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Conversation with Office of Jim Wilson (PC MPP Simcoe-Grey)
I just got off the phone with Dave from the office of Jim Wilson, the PC member of provincial parliament for Simcoe-Grey and First Deptuty Chair of the Cmte. of the Whole House. Dave indicated that MPPs Randy Hillier (PC), … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged Food Freedom, Jim Wilson MPP, Michael Schmidt, PC Party Ontario, Raw Milk
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Ontario Dairy Farmer Michael Schmidt on 24th Day of Hunger Strike
Local dairy farmer Michael Schmidt is now on the 24th day of his hunger strike. His demand to Ontario premier Dalton McGuinty, asking that McGuinty open a dialogue with him about freedom of citizens to choose what they eat and … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Finance, Philosophical, Politics, Society
Tagged Food Freedom, Individual Liberty, Michael Schmidt, Raw Milk
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Heckler Interrupts Ron Paul Interview
During my interview with a Ron Paul supporter at the Occupy Toronto protests last week, a heckler rudely interrupted, engaging in hateful language about Dr. Paul. Hopefully one day people won’t feel the need to resort to that kind of … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Politics, Protest, Society
Tagged Heckler at Ron Paul Interview, Insults Dr. Paul, Martin Luther King Jr., Ron Paul
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“There Should be Govt Regulation of Homeschooling” – Occupy Toronto
This young fellow at the Occupy Toronto protests tells me all about why all religion is so super-duper bad and corrupts people (now *there’s* an argument nobody’s ever put forth before, how very original and clearly unassailable in its logic..not … Continue reading
Posted in Debates, Economics, Politics, Protest
Tagged Extract Surplus Value, Homeschooling, Ron Paul, Socialism
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Alec Baldwin Revels in His Elitist Disinformation Campaign
I was struck by this video of rich, Hollywood celebrity activist Alec Baldwin at Occupy Wall Street answering some questions from We are Change. The first thing is that when the questioner says “Excuse me I’m from We are Change,” … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Finance, Politics
Tagged Alec Baldwin, Disinformation Agent Alec Baldwin, Goldman Sachs, Occupy Wall Street, Recession
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“The Recession Has Affected Us” – Occupy Toronto
I speak to a guy identifying as an anarcho-syndicalist about his reasons for being at the Occupy Toronto protest and some ideas he has for how to improve things. October 15, 2011. Brief summary of term: Anarcho-syndicalists regard the state as … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Finance, Philosophical, Politics, Society
Tagged Anarcho-Syndicalism, Can't get enough shifts at work, Joblessness, Recession
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Sight and Sounds from Occupy Toronto
Sights and sounds from Occupy Toronto protest, October 15, 2011.
Threefold Social Order
While I’m busy uploading videos I also got outside for a nice walk with my mom. The leaves are turning red and golden and I’m reflecting more on yesterday’s protests. What I’m thinking is that regardless of my disagreements with … Continue reading
Posted in Economics, Literature, Musings, Philosophical, Society
Tagged Rudolf Steiner, Threefold Social Order
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“I’m Here to Protest the IMF” – Occupy Toronto
A young man at the Occupy Toronto protest explains the corruption and harmful actions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and talks about some solutions he could see in restoring sound currency and monetary policy.
“I’m Here to Stand Up and Say There’s a Problem” – Occupy Toronto
A woman at the Occupy Toronto protest advocates a lessening of the corporate community’s ties with government and envisions a true democracy where leaders act in the interests of the people.
