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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: Top 10 reasons to vote Green on Monday |
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Posted: Sun Jan 22, 2006 7:47 am
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... when the "traditional approach" was all there was. For years the federal platform read like an angry kick in the pants, and seemed determined to marginalize entire voting sectors, who needed a viable political alternative, not admonishment. The influence of party radicals was obvious, ... |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: God Bless Canada? |
mk |
Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2006 8:21 am
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"Harper said, again and again, Canada should join an illegitimate war because it was what its major trading partner was doing. Blood for gold. You just can't take a lower ethical path. I'll take a ten-year old scandal anytime." Here here, if I have to pick one over the other (yuck). Crimin... |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: Harper Supports the Incremental Approach |
mk |
Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 7:18 am
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Perhaps you're right. As one who has found the platform of the CPC (verbatim) appealing this time around, I've been following up a bit by going over the earlier rhetoric, including Harper's fawning support of the U.S. conservative movement and their strategic successes. This led me back to the 1994 ... |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: The Messiah |
mk |
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 9:56 pm
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Replies: 7 Views: 84
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<a href="http://www.cfra.com/hosts/lowell.asp">http://www.cfra.com/hosts/lowell.asp</a> <br />
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: Canadian's Freedom is on the Line! |
mk |
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:39 pm
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"S 6 (1) of the Charter reads "Every citizen of Canada has the right to enter,remain in, and leave Canada." To require such a tracking ID card in order that one could move in an out of Canada violates this right." On the contrary. Having identification confirming citizenship secu... |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: The Messiah |
mk |
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 4:00 pm
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“In a Republic, which is the direction in which we should heading, you would have the opportunity to vote for the leader of your choice as well as your representatives. And we would not be bogged down with ridiculous little ditties like the Governor General and all the other hangers on in each provi... |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: Results of Martin Liberals battling among themselves will so |
mk |
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:58 am
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This works (typo in the original link):<br />
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<a href="http://thetyee.ca/Views/2006/01/18/VictorySowedDefeat/">http://thetyee.ca/Views/2006/01/18/VictorySowedDefeat/</a> |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: Results of Martin Liberals battling among themselves will so |
mk |
Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2006 10:57 am
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I can't seem to get that link to work - gives a not found error. |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: Harper Supports the Incremental Approach |
mk |
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 3:08 pm
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- the incremental approach means the plan can change along the way (not a bad thing)<br /> - the incremental approach requires at least some consensus building (i.e. moderating effect)<br /> - the incremental approach still risks future defeat<br /> <br /> What I can't unders... |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: US watches vote with a view to warmer relations |
mk |
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 11:33 am
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The aforementioned Weekly Standard article:<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/005/349tpijp.asp?pg=1">http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/005/349tpijp.asp?pg=1</a><br /> <br /> You don't ha... |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: Anonymous posting DISABLED. |
mk |
Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:33 am
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"God knows even with registered users picking out trolls is necessary..." But jesse's working on a usenet-style, individually-configurable ban list, right? :-) I originally opted against restricting the anonymous voices, but it looks like it might encourage higher quality discussion, so it... |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: “Who will speak for Canada?” |
mk |
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:38 am
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"You wouldn't begrudge the New Democrats seeking to purge such an individual, would you?" No - if done legally, i.e. according to the party's operating constitution and the law of the land Yes - if done illegally, absolutely The danger always starts when rule of law is subverted for what t... |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: “Who will speak for Canada?” |
mk |
Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:52 am
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"Peter did the right thing"
Yes, that is the Right thing these days isn't it? Ends justifying the means.
I'm starting to worry that the "platform" the CPC is floating is going to turn out be BS. |
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: Predictions of an Economic Hit Man |
mk |
Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 7:07 am
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<a href="http://www.johnperkins.org/Books.htm">http://www.johnperkins.org/Books.htm</a><br />
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Forum: Editorial Discussions Topic: Bush League |
mk |
Posted: Sun Jan 15, 2006 5:57 pm
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No, it isn't. And it isn't "pretending it doesn't exist", it's managing what does exist, out of consideration for everyone else who has to put up with it.
I don't care what kind of political forum you care to imagine, from pub to parliament, these two would get bounced. And deserve it. |
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