The DAILY DIGEST: INFORMATION and OPINION from ST. JOHN'S to VICTORIA.
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ST.JOHN'S TELEGRAM -
Preventive measures
http://www.thetelegram.com/index.cfm?sid=206303&sc=80
CORNER BROOK WESTERN STAR -
More changes to the seal hunt View comments1
http://www.thewesternstar.com/index.cfm?sid=205784&sc=30
CHARLOTTETOWN GUARDIAN -
New Year allows us to start fresh
By reflecting on the past year, we're better equipped to head into the new year.
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=205954&sc=103
Crown corporation not the answer
Surely there's enough expertise within existing government structures to oversee wind power development in the province. http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=206404&sc=103
CAPE BRETON POST -
Governance rules don't always rule
http://www.capebretonpost.com/index.cfm?sid=206041&sc=151
HALIFAX CHRONICLE HERALD -
2008: Year of unmaking
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Editorial/1098500.html
New Year, New Deal
http://thechronicleherald.ca/Editorial/1098690.html
MONTREAL GAZETTE -
Hope springs eternal - and so it should
http://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/editorials/Hope+springs+eternal+should/1133545/story.html
Show trials for scapegoats won't be good enough
http://www.montrealgazette.com/opinion/editorials/Show+trials+scapegoats+good+enough/1133546/story.html
OTTAWA CITIZEN -
Off to an anxious start
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/editorials/anxious+start/1129112/story.html
Missing out on reading
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/opinion/editorials/Missing+reading/1133228/story.html
KINGSTON WHIG STANDARD-
Cooling the warming hysteria
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1368183
BETTER NEEDED FROM POLITICIANS
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1369869
DON'T STOP SPENDING
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1369886
HARPER'S SENATE SHENANIGANS
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1369874
Twenty years later, how the world has changed
http://www.thewhig.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1369903
TORONTO STAR -
Annual year-end darts and laurels
http://www.thestar.com/Opinion/article/559930
Our wish list for the new year
http://www.thestar.com/Opinion/article/560409
It's our duty to alleviate suffering
http://www.thestar.com/Opinion/article/560408
Guns, butter and petroleum
http://www.thestar.com/Opinion/article/560397
GLOBE & MAIL -
Will 2009 bring quicker thinking?
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081231.wELeadership01/BNStory/politics/home
Africa's misery
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090102.EARCHIVE02/TPStory/Opinion/editorials
NATIONAL POST -
Why Israel can't afford to hold back
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/12/31/national-post-editorial-board-why-israel-can-t-afford-to-hold-back.aspx
HAMILTON SPECTATOR -
PM shameful on war stance
http://www.thespec.com/Opinions/article/489030
NIAGARA FALLS REVIEW -
One word for the end of troubled 2008, dawn of a new year: Hope
http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1368288
Cooling the warming hysteria
http://www.niagarafallsreview.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1369967
WINDSOR STAR -
The border: Rekindling the spirit of Norad
http://www.windsorstar.com/opinion/editorials/border/1129685/story.html
SUDBURY STAR -
2009 is for cleaning up the mess of 2008
http://news.therecord.com/Opinions/article/465444
More species face extinction -- as does Earth
http://www.thesudburystar.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1370338
THUNDER BAY CHRONICLE JOURNAL -
2009 A Yeara to Begin Anew
http://www.chroniclejournal.com/stories.php?id=155951
WINNIPEG SUN -
Man, what a stupid species
http://www.winnipegsun.com/comment/editorial/2009/01/02/7898041-sun.html
SASKATOON STARPHOENIX -
'This we resolve'
http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/forum/story.html?id=83bc252d-358c-4c16-9312-e017d325ae59
REGINA LEADER-POST -
Parties must earn our respect in 2009
http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/viewpoints/story.html?id=9f08c714-a4bb-43f6-b283-78606760b786
Staying optimistic
http://www.canada.com/reginaleaderpost/news/viewpoints/story.html?id=99abfee3-0864-4c9c-9821-9ca7a3fc80a7
CALGARY HERALD -
Cooling global warming hysteria just one story of '08
http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/theeditorialpage/story.html?id=1ce97b55-2cb3-462f-89c6-6a461bc979a6
No return to discredited ideas of the past
http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/theeditorialpage/story.html?id=aa25f3ef-b122-4ccf-8a73-c1cc5cee35dd
Not the time for higher payroll taxes
http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/news/theeditorialpage/story.html?id=bd334c79-5be9-4c75-bf3a-a1ae9fa052f7
GRANDE PRAIRIE DAILY HERALD TRIBUNE -
Economic forecasters had themselves an off-year too
http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=1370616
EDMONTON JOURNAL -
New year's forecast? Changeable
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/year+forecast+Changeable/1129849/story.html
LETHBRIDGE HERALD -
Leave room for optimism in 2009
http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/content/view/19874/56/
A 'quiet' election beats the alternative
http://www.lethbridgeherald.com/content/view/19958/56/
VANCOUVER SUN -
2008 leaves us with a gift: Hope
http://www.canada.com/vancouversun/news/editorial/story.html?id=0a61b6d1-d58a-4755-9091-f6f3f468e6e5
The past year taught us risk is a four-letter word
http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/editorials/past+year+taught+risk+four+letter+word/1133908/story.html
Off to an anxious start
http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/editorials/anxious+start/1133909/story.html
VANCOUVER PROVINCE -
Government action crucial to avoid mess: Economists
http://www.theprovince.com/opinion/editorials/Government+action+crucial+avoid+mess+Economists/1133654/story.html
VICTORIA TIMES-COLONIST -
Goodbye to 2008 at long last
http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/comment/story.html?id=c9876217-5f7e-4bb8-8db2-a109e6f345f7
Along with woolly mammoths, how about cavemen?
http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/comment/story.html?id=6d81c1b6-ee49-4da0-995f-4d763f33ed99
Opportunities abound in 2009
http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/comment/story.html?id=cd5a14e8-e56b-43b0-ba00-4d4808c96cc2
2008: The prime minister's year of living arrogantly
http://www.canada.com/victoriatimescolonist/news/comment/story.html?id=1f671791-73b6-4963-9dc4-f96d893fec90
ISSUES
ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS -
He's young, looks good, so what?
http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/westview/hes_young_looks_good_so_what.html
AFGHANISTAN -
U.S. readies Afghan surge against Taliban
U.S. readies Afghan surge against Taliban
US hits South Waziristan in second strike
http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2009/01/us_hits_south_waziri.php
Pakistan resumes Afghan supplies
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7807904.stm
Taliban Kill 20 Afghan Police
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/02/world/asia/02afghan.html?ref=asia
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CANADIAN FORCES
Canadian soldiers kill suspected car bomber in Kandahar, military says
http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/090102/national/afghan_cda_bomber_stopped
Two-month lag in Afghanistan murder charge raises questions
http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5j1N061T0vnp15xT_Y0I6JYlLPTjQ
VIDEO SPEAKING WITH Major David Warnke, Counter IED Unit, in Kandahar
http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/preventing-an-attack/#clip125988
Canadian soldier faces second-degree murder charge
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/world/afghanistan/story.html?id=1134693
CTV Newsnet: Scott Taylor, Esprit de Corps Magazine
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is looking at whether proper procedures were followed surrounding the death of a 'presumed' insurgent in Afghanistan. http://watch.ctv.ca/news/latest/preventing-an-attack/#clip125743
Future of commando base remains up in the air
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1130110
Repatriations set Canada apart from military allies
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1133009
Army to spend $50M on radar warning tools
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1133037
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
Consumer confidence in Canadian economy dips
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090102/consumer_confidence_090102/20090102?hub=Canada
Spotlight falls on executive compensation in bailout climate
http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/Spotlight+falls+executive+compensation+bailout+climate/1129510/story.html
The monstrous conceit of modern economics
http://www.thestar.com/Opinion/article/560449
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Haaretz Daily Newspaper
http://www.haaretz.com/
The State of Jihad: 2008http://www.haaretz.com/
(An overview of developments in 12 countries)
http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2009/01/the_state_of_jihad_2_1.php
Insoluble conundrum feeds cycle of violence
http://www.thestar.com/Opinion/article/560396
Israel agrees to let in aid
http://www.thestar.com/News/World/article/560499
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HEALTH CARE RELATED
Canada's Isotope Mess
http://www.reactorscanada.com/?p=26
5 Dangerous Drug Combinations You Need to Avoid
http://news.yahoo.com/s/usnews/20081224/ts_usnews/5dangerousdrugcombinationsyouneedtoavoid
Drug prescriptions for unapproved uses a growing safety concern, experts warn
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1133030
What's next for food supply after deadly outbreak?
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090101/food_supply_090102/20090102?hub=Canada
MIGRATION
Federal lawyers wrestle over jet-set baby's citizenship
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/Federal+lawyers+wrestle+over+baby+citizenship/1135941/story.html
FEDERAL POLITICS
Harper still a fave, Ignatieff trails second in line
http://www.canada.com/topics/news/national/story.html?id=1135891
Wallin, Duffy appointments to the Senate under fire
http://www.nationalpost.com/todays_paper/story.html?id=1128961
Tories seek to rebuild Quebec organization
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081231.wquebec0101/BNStory/politics/home
The smart money says Harper exits this year
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090101.wcomartin0102/BNStory/specialComment/home
Harper better act fast on economy
http://www.novanewsnow.com/article-287683-Harper-better-act-fast-on-economy.html
Flaherty hints at tax cuts in budget
http://business.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090102.wflahertyconsumer0102/BNStory/Business/home
Rethinking Afghanistan
http://www.ottawacitizen.com/columnists/Rethinking+Afghanistan/1133230/story.html
PROGRAMMES
Fulfilment is now the operative word at CSIS
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081231.wCSIS01/BNStory/National/home
Corporate tax drops to 19%; more cuts on the way?
http://www.financialpost.com/news/story.html?id=1132326
PRESSURE POINTS
Final national security certificate suspect released
http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Final+national+security+certificate+suspect+released/1135715/story.html
Climate scientists: it's time for 'Plan B'
http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/climate-change/climate-scientists-its-time-for-plan-b-1221092.html
The carbon tax conundrum
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20090102.BCYEARENDERCARBON02/TPStory/Environment
Climate change policies failing, Nasa scientist warns Obama
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/jan/01/scentist-letter-hansen-barack-obama
Hansen: Dion was right
http://www.thecoast.ca/Blog-3828.113118-4879.113118_Hansen_Dion_was_right.html
OPINION AND INFORMATION
Beware the crocodile's instincts
http://www.thestar.com/Opinion/article/559929
Canada's face in Afghanistan doesn't fully show its diversity
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20090101.wblatch01/BNStory/Afghanistan/home
Rod Buinooge and and the pro-life absurdity
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/01/01/colby-cosh-rod-buinooge-and-and-the-pro-life-absurdity.aspx
General David Petraeus, savior or schemer?
http://phoenixwoman.wordpress.com/2009/01/01/general-david-petraeus-savior-or-schemer/
Stephen Harper Nation
http://chrislepan.blogspot.com/2008/12/stephen-harper-nation.html
'Puffingate' to Couillard: Top political headlines of '08
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20081224/Puffingate_Couillard_081231/20081231?hub=TopStories
A Chronological History of the New World Order
http://darthchaosofrspw.wordpress.com/2008/12/19/a-chronological-history-of-the-new-world-order/
The Canadian year in video (welcome to the Post-Fact Society)
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2008/12/29/noah-richler-the-canadian-year-in-video-welcome-to-the-post-fact-society.aspx
FORESTRY INDUSTRY
Freedom, rather than bailout
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20081227.EFORESTRY27/TPStory/Comment
Palestine all alone again
http://www.ottawasun.com/News/Columnists/Harris_Michael/2009/01/02/7897706.html
So predictable
Politics and the economy will continue to be big stories in 2009
http://www.torontosun.com/comment/columnists/michael_dentandt/2009/01/02/7898376-sun.html
Five spiritual trends to watch for in 2009
http://communities.canada.com/vancouversun/blogs/thesearch/archive/2009/01/02/five-spiritual-trends-to-watch-for-in-2009.aspx
Doom-and-gloom forecasts not helpful in economic downturn
http://www.vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/index.html
Fancy a walk in the snow, Mr. Harper?
http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fullcomment/archive/2009/01/02/chris-selley-s-full-pundit-fancy-a-walk-in-the-snow-mr-harper.aspx
From one extreme to the other
http://www.thestar.com/comment/article/560433
INFOS
Jeunes contrevenants: une priorité pour les conservateurs
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/politique-canadienne/200901/02/01-814384-jeunes-contrevenants-une-priorite-pour-les-conservateurs.php
Un soldat canadien est accusé de meurtre non-prémédité
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/dossiers/le-canada-en-afghanistan/200901/02/01-814329-un-soldat-canadien-est-accuse-de-meurtre-non-premedite.php
Charles Guité obtient sa libération conditionnelle
http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/justice-et-faits-divers/200901/02/01-814429-charles-guite-obtient-sa-liberation-conditionnelle.php
Naviguer demain sur l'Arctique
http://www.ledevoir.com/2008/12/31/225390.html
Flaherty veut redonner confiance aux consommateurs
http://lapresseaffaires.cyberpresse.ca/article/20090102/LAINFORMER/90102005/5891/LAINFORMER01
En bref - Sénat: Mike Duffy se défend
http://www.ledevoir.com/2008/12/31/225382.html
Les soldats canadiens ont tué un présumé kamikaze en Afghanistan
http://info.branchez-vous.com/graphics/textecomplet.gif
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AFGHANISTAN WAR PALESTINE WAR
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The Afghanistan War holds my interest. It is there the lives of Canadians are on the line. The Americans are intent on introducing tactics decision makers have convinced themselves worked in Iraq into a much different war zone.AFGHANISTAN WAR PALESTINE WAR
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This is being done against the counsel of the Canadian Government.
Guaranteed is that reading the articles included in the posts that follow you will be more knowledgeable than any but the editors and columnists across Canada who have taken the time to do so.
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Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:50:25 -0500
To: National Media <joe.hueglin@bellnet.ca>
From: Joe Hueglin <joe.hueglin@bellnet.ca>
Subject: Will what is credited with working in Iraq work in Afghanistan?
Having convinced themselves a combination of surge and tribal militias reduced conflict in Iraq to the point there can be withdrawal the U.S. is preparing to pour troops in a South Afghan surge .
The following articles are relevant to the probability of this strategy succeeding.
Bing_West. on the Anbar Awakening
http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=OWNmY2I3MTk4MGE5M2MzOWNjNWM3MDAyZTBlMzBhNTg
Warlords Toughen US Task in Afghanistan
http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1865255,00.html
PASHTUNS AREN'T IRAQIS: TALIBAN'S MESSAGE TO GEN.PETRAEUS
http://globalgeopolitics.net/wordpress/2008/12/29/pashtuns-arent-iraqis-talibans-message-to-genpetraeus/
Out-'talibaning' the Taliban:can the US 'win' in Afghanistan?
http://teamuzunovmedia.blogspot.com/2008/12/beating-taliban.html
Close Air Support and Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan (Full PDF Article)
http://smallwarsjournal.com/mag/docs-temp/160-dadkhah.pdf
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Date: Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:16:28 -0500
To: National Media <joe.hueglin@bellnet.ca>
From: Joe Hueglin <joe.hueglin@bellnet.ca>
Subject: Militias won't save Afghanistan
Militias won't save Afghanistan obtained through a Google alert this morning says everything hours were spent on yesterday in researching and then writing the Letter to the Editor posted below.
Well not quite. Quite reasonably no mention is made that in the view of an independent Canadian M.P. that it well may be Time to come home for our troops. Nor perhaps the single most important reason for coming home, the view of Afghans toward the government our men and women are dying to defend, "No one can trust them," he said of government officials. "Whenever we have a problem, we go to the Taliban and the Taliban court." http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2008/12/as-taliban-nears-kabul-shadow-goverment.html
Nothing said by a political decision maker can be taken as unalterable, as realities change so at times do policy directions.
Between December 12th when Dan Dugas, a spokesman for Defence Minister Peter MacKay, said. "The minister, the Prime Minister and the government have been very clear that Parliament has spoken on this, has taken a vote on this, that our mission was over in 2011," http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081212.wafghan12/BNStory/Afghanistan and December 20 th when it was reported "Harper dodges question on Afghan extension". http://www.thestar.com/SpecialSections/article/556627
nothing changed.
As of the 20th when "Asked if Canadian troops might possibly come home any earlier, Harper said flatly, "no." Time and changing circumstances will determine whether this "no" will always remain so .
Joe Hueglin
905-356-3901
This ANNOTATED COPY OF LETTER TO THE EDITOR is included to provide sources on the file otherwise not readily available:
The surge will lead to Canadian Forces being under command of Americans for they will have the greater number of troops in Kandahar Province. (1)
Inherent in this is the probability of more "collateral damage", more civilian deaths, "creating an ever more oppositional dynamic between Afghans and foreign troops." (2)
Canadian Maj.-Gen. Lessard when commander in charge of all 23,000 international troops in southern Afghanistan said of the establishment of militias "There could be some short term gain, but I really think it's more long term pain. . . . When you arm a militia, you think that you're giving it a role for added security … They may think also they are empowering themselves and getting a greater status within the overall region in terms of the other tribes," he said. "You have to be really, really careful." (3) Though his concern is widely shared providing pay, arms and communication equipment to tribal militias is underway.
The insurgency generally has abated in winter. Not this year however, incidents of improvised explosive devices and casualties have increased (4) and supplies are being disrupted.(5)
Time to come home is the headline of an article in which a Member of Parliament who has buried five casualties from his constituency questions our continuing presence. (6)
Well he might when the view of Afghans toward the government our men and women are dying defending is expressed thusly: "No one can trust them," he said of government officials. "Whenever we have a problem, we go to the Taliban and the Taliban court." (7)
(1) Canada poised to cede command in Kandahar
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081212.wafghan12/BNStory/Afghanistan/home
(2) Tensions Rise as Afghans Say U.S. Raid Killed Civilians
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/19/world/asia/19afghan.html?fta=y
Troop-caused civilian deaths angering Afghans: watchdog
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gf_ZKLplTaZsAh3sB5dnzXvRYrFQ
(3) Outgoing Canadian general says tribal dynamics key to mission
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20081101.wafghan1101/BNStory/International/home?cid=al_gam_mostview
(4) Afghan improvised roadside blasts rise sharply
http://www.e-ariana.com/ariana/eariana.nsf/allDocs/A29EEA23A2B1DA4B8725751D0068B372?OpenDocument
(5) Militants torch supply trucks in Peshawar
http://quqnoos.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2209&Itemid=48
(6) Time to come home
http://www.amherstdaily.com/index.cfm?sid=204954&sc=58
(7) Taliban Nears Kabul, Shadow Goverment Takes Hold
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2008/12/as-taliban-nears-kabul-shadow-goverment.html
Related articles:
We Finally Have a Strategy for Afghanistan Unfortunately, that may not be enough.
http://www.slate.com/id/2207408/
The surge won't be the same in Afghanistan
Whatever the merits of the strategy's success in Iraq, Helmand is a different land and a different war
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/dec/20/afghanistan-usforeignpolicy
New Afghan strategy will compound U.S. problem
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/eo20081229bc.html
Afghans reject US militia troop plan
http://quqnoos.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2282&Itemid=48
Local Militias to Help Battle Growing Taliban Resistance in Afghanistan
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/asia/july-dec08/afghanistan_12-25.html
US-Backed Militias: New Strategy Against Taliban Will Face Same Old Challenges
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/virginia-moncrieff/us-back-militias-new-stra_b_153522.html
McKiernan Not Hot on 'Sons of Afghanistan' Idea
http://washingtonindependent.com/9683/mckiernan-not-hot-on-sons-of-afghanistan-idea
Afghans and U.S. Plan to Recruit Local Militias
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/24/world/asia/24afghan.html?_r=1&ref=world
Sons Of Afghanistan Program Starts Off With A Bang Of Disingenuousness
http://washingtonindependent.com/23011/sons-of-afghanistan-program-starts-off-with-a-bang-of-disingenuousness
Afghanistan: Is There Any Silver Lining In Sight?
http://defense-technologynews.blogspot.com/2008/12/afghanistan-is-there-any-silver-lining.html
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From: "Rene Moreau" Subject: Re: Daily Digest December 30, 2008
To Joe;
From Rene Moreau (416-489-8347)
re. the most explosive political book for 2009.
I once wrote an article about how if you would control an
argument so that only your side gets out, do what American, and other,
corporate types have been doing as a matter of everyday business. Make
good and sure that the media are fully aware and infiltrated so that
few, edited objections get out, like those dangerous 'letters to the
editors'.
The Canadian Taxpayers Association and the National 'citizens'
Coalition, represent the corporate viewpoint, NOT that of citizens
or Canadian taxpayers. Gerry Nicholls has played a part in the NCC for
a long time. Therefor, looking for the truth there-in, could well be a
challenge.
Rene Moreau (416-489-8347)
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From: Ron Thornton
Subject: Re: Daily Digest December 30, 2008
Hi Joe:
The Guardian of PEI figures lowering the voting age to include kids is an idea worth exploring. Why not? No kid has ever been taken advantage of due to their lack of life experience and a tendency to make decisions based on emotion rather than reason. It is not that we can't ever have enough dunderheads of any age casting a ballot based on God knows what.
To be honest, while I would like more people to become engaged in the political process, even debate the issues, I believe those who can not, who vote based on something akin to the eeny-meeny method, should just stay home. If that thought offends you, let us bury our differences and join together to fight to enfranchise infants, dogs, cats, and even the odd plant. The more the merrier!
Ron Thornton
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Subject: RE: Daily Digest December 30, 2008
From: "Efstratios Psarianos"
From: "Rebecca Gingrich"
Subject: FW: Office of the Prime Minister / Cabinet du Premier ministre
Joe--this is the email I rec'd from the 'honourable' Harper's office. I have replied that I have already written to Mr. Cannon but that my email to Harper was discussing Harper's own words and actions, not Foreign Affairs.
becky
Harper promises to remain staunch ally of Israel as he helps light menorah
http://www.metronews.ca/toronto/Canada/article/158649
(From the article):
"Under my government, our country will remain a resolute defender of the Jewish faith, of Jewish religious freedom and our country will remain a staunch ally of the state of Israel," he told a standing room-only crowd gathered at city hall.
1. 'Resolute defender of the Jewish faith'??!?? And here I roll my eyes when I hear titles along the lines of Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, Commander of the Faith. Who's the dingdong who WRITES this stuff? Plus, what the heck is a Canadian PM doing, declaring that Canada's official policy is to defend a particular faith? Canada can legitimately back a foreign government against a 'non-government' (i.e., a 'ruling' group (there may be a better name for this), elected or not, that calls for 'un-governmentlike' action, broadly speaking) ... but a faith? Who's next on the list: The Moonies?
Stevie ... pssssttt! Your Sovereign told you to defend the Church of England, whose leader she is.
2. 'Staunch ally of Israel'. Well, ya can't accuse the fellow of hypocrisy, I'll give him that. Personally, though, I'd take more of an anti-Hamas stance and less of an open-ended pro-Israeli one. At least in public speeches, anyway.
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