Friday, September 12, 2008

Daily Digest September 12, 2008


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To: Ron Thornton
From: Joe Hueglin
Subject: Ron . . .
Cc:

If the void is to be filled by those who do very much want to do us harm, then please explain your thoughts on what should be our exit strategy and what we might expect to be the consequences of our retreat.

. . . I may do so, thanks for the invite.

        Joe

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From: Ron Thornton

Hi Joe:

Less than 100 Canadian soldiers have died in Afghanistan over the past six years. On D-Day, 340 Canadian soldiers died on that single 1944 day. On September 11, 2001, 24 Canadians were killed in the terror attacks in the United States. I believe these are factual figures.

Prior to the fall of 2001, the Taliban ruled Afghanistan. Let us just say that life was severely restricted and sports fans, entertainers, and women did not do well under their control. This has changed under the present regime. In all probability, those gains would be reversed if the forces supporting that government withdraws and the government falls. 
It is one consideration.

Should this government fall, what would be the consequences to them and to us? If the void is _*not filled*_ by those who hate our customs and norms (including those freedoms we hold dear), who have no problems with fostering and supporting within their own borders those who would again make attacks on our shores, who won't enforce a way of life most of us would find totally repugnant, then let us bring these Canadian boys and girls home today.

If the void is to be filled by those who do very much want to do us harm, then please explain your thoughts on what should be our exit strategy and what we might expect to be the consequences of our retreat.

Thanks.

Ron.

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From: "Suan H.Booiman"
Subject: who ?

September 12, 2008
 
One CPC slogan is "Working for you"
They don't say who that WHO is.
 
A small article in the Vancouver Sun is referring to Harper's statement of
ending the military in Afghanistan in 2011.
This decision was made  to buy votes in Quebec, as Quebecois
do oppose the Canadian efforts to help that country to become a
democracy. Mr.Jim Davies did oppose this message for 2011 based
on the dead of his son.
Politics make strange bedfellows when in need. The sell out continues.
 
Suan

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From: "Jacob Rempel"
Subject:  Another climate change elections message

Canadian elections and climate change
Environment and cutting green house gas emissions important issues for 4 of 5 major parties view
 http://therealnews.com/t/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=2274

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From: "Robert Ede"
Subject: Undecided a strong third

On Fri, Sep 12, 2008 at 2:04 PM, Nik Nanos <nnanos@nanosresearch.com > wrote:

On the best PM front Stephen Harper was the choice of four in ten Canadians (39%), followed by Jack Layton and Stephane Dion. (Best PM - Harper 39%, Layton 15%, Dion 14%, May 4%, Duceppe 3%, None 7% and undecided 18%).

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From: "Rebecca Gingrich"
Subject: New banking laws

Joe--today my granddaughter opened a bank account.  She is 17 years old. 
She had to fill out forms with the bank that are similar to what is mentioned in the article below.  I cannot find anything on line that these new laws apply to new bank accounts.  The bank was insistant on her filling out what was needed.  The bank stated that it gives the government the right to check out any bank account without a warrant etc.  This is to supposedly prevent money laundering also.  You also have to declare if you have a relative who is part of any foreign government!  Isn't it interesting. 
People from Poland are going to be allowed to visit without a Visa but the government has to watch our bank accounts?
Have you heard anything aobut this banking step?
becky

New federal rules force realtors to seek IDs
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080623/realtor_restrictions_AM_080623/20080623

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From: Zeb Landon
Subject: What is the answer for erratic fuel price fluctuation?

Joe,
A sudden jump in gasoline prices at the pump, prompted by the hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico, got me thinking.
Yes, we ought to reduce our dependence on vehicles, especially gas guzzlers, but what about a price insurance scheme?

Just like I have a contract to buy natural gas for a fixed price, for a fixed number of years, couldn't a public agency arrange a fixed price for a region?  Everyone could have piece of plastic that entitles them to X amount of gasoline per year, in the region, at the decided price.

We could ask Harper about it, since years ago he promised that, if elected, he would do something about the fuel price problem.  Or maybe Dion would bring back Petro Canada to use as a public-interest  price-shaper?

Zeb Landon

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EDITORIALs

ST.JOHN'S TELEGRAM -
Move over, old boys

CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN -
A national drug program: time to deliver
The federal and provincial governments need to work more co-operatively on this.

MONTREAL GAZETTE -
Community courts have great potential

OTTAWA CITIZEN -
Information vacuum

OTTAWA SUN -
Afghanistan election battlefield

TORONTO STAR -
Welcome move on Afghan exit

India's nuclear pass

GLOBE & MAIL -
Aggressive tactics are self-defeating
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080911.wEElection12/BNStory/politics/home

NATIONAL POST -
Stephen Harper's Afghan retreat
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=786834

Layton joins the fray
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/story.html?id=786835

NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW -
Political parties shouldn't control leaders' debates

K-W RECORD -
Harper uses troops to win at home

WINDSOR STAR -
Majority Harper's to lose

SUDBURY STAR -
Tories fastest out of the gate

Television networks should apologize

SASKATOON STARPHOENIX -
New version of auto pact makes sense

Just get on with it

Let's unclench, lighten up a bit

Alberta loyalty not enough to put Tories over top

Levels of literacy in Canada show disturbing trend

REGINA LEADER-POST -
University needs to refocus

Harper campaign hits turbulence

CALGARY HERALD -
This father knows best

Layton could do lot of damage

Albertans still take democratic accountability seriously

Big names put forward flimsy climate-change document

EDMONTON JOURNAL -
Youth justice is working

VANCOUVER SUN -
Cut and Run I: Cancelling the fall session ignores the public interest

Cut and run II: It's all about the election

Oh, and while we're at it: Change the debate date

VANCOUVER PROVINCE -
No-name is all right for products, not for repeat offenders

VICTORIA TIMES-COLONIST -
Lab delays hurt anti-crime fight

Saying no to all executions

Hodgepodge of energy, climate plans hurt Canada
 

ISSUES

AFGHANISTAN -
U.S. missile strike in Pakistan hikes tension
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080912.wpakistan13/BNStory/International/home

US hits compound in North Waziristan
http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/09/us_hits_compound_in.php

 Pakistan threatens to pull out of war on terror after U.S. attacks
The Associated Press (09/12/2008)
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Afghans arrested over disputed air strike deaths
Reuters (09/12/2008)
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Trafficking in persons in Afghanistan: Field survey report
ReliefWeb (09/12/2008)
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20 militants, 5 guards die in Afghanistan clashes
The Associated Press (09/12/2008)
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Failing Wheat Crop Causes Afghan Food Crisis
NPR, Morning Edition (09/12/2008)
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Facing Up to Rape in Afghanistan
The Washington Post (09/12/2008)
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Does killing Afghan civilians keep us safe?
Los Angeles Times (09/12/2008)
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Moscow eyes Afghanistan in fear
Asia Times (09/12/2008)
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Karzai versus the UK
PNS (09/12/2008)
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A Grim Anniversary
Newsweek (09/12/2008)
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Ethnic antagonism spurs land disputes in north
IRIN (09/12/2008)
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No wonder Afghans are getting frustrated with the Karzai government
Canwest News (09/12/2008)


ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Gas prices jump by 12.9 cents
http://www.thestar.com/News/GTA/article/497921

 PM vows to relax foreign investment curbs

Canada's capacity rate hits 16-year low on exports

Economy resilient amid instability: Harper


JUSTICE SYSTEM
Supremes baffling


POLITICS IN THE PROVINCES
Charest calls for more powers over culture
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080912.wcharest0912/BNStory/politics/home


PARTY POLITICS
Harper seeks delay in Cadman suit hearing 
http://www.thestar.com/FederalElection/article/498438

Green party leader Elizabeth May answers reader questions
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/09/12/full-comment-podcast-2008-election-series-green-party-leader-elizabeth-may-answers-reader-questions.aspx

Harper, Dion and May play 'Dump the candidate'
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/09/12/kelly-mcparland-harper-dion-and-may-play-quot-dump-the-candidate.aspx

 Bloc wants Quebec nation in constitution


POLITICAL OPINION -
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Canadians won't mind change in government: poll
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Editorials

 Forget about the PM's mouthpiece running off at the mouth and getting sidelined -- Craig Chandler and Ezra Levant are part of the team

In a pig's eye
Stephen Harper has placed his bet and the roulette wheel is spinning.

Into the eye of the storm
Harper lands in province on heels of another Tory gaffe

Hat-trick of gaffes great news for Dion camp

Are positive polls a problem for Harper?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080912.welxnstrategists0912/BNStory/politics/home?cid=al_gam_mostview


PROGRAMMES
Tories propose foreign-investment rule changes
http://www.nationalpost.com/most_popular/story.html?id=787124


PRESSURE POINTS
Ottawa withholding travel papers for Canadian
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20080912.wcharest0912/BNStory/politics/home


OPINION AND INFORMATION
While Our Politicians Fiddle, The War is Widening

In Canada's polite society, even dirty tricks are handled with tact
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/09/12/national-post-editorial-board-in-canada-s-polite-society-even-dirty-tricks-are-handled-with-tact.aspx

If there are issues out there, we can't find them
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/09/09/podcast-if-there-are-issues-out-there-we-can-t-find-them.aspx

It's time for tax cuts
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=7d395d24-ade8-4b11-be54-a24d1dd75509

Quebec's double standard
http://www.nationalpost.com/opinion/columnists/story.html?id=c9f1dff8-2613-401b-8f3c-b91ed7900ec9

Margaret Somerville . No one to vote for
Politicians have failed to realize that Canadians' values systems are far more complex than the old left-right dichotomy
http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/opinion/story.html?id=472b0bee-57c5-4ce5-ad53-b8033af7fc59

Only strategic voting can stop Tory majority
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/subscriber/westview/story/4225247p-4862967c.html


INFOS 
Les conservateurs semblent avoir le vent dans les voiles malgré une semaine ardue
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080912/N0912158AU.html

Jean Charest veut l'autonomie dans la gestion des investissements culturels
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080912/N0912160AU.html

Selon un sondage Décima, les conservateurs pourraient être majoritaires
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080912/N0912118AU.html

Harper ramène le débat sur l'unité nationale dans la campagne pour attaquer Dion
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080911/N0911189AU.html

Les conservateurs accumulent les gaffes dans un climat de tension évident
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/080911/N0911107AU.html

Culture et Communications
Québec veut plus de pouvoirs
http://elections.radio-canada.ca/elections/federales2008/2008/09/12/019-Charest-Culture.asp

Enquête sur une initiative d'échanges de vote sur Internet
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080912/CPELECFED/80912211/7068/CPELECFED

 Dion affirme qu'il n'y a pas eu d'entente secrète avec May

Dion promet de l'aide au logement

Charest réclame une souveraineté culturelle
http://www.ledevoir.com/2008/09/13/205467.html




 No stars in Quebec skies for Dion MORE...

Albertans still take democratic accountability seriously MORE...

Wayward Sparrow leaves stain. MORE...

Sparrow wears the goat horns again MORE...

Soldier's father shows grace under fire MORE...

Elizabeth May lowers the boom on bothersome blogger MORE...

Harper advised to avoid the 'm' word. MORE...

Hat-trick of gaffes great news for Dion camp MORE...

Harper and his crew make life easier for Dion. MORE...

In a pig's eye MORE...

Odd way for an election to begin. MORE...

It's time for tax cuts MORE...

The real poop MORE...

Dion's green plan would 'wreak havoc'.. MORE...

Layton joins the fray MORE...

Afghanistan election battlefield MORE...

Harper has done our soldiers - and their sacrifices - a disservice.. MORE...

No appetite for more dead troops'. MORE...

The Bloc's existential crisis.. MORE...

Brassard's attacks on Bloc are nothing new... MORE...

CPAC-Nanos Tracking
CP 38, LP 31, NDP 14, BQ 9, GP 9

Canadians will vote strategically to prevent Tory majority: Poll

 Conservatives gaining momentum on campaign trail: poll Oil dips briefly below $100 a barrel Elections Canada investigating online vote swapping

NDP accord promise to N.L.: $10 billion

 Harper seeks to delay Cadman lawsuit during election campaign

 Liberals lose another candidate in Quebec

 Charest seeks funding commitment from leaders

Harper strikes back at swine line No Green Shift this winter

 Duceppe demands Harper enshrine Quebec nation status in constitution

Layton vows to fight for consumers

 Green Party, this isn't a contest you want to win …

 May ready to do anything to beat Harper Tories remove elements from Dion attack website
An option to make your own Dion "inaction figure," a "street-debate" feature, an excuse generator, policy slot machine and an option to create your own Dion ad, have all been removed.

Garth under attack?

PM supports outside investment
..Tories want to make it easier for foreign companies to buy parts of Canadian ones

PM: BQ a spent force
 NATO troop shortfall persists: Manley RCMP asked by Tories to remove TV camera at leader's stop. NNW INSIDER REPORT

 Web outrage marks shift in Canadian politics Runner-up disputes Tory nomination vote
 
Into the eye of the storm

 Compensation offer just a way to gain votes, atomic vets say

 Tories eyeing traditionally Liberal ridings

 Buy Canadian,' Duceppe urges

 Harper hands Dion all the ammo

 Harper trying to 'change channel' on climate issues

 Climatologist aims political shots at Tories with new book

 'We have a lot of work to do,' Layton admits


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