Yet another interesting discussion going on at Planet X. Apparently the Conservative campaign manager in Edmonton East has resigned after it was learned that six months ago he posted a thread entitled “Canada Has No Moral Right To Exist”.
One of the sub themes of the argument goes like this: why is it viewed as [...]
Written on December 31, 2005 | Posted in
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There’s only 23 days left until we go to the polls and my vote still does not have a home……
Written on December 31, 2005 | Posted in
Canadian Politics |
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Last month I lamented the passing of Ianism, today, after finally getting time to see if the blog-o-sphere is still operational, I’m happy to report he’s back…..
Written on December 30, 2005 | Posted in
Internet & Technology |
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You may have noticed that [highly enjoyable] seasonal activities replaced blogging over the last few days, we’ll get back into the swing of things soon enough, for now, here’s some quickies…..
Written on December 29, 2005 | Posted in
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– if you must, and you have even an ounce of humanity in you, go alone, please people, this is important, do not inflict it on others you care about.
Written on December 27, 2005 | Posted in
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“Being in this once-great city reminds me of my time in Bosnia… the buildings are intact, the streets deserted, the heart of the community dead – and an ominous mood of anger and fear hangs over the city like a shroud.”
Written on December 27, 2005 | Posted in
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I just sent an email off to a friend who lives on the eastern seaboard……
Written on December 25, 2005 | Posted in
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Today marks the birth of Jesus Christ, perhaps the most profound and revolutionary moral philosopher in the history of our species. Many believe that he was the son of God incarnate; many more have been moved by the strength and beauty of his vision.
Written on December 25, 2005 | Posted in
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One of my (guilty) pastimes is to visit Robert’s site to see how the latest flame war exchanges are going. It can be very funny. What I find even more amusing over at Myblahg these days are Robert’s latest creations in the “Whinger World” photo category. Today’s installment is not disappointing. Funny stuff. Go and check it out
Written on December 23, 2005 | Posted in
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Stephen Harper’s plan to protect Canada’s Arctic is oddly like George Bush’s Son-O’-Star-Wars missile defense plan: an enormously expensive package of new toys and old ideas, aimed at the wrong target.
Written on December 23, 2005 | Posted in
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When it came to missile defense, the US was deeply solicitous about Canadian sovereignty. Of course, that doesn’t mean THEY’LL ever respect it.
Written on December 22, 2005 | Posted in
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Admittedly it’s completely unscientific in nature, but this web poll by MSNBC seems to indicate that an over whelming number of people think that Bush has been involved in one or more impeachable offenses…..
Written on December 22, 2005 | Posted in
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– there’s a new big brother in town
Written on December 22, 2005 | Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off
A good blog buddy described Harper’s challenge to debate Gilles Duceppe as “balls”. And I agree…in the British sense of the expression. Harper is risking nothing: he’s throwing down a gauntlet that he KNOWS will not be picked up.
Written on December 22, 2005 | Posted in
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A new and dangerous threat has emerged on Americas’ northern frontier. A threat more dangerous that of illegal immigration on the Mexican border, a threat more dangerous than liberal ideas leaking out along the Quebec/Ontario/American border, and a threat that makes angry bovines along the prairie border pale by comparison – that’s right folks, I’m talking about the insidious threat posed by Catholic school kids from the Yukon.
Written on December 21, 2005 | Posted in
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