The macro consequences of the coronavirus
How things could play out economically and socially if the virus develops in the way many health experts are suggesting…
The crude story behind the Russia/Saudi oil war
Coupled with the coronavirus, the oil battle is hurting economies all over the world, including Canada and particularly Alberta…
We can’t afford to be casual about COVID-19
The coronavirus won’t be here forever but we need to take preventive measures now to minimize it’s impact in Canada…
Will a pandemic and an oil price war bring cheaper food?
The global economy is being hammered. The good news is consumers may see cheaper food prices but there’s a big, dark cloud on the horizon…
The rise of Bernie Sanders’ ideas in the U.S. was inevitable
Corporate Democrats don’t seem to realize they’ve lost the trust of American people disillusioned by the lack of progress…
Lies, damned lies and statistics
Given the billions of dollars and political agendas at stake, citizens should always take government stats with a measure of reserve…
The American melodrama after Super Tuesday
Many smart and highly educated people live in a bubble, and are shocked, shocked when the hoi polloi don't agree with them…
The fine art of panic buying in COVID-19’s wake
We should brace for a major effect on food supply chains worldwide. It will begin to hit full force in two to three weeks and could last for months…
Will Britain finally get tough on terrorists?
Convicted terrorists might well spend a handful more years in prison, but tens of thousands of other radicals remain at large across the United Kingdom…
Ireland on the cusp of political upheaval
Should Sinn Fein come to power, it’ll be interesting to see how they deliver results. Making promises is easy. Getting a job done is different…