January 25, 2025

The illusion that times that were are better than those that are, has probably pervaded all ages.

Kim Campbell, the first female prime minister of Canada, was right when she said a 47-day-long election campaign (Imagine a campaign of only 47 days!) was not enough time to reconsider the nation’s social programs. But she was wrong to say so.

I may be bland, but bland works.