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The article is typical of those that speak with a honk! It would no doubt have something to do with the Ottawa dollars in her pocket, either directly or through some lousy monopoly created to favour this area.

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The article is typical of those that speak with a honk ! It would no doubt have something to do with the Ottawa dollars in her pocket , either directly or through some lousy monopoly created to favour this area .

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Great Article....Harpo is un-Canadian....I hope all true PC'ers realise Harpo just stole the 'Conservative' name, but is nothing like the PC's of the past....it still irks me when Harpo and his band of thugs are referred to as the 'Tories'...they are not the 'Tories'...they are a band of miscreant 'reform' clowns with a buffoon for a leader....a disgrace to Canada!

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Great Article ... .Harpo is un-Canadian ... .I hope all true PCers realise Harpo just stole the Conservative name , but is nothing like the PCs of the past ... .it still irks me when Harpo and his band of thugs are referred to as the Tories ... they are not the Tories ... they are a band of miscreant reform clowns with a buffoon for a leader ... .a disgrace to Canada !

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'many want Ms. Clinton as president given the strong role she played as secretary of state in the Obama administration in helping to restore the U.S. reputation in the world following George W. Bush’s presidency' -- This is nonsense. Obama and Hillary have made the situation in the Middle East far worse. If the world want Hillary to win the upcoming election, it is because of cynical anti-American sentiment. Trump will make the world a safer place as he is not a war monger on the scale of Hillary. He is an ordinary citizen with common sense.

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many want Ms. Clinton as president given the strong role she played as secretary of state in the Obama administration in helping to restore the U.S. reputation in the world following George W. Bush ’ s presidency -- This is nonsense . Obama and Hillary have made the situation in the Middle East far worse . If the world want Hillary to win the upcoming election , it is because of cynical anti-American sentiment . Trump will make the world a safer place as he is not a war monger on the scale of Hillary . He is an ordinary citizen with common sense .

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I really have to wonder how deep the control over the media is or how dumb most reporters are? How can anyone in their right mind say that America was EVER great? A nation built on the backs of slaves, a nation that continues to use black Americans as free labour through a system that was created to target black Americans for imprisionment once it became obvious that it just wasn't socially acceptable to have slaves anymore. A nation who no longer allows a person who has been released from the prison system to ever vote! A country that allows its public to go into massive debt to pay basic health care needs, a country that has stolen so much from aboriginal people and continues to do so today. I'm sorry, what part of any of that was great? Any accomplishments that America has made in the last 200-300 years were made through suppression, theft, manipulation and greed. America is not a country. It is a corporation and once she is done raping the people within her own borders she will set her eyes on the rest of the world (which is another story that has already begun).It's really time to stop stroking the massive ego of this corrupt nation/corporation.

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I really have to wonder how deep the control over the media is or how dumb most reporters are ? How can anyone in their right mind say that America was EVER great ? A nation built on the backs of slaves , a nation that continues to use black Americans as free labour through a system that was created to target black Americans for imprisionment once it became obvious that it just wasnt socially acceptable to have slaves anymore . A nation who no longer allows a person who has been released from the prison system to ever vote ! A country that allows its public to go into massive debt to pay basic health care needs , a country that has stolen so much from aboriginal people and continues to do so today . Im sorry , what part of any of that was great ? Any accomplishments that America has made in the last 200-300 years were made through suppression , theft , manipulation and greed . America is not a country . It is a corporation and once she is done raping the people within her own borders she will set her eyes on the rest of the world ( which is another story that has already begun ) .Its really time to stop stroking the massive ego of this corrupt nation/corporation .

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spy vs spy 1 minute agoRight. Because the 'electronic' voting machines installed in 16 State, by a George Soros owned company will make sure of it........................'To be clear, abundant evidence shows that Soros owns no voting machines in the United States. To go further, the link between Soros and Smartmatic is gossamer thin'-source Politifact!...Trumps fans are CLUELESS eh!...

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spy vs spy 1 minute agoRight . Because the electronic voting machines installed in 16 State , by a George Soros owned company will make sure of it ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... To be clear , abundant evidence shows that Soros owns no voting machines in the United States . To go further , the link between Soros and Smartmatic is gossamer thin-source Politifact ! ... Trumps fans are CLUELESS eh ! ...

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The problem with Trump is that he is not the lesser of two evils. If you want to stretch and call Hillary evil then fine but Trump is a buffoon. I have been following his pathetic career for over 12 years. He is a fraud on so many levels....and a loser... a broke loser a that. He owes more than he owns. The only reason he isn't bankrupt personally is because the banks won't let him as they will lose everything. At least now/or was paying his monthly debt but after this election he has run his till very very dry. America's problem is that for so long during this election they didn't take it serious and only just recently started looking into the real Trump and so much is coming out so fast they feel it must be a conspiracy. Donald, you can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all the time but you will not fool all Americans all the time and mark my words you will be impeached. Let's hope it happens before any real damage is done by this buffoon.

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The problem with Trump is that he is not the lesser of two evils . If you want to stretch and call Hillary evil then fine but Trump is a buffoon . I have been following his pathetic career for over 12 years . He is a fraud on so many levels ... .and a loser ... a broke loser a that . He owes more than he owns . The only reason he isnt bankrupt personally is because the banks wont let him as they will lose everything . At least now/or was paying his monthly debt but after this election he has run his till very very dry . Americas problem is that for so long during this election they didnt take it serious and only just recently started looking into the real Trump and so much is coming out so fast they feel it must be a conspiracy . Donald , you can fool all of the people some of the time and some of the people all the time but you will not fool all Americans all the time and mark my words you will be impeached . Lets hope it happens before any real damage is done by this buffoon .

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The media could do everybody a favour and be more choosy about which of these 'scandals' to cover - regardless of which political party they involve. Partisan 'gotcha' nonsense like this is why political discourse is headed down the toilet in this country.

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The media could do everybody a favour and be more choosy about which of these scandals to cover - regardless of which political party they involve . Partisan gotcha nonsense like this is why political discourse is headed down the toilet in this country .

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In other words, this self-professed 'builder of democracy' who's figured prominently in the shrinking of democracy these past 25 years, wants Conservative leaders to be all things to all people. Manning reminds me of Hillary Clinton - a right wing corporate drone hypocrite mouthing all the liberal progressive platitudes while she's up to the snout buried in the Wall Street trough. A sort of Big Brother with a smiley face. A corporate Scrooge in a Santa Claus costume. Ha! Ha!

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In other words , this self-professed builder of democracy whos figured prominently in the shrinking of democracy these past 25 years , wants Conservative leaders to be all things to all people . Manning reminds me of Hillary Clinton - a right wing corporate drone hypocrite mouthing all the liberal progressive platitudes while shes up to the snout buried in the Wall Street trough . A sort of Big Brother with a smiley face . A corporate Scrooge in a Santa Claus costume . Ha ! Ha !

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I do not know the past record of the G&M, but I endorse their official stand against the tawdry practices of a less than honourable political party and its slick willy leader. Without bias, therefore, I hope that all the media outlets take this same stand whever it happens. Society can only benefit if they do.

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I do not know the past record of the G & M , but I endorse their official stand against the tawdry practices of a less than honourable political party and its slick willy leader . Without bias , therefore , I hope that all the media outlets take this same stand whever it happens . Society can only benefit if they do .

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This central question in this debate is reminiscent of Omar Khadr and the Shafia family honour killing. Omar Khadr was sent by his mother to study abroad because she did not like Omar absorbing Western influences. He studied in Pakistan where of course he was no doubt indoctrinated that the West is bad before grenading a U.S. soldier. The girls in the Shafia family were killed by a family that was disgusted by their children acting too Western. I don't believe it's practical to screen these people out. It's more practical to pressure these groups into assimilating; but even then we'll have lunatics from the fringe chide us that this is impolite. What a crazy world we live in.

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This central question in this debate is reminiscent of Omar Khadr and the Shafia family honour killing . Omar Khadr was sent by his mother to study abroad because she did not like Omar absorbing Western influences . He studied in Pakistan where of course he was no doubt indoctrinated that the West is bad before grenading a U.S. soldier . The girls in the Shafia family were killed by a family that was disgusted by their children acting too Western . I dont believe its practical to screen these people out . Its more practical to pressure these groups into assimilating ; but even then well have lunatics from the fringe chide us that this is impolite . What a crazy world we live in .

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Everyone is missing the point. The whole idea of a carbon tax is based on the deception that carbon dioxide (CO2), a harmless trace gas that comprises a tiny percentage of the atmosphere (.04%), is responsible for the earth's warming, which, by the way, has not happened for 17 years and 10 months. During the same period, however, CO2 levels did rise. And when there was warming prior to 17 years ago, CO2 levels rose AFTER the warming occurred, not before. Given these indisputable facts (go research them yourself), why on earth would we want to tax thin air - carbon dioxide which is something we exhale, is plant food, vital to life on earth, and definitely NOT a pollutant? CO2 has been demonized by the UN in order to fabricate a planetary emergency as part of its Agenda 21, a plan to inventory and control everything and everyone on the planet, and thus realize its objectives of deindustrialization, depopulation, and global governance. The plan has been slowly executed in plain sight for years (see the shocking public statements about the intent to deceive - http://www.green-agenda.com/index.html), with the help of unelected, unaccountable, dishonest radical green NGOs and their undue influence on our governments. Taxing carbon dioxide emissions is useless, stupid, dangerous, based on a blind belief in the greatest scientific corruption and deception ever perpetrated on mankind.

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Everyone is missing the point . The whole idea of a carbon tax is based on the deception that carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) , a harmless trace gas that comprises a tiny percentage of the atmosphere ( .04 % ) , is responsible for the earths warming , which , by the way , has not happened for 17 years and 10 months . During the same period , however , CO2 levels did rise . And when there was warming prior to 17 years ago , CO2 levels rose AFTER the warming occurred , not before . Given these indisputable facts ( go research them yourself ) , why on earth would we want to tax thin air - carbon dioxide which is something we exhale , is plant food , vital to life on earth , and definitely NOT a pollutant ? CO2 has been demonized by the UN in order to fabricate a planetary emergency as part of its Agenda 21 , a plan to inventory and control everything and everyone on the planet , and thus realize its objectives of deindustrialization , depopulation , and global governance . The plan has been slowly executed in plain sight for years ( see the shocking public statements about the intent to deceive - http : //www.green-agenda.com/index.html ) , with the help of unelected , unaccountable , dishonest radical green NGOs and their undue influence on our governments . Taxing carbon dioxide emissions is useless , stupid , dangerous , based on a blind belief in the greatest scientific corruption and deception ever perpetrated on mankind .

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This was a stupid move by another right wing populist. The Carbon Tax was working and voters were coming around. But even without it, Australians are taking initiatives. The Guardian reports that: “rooftop solar is forecast by the government’s own modellers, and by private groups such as Bloomberg New Energy Finance, to rise sixfold over the next decade. Households are tipped to spend up to $30bn on rooftop modules”.“The CSIRO, in its Future Grid report, says that more than half of electricity by 2040 may be generated, and stored, by “prosumers” at the point of consumption.”So no need to gloat, Ms. Wente. Yes, people like you, Abbott and Harper will fight as long and as hard as you can against sustainable energy, but that’s nothing to be proud of, and shows neither leadership nor insight.

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This was a stupid move by another right wing populist . The Carbon Tax was working and voters were coming around . But even without it , Australians are taking initiatives . The Guardian reports that : “ rooftop solar is forecast by the government ’ s own modellers , and by private groups such as Bloomberg New Energy Finance , to rise sixfold over the next decade . Households are tipped to spend up to $ 30bn on rooftop modules ” . “ The CSIRO , in its Future Grid report , says that more than half of electricity by 2040 may be generated , and stored , by “ prosumers ” at the point of consumption. ” So no need to gloat , Ms. Wente . Yes , people like you , Abbott and Harper will fight as long and as hard as you can against sustainable energy , but that ’ s nothing to be proud of , and shows neither leadership nor insight .

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Bowing to their overwhelming desire to recapture power, but much like a dog chasing a car they had no idea what they wanted to do should they capture the bass ring. Rather than electing someone with the skill, ability and track record to lead the country they went back to the past and elected a featherweight. Big mistake.

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Bowing to their overwhelming desire to recapture power , but much like a dog chasing a car they had no idea what they wanted to do should they capture the bass ring . Rather than electing someone with the skill , ability and track record to lead the country they went back to the past and elected a featherweight . Big mistake .

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So let me get this straight. When Barack Obama bypassed the regular press to spread his populist message he was hailed for his social media savvy. Donald Trump does the same thing and we have to read phrases like 'without editors, there can be no serious journalism'. Barack Obama speaks to the disenfranchised, whereas Donald Trump is merely reaching the uneducated. When the majority elects a left-leaning liberal it's proof that the system works, yet when the majority opts for a right-leaning conservative it's the death of democracy. CEO's are evil, but untouchable tenured professors are saintly. Yes, Mr. Buruma, your article has snobbery written all over it.

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So let me get this straight . When Barack Obama bypassed the regular press to spread his populist message he was hailed for his social media savvy . Donald Trump does the same thing and we have to read phrases like without editors , there can be no serious journalism . Barack Obama speaks to the disenfranchised , whereas Donald Trump is merely reaching the uneducated . When the majority elects a left-leaning liberal its proof that the system works , yet when the majority opts for a right-leaning conservative its the death of democracy . CEOs are evil , but untouchable tenured professors are saintly . Yes , Mr. Buruma , your article has snobbery written all over it .

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I have friends who lived in the USSR. They never believed the news because they knew it was propaganda. The difference here is that a lot of people believe that propaganda is truly news because anyone can publish almost any lie with any slant and plead freedom of the press. (Iranian soldiers killing babies in incubators for example). Ezra and his organization only spout propaganda 24/7. Nothing more. But if you like that diet, who am I to stop you? There is real news out there otherwise for those who truly want to be informed.

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I have friends who lived in the USSR . They never believed the news because they knew it was propaganda . The difference here is that a lot of people believe that propaganda is truly news because anyone can publish almost any lie with any slant and plead freedom of the press . ( Iranian soldiers killing babies in incubators for example ) . Ezra and his organization only spout propaganda 24/7 . Nothing more . But if you like that diet , who am I to stop you ? There is real news out there otherwise for those who truly want to be informed .

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Rachel Nutley -is the political equivalent of a hobo who stumbles across a winning powerball lotto ticket-becomes a billionaire ............and begins dispensing financial advice # Albertans for the NDP - akin to Chickens for Harland Sanders

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Rachel Nutley -is the political equivalent of a hobo who stumbles across a winning powerball lotto ticket-becomes a billionaire ... ... ... ... and begins dispensing financial advice # Albertans for the NDP - akin to Chickens for Harland Sanders

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For months Liberals have fawned over the Trudeau name; projecting their admiration of Pierre on to Justin. The 'leadership race' was another Liberal coronation where Justin wasn't tested or challenged. And in the first week Liberals started to discover that they just elected an airhead as leader. Justin Trudeau simply isn't very smart. Apparently the substitute drama teacher thing wasn't enough of a hint for Liberals. Trudeau's drivel about doing politics differently is cute yet contradicts reality where Justin believes the problem with Canada is that Albertans are running it. He talks about 'restoring democracy' while sporting one of the worst attendance records in the HoC. Kid Trudeau stings like a pillow precisely because he's a complete airhead with nothing but platitudes and pablum. It's fitting that he's a Liberal.

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For months Liberals have fawned over the Trudeau name ; projecting their admiration of Pierre on to Justin . The leadership race was another Liberal coronation where Justin wasnt tested or challenged . And in the first week Liberals started to discover that they just elected an airhead as leader . Justin Trudeau simply isnt very smart . Apparently the substitute drama teacher thing wasnt enough of a hint for Liberals . Trudeaus drivel about doing politics differently is cute yet contradicts reality where Justin believes the problem with Canada is that Albertans are running it . He talks about restoring democracy while sporting one of the worst attendance records in the HoC . Kid Trudeau stings like a pillow precisely because hes a complete airhead with nothing but platitudes and pablum . Its fitting that hes a Liberal .

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I have a hard time believing the G&M published this column. But then again this paper did endorse Harper so I guess there is still some 'partisan rage' left over in the Editorial Department. I'd like to ask the good professor who, exactly, introduced 'Negative Advertising' into political campaigns? And who, exactly, introduced the idea of 'continuous campaigning' to this country, including running partisan negative ads between elections so as to 'define' your opponent the way you wanted him to be defined? Lastly, as for those 'Trudeau voters an equally soothing catharsis of rage', gosh, you don't have to read very far to read snide remarks or insulting references from right wing commentators. Totally ridiculous column.

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I have a hard time believing the G & M published this column . But then again this paper did endorse Harper so I guess there is still some partisan rage left over in the Editorial Department . Id like to ask the good professor who , exactly , introduced Negative Advertising into political campaigns ? And who , exactly , introduced the idea of continuous campaigning to this country , including running partisan negative ads between elections so as to define your opponent the way you wanted him to be defined ? Lastly , as for those Trudeau voters an equally soothing catharsis of rage , gosh , you dont have to read very far to read snide remarks or insulting references from right wing commentators . Totally ridiculous column .

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This is entirely wrong. First of all, the EU has banned roundup, which should be done everywhere. The idea that we have to destroy our land by using a substance of maximum toxicity and duration, so that overpopulated areas of Africa and elsewhere can eat GM foods is absurd, and could only be expected as an argument from a blind supporter of big agro, big pharma, big medicine and big banking, all of which have failed, miserably in their responsibilities.

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This is entirely wrong . First of all , the EU has banned roundup , which should be done everywhere . The idea that we have to destroy our land by using a substance of maximum toxicity and duration , so that overpopulated areas of Africa and elsewhere can eat GM foods is absurd , and could only be expected as an argument from a blind supporter of big agro , big pharma , big medicine and big banking , all of which have failed , miserably in their responsibilities .

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Fox News does oppose Trump, maybe model your strawman on reality.

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Fox News does oppose Trump , maybe model your strawman on reality .

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It looks like a perfect storm for the right-I watched Mr Trudeau speaking with Mr Mansbridge last night - and was embarrassed for Mr Trudeau - out of breath and out of touch.... falling back on 'scripted talking points' he seems to offer no threatThe NDP and Mulcair continue to wage a war long pastthe old ' cradle to grave ' socialist utopia has crumbled under oceans of debt and deficit around the globeI know of some downtown Calgary folk who took out Liberal memberships in an attempt to insure Mr Trudeaus rise to the leadershipSome of these same folk are now softly talking about funding the Greens in an attempt to further divide the left of center vote-Bright blue skies here in southern Alberta today literally and figuratively .....Calgary and Calgarians gonna be calling the shots for years to come.....

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It looks like a perfect storm for the right-I watched Mr Trudeau speaking with Mr Mansbridge last night - and was embarrassed for Mr Trudeau - out of breath and out of touch ... . falling back on scripted talking points he seems to offer no threatThe NDP and Mulcair continue to wage a war long pastthe old cradle to grave socialist utopia has crumbled under oceans of debt and deficit around the globeI know of some downtown Calgary folk who took out Liberal memberships in an attempt to insure Mr Trudeaus rise to the leadershipSome of these same folk are now softly talking about funding the Greens in an attempt to further divide the left of center vote-Bright blue skies here in southern Alberta today literally and figuratively ... ..Calgary and Calgarians gon na be calling the shots for years to come ... ..

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This article pretty much ignores the fact that Canadians no longer want to be governed by nasty, deceptive creeps.

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This article pretty much ignores the fact that Canadians no longer want to be governed by nasty , deceptive creeps .

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'Every country has the government it deserves.'Joseph de MaistreNo Canadian editorial can change even one vote in the US. Another pointless article, such as that notorious 'Harperless Harper government' suggestion, as a last-ditch effort. Moreover, US elections is none of our business. BTW, if the entire US could not come up with anything other than Bushes or Clintons in both parties, so be it.

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Every country has the government it deserves.Joseph de MaistreNo Canadian editorial can change even one vote in the US . Another pointless article , such as that notorious Harperless Harper government suggestion , as a last-ditch effort . Moreover , US elections is none of our business . BTW , if the entire US could not come up with anything other than Bushes or Clintons in both parties , so be it .

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Considering this newspaper's fastidious apatite for frivolous news -the coverage of MP expenses, case in point-, this article has a pretty rich headline. The newspaper covers the expenses debacle, now implies that doing so is wrong, and presents alternatives. The G&M is very good at masquerading both as doctor and patient. Just one more reason I put it up there with Britain's Daily Mail for journalistic integrity.

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Considering this newspapers fastidious apatite for frivolous news -the coverage of MP expenses , case in point- , this article has a pretty rich headline . The newspaper covers the expenses debacle , now implies that doing so is wrong , and presents alternatives . The G & M is very good at masquerading both as doctor and patient . Just one more reason I put it up there with Britains Daily Mail for journalistic integrity .

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The people's airlines special lounges are, multicoloured tortilla chips notwithstanding, scummy, overpriced and staffed by dysphoric millennials clearly distraught at having to actually work: its no wonder the [ cheap ] booze has to be unlimited. BA have marvellous lounges by comparison and they are not located in the dodgiest part of the terminal either..

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The peoples airlines special lounges are , multicoloured tortilla chips notwithstanding , scummy , overpriced and staffed by dysphoric millennials clearly distraught at having to actually work : its no wonder the [ cheap ] booze has to be unlimited . BA have marvellous lounges by comparison and they are not located in the dodgiest part of the terminal either..

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Was the majority of the editorial board away on vacation? What an odd, skewed, biased, and poorly researched article to publish... I'm usually very impressed with the G&M but not today.

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Was the majority of the editorial board away on vacation ? What an odd , skewed , biased , and poorly researched article to publish ... Im usually very impressed with the G & M but not today .

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Wente goes into a quantum leap of hyprocrisy... Harper did the deal....and flung it on the Liberals... to finish....and finish they did... this all goes back to the election.....and hypocritical Wente knows it...nice try...' Ottawa is contractually obliged to keep secret the details of a controversial $15-billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia – a transaction that Stephen Harper personally assured the country’s monarch will be guaranteed by the Canadian government, documents .( GM )

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Wente goes into a quantum leap of hyprocrisy ... Harper did the deal ... .and flung it on the Liberals ... to finish ... .and finish they did ... this all goes back to the election ... ..and hypocritical Wente knows it ... nice try ... Ottawa is contractually obliged to keep secret the details of a controversial $ 15-billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia – a transaction that Stephen Harper personally assured the country ’ s monarch will be guaranteed by the Canadian government , documents . ( GM )

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The dirty tactics of Harper and his followers would not have happened under Joe Clark and Robert Stanfield. They were leaders with integrity. Certainly not the case of the members of the Reform party who have taken over the old Progressive Conservative Party. The public is dismayed by what they are doing and they will pay dearly in the next election.

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The dirty tactics of Harper and his followers would not have happened under Joe Clark and Robert Stanfield . They were leaders with integrity . Certainly not the case of the members of the Reform party who have taken over the old Progressive Conservative Party . The public is dismayed by what they are doing and they will pay dearly in the next election .

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The very presence of Ms. Leitch and her ilk guarantees a very long winter in the wilderness for the conservatives. As long as they continue to promote dog-whistle racism and encourage the closet white supremacists in their caucus, they'll move closer to becoming a fringe party. I hope they get someone like Leitch as leader. Canadians deserve to see exactly who and what the Conservative Party of Canada has become, and who their supporters really are.

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The very presence of Ms. Leitch and her ilk guarantees a very long winter in the wilderness for the conservatives . As long as they continue to promote dog-whistle racism and encourage the closet white supremacists in their caucus , theyll move closer to becoming a fringe party . I hope they get someone like Leitch as leader . Canadians deserve to see exactly who and what the Conservative Party of Canada has become , and who their supporters really are .

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What we require of citizens, immigrants, visitors and everybody else, is to obey the laws of the country. Values are a personal matter and there is no way of prescribing them or policing them. If there were, we'd have fewer home-grown criminals, cheats, philanderers, scam artists and bullies.

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What we require of citizens , immigrants , visitors and everybody else , is to obey the laws of the country . Values are a personal matter and there is no way of prescribing them or policing them . If there were , wed have fewer home-grown criminals , cheats , philanderers , scam artists and bullies .

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Despite the people that 'loved Rob', he also left in his wake many people who he tried to destroy mentally, legally, professionally, and even physically. A person should be judged accordingly, and take the good with the bad.

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Despite the people that loved Rob , he also left in his wake many people who he tried to destroy mentally , legally , professionally , and even physically . A person should be judged accordingly , and take the good with the bad .

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I don't think Rob Ford deserved to die from cancer, and I wish his family my condolences, but the story about him is simple as this. Ford reaped what he sowed. Period. He had no clue, cost Toronto a lot of money and made it a worldwide laughing stock.

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I dont think Rob Ford deserved to die from cancer , and I wish his family my condolences , but the story about him is simple as this . Ford reaped what he sowed . Period . He had no clue , cost Toronto a lot of money and made it a worldwide laughing stock .

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For once in my life, I agree with a sociologist. I should frame this article and put it on my wall. I still recall the howls of outrage when the results showed a Ford victory in the Toronto election. You'd have thought that Dr Mengele had just been elected. The elites and the media did everything they could to discredit Rob Ford, as he represented the wrong kind of people. Unfortunately, his personal demons got the better of him, and this ravenous pack of media jackals were able to hound him into an early grave.

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For once in my life , I agree with a sociologist . I should frame this article and put it on my wall . I still recall the howls of outrage when the results showed a Ford victory in the Toronto election . Youd have thought that Dr Mengele had just been elected . The elites and the media did everything they could to discredit Rob Ford , as he represented the wrong kind of people . Unfortunately , his personal demons got the better of him , and this ravenous pack of media jackals were able to hound him into an early grave .

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Breaking the law to hold an illegal election in 2008 -- how low can the Harper Conservatives go?

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Breaking the law to hold an illegal election in 2008 -- how low can the Harper Conservatives go ?

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According to Globe and Mail's Jeffrey Simpson, Canadian taxpayers are paying for Conservative Party propaganda leaflets or, more accurately, Canadian taxpayers are paying for what are essentially negative attack-ad leaflets against the new federal opposition Liberal Party leader, Justin Trudeau. When in opposition, Stephen Harper made a big issue about the Liberal government of the day being arrogant and corrupt, and Harper promised he would institute a far more transparent, accountable, and a more genuinely democratic federal government, parliament and party politics. However, since he was elected PM of Canada, Harper has gone completely 180 degrees in the opposite direction in terms of transparency and accountability of the federal government, parliament and party politics. I'm not sure what to make of Justin Trudeau. But according to all the recent opinion polls, if we had a federal election tomorrow, we'd have PM Trudeau or PM Mulcair in a Liberal-NDP coalition government. I'll just be happy when the Harper Cons are gone. Their foreign policy really sucks, but I'm happy to see them complain about the Commonwealth meeting hosted in Sri Lanka. That is really unacceptable; so good for the Canadian Govt for objecting.

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According to Globe and Mails Jeffrey Simpson , Canadian taxpayers are paying for Conservative Party propaganda leaflets or , more accurately , Canadian taxpayers are paying for what are essentially negative attack-ad leaflets against the new federal opposition Liberal Party leader , Justin Trudeau . When in opposition , Stephen Harper made a big issue about the Liberal government of the day being arrogant and corrupt , and Harper promised he would institute a far more transparent , accountable , and a more genuinely democratic federal government , parliament and party politics . However , since he was elected PM of Canada , Harper has gone completely 180 degrees in the opposite direction in terms of transparency and accountability of the federal government , parliament and party politics . Im not sure what to make of Justin Trudeau . But according to all the recent opinion polls , if we had a federal election tomorrow , wed have PM Trudeau or PM Mulcair in a Liberal-NDP coalition government . Ill just be happy when the Harper Cons are gone . Their foreign policy really sucks , but Im happy to see them complain about the Commonwealth meeting hosted in Sri Lanka . That is really unacceptable ; so good for the Canadian Govt for objecting .

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Harper is completely disrespected in the international community and also in the United Nations ever since he voted ALONE to support Israel and its illegal occupation of the Palestinian lands by building more and more settlements even though Netanyahu promised Obama to stop when he took the last lot of American money.

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Harper is completely disrespected in the international community and also in the United Nations ever since he voted ALONE to support Israel and its illegal occupation of the Palestinian lands by building more and more settlements even though Netanyahu promised Obama to stop when he took the last lot of American money .

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You've only just noticed, Margaret, that the modern world is a sad, messed-up place? People are profoundly unhappy and insecure. For now, they cling to their abiding faith in careerism, economic growth, the free market, and tight state control over individuals. When the bubble bursts, all bets are off. The sharp reset in values will lead to a heady new freedom.

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Youve only just noticed , Margaret , that the modern world is a sad , messed-up place ? People are profoundly unhappy and insecure . For now , they cling to their abiding faith in careerism , economic growth , the free market , and tight state control over individuals . When the bubble bursts , all bets are off . The sharp reset in values will lead to a heady new freedom .

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Globe and MailWant to do something usefulGo down to the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering University of Torontoand ask around for some INTELLIGENT COMMENTS please please please....There were INTELLIGENT PEOPLE WHO BUILT GOOD WATER INFRASTRUCTURE in TORONTO until the politicians lawyers and bean counters started meddling... Oh stop dredging, oh our sewers are good stop basic regular maintenance... Oh build more darn condos and on and on and on...THE ENGINEERS WERE TELLING YOU ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE 1970's but everyone just wanted to Smoke pot and have fun... 'man' that's the future..

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Globe and MailWant to do something usefulGo down to the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering University of Torontoand ask around for some INTELLIGENT COMMENTS please please please ... .There were INTELLIGENT PEOPLE WHO BUILT GOOD WATER INFRASTRUCTURE in TORONTO until the politicians lawyers and bean counters started meddling ... Oh stop dredging , oh our sewers are good stop basic regular maintenance ... Oh build more darn condos and on and on and on ... THE ENGINEERS WERE TELLING YOU ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE 1970s but everyone just wanted to Smoke pot and have fun ... man thats the future..

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One of the better phrases to describe the Liberals (apart from those we can't repeat in a family newspaper) is 'there's no space between the Liberals and the Conservatives'. Like the ignominious Michael Ignatieff before him, Trudeau cannot seem to find an issue that sets the Liberals apart from Harper's government. They are in a veritable silent coalition to keep the NDP down and out, the majority of Canadians struggling and submissive to wage slavery.

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One of the better phrases to describe the Liberals ( apart from those we cant repeat in a family newspaper ) is theres no space between the Liberals and the Conservatives . Like the ignominious Michael Ignatieff before him , Trudeau can not seem to find an issue that sets the Liberals apart from Harpers government . They are in a veritable silent coalition to keep the NDP down and out , the majority of Canadians struggling and submissive to wage slavery .

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This is simply a reflection government's intellectual challenge in governance and its contempt for democracy and accountability.

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This is simply a reflection governments intellectual challenge in governance and its contempt for democracy and accountability .

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Just imagine, what the bleeding hearts will do, when Trump implements his ideas. Of course, Canada will be a big and necessary casualty.

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Just imagine , what the bleeding hearts will do , when Trump implements his ideas . Of course , Canada will be a big and necessary casualty .

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Just Tabitha ..spinning her usual socprog narrative....Well most of are not buying this attempt to distract from the fact that there is a strong whiff of deception here. This really needs to be investigated and not swept under the carpet..-whether Afghan or Persian.

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Just Tabitha ..spinning her usual socprog narrative ... .Well most of are not buying this attempt to distract from the fact that there is a strong whiff of deception here . This really needs to be investigated and not swept under the carpet..-whether Afghan or Persian .

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The Harpercons have been handling the media with with well managed photo ops and well scripted pre-approved q&a sestions amounting to government controlled propaghanda since they have been in control of this de facto dictatorship. They can't control this message and they know he will undoubtedly go off script allowing a disasterous track record to be on full display. This will not be question period where questions can be dodged, accointability ducked and embarrasement avoided. The emperor will be on full display. Come out of your hen house Harper, this is your mess that you have to face up to it in front of Canadians whose country they want back.

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The Harpercons have been handling the media with with well managed photo ops and well scripted pre-approved q & a sestions amounting to government controlled propaghanda since they have been in control of this de facto dictatorship . They cant control this message and they know he will undoubtedly go off script allowing a disasterous track record to be on full display . This will not be question period where questions can be dodged , accointability ducked and embarrasement avoided . The emperor will be on full display . Come out of your hen house Harper , this is your mess that you have to face up to it in front of Canadians whose country they want back .

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I also love the $8500 subsidy for folks who buy a $130,000 Tesla. By the way, replacing all of Ontario's cars with EVs would result in a less than 5% reduction in GHG. It's all optics with the Liberals and no substance.

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I also love the $ 8500 subsidy for folks who buy a $ 130,000 Tesla . By the way , replacing all of Ontarios cars with EVs would result in a less than 5 % reduction in GHG . Its all optics with the Liberals and no substance .

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If the Liberals had more cash, they would do the same as they have done in the past. Tories lash out at Liberal attack adsLast Updated: Wednesday, January 11, 2006 | 9:58 PM ETCBC NewsThe Conservatives reacted angrily to negative ads released on Tuesday by the Liberals targeting Stephen Harper, calling them 'vicious' and 'baseless.'Focusing on one ad that suggested Harper would station armed soldiers on the streets of Canadian cities, Tory MP Jason Kenney told a news conference in Ottawa that the Liberals have sunk to a new low. The Liberals say they have pulled that ad from their website and will not run it on English TV.Read more: ht tp://www.cbc.ca/story/canadavotes2006/national/2006/01/11/elxn-tory-lib-ads-reax.html#ixzz2RIe33HXl

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If the Liberals had more cash , they would do the same as they have done in the past . Tories lash out at Liberal attack adsLast Updated : Wednesday , January 11 , 2006 | 9:58 PM ETCBC NewsThe Conservatives reacted angrily to negative ads released on Tuesday by the Liberals targeting Stephen Harper , calling them vicious and baseless.Focusing on one ad that suggested Harper would station armed soldiers on the streets of Canadian cities , Tory MP Jason Kenney told a news conference in Ottawa that the Liberals have sunk to a new low . The Liberals say they have pulled that ad from their website and will not run it on English TV.Read more : ht tp : //www.cbc.ca/story/canadavotes2006/national/2006/01/11/elxn-tory-lib-ads-reax.html # ixzz2RIe33HXl

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Fun piece... but Margaret, do us a favour, and get them to change your by-line photo! I often read your column, and a while back you did a piece on being the older person in the office.. or something... and you had a recent photo of yourself. You looked wonderful, and your age. That current photo doesn't do you justice and I'm sure it makes some think, 'what does that youngin know about aging!!' By the way, I do have a smart phone, but in the hands of a dummie it's a bit of an oxymoron....I only know how to use about two of its features... never taken a 'selfie'....and seldom do text... but somehow I can still talk to people on it.

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Fun piece ... but Margaret , do us a favour , and get them to change your by-line photo ! I often read your column , and a while back you did a piece on being the older person in the office.. or something ... and you had a recent photo of yourself . You looked wonderful , and your age . That current photo doesnt do you justice and Im sure it makes some think , what does that youngin know about aging ! ! By the way , I do have a smart phone , but in the hands of a dummie its a bit of an oxymoron ... .I only know how to use about two of its features ... never taken a selfie ... .and seldom do text ... but somehow I can still talk to people on it .

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Don't let the grandchildren see you drooling or hear you passing gas when you think no one is within hearing range... young ears are way sharper than old ears!

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Dont let the grandchildren see you drooling or hear you passing gas when you think no one is within hearing range ... young ears are way sharper than old ears !

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I wonder what conservatives like: the deficit, the association with seedy characters, the putting of all eggs in the single resource basket. It is a mystery. If Iran exports oil, kiss Keystone goodbye and watch Alberta continue in the deficit path that Harper so admires.

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I wonder what conservatives like : the deficit , the association with seedy characters , the putting of all eggs in the single resource basket . It is a mystery . If Iran exports oil , kiss Keystone goodbye and watch Alberta continue in the deficit path that Harper so admires .

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All provincial debt is guaranteed by the feds. I wonder what would happen if a independent Quebec had to issue it's own bonds to cover there debt? What would the bond raters do ? how high a premium would they apply for the higher risk ?

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All provincial debt is guaranteed by the feds . I wonder what would happen if a independent Quebec had to issue its own bonds to cover there debt ? What would the bond raters do ? how high a premium would they apply for the higher risk ?

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if Quebec votes for separation, I believe they are going to be opening a huge can of worms, to their detriment. The bottom line, in my opinion, is that if Canada is divisible, then so should Quebec be.

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if Quebec votes for separation , I believe they are going to be opening a huge can of worms , to their detriment . The bottom line , in my opinion , is that if Canada is divisible , then so should Quebec be .

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Did it ever cross your mind to ask why the fumes from the car are so bad? The VW diesel cars produce fumes so bad you wonder if there is a phantom 18-wheeler inside them.

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Did it ever cross your mind to ask why the fumes from the car are so bad ? The VW diesel cars produce fumes so bad you wonder if there is a phantom 18-wheeler inside them .

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I agree with the person who said that this is un-predictable. The (mostly left wing) media have been saying for months and months that Mr. Trump is a joke and he wouldn't very long. And look where we are now. Mr. Trump is a straight shooter and for all his money is a bit rough around the edges. He does not behave like a snob or at least an aristocrat. The media has conveniently just focused on Trump's anti-immigration stands, and have conveniently ignored the fact that he addresses many of the issues of the people he caters to, their fall in standard of living and lack of jobs. This is a very important issue. I promise you that if Hilary Clinton ignores it or treats Trump supporters and the working poor and the poor like rabble. Mr. Trump will win.

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I agree with the person who said that this is un-predictable . The ( mostly left wing ) media have been saying for months and months that Mr. Trump is a joke and he wouldnt very long . And look where we are now . Mr. Trump is a straight shooter and for all his money is a bit rough around the edges . He does not behave like a snob or at least an aristocrat . The media has conveniently just focused on Trumps anti-immigration stands , and have conveniently ignored the fact that he addresses many of the issues of the people he caters to , their fall in standard of living and lack of jobs . This is a very important issue . I promise you that if Hilary Clinton ignores it or treats Trump supporters and the working poor and the poor like rabble . Mr. Trump will win .

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Trump derives from the warrior class. He is no flim flam man, unlike the effeminate milquetoast that occasionally occupies our PM office. We can say what we want, as Canada means nothing to the US other than yet another Soverign nation that cannot defend its territory. So let's stop speculating .It's none of our business

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Trump derives from the warrior class . He is no flim flam man , unlike the effeminate milquetoast that occasionally occupies our PM office . We can say what we want , as Canada means nothing to the US other than yet another Soverign nation that can not defend its territory . So lets stop speculating .Its none of our business

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Stop that endless complaining. Ayatollah Harper has answer to all you problems. Lower the corporate tax, lower the high income earners tax and cut the regulation. All the good things will trickle down to you rubes. Would the fat cats ever betray you?

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Stop that endless complaining . Ayatollah Harper has answer to all you problems . Lower the corporate tax , lower the high income earners tax and cut the regulation . All the good things will trickle down to you rubes . Would the fat cats ever betray you ?

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How far can this censorship go? Will the Harper autocracy start burning all books explaining how climate changes? When did environmental science become Canada's worst enemy? Harper's Conservatives are ostriches. Not only are they sticking their heads in the ground but also they are burying the future of Canada in the same hole!

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How far can this censorship go ? Will the Harper autocracy start burning all books explaining how climate changes ? When did environmental science become Canadas worst enemy ? Harpers Conservatives are ostriches . Not only are they sticking their heads in the ground but also they are burying the future of Canada in the same hole !

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Some who identify and still vote conservative seem not to be aware that the conservatism has changed. Completely. There has been a coup. As for 'conservative intellectuals', I am not sure there is such a thing in this kind of conservatism. It seems more like crafty scheming, always trying to buttress extreme neo-conservatism, always in the service of industry or narrow religion, mean-spirited haranguing, rather than real intellectualism.

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Some who identify and still vote conservative seem not to be aware that the conservatism has changed . Completely . There has been a coup . As for conservative intellectuals , I am not sure there is such a thing in this kind of conservatism . It seems more like crafty scheming , always trying to buttress extreme neo-conservatism , always in the service of industry or narrow religion , mean-spirited haranguing , rather than real intellectualism .

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Medical pot is just an excuse to get stoned. It should be banned.

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Medical pot is just an excuse to get stoned . It should be banned .

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For thousands of years, the men worked outside the home while the women stayed home and looked after the home. It time for the women to work outside the home while the men stay at home to look after the home.

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For thousands of years , the men worked outside the home while the women stayed home and looked after the home . It time for the women to work outside the home while the men stay at home to look after the home .

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Frankly, I am absolutely terrified of Hawkish Hillary as Commander and Chief. Did anyone watch CNN's Michael Smerconish's interview with Stephen F. Cohen yesterday? Cohen is professor emeritus of Russian studies at NYC and Princeton. Cohen argues that the American media are doing a huge disservice to the country by ignoring the substance of Trump's arguments about NATO and Russia, and that Trump is wisely seeking detente with Russia.'We're approaching a Cuban Missile Crisis level nuclear confrontation with Russia'.'That reckless branding of Trump as a Russian agent, most of it is coming from the Clinton campaign. And they really need to stop'.I urge everyone to google and read the full transcript of this interview, and you can decide if the world can risk Clinton winning this election.

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Frankly , I am absolutely terrified of Hawkish Hillary as Commander and Chief . Did anyone watch CNNs Michael Smerconishs interview with Stephen F. Cohen yesterday ? Cohen is professor emeritus of Russian studies at NYC and Princeton . Cohen argues that the American media are doing a huge disservice to the country by ignoring the substance of Trumps arguments about NATO and Russia , and that Trump is wisely seeking detente with Russia.Were approaching a Cuban Missile Crisis level nuclear confrontation with Russia.That reckless branding of Trump as a Russian agent , most of it is coming from the Clinton campaign . And they really need to stop.I urge everyone to google and read the full transcript of this interview , and you can decide if the world can risk Clinton winning this election .

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Harper is banking on a strong NDPQ to curtail any Liberal advancement, that's why Harpers's Reform supply all Liberal attack ads... as usual.

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Harper is banking on a strong NDPQ to curtail any Liberal advancement , thats why Harperss Reform supply all Liberal attack ads ... as usual .

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'And Stephen Harper will put various ministerial warhorses out to pasture and bring into cabinet a crop of younger ministers, mostly female.'=========================================I couldn't stop it. I tried. When I read this the lyrics to of Robert Palmer's 'Simply Irresistable' infiltrated my brain, especially the line 'She's so fine there's no tellin' where the money went'. Then I went and watched the video and as I was watching Palmer morphed into PM Harper. Chilling.

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And Stephen Harper will put various ministerial warhorses out to pasture and bring into cabinet a crop of younger ministers , mostly female.=========================================I couldnt stop it . I tried . When I read this the lyrics to of Robert Palmers Simply Irresistable infiltrated my brain , especially the line Shes so fine theres no tellin where the money went . Then I went and watched the video and as I was watching Palmer morphed into PM Harper . Chilling .

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The problem is, only Harper actually believes in reducing taxes. Canadians have seen too much wasteful government spending to believe higher taxes are actually a good thing. Trudeau's babbling about the middle class (without actually helping the middle class in any way) may have an appeal in Quebec; it would be convenient if he could take Quebec from the NDP because Quebeckers may be tired of the NDP by the next election.

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The problem is , only Harper actually believes in reducing taxes . Canadians have seen too much wasteful government spending to believe higher taxes are actually a good thing . Trudeaus babbling about the middle class ( without actually helping the middle class in any way ) may have an appeal in Quebec ; it would be convenient if he could take Quebec from the NDP because Quebeckers may be tired of the NDP by the next election .

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Simpson: You must be on the payroll. Steven Harper is very vulnerable as he should be. You just don't get it.Watch him call an early election. I know it is illegal but he broke his own rule once before. Harper only believe rules are for others. As for Simpson, a pseudo-journalist, fro whom i used to have some respect, it is apparent that he is being spiffed by the cons; either that or Harper has pictures.

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Simpson : You must be on the payroll . Steven Harper is very vulnerable as he should be . You just dont get it.Watch him call an early election . I know it is illegal but he broke his own rule once before . Harper only believe rules are for others . As for Simpson , a pseudo-journalist , fro whom i used to have some respect , it is apparent that he is being spiffed by the cons ; either that or Harper has pictures .

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Laughable advice from the mainstream rag that supported the former muffin man on the hill in running the worst government since Confederation. Maybe just butt out of foreign politics like our former Carney 'con job' when foreigners tells the locals how to vote on issues like the Brexit and democracy!

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Laughable advice from the mainstream rag that supported the former muffin man on the hill in running the worst government since Confederation . Maybe just butt out of foreign politics like our former Carney con job when foreigners tells the locals how to vote on issues like the Brexit and democracy !

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It is all about the optics. Especially in the eyes of our allies, all of whom have pledged to ramp-up the effort, not ratchet it down. A public display of spinelessness by our new PM on the world stage, for sure.

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It is all about the optics . Especially in the eyes of our allies , all of whom have pledged to ramp-up the effort , not ratchet it down . A public display of spinelessness by our new PM on the world stage , for sure .

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You can't bomb ideology. Withdrawing Canadian jets is the right thing to do. The willfully promoted racism by the Conservatives during there term does need to be fought

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You cant bomb ideology . Withdrawing Canadian jets is the right thing to do . The willfully promoted racism by the Conservatives during there term does need to be fought

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Ordinary people understand the $6600.00 for a photos is extreme, and constant use of limos and airport lounges is inappropriate! They don't know what is appropriate for subways and buses. What most of us outside of Toronto know is that we won't get near the same kind of benefit, we are not in bed with Kathleen Wynne and never have been. This government is wholey regressive where Canada is concerned, like Trudeau senior, this OM really only cares about Quebec and Ontario. He will do nothing for the west, and dispite the fact that all the Maritime states are Liberal, so far he's dismissed every issue that affects that region, and taken them out of play in the Supreme Court, so much for dancing with the people who brung ya!

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Ordinary people understand the $ 6600.00 for a photos is extreme , and constant use of limos and airport lounges is inappropriate ! They dont know what is appropriate for subways and buses . What most of us outside of Toronto know is that we wont get near the same kind of benefit , we are not in bed with Kathleen Wynne and never have been . This government is wholey regressive where Canada is concerned , like Trudeau senior , this OM really only cares about Quebec and Ontario . He will do nothing for the west , and dispite the fact that all the Maritime states are Liberal , so far hes dismissed every issue that affects that region , and taken them out of play in the Supreme Court , so much for dancing with the people who brung ya !

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'The problem is his character, his temperament and his judgment, as well as his authoritarian leanings, his rage, his bullying, his tactics of threats and intimidation, his history as an unsavoury businessman, his appeals to bigotry, his narcissism, his vengefulness, his erratic nature, his vulgarity, his recklessness, his deceit, his utter ignorance of government and of world affairs, and his contempt for the first amendment (the one about free speech).'I don't think I've seen Peggy spew such a concentrated stream of hateful invective since a teachers' union member proposed boycotting Israel in the 1990s. I conclude that for whatever reason the Globe is so beholden to Hilary that they are willing to forego any presidential interviews during a Trump presidency.

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The problem is his character , his temperament and his judgment , as well as his authoritarian leanings , his rage , his bullying , his tactics of threats and intimidation , his history as an unsavoury businessman , his appeals to bigotry , his narcissism , his vengefulness , his erratic nature , his vulgarity , his recklessness , his deceit , his utter ignorance of government and of world affairs , and his contempt for the first amendment ( the one about free speech ) .I dont think Ive seen Peggy spew such a concentrated stream of hateful invective since a teachers union member proposed boycotting Israel in the 1990s . I conclude that for whatever reason the Globe is so beholden to Hilary that they are willing to forego any presidential interviews during a Trump presidency .

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From 2004: 'The introduction of sharia law in Ontario, Canada, was effectively recommended by a 2004 report which prompted debate and street protests, both for and against its findings'.'Family faith-based tribunals had been set up by Catholic and Jewish communities following the passing of the province's Arbitration Act in 1991.''In 2003, the Islamic Institute of Civil Justice said it intended to establish similar tribunals for the 400, 000 Muslims who live in Ontario.''Irfan Syed, chairman of the Toronto-based Muslim Lawyers Association, said:''In truly multicultural countries, this is quite common. It's a legitimate way to give religious communities some autonomy within the scope of our law. The two can exist because the Canadian courts have an ultimate supervisory capacity''During the ensuing outcry, a former attorney general, Marion Boyd, was asked to review how the arbitration act was working and whether it adversely affected vulnerable people, including women, the elderly and people with disabilities'.'Published in December 2004, her report recommended that the 'Arbitration Act should continue to allow disputes to be arbitrated using religious law.''She, no doubt, realised it would not be possible to allow Christian and Jewish tribunals to continue but ban Muslim ones.''Faisal Kutty, writing in the New Catholic Times, supported the report's findings.'Sharia is not coming to Canada and there will be no sharia courts. Muslims simply wish to use Islamic principles to resolve their disputes within the Canadian legal system''But plenty of others didn't.''Homa Arjomand, an Iranian who organised International Campaign Against Sharia Court in Canada, argued that the recommendations would push back Canadian law by 1,400 years.''Our lawyers are studying the decisions of several arbitration cases and will bring them to court and expose how women are victimised by male-dominated legal decisions based on 6th-century religion and traditions.''Another protester Nasrin Ramzanali, said 'If the shariah is used in Canada, I also feel threatened here.''There was mainstream scepticism that such tribunals were compatible with Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms.''Such was the political feeling that the province's premier, Dalton McGuinty, eventually dismissed Boyd's recommendations. He was also forced to ban other religions which had been using faith-based tribunals.'so...we were O.K with Catholic and Jewish family tribunals but Premier Dalton McGuinty wasn't O.K with Muslim family tribunals.. not the least of reasons because female Muslims themselves felt potentially threatened by their creation. Question.. did Dalton McGuinty make that decision based on a Canadian value concern or not...

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From 2004 : The introduction of sharia law in Ontario , Canada , was effectively recommended by a 2004 report which prompted debate and street protests , both for and against its findings.Family faith-based tribunals had been set up by Catholic and Jewish communities following the passing of the provinces Arbitration Act in 1991.In 2003 , the Islamic Institute of Civil Justice said it intended to establish similar tribunals for the 400 , 000 Muslims who live in Ontario.Irfan Syed , chairman of the Toronto-based Muslim Lawyers Association , said : In truly multicultural countries , this is quite common . Its a legitimate way to give religious communities some autonomy within the scope of our law . The two can exist because the Canadian courts have an ultimate supervisory capacityDuring the ensuing outcry , a former attorney general , Marion Boyd , was asked to review how the arbitration act was working and whether it adversely affected vulnerable people , including women , the elderly and people with disabilities.Published in December 2004 , her report recommended that the Arbitration Act should continue to allow disputes to be arbitrated using religious law.She , no doubt , realised it would not be possible to allow Christian and Jewish tribunals to continue but ban Muslim ones.Faisal Kutty , writing in the New Catholic Times , supported the reports findings.Sharia is not coming to Canada and there will be no sharia courts . Muslims simply wish to use Islamic principles to resolve their disputes within the Canadian legal systemBut plenty of others didnt.Homa Arjomand , an Iranian who organised International Campaign Against Sharia Court in Canada , argued that the recommendations would push back Canadian law by 1,400 years.Our lawyers are studying the decisions of several arbitration cases and will bring them to court and expose how women are victimised by male-dominated legal decisions based on 6th-century religion and traditions.Another protester Nasrin Ramzanali , said If the shariah is used in Canada , I also feel threatened here.There was mainstream scepticism that such tribunals were compatible with Canadas Charter of Rights and Freedoms.Such was the political feeling that the provinces premier , Dalton McGuinty , eventually dismissed Boyds recommendations . He was also forced to ban other religions which had been using faith-based tribunals.so ... we were O.K with Catholic and Jewish family tribunals but Premier Dalton McGuinty wasnt O.K with Muslim family tribunals.. not the least of reasons because female Muslims themselves felt potentially threatened by their creation . Question.. did Dalton McGuinty make that decision based on a Canadian value concern or not ...

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Remember the Borg from Star Trek Voyager. 'We are the Borg. You will be assimilated. Resistance is futile.'Well the politically correct progressives are similar. I am surprised they don't announce: 'We are the progressives. You will be indoctrinated. Resistance is futile'

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Remember the Borg from Star Trek Voyager . We are the Borg . You will be assimilated . Resistance is futile.Well the politically correct progressives are similar . I am surprised they dont announce : We are the progressives . You will be indoctrinated . Resistance is futile

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'Who gets to decide what ‘Canadian values’ are?'easy answer - The Liberal Party of Canada. After all, that is what has been promoted in just about every election in my lifetime, as well as what one sees on these boards regularly...

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Who gets to decide what ‘ Canadian values ’ are ? easy answer - The Liberal Party of Canada . After all , that is what has been promoted in just about every election in my lifetime , as well as what one sees on these boards regularly ...

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It is a staple of political columnists -- even the better ones like Mr. Simpson -- to occasionally and dramatically predict or at least suggest the imminent collapse of one of the major parties. In recent decades, such was regularly forecast for the NDP, given their dreadful performances in federal elections. How things change. Justin will take his lumps in October but in a few years he'll make for the usual 'redemption' story, the sort that media folks and many voters find irresistible, the young leader paying his dues and now better for it. A lot will depend on the performance of Mr. Mulcair, with his increased influence, while the Cons will retain their third of the electorate with or without Harper. But the Libs will be around for a long time yet.

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It is a staple of political columnists -- even the better ones like Mr. Simpson -- to occasionally and dramatically predict or at least suggest the imminent collapse of one of the major parties . In recent decades , such was regularly forecast for the NDP , given their dreadful performances in federal elections . How things change . Justin will take his lumps in October but in a few years hell make for the usual redemption story , the sort that media folks and many voters find irresistible , the young leader paying his dues and now better for it . A lot will depend on the performance of Mr. Mulcair , with his increased influence , while the Cons will retain their third of the electorate with or without Harper . But the Libs will be around for a long time yet .

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Let's call this what it is - it's all about greedHere is an excerpt from 'Outsourced and out of Work' by Joseph E. Stiglitz, a Nobel laureate in economics and University Professor at Columbia University, was Chairman of President Bill Clinton's Council of Economic Advisers and served as Senior Vice Pr…...'Yes, apologists of outsourcing say, rich countries will lose low-skilled jobs... But this is supposedly a good thing, not a bad thing, because America should be specializing in its areas of comparative advantage, involving skilled labor and advanced technology. What is required is 'upskilling,' improving the quality of education, especially in science and technology. But this argument no longer seems convincing. America is producing fewer engineers than China and India, and, even if engineers from those developing countries are at some disadvantage, either because of training or location, that disadvantage is more than offset by wage differentials. American and rich country engineers and computer specialists will either have to accept a wage cut and/or they will be forced into unemployment and/or to seek other employment - almost surely at lower wages... Two lessons emerge from the outsourcing debate. First, as America grapples with the challenges of adjusting to globalization, it should be more sensitive to the plight of developing countries, which have far fewer resources to cope. After all, if America, with its relatively low level of unemployment and social safety net, finds it must take action to protect its workers and firms against competition from abroad - whether in software or steel - such action by developing countries is all the more justified. Second, the time for America to worry is now. Many of globalization's advocates continue to claim that the number of jobs outsourced is relatively small. There is controversy, of course, about the eventual size, with some claiming that as many as one job in two might eventually be outsourced, others contending that the potential is much more limited. Haircuts, like a host of other activities requiring detailed local knowledge, cannot be outsourced. But even if the eventual numbers are limited, there can be dramatic effects on workers and the distribution of income. Growth will be enhanced, but workers may be worse off - and not just those who lose their jobs... Putting one's head in the sand and pretending that everyone will benefit from globalization is foolish. The problem with globalization today is precisely that a few may benefit and a majority may be worse off, unless government takes an active role in managing and shaping it . This is the most important lesson of the ongoing debate over outsourcing.'Read more at: www. project-syndicate.org/commentary/outsourced-and-out-of-work#gbd06cp0sCvChYb3.99

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Lets call this what it is - its all about greedHere is an excerpt from Outsourced and out of Work by Joseph E. Stiglitz , a Nobel laureate in economics and University Professor at Columbia University , was Chairman of President Bill Clintons Council of Economic Advisers and served as Senior Vice Pr… ... Yes , apologists of outsourcing say , rich countries will lose low-skilled jobs ... But this is supposedly a good thing , not a bad thing , because America should be specializing in its areas of comparative advantage , involving skilled labor and advanced technology . What is required is upskilling , improving the quality of education , especially in science and technology . But this argument no longer seems convincing . America is producing fewer engineers than China and India , and , even if engineers from those developing countries are at some disadvantage , either because of training or location , that disadvantage is more than offset by wage differentials . American and rich country engineers and computer specialists will either have to accept a wage cut and/or they will be forced into unemployment and/or to seek other employment - almost surely at lower wages ... Two lessons emerge from the outsourcing debate . First , as America grapples with the challenges of adjusting to globalization , it should be more sensitive to the plight of developing countries , which have far fewer resources to cope . After all , if America , with its relatively low level of unemployment and social safety net , finds it must take action to protect its workers and firms against competition from abroad - whether in software or steel - such action by developing countries is all the more justified . Second , the time for America to worry is now . Many of globalizations advocates continue to claim that the number of jobs outsourced is relatively small . There is controversy , of course , about the eventual size , with some claiming that as many as one job in two might eventually be outsourced , others contending that the potential is much more limited . Haircuts , like a host of other activities requiring detailed local knowledge , can not be outsourced . But even if the eventual numbers are limited , there can be dramatic effects on workers and the distribution of income . Growth will be enhanced , but workers may be worse off - and not just those who lose their jobs ... Putting ones head in the sand and pretending that everyone will benefit from globalization is foolish . The problem with globalization today is precisely that a few may benefit and a majority may be worse off , unless government takes an active role in managing and shaping it . This is the most important lesson of the ongoing debate over outsourcing.Read more at : www . project-syndicate.org/commentary/outsourced-and-out-of-work # gbd06cp0sCvChYb3.99

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Stop wasting $$$$$$ on Climate Change and start adding $$$$ to infastructure... Climate has been changing since the beginning of time and will continue to do so.....As for our sewers they were installed for the 25 year storm or 50 year storm, time to upgrade (long over due)...Don't grease Unions pockets, and the list goes on.........Ex Mayor Miller was part of the problem, and the list goes on.........

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Stop wasting $ $ $ $ $ $ on Climate Change and start adding $ $ $ $ to infastructure ... Climate has been changing since the beginning of time and will continue to do so ... ..As for our sewers they were installed for the 25 year storm or 50 year storm , time to upgrade ( long over due ) ... Dont grease Unions pockets , and the list goes on ... ... ... Ex Mayor Miller was part of the problem , and the list goes on ... ... ...

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Routing ISIS, then what? Without a sense of what will fill the vacuums in Iraq and Syria (for starters), without political solutions/resolutions, 'defeating' ISIS won't achieve much.

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Routing ISIS , then what ? Without a sense of what will fill the vacuums in Iraq and Syria ( for starters ) , without political solutions/resolutions , defeating ISIS wont achieve much .

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The conservatives put out a tasteless campaign video showing the barbarism of IS and weakness of Mr. Trudeau's childish pacifism. The media deplored the poor taste of the video, and ignored the depths of monstrous horror of IS and cowardice of Mr. Trudeaus prevarication. My intent is not to make political hay of this violence. I voted for him, but I am sad that he will be leading us through this difficult time. I hope I'm wrong, and the school teacher will be able to find the root causes of evil.

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The conservatives put out a tasteless campaign video showing the barbarism of IS and weakness of Mr. Trudeaus childish pacifism . The media deplored the poor taste of the video , and ignored the depths of monstrous horror of IS and cowardice of Mr. Trudeaus prevarication . My intent is not to make political hay of this violence . I voted for him , but I am sad that he will be leading us through this difficult time . I hope Im wrong , and the school teacher will be able to find the root causes of evil .

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Pierre Trudeau was 20, a prime military age, when Canada declared war against Germany in 1939. He did not volunteer to join the Canadian Armed Forces, but several years later was conscripted. He had the option, but never volunteered to go overseas to fight for his country, even after Canadians landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate France. Will his son Justin show the same lack of concern for France's welfare?

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Pierre Trudeau was 20 , a prime military age , when Canada declared war against Germany in 1939 . He did not volunteer to join the Canadian Armed Forces , but several years later was conscripted . He had the option , but never volunteered to go overseas to fight for his country , even after Canadians landed on the beaches of Normandy to liberate France . Will his son Justin show the same lack of concern for Frances welfare ?

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Only those who forget the *very* recent past would think that America's liberal democracy is getting worse. When my grandmother was born, women were not allowed to vote. In the 1950s and 1960s, presidential candidates didn't simply threaten to ban certain foreigners from visiting the US: they stood in front of schools to prevent their own citizens from attending, because they were the wrong skin colour. Only in 1967 did interracial marriage become legal in all states. Only in 2003 was homosexuality legal in all states. Despite the exaggerations of some demagogues, America has never been a more open and free place to live than it is today.

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Only those who forget the *very* recent past would think that Americas liberal democracy is getting worse . When my grandmother was born , women were not allowed to vote . In the 1950s and 1960s , presidential candidates didnt simply threaten to ban certain foreigners from visiting the US : they stood in front of schools to prevent their own citizens from attending , because they were the wrong skin colour . Only in 1967 did interracial marriage become legal in all states . Only in 2003 was homosexuality legal in all states . Despite the exaggerations of some demagogues , America has never been a more open and free place to live than it is today .

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Hundreds and maybe thousands people get deported from Canada for less. Why nobody from media talking about it?Two levels of citizenship.

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Hundreds and maybe thousands people get deported from Canada for less . Why nobody from media talking about it ? Two levels of citizenship .

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IMHO, a bribe recipient, without a bribe donor seems a lot like the unmistaken sound of one hand clapping.

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IMHO , a bribe recipient , without a bribe donor seems a lot like the unmistaken sound of one hand clapping .

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If you think its none sense to try and starta B747 with a flashlight battery it probablyis... If you think of this 'infrastructure' spending asa vehicle to transfer tax $$$ into the hands ofpolitical cronies... yup! It would be that kindof 'infrastructure'.And, yes, that applies to ALL politicians.

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If you think its none sense to try and starta B747 with a flashlight battery it probablyis ... If you think of this infrastructure spending asa vehicle to transfer tax $ $ $ into the hands ofpolitical cronies ... yup ! It would be that kindof infrastructure.And , yes , that applies to ALL politicians .

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The intelligent, witty and incisive responses to Manning's self-serving blather here show that the comments sections of this paper still have value.

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The intelligent , witty and incisive responses to Mannings self-serving blather here show that the comments sections of this paper still have value .

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While I agree that taxpayer-funded organizations such as governments should treat all media fairly and equally, it's too bad this story just gives more airtime to Ezra ...

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While I agree that taxpayer-funded organizations such as governments should treat all media fairly and equally , its too bad this story just gives more airtime to Ezra ...

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Laureen is touting the new needhelpnow service for kids having trouble with bullying. I called it, and it took me straight to Steves war room. They had lot of great hints on how to hit below the belt, make it really hurt, and never speak a word of the real truth. Their speciality is social media, so really relevant for Canadas youth. Thanks Laureen, your the bestHarpers new Canada, putting your tax dollars to work.

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Laureen is touting the new needhelpnow service for kids having trouble with bullying . I called it , and it took me straight to Steves war room . They had lot of great hints on how to hit below the belt , make it really hurt , and never speak a word of the real truth . Their speciality is social media , so really relevant for Canadas youth . Thanks Laureen , your the bestHarpers new Canada , putting your tax dollars to work .

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It's very disingenuous to blame the economically and socially disadvantaged for wanting more respect. Who profits by dividing the people and scaring people into silent submission to the status quo? As always it's the corporations, the politicians, and other elitist big shots.

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Its very disingenuous to blame the economically and socially disadvantaged for wanting more respect . Who profits by dividing the people and scaring people into silent submission to the status quo ? As always its the corporations , the politicians , and other elitist big shots .

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1912 borders, + Island of Montreal, Canada takes all the debt in its' name (still comes out ahead, and consider it payment for the James Bay project).Out the door you go, and good luck.

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1912 borders , + Island of Montreal , Canada takes all the debt in its name ( still comes out ahead , and consider it payment for the James Bay project ) .Out the door you go , and good luck .

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Mr. Simpson, you must be getting old. Even if the PQ is elected, the chances of sovereignty are near zero. Naturally, most of English Canada does not know this. So a PQ win will likely be a big boost for Justin Trudeau's electoral play. This is almost as ho-hum as Russia occupying the Crimea.

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Mr. Simpson , you must be getting old . Even if the PQ is elected , the chances of sovereignty are near zero . Naturally , most of English Canada does not know this . So a PQ win will likely be a big boost for Justin Trudeaus electoral play . This is almost as ho-hum as Russia occupying the Crimea .

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Don't forget 'the firm hand on the back as we guide you to the door approach' that may be the feeling of most of the rest of Canada - just a guess.

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Dont forget the firm hand on the back as we guide you to the door approach that may be the feeling of most of the rest of Canada - just a guess .

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For a different perspective on the VW scandal, consider this; it won't be the last, and similar events should start to occur more frequently. The technology involved in sensing and measuring 'stuff' is constantly becoming cheaper, more accurate, and broader in scope. The current system is built to reward exploitation of externalities for the economic benefit of the few, and that system depends on the ability to obfuscate the size and cost of those externalities. As the people affected ( us ) become more able to measure and quantify just what is happening, life should become more 'interesting'.What I find amazing is that this this information has been public for over a year, and is only now hitting media saturation. Think about it; every model of capital valuation I know of says that VW shares should have been crushed a year ago; at least, the shorts should have bloomed. This isn't even insider knowledge, it was public.

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For a different perspective on the VW scandal , consider this ; it wont be the last , and similar events should start to occur more frequently . The technology involved in sensing and measuring stuff is constantly becoming cheaper , more accurate , and broader in scope . The current system is built to reward exploitation of externalities for the economic benefit of the few , and that system depends on the ability to obfuscate the size and cost of those externalities . As the people affected ( us ) become more able to measure and quantify just what is happening , life should become more interesting.What I find amazing is that this this information has been public for over a year , and is only now hitting media saturation . Think about it ; every model of capital valuation I know of says that VW shares should have been crushed a year ago ; at least , the shorts should have bloomed . This isnt even insider knowledge , it was public .

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I've never understood the 'green' boast that diesel proponents have always put forward. Yes, less fuel is used to travel a certain distance, but the composition of the exhaust - particularly high NOx levels - is so much dirtier and more hazardous than gasoline exhaust these days. Walk in any major European city and your hanky turns black when you wipe your brow, thanks to the diesel-powered traffic. The EU is now talking about the human toll in lives lost to related cancers. Volkswagen might as well be selling asbestos-powered cars. Time to end this charade.

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Ive never understood the green boast that diesel proponents have always put forward . Yes , less fuel is used to travel a certain distance , but the composition of the exhaust - particularly high NOx levels - is so much dirtier and more hazardous than gasoline exhaust these days . Walk in any major European city and your hanky turns black when you wipe your brow , thanks to the diesel-powered traffic . The EU is now talking about the human toll in lives lost to related cancers . Volkswagen might as well be selling asbestos-powered cars . Time to end this charade .

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How come the greenies always live right downtown, as close to the centre of man's machine and as far away from nature as they can get? Because it's not about the 'environment', etc, it's about their sanctimony and own sense of moral superiority, that's all - facts and benefits to humans be damned.

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How come the greenies always live right downtown , as close to the centre of mans machine and as far away from nature as they can get ? Because its not about the environment , etc , its about their sanctimony and own sense of moral superiority , thats all - facts and benefits to humans be damned .

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And so middle of the road Red-Conservatives have gained no respect for Harper! Well this Harper shows his insensitive behaviour. Same on a selfish PM lacking empathy or sympathy for a former member of Cabinet. Overweight is not a true reference of dedication and discipline.

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And so middle of the road Red-Conservatives have gained no respect for Harper ! Well this Harper shows his insensitive behaviour . Same on a selfish PM lacking empathy or sympathy for a former member of Cabinet . Overweight is not a true reference of dedication and discipline .

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I was privileged to be a friend of the late Dr. Robert Elgie, a true Red Tory. His view was that a political party should work for the benefit of society not its own interest. Sadly that view seems to now be a very small minority today.

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I was privileged to be a friend of the late Dr. Robert Elgie , a true Red Tory . His view was that a political party should work for the benefit of society not its own interest . Sadly that view seems to now be a very small minority today .

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From the comments I see Mr. Clement [the man of the gazebo] has done his work well by once again flaming public passions against public servants. Yes, I am a public servant. Yes, I do have well over a year of banked sick time. Is that a liability on the government's books. Of course not since there is no payout. To say, like some have, that this encourages people to take sick time before they retire is something that i personally have never seen. The same goes for the claim that public servants take an average of eighteen days a year of sick time. The only time I have seen that in any particular year is when someone had to have surgery. Instead of cheering the government on to take away something from public servants, why don't some of the writers ask this question: why don't I have sick time? Why do I have to be off without pay when I am sick. I suggest that this would be a much more profitaable line as opposed to saying 'I don't have it so why should you'. I know that the answer will be that 'my employer can't afford it'. Well, maybe they could if their executives weren't taking home $1 million or more a year each.

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From the comments I see Mr. Clement [ the man of the gazebo ] has done his work well by once again flaming public passions against public servants . Yes , I am a public servant . Yes , I do have well over a year of banked sick time . Is that a liability on the governments books . Of course not since there is no payout . To say , like some have , that this encourages people to take sick time before they retire is something that i personally have never seen . The same goes for the claim that public servants take an average of eighteen days a year of sick time . The only time I have seen that in any particular year is when someone had to have surgery . Instead of cheering the government on to take away something from public servants , why dont some of the writers ask this question : why dont I have sick time ? Why do I have to be off without pay when I am sick . I suggest that this would be a much more profitaable line as opposed to saying I dont have it so why should you . I know that the answer will be that my employer cant afford it . Well , maybe they could if their executives werent taking home $ 1 million or more a year each .

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It appears that many are easily fooled by the Clinton propaganda machine. I don't mind the criticism of Trump, it is well deserved but don't be deluded into thinking that it makes Hillary a good person.

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It appears that many are easily fooled by the Clinton propaganda machine . I dont mind the criticism of Trump , it is well deserved but dont be deluded into thinking that it makes Hillary a good person .

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Now maybe he's just being civil, but the French Ambassador to Canada disagrees with you.

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Now maybe hes just being civil , but the French Ambassador to Canada disagrees with you .

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Oh, if walls could speak - what would French, US, even Russian, ones tell us re: Canada's stance on its air strikes? Disappointment? Relief? Or mere indifference?

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Oh , if walls could speak - what would French , US , even Russian , ones tell us re : Canadas stance on its air strikes ? Disappointment ? Relief ? Or mere indifference ?

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A lot of people are giving Philpott a pass on the Air Canada lounge access. Why can't she sit in the waiting area with most of the rest of us? It would be a good chance for her to talk to the average Canadian. Unless she wants to avoid the average Canadian.

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A lot of people are giving Philpott a pass on the Air Canada lounge access . Why cant she sit in the waiting area with most of the rest of us ? It would be a good chance for her to talk to the average Canadian . Unless she wants to avoid the average Canadian .

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On the other hand , it may have been a very wise move....in time, all will be revealed... 650,000 emails will take time to plough through... now Huma is denying that it is her computer , that it was her husband's....that she did not share it...that she has no idea how all those emails got there...

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On the other hand , it may have been a very wise move ... .in time , all will be revealed ... 650,000 emails will take time to plough through ... now Huma is denying that it is her computer , that it was her husbands ... .that she did not share it ... that she has no idea how all those emails got there ...

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There is nothing good the pervious government did, so erasing Harper's legislative history is all good.

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There is nothing good the pervious government did , so erasing Harpers legislative history is all good .