Monthly Archives: January 2010

Posted on January 27, 2010
Jim by Jim

The Canadian government will not ban asbestos, or close up the mines, and certainly this Conservative government, as previous Liberal governments, will do nothing to hassle Corporations. Continue reading →

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The United States Struggles With A Problem Canada Helped Create

Posted on January 26, 2010
Jim by Jim

Many of the people suffering from asbestos-related cancer are Americans…something that we here in Canada should recognize…because we sold the stuff to them. Continue reading →

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Protesters: "The P.M. Is Burnt Toast"

Posted on January 24, 2010
Jim by Jim

The prevailing opinion amongst the protesters was that the P.M. is now the equivalent of burnt toast. Continue reading →

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Canada Needs For A Judicial Inquiry Into Afghan Detainees Arrested In Our Name

Posted on January 18, 2010
Jim by Jim

“Like it or not, Canada is at war. To my mind it does not do any good for anyone to air our dirty laundry in public; at least during the conflict this should happen in camera. The word treason comes to mind for those who undermine their country’s war effort.” Continue reading →

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From Today"s Montreal Gazette

Posted on January 16, 2010
Jim by Jim

A Summary No other nation with a system of government like ours has ever had its parliament prorogued in modern times, so that its ruling party could avoid an investigation, or a vote of confidence.Only three times has this happened, … Continue reading →

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