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Pat Robertson Calls For Chavez To Die
Shady replied to mirror's topic in Federal Politics in the United States
What do you mean accept these kinds of comments? Would you like to see the authories arrest him? He's afforded the same rights as Prof. Ward Churchill who called all of the victims of 9/11 “little Eichmanns.” Your selective outrage is humorous. *Edit Oh, and by the way, it wouldn't be a bad thing if Chavez had an "accident" and was unable to hold onto power in Venezuala. -
Parrish says she'll vote against Martin government
Shady replied to mirror's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
I agree, and I guess I should be happy. However, I'm almost as anti-Parrish as I am anti-Liberal. I really can't stand her. -
With all due respect, why are you trying to quash opposing opinions in the guise of disingenuousness? Your opinion is perfectly legitimate, but so is mine. I happen to think that our country is over-taxed. The rather large continuous surpluses is proof. Yes, a surplus is better then a deficit. But large continuous government surpluses are not ideal. That results in billions of dollars per year sucked out of the economy by a non-producing entity.
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Global warming doesn't exist, does it?
Shady replied to mirror's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
Here's an interesting article: Guardian -
Let's put nurses in charge of fixin' healthcare?
Shady replied to mirror's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
You're so right. We have friends who's husband is a Pediatrician. He's from the United States but was practicing in London, Ontario, at the Children's Hosptial. Anyways, long story short, he had to leave and take a job in Toledo, Ohio, because of all the regulation related to doctors coming from outside of Canada. It's just another example of government regulating itself into a crisis. -
Paul Emery Arrested in Canada by order of USA DEA
Shady replied to canuckcat's topic in Canada / United States Relations
And by breaking American drug laws. However, the issue isn't about the health effects of marijuana, or Paul Emery's business acumen. It's about his distribution of marijuana seeds in the United States, which is strictly prohibited. You people continue to skirt the real issue. -
Is canada In Danger Of Becoming A Police State?
Shady replied to mirror's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
The answer is an obvious no. However, there are definitely some people in this forum becoming dangerously close to a level of hyperbole never before seen in this country. Give us all a break, and try and control your obsessions with Nazism. -
Let's put nurses in charge of fixin' healthcare?
Shady replied to mirror's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
It's all about supply and demand, as it is with any job. The supply of doctors is small, and the demand for doctors is large. They represent a very skilled workforce in which only a very small group of people have the necessary training and skills to succeed. The government continues to artificially cap doctor's salaries, contrary to what they're actually worth. I have no beef with doctors seeking to be appropriately compensated for their incredible work. God bless doctors!!! -
Canada has 4 out 100 of best universities on plane
Shady replied to mirror's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
I have a HUGE problem with that list. Where the hell is WESTERN? -
Exactly. I had no idea either. As long as their back to work for the beginning of hockey season.
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That's true. Although, the occupation angle is just a smoke-screen. Even before any territory was occupied, they were seeking to completely destroy Israel. I hope, now, that attitude has changed.
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Yes, you are correct. However, it's a fact that these lands were being used as a staging ground by the surrounding Arab countries in their efforts to destroy Israel. I don't fault Israel for being pro-active in it's defense, especially when one examines history from the creation of Israel up to 1967. However, I really don't want to get into the long drawn out history of the region. I hear that the Palestinians would be happy if Israel would reduce itself to the pre-1967 border. This would be a welcome change of heart. Because, for the longest time, borders didn't matter, only the complete destruction of Israel.
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Well, much of the territory "occupied" by Israel is land acquired during the many wars instigated by the various surroundeing Arab countries. Several wars to be exact. Back in the day, when the destruction of Israel was paramount.
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Well, Israel has withdrawn completely from Gaza, so I don't understand your previous rant. And according to many Israeli officials, as well as Prime Minster Sharon, they are willing to withdraw from virtually all of the West Bank. However, for this to happen, the Palestinians will have to control their violent fanatics.
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Of course they did. It was a creation of the Mulroney government. It was wrong, and as a true conservative, I'm able to admit it. However, I'm not sure what point you're trying to make. It's been kept in existence by the liberal government, who promised to do away with it. So there's plenty of blame to go around. It looks as though, the only way to get rid of it, is to elect a conservative government, because both the liberals and NDP are in love with the tax.
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What an intelligent argument. It looks as though this thread is a waste of time.
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So you're against the Gaza withdrawal? What are your ideas related to correcting the Palestinian/Israeli problems?
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I agree. You seem to be a very bitter person. Your statement is absolutely ridiculous. No, the rich don't ALWAYS get rich on the "backs" of the poor. There are plenty of ways to become wealthy. Mostly through talent and hard work. I'm not sure where you get your information from, I mean, other then marxists/communists. I really wish you would.
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Oh mirror, you were so close to an intelligence, reasonable response. But then you had to blow it with the usual class warfare garbage. Putting 100% of the surplus into reducing the debt is a very good idea. Personally, I would be in favour of a combination of debt reduction and tax reduction. The rich, "greedy" people don't steal anyone elses money through "rigged" income tax cuts that "screw" the poor and middle class. What really screws the poor and middle class, are ridiculously high income tax rates, and taxes such as the GST. Yes, there are people who are wealthy, but it doesn't necessarily mean they are greedy. Yes there are people who try to cheat on taxes. But they're only trying to keep more of THEIR OWN MONEY. Not anybody elses. Thus, there's no stealing of money from the poor and middle class. However, it is still wrong. But that's part of what happens when the government punishes productivity, punishes success and punishes people with high incomes. In other words, it's policies that people like you champion which lead to this behavior, and then people like you have the nerve to complain about it.
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To argue that the economy would be better off with the GST is ridiculous. Taxes, in any form, act like water on fire. The GST is one of the reasons why we look at an 8% unemployment rate, and think that it's good.
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Bump.
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The GST is a punishing, job-killing, economic-growth slowing tax. It's unbelievably bad and unnecessary. It should be eliminated, and personal income taxes should be reduced.
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Layton Proposes Export Tax on Oil to US
Shady replied to August1991's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
Exactly. Tariffs only creat more tariffs. If you want American Industry to respond with the same type of action, then by all means, institute tariffs. -
Paul Emery Arrested in Canada by order of USA DEA
Shady replied to canuckcat's topic in Canada / United States Relations
That's an entirely different point, and has nothing to do with Emery's breaking of American drug laws. Mr. Emery knew of the laws he was breaking. He, out of free choice, chose to break them. Actions have consequences. These consequences could mean jail time. -
Layton Proposes Export Tax on Oil to US
Shady replied to August1991's topic in Federal Politics in Canada
Getting into a trade war with the United States would be about the dumbest thing Canada could do.