Daily Digest November 12, 2008

The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION from ST. JOHN'S to VICTORIA.
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EDITORIAL PAGEs

ST.JOHN'S TELEGRAM -
Sound famiiar?

CORNER BROOK WESTERN STAR -
A start on reconciliation?

CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN -
Economy likely theme for legislature

CAPE BRETON POST -
EI a critical tool in recession policy
http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=189394&sc=151

HALIFAX CHRONICLE HERALD -
RRSPs and the crunch: Not wasting a crisis

Auto sector bailout

MONTREAL GAZETTE -
Infrastructure spending is not going to save us

For better or for worse, Web campaigning is here to stay

BELLEVILLE INTELLIGENCER -
Don't dally while auto sector dies

TORONTO STAR -
Dumont plays identity card

Put portraits in Ottawa

GLOBE & MAIL -
Ease the crisis for septuagenariansComment
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081112.weRrif13/BNStory/specialComment/home

Liberal leadership: Two's not a crowdComment
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081112.wELiberals13/BNStory/politics/home

Nest egg against drowning
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081112.weMaldives13/BNStory/specialComment/home

NATIONAL POST -
A big-government generation
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=952385

 Portrait of incompetence
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=952386

NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW -
Serious problems for automakers are disasters of their own making

K-W RECORD -
Attach strings to any auto bailout

WINDSOR STAR -
Auto aid

Getting caught in the 'aspiration gap'

SUDBURY STAR -
Aid for auto sector given grudgingly

WINNIPEG SUN -
Economic misery unites premiers

SASKATOON STARPHOENIX -
Thinking beyond old economic fixes key to rich future

Fung case eased prickly relationship

REGINA LEADER-POST -
Physician diagnoses a new way to operate

Hostage unites Harper, media

Afghanistan: time to negotiate

CALGARY HERALD -
Harper, Obama two peas in a pod

Morality of war viewed through contemporary prism

Obama's biggest challenge is expectations he created

GRANDE PRAIRIE DAILY HERALD TRIBUNE -
Vimy memorial in Canada a good idea

EDMONTON JOURNAL -
Gallery mess a portrait of shame

VANCOUVER SUN -
Genetic complications

VICTORIA TIMES-COLONIST -
We need a real portrait gallery in Ottawa

When little girls die, a sentencing circle is not enough


ISSUES

AFGHANISTAN -
Saudis step into Pakistan's quagmire

Britons urge Afghan troop withdrawal

Negotiate with the Taliban? Try fighting harder

New US bases in Afghanistan will also support operations against al Qaeda in Pakistan

Six people were killed, Afghan leader's brother escapes suicide blast unhurt
Reuters (11/12/2008)

Afghan anger over US killings
The Associated Press (11/12/2008)

Afghan Insurgency Stronger Than Ever
CBS (11/12/2008)

Afghanistan calls for more foreign fighting troops
Reuters (11/12/2008)

Afghan farmers may return to opium
Reuters (11/12/2008)

Obama looking at new strategy on Afghanistan war
AFP (11/12/2008)

Afghan army growing at record levels: US commander
AFP (11/12/2008)

Letter to Obama -- How to rescue war in Afghanistan
CNN (11/12/2008)


CANADIAN FORCES
Canadians in favour of employment security for reservists, veterans: poll
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=952363

Feds sink millions into aging supply ships

Shortage of ships, helicopters blamed for crash


CANUSA/USACAN
Flaherty not reassured by talks with Obama advisers about free trade

Ontario lawyers call on PM to ask U.S. to return Omar Khadr

Little new for Obama in Ottawa's energy 'offer'. MORE...


ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Bank of Canada Introduces Further Measure to Provide Liquidity to the Canadian Financial System

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/en/notices_fmd/2008/not121108.html

Flaherty, CAW spar over auto sector help; Clement wants long-term solution
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/081112/national/flaherty_automakers

Bank of Canada says more rate cuts likely needed

Sputtering auto industry needs more than a bailout

McGuinty to meet with auto execs

Canada may run deficit next year: Flaherty

Ottawa to buy another $50B in residential mortgages

Canadian banks may not need any govt aid: TD Bank

Federal action to ease credit crunch at home garnering positive response

Flaherty makes no promises of aid for Canadian auto sector

People oppose auto bailout: Flaherty

CPP Fund loses $10 billion in latest quarter

Canada's dollar, stock market plunge amid worries of continued slowdown

Bad news outpacing good news MORE...

Price of delaying RRSP withdrawals tagged at $135-million annually

Ottawa moves to boost banks

Crisis wipes out Bay Street jobs

More plan to cut back on holiday spending

Canadian markets close to bottom, CIBC says


FOREIGN AFFAIRS
'Astonishing' data boost Arctic claim
A Beaufort seabed survey will enhance Canada's submission to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea

Kent's Americas Appointment Sends Signal to Hemisphere

Harper works phones before world economy talks

Who will finance America's deficit?
http://www.atimes.com/atimes/Global_Economy/JK13Dj01.html


HEALTH CARE RELATED
Global meeting in Toronto targets TB


JUSTICE SYSTEM
Families to get notice when high-profile criminals given leave, Tories say

Killer's day pass causes outrage

RCMP commissioner admits challenges in rebuilding public trust


POLITICS IN THE PROVINCES
Charest had a good week, but Liberals are still short of majority.. MORE...

Saskatchewan forecasting $2.3-billion surplus


PARTY POLITICS
Top judges' terms, same-sex marriages on Tory convention agenda

Quebecers want to make their voices heard in Congress Conservative
http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Finfo.branchez-vous.com%2FNationales%2F081112%2FN1112156AU.html&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&sl=fr&tl=en

Ignatieff's in, Kennedy's out

Liberal Leadership: Who's In, Who's Out

Ignatieff picks up key Dion backers

Kennedy Leadership Statement

Reaction from a senior Kennedy supporter

Ignatieff's baggage

David McGuinty Out

Denis Coderre will not seek Liberal leadership

Hall Findlay sits out Liberal race

Tories gather for feel-good convention

NDP can afford to fight again, party says

Feds should pony up for consumers, not just banks: Layton


POLITICAL OPINION -
Tories lean to centre
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/11/12/don-martin-tories-lean-to-centre.aspx

The Liberal Party must choose common sense over ideology
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081112.wcokent13/BNStory/politics/home


PROGRAMMES
We need a real portrait gallery in Ottawa MORE...

PM warned of biofuel problems
he Harper government was warned by experts at Environment Canada two years ago that a multi-billion-dollar plan to boost production of green fuels could cause more problems than benefits, Canwest News Service has learned.


PRESSURE POINTS
Cancer society turns sights to farm pesticides


OPINION AND INFORMATION
Lessons learned are relevant. MORE...

These ethics a contradiction in terms. MORE...

We will survive Three strategies for saving print media.  MORE...

'Dying is not an option': Fung describes Afghan captivity

Mellissa Fung: There was a prisoner exchange

Canada should not quit Afghan mission
http://www.thespec.com/Opinions/article/464536

Our schools should be teaching the art of critical thinking


INFOS 
Gerard Kennedy et David McGuinty ne brigueront pas la direction du PLC
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/politique-canadienne/200811/12/01-800111-gerard-kennedy-et-david-mcguinty-ne-brigueront-pas-la-direction-du-plc.php

Le fédéral achètera pour 50 milliards $ de prêts hypothécaires additionnels
http://info.branchez-vous.com/graphics/textecomplet.gif

La course à la direction du PLC devrait être plus restreinte qu'en 2006
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/081112/N1112208AU.html

Des dirigeants autochtones et spécialistes de la santé parlent de tuberculose
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/081112/N1112222AU.html

Les Québécois veulent faire entendre leur voix au congrès conservateur
http://info.branchez-vous.com/Nationales/081112/N1112156AU.html

Course à trois au PLC

Prochaine session parlementaire à Ottawa - D'accord sur la crise, mais pas sur les moyens de l'aborder

Congrès du Parti Conservateur: célébrations et dissensions en vue

Appel aux partis politiques pour mettre fin à la réforme

Cours d'éthique à l'école: le débat juridique aura lieu en mai

Discours du Trône: Harper rencontre Duceppe et Layton

Duceppe rencontre Harper pour discuter du discours du trône

Mellissa Fung libérée en échange de prisonniers

Pesticides: rien ne prouve hors de tout doute qu'ils causent le cancer

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From: "Rubie Britton"
Subject: My Computer Prayer
 
I visited here today and thought that you would enjoy it too! -
check it out at: http://wandascountryhome.com/computer/index.html

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From: "Rebecca Gingrich"
Subject:  NWO???

http://www.ukcolumn.org/2008/11/11/in-a-speech-in-london/

Yo know and I know what NWO means.  I wonder if others had no idea before reading the article.
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From: Jim McWilliams
Subject: Re: "A Pittance of Time"

Well done and VERY  much appreciated!!!

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From: "Darcy Stober"
Subject: RE: "A Pittance of Time"

Thank you for sending this.  It's an amazing song and video!
 
Take care
 
Darcy

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From: Ray Strachan
To: joe.hueglin@bellnet.ca
Subject: There is definitely Freedom in Your Press

Hi Joe

Thanks for the outlet.    I dont say the things I say just to be against
something.  I do believe with all my heart what I say.   That of course is
quite often controversial and I do appreciate your site for supporting all
points of view.    I have been witnessing the past few years that in both The
USA and Canada that the noose is tightening on some of our Freedoms, both of
Speach and The Press. I have seen The Wars to End All War, come and go and I
see more coming.   So for myself I will say

I am tired and weary

But I MUST go on .        Thanks Joe

Ray

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. . . thanks .
"When bad men combine, the good must associate; else they will fall one by one, an unpitied sacrifice in a contemptible struggle." is the origin oa saying we know in other words. It and the "Probable misattributions" can be found at with other thoughts  of interest. http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Edmund_Burke

        Joe

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From: "J. Bobka"
Subject: Re: Daily Digest November 11, 2008

Thank you Joe..
Great send today.
Judy Bobka

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. . . thanks.

Thought I'd stay away from all except the day.

Lot's of time for disputation.

        Joe
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thanks to folks like you... I think our country ( the people) are
gaining a sense of pride...
 
Cheers..
Judy

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From: alan heisey
Subject: Re: Daily Digest November 11, 2008

wonderful! cz

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From: "Richard Konopada"
Subject: RE: Daily Digest November 11, 2008

In an ideal world we would never have to ask our young men and women to go off to faraway lands to protect what we hold so dear.  While we may disagree with the politics or the politicians we should never question the duty, courage or loyalty of those who serve our country with modesty and distinction.   Thank you for sending out the timely emails to remind your readers to take 2 minutes in honour of those who sacrificed so much to ensure the freedoms we enjoy today.

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Thanks Richard . . . while not all support the missions on
which politicians send our troops as you say support for
those who place themselves ought not ever to be in question
 - nor to my mind questioned by those by those favouring the mission.

I dunno why but this poem came to mind I have no doubt
none but when landing "From wandering on a foreign strand!"
would feel "This is my own, my native land!"
http://quotations.about.com/cs/poemlyrics/a/My_Native_Land.htm

        Joe

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I have never read that particular poem before, thank you for forwarding it
to me. After reading it, I was reminded of a quote I once read from Sir
Winston Churchill.

"Never, never, never believe any war will be smooth and easy, or that anyone
who embarks on the strange voyage can measure the tides and hurricanes he
will encounter. The statesman who yields to war fever must realize that once
the signal is given, he is no longer the master of policy but the slave of
unforeseeable and uncontrollable events."

Richard

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To: "Jacob Rempel"
From: Carolanne
Subject: Re: FW: "A Pittance of Time"
Cc: joe.hueglin@bellnet.ca

the first bit sings about defending and fighting for the homeland -- presumably Iraqis and Afghans think so, as I'd imagine the Germans, Italians, Serbs, Russians, Japanese, etc thought so too....

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From: "Rebecca Gingrich"
Subject: Our tax dollars supporting Al Gore's TV channel?

http://www.cbc.ca/arts/tv/story/2008/11/10/current-tv.html

http://www.smalldeadanimals.com/

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From: "Robert Ede"
To: torstar <lettertoed@thestar.ca>
Subject: Letter - Dumont plays card

Dear Ed
 
Re Dumont plays identity card
Nov 12/08 Editorial - Online Edition
 
I too see the political motive behind the ADQ leader's "return to our roots" idea.
 
It's Pride & Hope. And why, not it worked for Mr Obama!
 
I think instead of "outing" Mario as a charlatan & vote-seeker, you are exposing your paper's adherence to the Fabian/gradualist approach to indoctrinating Canadians to the "we don't need G*d, we ARE gods" humanistic philosophy of life and governance (aka a religion).
 
This is a true observation - you can deny it all you want (experts say that's the normal first stage)
 
Not to worry, Mr Obama is onside with you too (perhaps it's just the spiritual thrust of the plan to Unify North America).
 
Fortunately for all of us, there is no shame in turning back, when you realise you are on the wrong path.
--
Robert Ede,
Thornhill,

Subject: FYI - Letter to Hill Times - published

letter- nov10 edition
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/html/cover_index.php?display=story&full_path=/2008/november/10/letter1/&c=1
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Original article -May won't join Liberals and blames NDP ...
http://www.thehilltimes.ca/members/login.php?fail=2&destination=/html/index.php?display=story&full_path=/2008/november/3/may/

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Dear Joe,

You have been sent the following web page link as a courtesy of Information Clearing House.

War is a Racket
Remembering The Victims of Those Who Profit From War:
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/article21196.htm

For other pages from Information Clearing House, please visit http://www.informationclearinghouse.info.

- Rubie

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