[bootlegga]

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An online magazine owned by the Washington Post is the latest international publication to take a jab at the Harper government and its environmental record.

In a provocative column published Friday, Slate Magazine's Will Oremus compares Canada to Saudi Arabia and Venezuela and asks the question: "Is our neighbor to the north becoming a jingoistic petrol state?"

"[Canada's] regime, in thrall to big oil interests, has grown increasingly bellicose, labeling environmental activists "radicals" and "terrorists" and is considering a crackdown on nonprofits that oppose its policies," writes Oremus.

"It blames political dissent on the influence of "foreigners," while steamrolling domestic opposition to oil projects bankrolled entirely by overseas investors. Meanwhile, its skyrocketing oil exports have sent the value of its currency soaring, enriching energy industry barons but crippling other sectors of its economy."

Oremus cites the recent "flurry of negative press" as proof that Canada's reputation around the world has been diminished.

"It seems anti-Canadianism could be the new anti-Americanism," he states.

The left leaning writer also peppered his column with several examples of 'linkages' between the U.S. and Canada.

He groups Stephen Harper with George W. Bush, Sun TV News personality Ezra Levant with Fox News' Bill O'Reily, and Alberta with Texas.

And he says, if the Republicans win the next election, the United States and Canada will be united again.

Maybe as a petrol-continent that other countries despise?

"About that pipeline: President Obama's rejection of Keystone XL is only as secure as his re-election. GOP front-runner Mitt Romney has called the decision "shocking," and Newt Gingrich called it "stunningly stupid," Oremus writes.

"By 2013, the two North American countries could be on the same team again when it comes to oil. If so, it'll be us against the world."]

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/canada-p ... 36990.html

[PublicAnimalNo9]

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It blames political dissent on the influence of "foreigners," while steamrolling domestic opposition to oil projects bankrolled entirely by overseas investors.

I had no idea the Conservatives had been running the show up here since 1993. I guess Mr. Left Leaning Writer is entirely ignorant of the 12 years the Liberals up here allowed the oil sands to be explored and exploited.

Funny how the oil sands were the best thing to hit Canada since sliced bread, until the Conservatives got in power. Now, even though the only thing that's changed is who's at the nation's wheel, suddenly our oil sands are a disgrace to the world?

Well Mr. Oremus and others like him are cordially invited to go fuck themselves.
Enjoy your blood tainted oil. While yer at it, make sure the next diamond you buy comes from Africa, as I'm sure you won't want any of our blood-free diamonds either.

[maldonsfecht]

PublicAnimalNo9 wrote:

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It blames political dissent on the influence of "foreigners," while steamrolling domestic opposition to oil projects bankrolled entirely by overseas investors.

I had no idea the Conservatives had been running the show up here since 1993. I guess Mr. Left Leaning Writer is entirely ignorant of the 12 years the Liberals up here allowed the oil sands to be explored and exploited.

Funny how the oil sands were the best thing to hit Canada since sliced bread, until the Conservatives got in power. Now, even though the only thing that's changed is who's at the nation's wheel, suddenly our oil sands are a disgrace to the world?

Well Mr. Oremus and others like him are cordially invited to go fuck themselves.
Enjoy your blood tainted oil. While yer at it, make sure the next diamond you buy comes from Africa, as I'm sure you won't want any of our blood-free diamonds either.

Everything you say here =

[BartSimpson]

PublicAnimalNo9 wrote:

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It blames political dissent on the influence of "foreigners," while steamrolling domestic opposition to oil projects bankrolled entirely by overseas investors.

I had no idea the Conservatives had been running the show up here since 1993. I guess Mr. Left Leaning Writer is entirely ignorant of the 12 years the Liberals up here allowed the oil sands to be explored and exploited.

Funny how the oil sands were the best thing to hit Canada since sliced bread, until the Conservatives got in power. Now, even though the only thing that's changed is who's at the nation's wheel, suddenly our oil sands are a disgrace to the world?

Well Mr. Oremus and others like him are cordially invited to go fuck themselves.
Enjoy your blood tainted oil. While yer at it, make sure the next diamond you buy comes from Africa, as I'm sure you won't want any of our blood-free diamonds either.

+1.

[PJB]

PublicAnimalNo9 wrote:

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It blames political dissent on the influence of "foreigners," while steamrolling domestic opposition to oil projects bankrolled entirely by overseas investors.

I had no idea the Conservatives had been running the show up here since 1993. I guess Mr. Left Leaning Writer is entirely ignorant of the 12 years the Liberals up here allowed the oil sands to be explored and exploited.

Funny how the oil sands were the best thing to hit Canada since sliced bread, until the Conservatives got in power. Now, even though the only thing that's changed is who's at the nation's wheel, suddenly our oil sands are a disgrace to the world?

Well Mr. Oremus and others like him are cordially invited to go fuck themselves.
Enjoy your blood tainted oil. While yer at it, make sure the next diamond you buy comes from Africa, as I'm sure you won't want any of our blood-free diamonds either.

I totally agree with everything you say. The Americans would rather invade foreign nations in the Middle East for their oil. I guess the killing of innocents is more environmentally friendly!

[Unsound]

PJB wrote:

I guess the killing of innocents is more environmentally friendly!

One word... Compost.

[GreenTiger]

PublicAnimalNo9 wrote:

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It blames political dissent on the influence of "foreigners," while steamrolling domestic opposition to oil projects bankrolled entirely by overseas investors.

I had no idea the Conservatives had been running the show up here since 1993. I guess Mr. Left Leaning Writer is entirely ignorant of the 12 years the Liberals up here allowed the oil sands to be explored and exploited.

Funny how the oil sands were the best thing to hit Canada since sliced bread, until the Conservatives got in power. Now, even though the only thing that's changed is who's at the nation's wheel, suddenly our oil sands are a disgrace to the world?

Well Mr. Oremus and others like him are cordially invited to go fuck themselves.
Enjoy your blood tainted oil. While yer at it, make sure the next diamond you buy comes from Africa, as I'm sure you won't want any of our blood-free diamonds either.

[BartSimpson]

PJB wrote:

The Americans would rather invade foreign nations in the Middle East for their oil. I guess the killing of innocents is more environmentally friendly!

Must...stop...fist...of....death.

[GreenTiger]

PJB wrote:

PublicAnimalNo9 wrote:

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It blames political dissent on the influence of "foreigners," while steamrolling domestic opposition to oil projects bankrolled entirely by overseas investors.

I had no idea the Conservatives had been running the show up here since 1993. I guess Mr. Left Leaning Writer is entirely ignorant of the 12 years the Liberals up here allowed the oil sands to be explored and exploited.

Funny how the oil sands were the best thing to hit Canada since sliced bread, until the Conservatives got in power. Now, even though the only thing that's changed is who's at the nation's wheel, suddenly our oil sands are a disgrace to the world?

Well Mr. Oremus and others like him are cordially invited to go fuck themselves.
Enjoy your blood tainted oil. While yer at it, make sure the next diamond you buy comes from Africa, as I'm sure you won't want any of our blood-free diamonds either.

I totally agree with everything you say. The Americans would rather invade foreign nations in the Middle East for their oil. I guess the killing of innocents is more environmentally friendly!

No, it's more of our American President is full of it.

[martin14]

PublicAnimalNo9 wrote:

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It blames political dissent on the influence of "foreigners," while steamrolling domestic opposition to oil projects bankrolled entirely by overseas investors.

I had no idea the Conservatives had been running the show up here since 1993. I guess Mr. Left Leaning Writer is entirely ignorant of the 12 years the Liberals up here allowed the oil sands to be explored and exploited.

Funny how the oil sands were the best thing to hit Canada since sliced bread, until the Conservatives got in power. Now, even though the only thing that's changed is who's at the nation's wheel, suddenly our oil sands are a disgrace to the world?

Well Mr. Oremus and others like him are cordially invited to go fuck themselves.
Enjoy your blood tainted oil. While yer at it, make sure the next diamond you buy comes from Africa, as I'm sure you won't want any of our blood-free diamonds either.

+5

[Thanos]

GreenTiger wrote:

PJB wrote:

PublicAnimalNo9 wrote:

I totally agree with everything you say. The Americans would rather invade foreign nations in the Middle East for their oil. I guess the killing of innocents is more environmentally friendly!

No, it's more of our American President is full of it.

Well, your previous one certainly was full of something. The current one appears to be a lot more pragmatic, analytical, and thoughtful before he orders the kibosh to be dropped on someone.

President Romney/Gingrich and you guys are neck-deep in Iran within 18 months of them taking office. Four more years of President Obama and this still has a reasonable possibility of being avoided altogether. For the sake of your military and their families, not to mention national fiscal health, I far prefer the latter to the former.