Small
societies suffer from a distinct disadvantage: smallness. Smallness permeates
our politics, our economy and all the institutions that constitute our societal
underpinnings.
Smallness is
not just about...
The Muskrat
Falls project, in all its complexity and potential for negative outcomes, is
akin to a bomb with multiple warheads for politicians. Political fallout could...
The Government
of Newfoundland and Labrador has failed in its obligation to provide transparency on the Muskrat Falls issue;
as a result, it has allowed a serious...
The following Essay penned by Uncle
Gnarley’s writer, appeared in The Telegram, Saturday, June 2, 2012 edition,
and is re-produced here with minor edits.)
Once the tyranny
of the...
(Uncle
Gnarley is hosting the Class of 2012; his umpteenth time performing high level
instruction to the politically naïve.
Let’s listen in…as he addresses the group.) Here's...
Talk about contrasts. The Editor of the Saturday, May 19th
edition of the Telegram must have had that thought when he situated two opinion
pieces on...
Uncle
Gnarley was in a reflective mood. He had
difficulty getting Jos Arnell out of his mind.
Mostly, he was distressed that she felt vulnerable, perhaps even
tormented,...