Derek
Blackwater: Leaving Iraq, Chasing Pirates?
“After $1.3 billion in government contracts and controversy over the killing of innocent Iraqi civilians, Blackwater Worldwide is moving on. The Washington Post reported this week that Blackwater, the for-profit military company contracted by the Bush government to provide securities services in Iraq, will not have it’s Iraq contract renewed. But the powerful military corporation [...]
The Monty Hall Problem
I finally figured it out! Yippee! I’m so excited! …yeah, I know. I need to get out more.
Here’s my problem – I’m pretty smart. BUT… I think in a very odd sort of way. I think in very non-linear patterns. My thought processes are abstract and amorphous. I don’t think like a Mathematician thinks. I [...]
The Biology of Democracy
BLPs and FLPs, The Biology of Democracy.
“We are engaged in a genetic battle between backward looking people (BLPs) and forward looking people (FLPs). Your cannabinoid activity determines your level of open-mindedness.”
I Don’t Like Stephen Harper Either
I Don’t like Stephen Harper! I wish that he’d just go away.
A catchy little ditty as performed at the pro-coalition rally at Nathan Phillips Square on December 6th, 2008. The lead singer who blows the sax solo appears to be Juno Award winner, and founding member of The Shuffle Demons, Richard Underhill.
I don’t like Stephen Harper… deet, [...]
My Letter to My M.P. Regarding My Opinions on the Recent Coalition
The Honourable John Baird
House of Commons
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0A6
Dear Mr. Baird, MP:
I am a resident in the riding of Ottawa West-Nepean, and I am writing today to, with all due respect, express my utter disgust with your party, its leadership, and its actions over the last few days…