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The anarcho-libertarian paradox

Our Canadian parliamentary democracy is a slow, crippled, corrupt beast. It's a threadbare patchwork of centuries-old traditions and bureaucratic roadblocks. But, to quote Churchill, "Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been …

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Liveblogging the EV3 Town Hall Discussion

At 12:00 noon on Wednesday February 16th, Interim Dean Mark Seasons held a town hall meeting to discuss developments in issues that affect the Faculty of Environment. I live-tweeted the event, but here is a more detailed (and structured) account of what happened. People starting filling up the …

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The Pen is Mightier Than the Sword

I'm pretty extreme in my views on pacifism. I believe that violence is unacceptable in any situation, no exceptions. I've had conversations with people over the years about this, but I feel like I should write down my thoughts in a somewhat coherent blog post. Most people don't like violence. It's …

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Water water water loo loo loo

I've been away from the UW campus for almost 10 months now, and though I've had lots of new experiences working and studying in other cities, I'm really glad to be going back home soon. Yes, home. I think of K-W as my home more so than my parents' houses. My dad moved to a new apartment while I was …

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