Patrick Sullivan

A Look At Western Civil Decline, Jun 19 2013

Ferguson starts off, by describing Adam Smith`s description of a stagnant society. A stationary state according to Smith; is a once formally wealthy society, that is no longer experiencing any growth. Adam Smith`s model of a stationary state was China. Ferguson makes the argument, that it is now western society, which is in a stationary state. This of course is a complete reversal, of what Smith observed two hundred years ago.

Ferguson lists four pillars of western society. These social supports, have eroded in the last generation. The first one is democracy, second capitalism, third the rule of law, and the forth is civil society. Ferguson then expands, on these four aspects… Read more

Another Perspective On The British Empire, Jun 13 2013

Ferguson starts off, by explaining the objective of his book. Yes, the British Empire had its share of evil nasty events. But the British also installed the groundwork of the modern world. The British established colonies all over the globe. They brought law and order and most importantly commerce, to every corner of the map. It was the British interest in trade and industry, that changed the world. Ferguson believes without the British Empire, the modern industrialized world would have never happened.

The British typically set up large monopolies, such as the East India Company and The Hudson Bay Company. The pursuit of profit was the essence of the British Empire. This also… Read more

An Analysis Of The Trudeau Legacy, Jun 7 2013

Plamondon`s goal is to set the record straight, regarding Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Plamondon gives us a brief introduction, into Trudeau`s affluent upbringing and youthful experiences. He outlines Trudeau`s core beliefs, when he enters federal politics. Then Plamondon details how Trudeau, plots and weaves his political ambitions into the national fabric.

Like a lot of Canadians, any mention of things like Meech Lake or constitutional talks, send me running for an air sickness bag. This part of the book, is a little on the slow side. Then of course, all the details regarding the Quebec separation issue are covered. The best part of the book, is in regards to Trudeau`s economic… Read more