Nick Hanauer, inequity and TED

Posted on June 27, 2014August 10, 2025 by Christopher

I just read this really great article written by Nick Hanauer for Politico.com. If you haven’t read it, I highly recommend it. In my view, it’s a great argument by an extremely wealthy entrepreneur with the aim of convincing other entrepreneurs that social inequity is not only bad, but dangerous and self-defeating for plutocrats like […]... Read More

Dear voters, Please stay home.

Posted on November 2, 2013August 10, 2025 by Christopher 11 Comments

As unpopular as this view might be to some, I will not be encouraging people to show up and vote. I think the arguments behind encouraging a greater voter turnout are flawed and unsound. Disclaimer: It’s no secret to most of my friends, that I am not a huge fan of democracy. This doesn’t make […]... Read More

PQ ‘secularism’ statement

Posted on August 14, 2012August 10, 2025 by Christopher 1 Comment

So, the PQ says that they want to ban overt religious signs in public service. Now, generally, I’m all for government staying completely out of any sort of religion in any and every way, shape or form. However, I strongly suspect that this is just the PQ showing their xenophobia once again. I submit this […]... Read More

Gaetan Maudit reflects on the tuition increases

Posted on May 29, 2012August 10, 2025 by Christopher

In case you have been under a rock the last week or two, and you are at all following the student protests here in Québec, this video is a must see. It’s funny and poignantly thoughtful and well worth the 15 minutes (there are also English subtitles for the blokes): [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXx7-eUP84I]... Read More

Cher SPVM/Dear SPVM,

Posted on May 24, 2012August 10, 2025 by Christopher 10 Comments

(English text follows the French) Chers membres du SPVM, En 2008, il vous en souvient peut-être, à l’invitation de votre estimée Fraternité déçue de l’offre salariale de la Ville de Montréal, vous protestiez en portant un jean et une casquette de base-ball rouge… Nous, nous en avons gardé un souvenir très précis. Même si vous […]... Read More

Montreal under siege (video)

Posted on May 20, 2012August 10, 2025 by Christopher 2 Comments

An uprising against law 78, a law that requires protesters submit their protest plans 8 hours in advance to the authorities. A law that is considered by many to be draconian (French only) and over reaching (including the Quebec Bar Association and the Canadian Association of University Teachers). [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMXzsbaMY9g] A couple of things were […]... Read More

The Definition of Insanity

Posted on May 14, 2012August 10, 2025 by Christopher 1 Comment

“We believe in this policy,” Charest said. “This policy is going to go ahead.” “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” – Albert Einstein... Read More

Christopher Murtagh

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