Author: Werner Patels

  • Last Generation wants to create dystopian Armageddon

    They glue themselves to streets all across Europe, claiming to raise awareness about climate change, but the cat is gradually crawling out of the bag: the Last Generation’s own manifestoes reveal what they really want—dystopian Armageddon.

  • Perfectionism and passion pay solid dividends

    Everyone should do for a living what they feel passionate about and love doing—and then be really good at it.

  • An addict is an addict and will always be an addict

    Unless their first names are something like Oxford, Collins or Webster, and their last name is Dictionary, woke-iots have no business dictating language. And if they forget their place, you just tell them two words: Shut up!

  • Create prosperity by reducing tax burden on Canadians

    When a country creates most new jobs in the public sector only, and the public sector keeps growing and growing, it’s not surprising that inflation and zero (private sector) productivity kill both the economy and the well-being of every single citizen. As public sector workers are striking across Canada for more pay, even though they—without…

  • “My Two Canadian Cents” is back!

    After a hiatus of 11 years, My Two Canadian Cents is back. That was my brand for writing about politics (and other things) from around 2008 to 2012. It was also that brand that landed me a regular gig as a political pundit on national TV. Why bring back My Two Canadian Cents?