Monthly Archives: July 2007

SECOND SUNDAY IN JULY

Bad Day In Washington Shortly after the invasion of Iraq and for many, BEFORE the invasion- it was apparent to anyone with a brain that Pakistan was a shaky ally and General Musharraf was a shaky leader. With every month … Continue reading

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ROUNDUP FOR FRIDAY

THREE THINGS I NOTICED TODAY First thing this morning I listened to a very cogent assessment of NATO’s "committment" to Afghanistan and in particular, Canada’s role. It was by Professor Roland Paris of The University of Ottawa. His interview on … Continue reading

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REMINISCING – DAVE BRUBECK

I saw this clip on one of my favorite websites this morning and just had to post it for anyone who remembers one of the greatest west coast jazz groups of all time. In a time of turmoil and trouble, … Continue reading

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THE IDIOTS' AGENDA

ARMS AND THE GOVERNMENT MEN FLIGHT OF FANCY There are rumours floating around the Canadian capital city, that General Rick Hillier wants us paeons to cough up several billion dollars for fancy new fighter aircraft. They will be built by … Continue reading

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