"History is what happened two seconds ago" and "History is written by the victors." I do not know who originally said these words but they were never more applicable than today. Recently, I have been assailed by critics of my site and accused of being closed minded on issues. Nothing can be further from the truth. As a historian I seek facts that lead to truths. Sometimes my research leads me to challenge popular conceptions of people and events. Because I chose to support an issue from one side does not make me closed-minded. If further research produces compelling facts that alter truths, then I assess them and many times change my mind on issues. Many times, though, I do not change my mind but remain open to alternative truths.A case in point was the recent brouhaha over Louis Riel. While I still see Riel as less than a traitor to Canada, I, none-the-less, offered space to writers with conflicting views.
The second reason for this blog is to allow me to comment on issues of the day - because they are tomorrow's history. I will try to maintain a level field of politics but sometimes that will be impossible. If I chose to criticize the government of Canada, you may construe that I am anti-Conservative. But because the current government is Conservative criticizing the government does not mean that I am anti-Conservative.
That being said, this blog is not mine, it belongs to the people who participate in Mysteries of Canada. ENJOY!
Bruce Ricketts
Mysteries of Canada
As a 40-year member of the Liberal Party, I would suggest it's going to be hard for you NOT to be anti-conservative, even if you think you are being fair and anti-partisan.
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