19-Sep-2011 Posted by Chris

Alberta – You have options

After this weekend’s PC leadership first ballot, a theme that seems to be emerging, is that there are now 4 Progressive parties in Alberta, and 1 truly Conservative. This is typical partisan spin, perpetuating the “Alberta is Conservative” myth many of us fall for. That said, if you see the World on a single political spectrum, then there is some truth to there being 1 Left-Wing... read more

15-Sep-2011 Posted by Chris

Will the PC’s govern themselves accordingly?

By now we have learned that one of the six PC Leadership Candidate camps was responsible for violating a confidentiality agreement with their own party and it’s members, by distributing a private list of party members to the media. The media allegedly then shared it with Environics (I also question the ethics of Evironics in this case). This leads me to a very simple question: Will they do the right... read more

30-Aug-2011 Posted by Chris

Whyte Ave – Jasper Ave – Churchill Sq. Trolley

I was driving around downtown today and admit was thinking about the great things we have done, and some of the even greater things we have on tap for Edmonton’s downtown. Then I drove over the High Level Bridge and marveled at the people out in Garneau, and finally along Whyte Avenue. It came to me how much of a shame it was that these all vibrant locations were not really that easy to visit... read more

16-Aug-2011 Posted by Chris

Is Warren Buffett going crazy?

The simple answer to that question is no. Warren Buffett is perhaps one of greatest minds to have ever attempted capitalism. If you don’t believe me, I would argue his $50 Billion personal balance sheet acts as proof to the time value of money and the discipline of a buy and hold strategy in cash producing profitable companies and their shares. But his op-ed today in the New York Times has people... read more

5-Aug-2011 Posted by Chris

Remembering….

This month I turn 40 years old. I would be a damned fool if I didn’t stop for a moment and reflect on those years. I am probably a damned fool for choosing to share some of that reflection with you. But I will and here’s why. Sharing my feelings through writing somehow crystallizes my thought, values and opinions. I feel more accountable to myself by doing so. Accountability, introspection, clarity,... read more

28-Jul-2011 Posted by Chris

An argument in a vacuum

It’s funny how perspective can add to an argument. When you are making an argument with no room for debate, or attempt to understand others perspective, it actually gets quite easy. www.EthicalOil.org, which appears to be some kind of fan-inspired Ezra Levant worship site, really nails just how easy it is. You see, it seems to exist exclusively to reinforce what Levant has been arguing about the... read more