GOP Presidential Nomination 2012: Candidates

June 23rd, 2011 • No Comments

While it seems like there is little talk about Democratic candidates for the 2012 presidential election in the United States, there is an outpouring of potential and declared candidates for the Republican primary. The following is an overview of each candidate’s policies, status and a prediction on their success. Continue reading ‘GOP Presidential Nomination 2012: Candidates.’

CPP: A Ponzi Scheme?

June 9th, 2011 • No Comments

The Canadian Pension Plan is one of the sacred cows of Canadian politics and identity. It was designed with the idea in mind that no person would ever have to live in poverty, while ensuring that the government would not have to completely foot the bill. Essentially it’s a savings plan that has been forced on the country. Although the CPP has been a cornerstone of Canadian life, it is increasingly growing in resemblance to a Ponzi scheme. Continue reading ‘CPP: A Ponzi Scheme?.’

Netherlands Curbing Marijuana Use

June 4th, 2011 • 3 Comments

There has been a slow movement to curtail the purchase of marijuana in the Netherlands over recent months, and this may have a resounding impact on the economy and population. The perception has been that pot is legal in the Netherlands, and that has generated a significant amount of international tourism for the country. However, marijuana is not actually legal; it is simply a crime that is actively not enforced by the police. That is far more tacit a response than most people think from Dutch politicians. The Netherlands has become increasingly less accepting of the marijuana laws as the new Conservative government rethinks how tolerant they really want to be. Continue reading ‘Netherlands Curbing Marijuana Use.’