to CNN America’s vision of the stereotypical June Cleaver at-home mom is about to get a shake-up. Michelle Obama is joining the ranks of the Mocha Moms! And she’ll be doing it at the most prestigious address on earth — 1600… Read More IHT: Commentary on Michelle Obama’s reinvention of the ‘Stay-at-home’ Mom

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Change…

December 17, 2008

I have to admit that I really don’t understand how partisan politics works. It seems to me that the various political groups have the best answers for different issues; wouldn’t it make more sense for them to figure out a new political system in which the focus is on consultation rather than political parties? The… Read More Change…

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The Economic Crisis: Down with the Economy, Up with Celebrity Activism

December 16, 2008

Celebrity activism could potentially be a great tool with which inspired teenagers would leave their screens (TV or computer) to go into the outside world and help make a difference. Learning to be selfless in a smart, dedicated kind of way would help decrease, if not eliminate the greed underlying many of the problems that… Read More The Economic Crisis: Down with the Economy, Up with Celebrity Activism

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If you are still trying to figure out what is going on in Canadian politics, look no further!

December 14, 2008

The only thing I can claim here is to have found this article. Written to Canada’s neighbours to the South, it explains, in very simple terms, what has been going on in the last couple of weeks in Canadian politics. While I do not like partisan politics (in my opinion they only create disunity and… Read More If you are still trying to figure out what is going on in Canadian politics, look no further!

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Canadians for a Progressive Coalition

November 28, 2008

Definition of a Coalition Government: A coalition government includes members of different political parties and normally appears during crises such as war or political breakdown. Let’s bring some unity into federal politics! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTmNaEqMqA8]

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Quote

November 5, 2008

Seriously, this quote is perfect in the spirit of yesterday’s election in the US: “Some cause happiness wherever they go; others whenever they go.” (Oscar Wilde)