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A Fairy Tale For Our Times

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Munroe Scott

Once upon a time just about now there was a Peaceable Kingdom that had a Sovereign but was really ruled by a young man who had been given power by The People using a quaint lottery system.  Simultaneously, by courtesy … Continue reading →

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Mathematics and Electoral Reform

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Munroe Scott

Our “sunny ways” government is willing to give Elizabeth May (M.P. for Saanich-Gulf Islands) a place on the electoral reform committee but not to give her a vote. Well, shucks, there’s an easy mathematical way around that. Ask her to … Continue reading →

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Opera or Porn?

Posted on June 20, 2014 by Munroe Scott

The other day a friend asked why I have not recently been posting anything  on my blog. I gave some lame explanation but the real truth is that I‛m confused. I tend to post an item when something, usually political, … Continue reading →

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Good bye Canada ?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Munroe Scott

Good bye Canada. No, I’m not leaving Canada but my Canada, and yours, is leaving us. Well, not so much leaving us as being transformed around us into a country we will soon no longer recognize. And what’s more, into … Continue reading →

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Psssst! Jack!

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Munroe Scott

If I had Jack Layton‘s ear – come to think of it that’s an odd expression. His “ear”.  Why not both of them?   But hey, that’s a digression. Even though I’m pretty sure I don’t have either of Jack’s ears … Continue reading →

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Introduction

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Munroe Scott

So here I am, starting to write a Blog.  Maybe I’m nuts, maybe not. One half of me recalls an elderly uncle who, when he captured a skunk in an open cage, said out loud to himself, “Okay you old … Continue reading →

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