Thinking with you,
Nina

Join us as David tries to answer this question as he takes us through an interactive comparison of the western and Chinese forms of governance. This discussion is not likely to leave you with a definitive answer but perhaps it will help you to ask better questions of those who seek to lead our city, province, and country.

The evening will commence at 6 pm with time for a meal and social interaction with the talk beginning around 7 pm. The Creekside Pub is providing the meeting room for free. We ask that you purchase food or beverage while attending our forum.

We are limited to 30 attendees so please indicate if you plan on attending.

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If you are someone who likes to read ahead:
Here is what can be considered the official Chinese view on democracy: https://youtu.be/mQen91p-kUk
Here is the more standard (and even-handed) western view: https://youtu.be/k7dTDjRnBqU

Is China Socialist or State Capitalist? Video

Finally, if you are old school and prefer to read (albeit online) here is a good article from the Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2015/05/chinese-democracy-isnt-inevitable/394325/

Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, certain anniversaries, and other times of the year are often a mixed bag of emotions for us. Mother’s Day might be that, too. To be sure, not every family is remotely close to those on TV shows like Family Matters or Full House!

Every person reading this has a mother, but that label, “Mother,” will mean different things to every person.

When I think of the people in my little world, their relationships with their mothers range from super-close and cozy to distant, awkward, superficial. Some have good relationships with their mothers now, but..read more

Jan Goss - Our newest board member

Name: Jan Goss

Birthplace: Willowdale (Toronto), Ontario (but was raised in Kelowna)

What type of work have you done?

My first job was picking fruit in Kelowna. I then went to College Heights (near Lacombe, near Red Deer), Alberta. I took 2 programs there (religion and electronics). During that time, I worked at grounds, janitorial, and furniture factory.

After I graduated with my electronics diploma, I worked as a technician for Sounds Around. After a little over 1 year, I lost my job when the service department was sold to another company. At that time the economy was poor, and the job market for technologists was flooded. I couldn’t find any technician job above minimum wage.

I got a job at the University of Calgary as a caretaker (janitor). At that time, I abandoned electronics. (Some people say I should have taken a minimum wage job for a few years to gain experience. I am happy with my decision, though.) I eventually became a caretaking lead hand, which is part janitorial duties and part supervision. One of the benefits of working at the U of C was that I got free tuition. So, I got the degree: Bachelor of Arts – honours in philosophy. (I may be one of the few people who got a degree merely for the enjoyment of taking courses and getting a degree.)

When I retired at the U of C I moved to Kelowna.

How would you identify yourself in terms of religion/spirituality? read more

We Need a Jubilee

First: Really, isn't it a bit too late to protest? 

Second: As I observed the people who mostly attended and protested, I couldn't help but notice the absolute frustration that came from the the people protesting. I think many of the people protesting not only lost their incomes, but have suffered for many years of low wages, unsurmountable debt and a rising inability to be able to get ahead. Plus, the defunding of good education in public schools has led to less science education and critical thinking.

They are the same people that voted for Trump, but Canadian. People who have lost their good working wages. People who used to manufacture things, but due to globalization, lost jobs to low wage workers abroad. Being a trucker used to be a good paying job, now the long hours of sitting does not pay nearly the same.

People who are drowning in unprecendented debt due to low wages are susceptible to the forces of manipulation by god and billioniares. How does Amazon survive? ....low wages in their work force and low wage shipping routes. Who owns Amazon stock, most likely not the people who were protesting. The people who own Amazon stock got vaccinated and largely wear masks.

Inequality is rising, we have a new gilded age where the wealthy and higher middle class unfairly benefit from the working class.

What does this inquality mean for the future of our Canadian democracy. Jesus proclaimed that he was King of the Jews and called for the new Jubilee. 

Did you know that the real Jubilee is actually about debt forgiveness? It is a method to re-structure power where the improvished debt ridden working class can free themselves from bonded labour (low wages), be able to own their homes again, and a grow their crops again (get good jobs or pay for schooling).

It is facinating and sad that the ancient practice of Jubilee became a promise of living with Jesus in heaven during Christianity instead of being freed on earth from the prison of debt.

It is the wealthy class that benefits from the Christian twisting of the Jubilee, hence the manipulation of the Trucker Convoy's love of god.

Our next forum is about democracy, but all political systems are rooted in economic systems. 
To learn about the Jubilee watch this short video: Your Debt is Someone Else's Asset

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