Monthly Archives: February 2006

Dear Prime Minister, Further to my snail mail on the Palestinians: The democratic election of Hamas has stirred strong emotions in the hearts of Israelis and their reaction of fear and concern is understandable. However, it is precisely at this … Continue reading →

The New York Times followed up today on a report that Germany openly opposed the war in Iraq but secretly helped the Americans. The United States invasion of Iraq was based on a tissue of lies and layer upon layer … Continue reading →

Prime Minister Stephen Harper,Prime Minister’s Office,Parliament Buildings,Ottawa, On.,Canada.Dear Prime Minister,Looking back over several decades of Canadian foreign policy, it’s clear that Canada has followed a path independent from the United States. This independence with respect to foreign policy has spanned … Continue reading →

I’m not a big baseball fan but the World Classic, which starts March 3rd is a short series and fun in political as well as sports terms. The U.S. initially withheld permission for Cuba to play because of financial concerns. … Continue reading →

You make some good points, very good ones and I’m glad that you’re in agreement with me about the negative impact of “bellicose rhetoric”. You write, “Yes, Iran must be taken seriously, and even respected to a certain extent, but … Continue reading →