But it is becoming increasingly clear that electoral reform of some kind is imperative if Israeli democracy is to survive. The latest election reveals in an acute form the gaping inadequacies and, worse still, the looming dangers of the existing electoral process and the resulting political structure: indecisive, splintered and at times corrupt.
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Has “Peak Oil” Peaked?
It is always interesting to watch what happens when the media latches onto a given issue and then, as the reality on the ground evolves — sometimes radically — the media fails to catch up to, or even monitor, the changes. This means the public is stuck with an outdated version of conventional wisdom which, even if it were true in the first place, is no longer so.
Do Not Let The ‘Cure’ Destroy Capitalism
As governments continue to determine how many restrictions to place on markets, especially financial markets, the destruction of wealth from the recession should be placed in the context of the enormous creation of wealth and improved well-being during the past three decades. Financial and other reforms must not risk destroying the source of these gains in prosperity.
Climate Campaigners, Sceptics Live In Different Worlds
The main greenhouse gas is not CO2. It is water, as vapour and clouds. It gives up to 95 per cent of the greenhouse effect. Legislation and treaties to limit CO2 emissions are pointless.
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Profile Series: Arthur Laffer
“Government spending is taxation. When you look at this, I’ve never heard of a poor person spending himself into prosperity; let alone I’ve never heard of a poor person taxing himself into prosperity.” Arthur Betz “Art” Laff er is one of the world’s most renowned...
Even After Banning Crypto, Does Communist China Have Greater Faith in Crypto Than the West?
Canadian and British regulators are on an entirely different wavelength to a significant portion of the cryptocurrency market and industry, implementing new regulations and casting doubt on the future of decentralized digital currencies. It comes at a time when China...
The Real Threat to the Ice Bear
The transformation of the ice bear into an icon to justify new regulations has more to do with politics than real environmental danger. Inuit communities are managing the species at a very high standard.
Death Threats for Man-made-global-warming-doesn’t-exist Scientist
Warning: Debating global warming from science rather than politics could be a challenge to your health. In fact death threats come in fives to scientists who write that global warming is not man-made. Canadian climatologist Dr. Tim Ball, who has been questioning...
Have-not Premier Buys Must-have Votes
The federal government’s 10 figure cheque hadn’t even greased his palm before Quebec Premier Jean Charest cashed it for campaign credit. But by turning Quebec’s freshly minted equalization billions into election-eve tax-cut promises, Mr. Charest has reduced a federal...
Sympathy for the Devil
John Robson’s take on why the government should spend money to save money.
Privatization a Good Thing?
Sweden announced that they are selling off some government owned enterprises, should Canada be following suit?
Private Deal to Fast-Track Ring Road
Alberta Premier Ed Stelmach announced the 30 year long construction project of a ring road road around Calgary.
Beyond Moscow, Dachas Make Way for Suburbia
With prices rising in Moscow many are moving to the suburbs where it’s cleaner, cheaper and more family oriented.
New Yorks Bizarre Housing Tax
Spying on cheats who only pretend to inhabit one of the Naked City’s 1.1 million rent-regulated apartments is getting to be a big business.
David Suzuki vs Michael Crichton
David Suzuki will be unhappy until everyone shares his opinion of global warming