Category Archives: United States of America

Canada: A People’s History [17-Part video series]

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Ossington

From the youtube link: Episode 1 of the 17 episode CBC documentary “Canada: A People’s History” takes place between 15 000 BC and 1850 AD. This series originally aired in 2000. I’m certain this will be quite interesting and informative. … Continue reading →

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Systemic corruption in government (TED talk)

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Ossington

To quote TED’s youtube Published on Apr 3, 2013 There is a corruption at the heart of American politics, caused by the dependence of Congressional candidates on funding from the tiniest percentage of citizens. That’s the argument at the core … Continue reading →

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Friday free film AND a lecture by Chris Hedges

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Ossington

Before I get to the Friday Film, here is Chris Hedges talking about injustice and corporate greed in Ameria and how Canada is going down the same path. For the Friday Free Film, here is Battle of Algiers (1966) This … Continue reading →

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Follow the rules unless you’re making the rules ( playing Thrasymachus for a moment)

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Ossington

In keeping with my interest in writing something every day, I was going to post some fiction. However, perhaps I should bore you with that another time. I want to share a thought. A thought and a link to something… … Continue reading →

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Working together, through time, to achieve lasting and meaningful ends.

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Ossington

With the U.S. Presidential election upon us, I believe this is a good time to shed light upon what needs to happen in any such nation, group, or even individual. First there must exist a will to survive, to succeed, to … Continue reading →

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Stop Online Piracy Act… don’t knock it ’till you try it. (yum)

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Ossington

Although google.ca didn’t appear to support the blackout, much of the internet (which I frequent) did. The apparent lack of content to lull me along my shift at work is likely what made me feel sick this morning. On my … Continue reading →

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Iran and the West, a short blurb before War

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Ossington

1. Iran is building a nuclear weapon. 2. Iran is building a nuclear weapon to bomb Israel and America. We hear these two statements a lot these days, but are they true to reality? Iran says they are not building … Continue reading →

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Canadian sovereignty and the future

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Ossington

My politics professor asked the class if they like the idea of the European Union. Many raised their hands, perhaps half, and I did not. Then the professor asked if a North American Union is something we would like and … Continue reading →

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