Norway vs Canada/US...is it really so unbelievable? ....

Michael Moore is a long time social critic from the US. In a movie he did in the late 200's...Sicko he left out some parts he shot of Norway. Why would liberals here in the west find Norway to be 'unbelievable'? What does the comparison say about individualism and collectivism? What is your position on Norway? Explain. Video one can be found here and for more and recommended, video two here.

Self-esteem and individualism...a comfortable relationship?

View this Bill Maher short video with these questions in mind. Has the focus on self-esteem resulted in rampant individualism? If so, what do you think have been the consequences on us as a society? How would a liberal respond to Bill Maher and how would you. Send me your thoughts.

Is the economy rigged against the majority of citizens?

In this article from Common Dreams, polls are finding that most American's feel Wall Street does more harm then good for them. That there financial institutions are letting them down shouldn't be a surprise as suggested by Bernie Sanders. After reading this article, what would be your response as a liberal? Do you agree with the article, why/why not? What lesson/s are there for us in Canada?

Is the economy rigged against the majority of citizens?

In an article from Common Dreams (article found here), polls are finding that most American's feel Wall Street does more harm then good for them. That there financial institutions are letting them down shouldn't be a surprise as suggested by Bernie Sanders. After reading this article, what would be your response as a liberal? Do you agree with the article, why/why not? What lesson/s are there for us in Canada?

Bill C-51....friend or foe....????

The continual and increasing presence of extremism has led for responses from our government, and from us as citizens. ISIS has used the media to spread fear, propaganda, and their ideas on a global scale. Are some images too graphic or disturbing to be on the news or social media outlets? Who, if anyone, should have the role to censor these images and videos? By allowing these videos to be watched, is it spreading propaganda? What freedoms are we willing to sacrifice as a response to these videos and images? If you would like to tie in any other discussion on the sacrifice of freedoms at the cost for security you may- i.e Bill C-51. Use these links to aide you before responding. presence of extremism has led for responses from our government, and from us as citizens. ISIS has used the media to spread fear, propaganda, and their ideas on a global scale. Are some images too graphic or disturbing to be on the news or social media outlets? Who, if anyone, should have the role to censor these images and videos? By allowing these videos to be watched, is it spreading propaganda? What freedoms are we willing to sacrifice as a response to these videos and images? If you would like to tie in any other discussion on the sacrifice of freedoms at the cost for security you may- i.e Bill C-51. You can find more information at these two urls. The first one here and the second one here.

Ferguson shooting and aftermath

The shooting of Micheal Brown has had consequences globally as people have protested over undue violence perpetrated by police. Are the protests reasonable given the scale of the conflict? What lesson/s have we learned from the shooting? How have political and/or economics issues contributed to the aftermath of the shooting. You can start your response by going to this link or this one.

Corporate Petition Against Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Deal

I would encourage more of you to get more facts on this 'trade deal' which many of us would argue is undemocratic. Once you have then look at this link to add your name if you so wish.

Guns....how should liberalism respond to them?

Newtown's Sandy Hook's saw the shooting of a bunch of school aged children in Dec of 2012. What was done about it? Do people feel better and/or safer for their children's safety for how it was dealt with? What does this suggest about guns and the price people pay for the freedom to own them? You can find the article here.