Canada’s Founding Myths Hold Us Back from Addressing Climate Change

It is indeed difficult at best to think about a world without carbon output yet our future counts on it. How does this article by Naomi Klein speak to how we are trapped by our history to change. How do we 'reconcile' our treatment of the environment and those effected by it and our thirst for wealth creation? Would love to hear your thoughts on this.

Double Standard for US Weapons Sales

There is no doubt that this article and video features the double standard when it comes to weapons sales. The US accuses Russia of supporting the Assad regime in Syria whereas the white house spokesman was struggling to justify Saudi supported weapons sales. What is your take on what's happening? What strikes you as similar about the situations yet unique? How should western countries respond to these conflicts?