Monthly Archives: May 2007

SLIPPERY SLOPE IN CANADA

Posted on May 15, 2007
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CANADIAN AWAKENING There promises to be a firestorm of controversey over a deal made by the Conservatives to replace a low profile candidate in an Ottawa riding with a "big star". It happened during the runup to the last federal … Continue reading →

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THE RIGHT (DIS) HONOURABLE TONY BLAIR

Posted on May 14, 2007
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THE SHAME OF TONY BLAIR Tony Blair came to power on May 2nd, 1997. He will step down on June 27th, 2007. His two main "achievements" as prime minister of The United Kingdom were to destroy the very foundations of … Continue reading →

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IRAQ DISASTER

Posted on May 7, 2007
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WHEN WILL THEY EVER LEARN? Each year there are two important anniversaries in connection with Iraq. One has just passed- May 1st, when George Bush proclaimed "Mission accomplished" in the Iraq war. The other is coming up in October. That’s … Continue reading →

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HEARTWARMING

Posted on May 2, 2007
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THE PUBLIC RELATIONS GENERAL It had to happen and it was heartwarming to see. George W. Bush could take a few lessons from Canadian General R. Hillier about decent, supportive  and public-spirited, morale-building behaviour for our soldiers in the heat … Continue reading →

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