Category Archives: History

War mourning must include strength

When six British soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday, British Prime Minister David Cameron called it a “desperately sad day” for Britain. Look: I support the troops and yield to no one in my desire to see whoever planted … Continue reading

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Measure it anyway

I’ve always treasured a crack by Rose Friedman about the illusion of precision in economics. Her husband Milton was half-way through declaring that if you can’t measure something you don’t really understand it when she interrupted with “If you can’t … Continue reading

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On CJAD’s Ric Peterson show

Talking about the Battle of the Plains of Abraham.

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Now that you’ve solemnly sworn

Good luck to President Barack Obama. He will need it, not only because of the enormous challenges of the office he assumes today but also because of the highly unrealistic expectations of many of his supporters.

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Sir John A. Dawkmanald

No sooner do I enter a feeble plea for recognition of Sir John A.’s birthday (it was Jan. 11; my plea was Jan. 9) than a new poll reveals that only 58 per cent of Canadians can name Canada’s first … Continue reading

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