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Monthly Archives: May 2004
Memorial Day
Source:CNN I had a pretty busy day and am winding down fast (energy-wise). However, I did not want to let the day pass without offering heart felt thanks to all of the people who have served their country and even … Continue reading
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Not a cure, but but a good start
While it makes me nervous to admit it, Lorrie Goldstein is correct when he notes that Ontario holds the power in the upcoming federal election. Given how political support for the parties is shaping up across the country, Ontarians could … Continue reading
Posted in Policy / Politics
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Courage of your convictions
This letter, perhaps better than any I have seen, shows the cowardice of those in government who would attack the rights of Canadians to own firearms. Our elected government official’s convictions are suspect and they have a complete lack of … Continue reading
Posted in Firearms, Policy / Politics, Quotes
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Watch for the weepy posts about “political prisoners” to start
One can be sure the more radical green groups, anarchist sites, and animal rights sites will be awash with stories of “political prisoners” over the next several weeks. Seven animal rights militants were charged Wednesday with terrorizing officers, employees, and … Continue reading
Posted in Environment
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What was he thinking?
While Scott Reid was definitely correct to want to be rid of the Canadian bilingualism policy, openly stating that the Conservative Party would revamp the policy (during a campaign) has to be one of the least intelligent maneuvers I have … Continue reading
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Condolences
Happened on a sad report while checking out different blogs. Condolences to Dizzy Girl and her family on the loss of her nephew. RIP: Lance Corporal Jeremiah Savage, USMC “No better friend, no worse enemy” Update: It is not bad … Continue reading
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Over the top
Jack Layton’s “holding (Martin) responsible for” the alleged increase in deaths of homeless people is more than a bit surreal. In his charges, Layton is trying to claim that homelessness is a cause of death. That dog just does not … Continue reading
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Gore’s gone over the edge
In his most recent anti-Bush diatribe before a crowd of far-left Moveon.org activists, former VP Al Gore demanded the resignation of (pretty much everyone in) the Bush administration. He demanded the resignations for what he termed the “utter incompetence” of … Continue reading
Posted in Environment, Policy / Politics
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Dayton wants news before troop’s safety
Senator Mark Dayton of Minnesota had a back and forth argument with Rumsfeld and General Myers during their testimony on detainee abuse. As both William Safire @ the NY Times and Cliff Kincaid of AIM noted, the specifics of the … Continue reading
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Where are the “Kerry must resign” petitions
Kerry has admitted that he took part in “war crimes” and attrocities. His own words convict him as guilty of every crime he claims Rumsfeld was involved in. When he alleges Rumsfeld was involved in and had knowledge of criminal … Continue reading
Posted in Policy / Politics
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Gag law
It is pretty well impossible to catch up with all of the past news. However, some of the news deserves comment. The election time gag law is one example. Once again, coming from a government that sold (is selling) itself … Continue reading
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Registry tinkering
The tinkering around the edges on the firearms registry is being increasingly seen as a failure, and rightly so. As a lack of sleep was making my posting a bit erratic last week, I missed most of that issue. Therefore, … Continue reading
Posted in Firearms, Policy / Politics
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Focus on governing
Vote Liberal and vote for more of this … Here’s the kind of insanity that’s just too crazy to be made up. (Read this to the end, you won’t believe it.) For almost three years I’ve been dealing with the … Continue reading
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It’s simple …
the Liberals want to be in power and, sins or no sins, they will do whatever it takes to keep it. Pride: Vanity, thy name is Liberal … PM Paul Martin (who once styled himself as Mr. Democracy) hand-picking celebrity … Continue reading
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as an aside
apologies for dropping out of sight for a few days there – I needed a brief brain break. New kid – no sleep – you get the picture.
When it comes to winning elections…
the fedLibs will spare no expense. Unfortunately for Canadian taxpayers, the money they’re spending is ours. Prime Minister Paul Martin’s election call today follows about $8 billion in Liberal spending announcements in the last seven weeks, when politicians have rolled … Continue reading
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Saudis to up production by 2 – 2.5 million bbl/day
So the Saudis are going to push OPEC to up production by 2 to 2.5 million barrels a day. Seems Mr. Bush might have come through for the US again. Kerry was more than willing to blame low production and … Continue reading
media embargoes info on Saddam’s torture in favour of publishing detainee abuse photos
Once again, the media shows their true colours. If they can find something that will presents the US military in a bad light or that has the potential to damage the Bush administration, then the media is all over it. … Continue reading
Posted in Iraq, Islamism, Media bias, Middle East
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What is up with this?
This entry is a bit of a diversion. Apologies. < rant mode > Unless there is some higher ranking member of the gay lobby pushing this as a means to damage marriage (which I doubt – that was ‘just jokes’ … Continue reading
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Something to chew on
… before you see “The Day After Tomorrow“ Many scientists have doubts about global warming The Ottawa Citizen May 21, 2004 Re: Brace yourself for wild weather, May 12. It’s appropriate that this article refers to the new disaster film, … Continue reading
Posted in Environment
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