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Supreme Court Rules Against Khadr

The Supreme Court has said NO to the lower courts, on forcing the Harper Regime to bring back Khadr to Canada to stand trial. In the ruling, the Court AGREED that our Mr. Harper & His Gang DID violate his human rights, DID fail to protect his citizenship rights under the ...

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Harper Opens Bridge

Hey, our Prime Minister actually opened something, instead of closing it down. You, know, like Parliament?  It is unbelievable, but he's actually had a business meeting, in preparation for the upcoming budget, with the head of Ganong Chocolates. Isn't that nice, we now get our economic plans from a chocolate ...

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Worked Before, Why Not Again?

Stephen Harper has once more reached into a bag of parliamentary tricks to survive a possible stormy session, by prorogue Parliament until March 2010.  Amazing at how his pit bull supporters all rally around this tactic, to in effect, DENY CANADIANS AN OPEN GOVERNMENT.  Seems when things get tough for ...

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Airport Security

Who IS in charge of Canadian Airport Security? With the latest bombing attempts, in the United States, and the sudden beefing up of Airport Security everywhere, I wonder, just who is in charge of our safety when travelling by air? I suppose I am naive, because until I read todays article, I ...

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Sign of the Times

I wasn't even a twinkle in anyone's eyes, when Hitler rose to power, and the world went to war. I know of people, relatives, who fought in that war, and who were living testaments to the horror, Hitler and his Nazi's, inflicted on millions of people. And yet today, there are ...

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Be Wary of Debt Load

You have to love these so called economic experts, especially our Bank of Canada Governor. I mean really, now he is warning us of the out of control debt load, that people are getting into, as well as Government.  UH, wasn't he the same joker last year who told us ...

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China and India Trade Deals

Harper's trade deals with India and now Communist China are in the news, and today our Illustrious Leader tells us we are just scratching the surface of trade with the big Communist Giant. I wonder, do we really want to be in bed with them, that much? How does it ...

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Sixty Billion Committed

Just like George Bush, his hero, Stephen Harper has told reporters that the whopping 56 odd Billion dollars of our money, has nearly all been committed, in a drive to stimulate our economy. The one that grew .1% in the last quarter.  Of course, what is missing in this fanfare, ...

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Recalling the Spirit of the 60's

Over at Erotic Ramblings, I posted a piece recalling that era, the one many refer to as the Decade of Peace and Love.. and I am wondering still, what ever happened to those of that era? I mean the kids then, the 18 and 19 year olds, today would be ...

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Climate of Hate

I often wonder, why do people hate so much these days? Is it frustration at their lives, or at their position in life? I mean do we hate because we are upset or because we are afraid of someone or something? Take Gays, why do so many hate us? Do we ...

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Separate & Not Equal

It is a bone thrown to Homosexuals when a state grants 'Civil Union' or 'Civil Partnerships' that frankly is not the same as Marriage, despite the rhetoric from the politicians who massage their conscience with such claptrap. The main argument used by these fake liberals and yes, even some gays, ...

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More Than A Piece of Paper

Sitting here trying to work on some pages for the site, I keep thinking about today and how it was a year ago when we got married and how it felt, to not just have a ceremony and all but that it was a legal and binding contract Dave and ...

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Federal Politics

Harper Opens Bridge

Harper Opens Bridge

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series leadershipHey, our Prime Minister actually opened something, instead of closing it down. You, know, like Parliament?  It is unbelievable, but he’s actually... 

Worked Before, Why Not Again?

Worked Before, Why Not Again?

This entry is part 7 of 7 in the series Broken PromisesStephen Harper has once more reached into a bag of parliamentary tricks to survive a possible stormy session, by prorogue Parliament until March... 

Lives at Stake, or Political Backsides?

Lives at Stake, or Political Backsides?

This entry is part 16 of 20 in the series democracyStockwell Day claims that not all the info relating to the detainee issue can be released, for security reasons. Frankly, I don’t have a problem... 

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News Alerts

Tylenol Gel Cap Recalled

Tylenol Gel Cap Recalled

Johnson and Johnson recalled FIVE lots of the product last month, which I missed hearing about, and today’s recall is the 100 count red top bottle of the Arthritis Gel Caps.  Seems there is a mouldy... 

Heinz Baby Food Recall

Heinz Baby Food Recall

A recall on some Heinz Baby Food cereal has made the news.   Not too many details, but it begs the question, of what OTHER recalls have happened, that simply didn’t make the news. I think we ignore... 

Our Beef Back in Hong Kong

Our Beef Back in Hong Kong

Well, that is good news, of course it makes me wonder, what took so long? Harper is touting this as a success to his Asian Tour, but I wonder, has all these supposed break throughs, been managed? Have... 

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Doing What Is Right

Harper, Human Rights, China, uh huh

Harper, Human Rights, China, uh huh

This entry is part 3 of 4 in the series leadershipThe mantle of White Knight, for standing up for human rights issueis one Stephen Harper would love to... 

Blame The Music & Sex

Blame The Music & Sex

This entry is part 5 of 6 in the series issuesFor those who aren’t old enough to have been around, when Elvis Presley became a singing sensation,... 

Alberta’s Human Rights Assault

Alberta’s Human Rights Assault

This entry is part 8 of 20 in the series democracyNot really much in the news over here about it, which is one more reason why outlets like the CBC are... 

Being Canadian

Being Canadian

This entry is part 3 of 20 in the series democracyI remember being in Hawaii when the news broke about the Canadian Embassy hiding several US citizens,... 

Controlling Your Internet Access

Controlling Your Internet Access

Last week, I got a notice that my download speed will be increased at no additional cost to my current Internet Plan. Now that is nice, and then I read... 

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Justice

Supreme Court Rules Against Khadr

Supreme Court Rules Against Khadr

This entry is part 20 of 20 in the series democracyThe Supreme Court has said NO to the lower courts, on forcing the Harper Regime to bring back Khadr... 

Harper’s Solution To Everything

Harper’s Solution To Everything

This entry is part 13 of 20 in the series democracyThe Federal Government, under the management of Stephen Harper, has a simple motto. They make people... 

Political Ads & Free Speech

Political Ads & Free Speech

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that B.C. Transit violated the free speech rights, when it refused to carry third party political ads, on the outside... 

Conflicting Rights in Saskatchewan

Conflicting Rights in Saskatchewan

This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series issuesThe Saskatchewan Party has a dilema, on how to appease the religious right, and how to enforce the civil... 

Mandatory Sentences a la Harper

Mandatory Sentences a la Harper

Harper’s latest attack ad, running in Quebec implies that because the Bloc was the only party not supporting his drive to limit the powers of our... 

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The Economy

Be Wary of Debt Load

Be Wary of Debt Load

This entry is part 4 of 4 in the series creditYou have to love these so called economic experts, especially our Bank of Canada Governor. I mean really,... 

China and India Trade Deals

China and India Trade Deals

This entry is part 16 of 16 in the series harpernomicsHarper’s trade deals with India and now Communist China are in the news, and today our Illustrious... 

Sixty Billion Committed

Sixty Billion Committed

This entry is part 10 of 12 in the series Convince MeJust like George Bush, his hero, Stephen Harper has told reporters that the whopping 56 odd Billion... 

Funding Watchdog Agencies

Funding Watchdog Agencies

This entry is part 6 of 8 in the series accountabilitySeems the Parliamentary Budget department needs to know, if it will receive its budget of 2.8 Million... 

Economy Shrunk BUT…

Economy Shrunk BUT…

Don’t you just love all those ‘buts’ that these so called experts give us? So the figures say our economy shrunk in August, mostly in... 

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War on Terror

Airport Security

Airport Security

Who IS in charge of Canadian Airport Security? With the latest bombing attempts, in the United States, and the sudden beefing up of Airport Security everywhere,... 

Afghanistan, Torture, Diplomats, Colvin

Afghanistan, Torture, Diplomats, Colvin

This entry is part 6 of 6 in the series AfghanistanThe whole matter of our diplomat, Richard Colvin, and his testimony before Parliament makes me wonder... 

Torture & The Harper Conservatives

Torture & The Harper Conservatives

This entry is part 4 of 6 in the series AfghanistanJust like Stephen Harper never got the letters from Schreiber about Mulroney and the bribes, Peter... 

Passport Please

Passport Please

Today you need a proper secure ID to enter the Good Old Land of the Free, Home of the Brave, which means a passport, or one of those fancy enhanced driver’s... 

Harper, The New George Bush

Harper, The New George Bush

This entry is part 2 of 20 in the series democracyWith the airline industry in turmoil, due to both the high cost of fuel, and today’s mild recession,... 

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