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Sounds like the comments were a knee jerk reaction to the outcome of the vote. I doubt they would actually burn down churches. It's puzzling to me that in a time of economic crisis, religous organizations were able to put up 74 million dollars (25 million from the Mormons alone) to fight something that really should have no impact on society. We need to remove 'sex' from the equation. Do they believe that people will now return to the church? If anything, it will just drive them further away and draw attention to the fact that the CHURCH actually had 74 million dollars to throw away like that. Maybe the athiests are right and religion IS all about money. One argument against SSM in California was an incident where a Grade One class was taken to a Lesbian wedding. Whether true or not, who cares? When six year olds go to a wedding they like the fact that they can dress up...for a party...and there's CAKE! They don't look at the bride and groom, two brides or two grooms, and say they're going home to do it. Did I mention, there's CAKE? It's adults who bring sex into it and confuse their children. The most popular argument against SSM however, is that God created marriage for procreation. So if a one man, one woman decide not to have children, what then? Do we need to pass a law forcing them to reproduce? Marriage is marriage. Get over it.

Actually, the new tough on crime proposals did not sit well with many Canadians, and not just in Quebec. We have to remember that the Conservatives represent less than 37% of the popular vote, and Canadians who voted for other than Conservative, did so because they did not support the Conservative platform or still just do not like Harper. The opposition must oppose bills that their constituents oppose...that's why they were elected. People seem to forget that. I also don't believe, despite their attitude, that the Cons. really want another election right now. They ran into a lot of trouble and the wave of change that swept across the US could blow them right out of power. I believe they will tread softly.

Spying on American people without a warrant is not just, "illegal," it is a violation of the very Constitution Bush swore to defend. I don't know how long is the list of illegal activities by Bush but no one who follows the news can make a credible claim of not knowing he's broken the law. Impeachment proceedings were brought against Clinton because he 'lied' about having sex with an intern. Bush has lied repeatedly about his reasons for invading Iraq. A former member of his inner circle and FBI chief has just published a book stating that Bush deliberately took his reports on Sadam out of context, twisting them to fit his plans. He even lied soon after 911 telling reporters that he watched the first plane hit on TV with students at the school he was visiting that day (then also the second). However, there was no footage of the first plane until the next day. I'm not sure if he even knows how to tell the truth.

Same thought here...the "About Us" link is broken. The source lists "Phil Burk" [from Impeach Bush TV] as the HTML author. What the "People's Impeachment" movement doesn't understand is that Pelosi won't support any such notion for pure political reasons, including backlash from moderate voters in 2008. Democrats barely won back the House and Senate, but not by nearly enough. As of today, any proposed Articles of Impeachment are Articles of a Wet Dream. As much as I would enjoy seeing him impeached, there are far more pressing issues...like Iraq. Besides, who in his administration is capable of taking over? They're all inept crooks.

There's absolutely nothing wrong with Dion, except maybe his English. Even that I think isn't so bad. The guy is just too nice for politics. He was at 40% approval rating after the convention and he didn't do anything after Harper attacked him in those ads. He's an idealist who think great integrity and ideology is enough to win in politics, but he's up against a political shark. If he toughens up a bit he still has a good chance of winning. I agree. When he first won the leadership I was disappointed because I would have preferred Kennedy. However, I'm starting to warm up to him. The blame game tactics of the CPC are really getting on my nerves and it's been nice this week to see how even their supporters in the media are upset over their handling of the two key issues: Kyoto and Afghanistan. Pitbull Baird is about to be castrated and O'Connor put out to pasture.

I agree. Too American for me. Canadians are slowly losing their identity.

I can't believe we're having this conversation. If a woman is competitive she's blamed for ruining the world? Men and women both want to look good. It's part of the mating game. I feel like I'm stuck in a time warp. Virginia Tech had NOTHING TO DO WITH WINGS or WOMBS. A MENTALLY ILL YOUNG MAN WAS ALLOWED TO BUY A GUN. THE REST IS INEVITABLE!!!!

I watched the View today and Rosie said that ABC wanted a three year deal but she couldn't commit to more than one year at a time. With that silly, misguided Elizabeth on the show, they need a voice of reason. I've always liked Rosie and I know she won't stop there.

I am unaware of any attempts on the Bush Administration's part to attack Israel. Or Gaza/West Bank... Please fill us in... ------------------------------------------------ There are people who believe that humans and dinosaurs co-existed. And what this is, plain and simple, is a psychotic reaction. These people are stone-cold-f**k nuts. I can't be nice about this, because these people are watching the Flinstones as if it were a documentary. ---Lewis Black I mean their penchant for war. The difference is that with Hamas they fight for principle not profit.

"I've watched O"Connor when he been asked questions about the military or the latest the torturing of prisoners. He seems to wish people would quit asking questions and leave him alone because he thinks he shouldn't be bother by them. Since he is a former military person himself, he probably tells people what he wants done or tell them to use their own judgement and perhaps, that is why he doesn't seem to know much." It's not the fact that he is a former military person that should give Canadians concern. It's the fact that he was a 'former' lobbyist for military contracts and Hill and Knowlton employee. He should always sit out discussions on Afghanistan due to conflict of interest. He's annoyed by questions because he just doesn't care. He's in the money...he's in the money...

"as if everybody ought to be thrilled about turning the country over to cultures that haven't quite made it out of the middle ages yet." This sounds very much like the warnings of Native Elders before the Europeans emigrated to Canada some four centuries ago. The immigrants then were unwashed, mostly illiterate and brought with them diseases unknown to the land. Fortunately for us, our ancestors were welcomed and taught how to survive in a hostile terrain and climate. It was only after the 'new-comers' started taking over that hostilities began. However, that's for another thread. It saddens me that we appear to be on the verge of a holy war. Fundamental Christians against Fundamental Islamics who hate Orthodox Jews... while all of us who just want to practice our faith are caught in the crossfire. I'm sorry, but I'm one of those old-fashioned Christians who refuses to believe that the Ten Commandments were found in the bottom of a suggestion box. 'Thou Shalt Not Kill', means 'Thou Shalt Not Kill'. I'm also one of those old-fashioned Canadians who embraces all cultures. What a dull place to live if all we saw on our streets were white Christians. If we had to put a face on a 'Canadian' it couldn't be done, because we have a great many wonderfully diverse faces. Think I'll go for a drive.

So sad. They are getting as bad as the Bush Administration.

I think it is absurd because it is abduction and kidnapping. I don't know if you can really say kidnapping and abduction, since I assume these are Afghans....therefore Dion can say "they got extradited to Canada". Or more appropriately, "they got invited to experience ClubFed, through the generosity of the Canadians." No! Canadians should say: "Wait a minute here! Aren't we at war? Aren't we supposed to be helping the Afghans by getting rid of the Taliban? Didn't the Liberals say the Taliban are evil? Isn't that why we got involved there in the first place?" "And wait another darn minute here! Does Dion knows what he's on about? Is he lucid?" DOES HE KNNOW WHAT THIS IS DOING TO OUR TROOPS' MORALE OUT THERE? Canadians should demand, "Dion must undergo psychological evaluation!" OK. First of all, I think Dion realized as soon as he said it that it wouldn't work and quickly retracted. He may lack political savvy, but he really wouldn't go that far. Secondly, the Liberals supported the war as a knee-jerk reaction to 911, but our pre-Harper War Machine role was as Peacekeepers. Many nations besides Canada (ie: Liberals, NDP and Bloc of Canada) are questioning their roles and chance of success. Thirdly, not all Taliban are Terrorists and they still have the support of many Afghans. This will only work if we give the people what they want. They are not interested in a Western style Democracy, but want a government that respects their culture and religous beliefs. The Cons have jumped on the 'bring the Taliban to Canada' Faux Paus, hoping we will forget their Hill and Knowlton led War. $$$$$$$$$$$$

Regardless of whether the US is a republic or not, it is still a democracy by any definition. What you imply is like saying that the UK is a Constitutional Monarchy, therefor not a democracy. Clearly the national elections, the state elections and the municple elections are functions of a democracy, rewgardless of the infrastructure of the govt. And whether the National Guard officially style themselves militias or not, they are militias, as in part time citizen soldiers. This guy might be talking out of his butt...but....the terms 'Democracy' and 'Freedom' are grossly overused and misused. They have become excuses for barbarity. It's like we've all been hypnotized and just like the guy who when under a trance will bark like a dog when he hears a bell ring...the masses close their eyes to any wrongdoing when they hear 'Freedom'. It no longer means anything.

The problem is that private companies MUST make a profit. We've seen it in Ontario after 'Two-Tier Tony Clement' (who didn't get his nickname because he liked cake) did a hatchet job on our healthcare system. After my daughter's knee surgery she was told that she should have physio, but if she wanted it free she would go on a waiting list that could take three months, or pay and start treatment right away. He also reduced hospital stays, opting instead for 'homecare'. Unfortunately the 'homecare' providers are private companies who must tender their bids and the lowest wins. Locally we are stuck with a company known as Comcare, who run a meat market operation. Most clients are lucky to get 15 minutes a day from minimum wage employees. It's shameful. Wealthy people always had another option. They could afford to hire private care nurses. Leave the rest of us alone.

Stalin, Hussein, Kim-Jong, Kim-Jong-Il, Castro, the list goes on... Nah, Bush is a cute cuddly teddy bear compared to some of the world leaders. Hussein was responsible for 150 deaths, and Bush has a body count in Iraq of more than 100,000; including 35,000 children. Castro's people love him and while he might govern with an iron fist, he did drive out the Americans and has kept his country together for decades. I haven't researched the others, but Bush is no teddy bear. I've said it before, that if he hadn't been born into money and power he would have been a seriel killer. He just has that vicous streak that goes beyond merely profiting from war. He gets off on it.

Try not to blame the poor old formers PC ers, its the former Alliance members that are slippery. That's the way I feel as well. The bulk of the CPC are former Alliance or Reform members with a completely different agenda than the Progressive Conservatives. That being said, if Stockwell Day is being charged, or at least being investigated for criminal activities; he should step aside until the issue is resolved, especially with the portfolio that he handles. Ironically, his office is responsible for dealing with the current corruptness within the RCMP, while he himself is being investigated by the RCMP. Major conflict of interest and if the tables were turned and this was happening to someone from any other party, the CPC would never keep silent. They platformed on honesty and transparency, but certainly do not govern under the same priorities.

They almost have to impeach the entire Bush Administration, because I don't think there's an honest one in the lot. Bush has been the worst world leader since Adolph Hitler, but who else from his band of misfits is any better? Impeach Cheney first is a good idea, so long as old GW is close on his heels. I thinks it's the only way that Americans can prove to the rest of the world that they are not all war mongers or gun-totin' Jesus freaks.

Not suprised in the least . My use of hospitals in the past 6 years has confirmed my belief that we are well taken care of. Oh my goodness. Not the Fraser Institute! Remember, they also said that smoking was not harmful to your health. They are funded by interest groups and base their reports on what those whose pockets they currently have their hands in, want them to say. Most Americans are envious of the Canadian Healthcare system. My five-year-old grandson has many health issues and I'm always blown away by the care and respect shown to him and our entire family. He is currently thriving within the limitarions of his disability. If we lived in the states we would probably be bankrupt by now. We have to remember that Stephen Harper has been a longtime member, not to mention Vice-President and President of the National Citizens' Coalition, a group started to oppose public healthcare. His rise to power has been funded by Private Healthcare ventures and Oil Companies, who also provide funding to the Fraser. I've pretty much learned to ignore any of their insane ramblings. It's not so much a think-tank as a pen for hire institute.

There is a reason why you don't make a former lobbyist for military contracts your DEFENSE MINISTER and there is a reason why JOHN BAIRD should not be anywhere near our money. Research his history in Ontario where he mishandled, stole and refused to be accountable for 750 million dollars from the provincial coffers. It's a matter of public record and our Provincial Auditor wrote a scathing report on the corruption within his ministry. We can breath a sigh of relief that he was removed from the Treasury Board. If old Sleezie Stevie isn't a crook, he sure likes to surround himself with them. And don't get me started on Jim Flaherty...

Has anyone googled this year's Parliamentary website to see how many times the CPC have used the terms thirteen years' and 'former government'? Anytime they are asked a tough question they bark out this rhetoric as their eyes roll around in their heads and the perspiration showers the House of Commons floor. When are they going to stop campaigning and get on with it? They are the government now, not the opposition, and it's their turn to be in the hotseat. Do they really think that they can divert our attention away from Afghanistan, the fact that our defense minister's (not so) former Hill & Knowlton clients are getting all the military contracts and that they are spending our money like college students on March break, with no thought to tomorrow? Oh, and they might be reminded that their are 10 provinces and 3 territories in Canada...not just Alberta and Quebec. Maybe I'll send them a map.

The regionalism extends far beyond Quebec. Divide and conquer is a cornerstone of Liberal policy. Demonize Alberta, isolate the Maritimes through equalization, pander to Ontario... it all works to get them re-elected and ultimately tear us apart. "The regionalism extends far beyond Quebec. Divide and conquer is a cornerstone of Liberal policy. Demonize Alberta, isolate the Maritimes through equalization, pander to Ontario... it all works to get them re-elected and ultimately tear us apart." Hmmm. This is not merely a Libral re-election strategy. Harper has practically given Quebec a blank cheque and has even gone so far as to 'bail out' Alberta??? (Our local paper has just reprinted Harper's 'Build a Firewall Around Alberta' speech and it has been the topic of much discussion). I have never seen a time when Canada has been this divided. I always took pride in saying I was a Canadian and for the most part still do, though I'm constantly having to apologize for our government. Yes. It was the Liberals fault because without the 'Sponsorship Scandal' the Reform Party (aka National Citizens' Coalition) would never have been able to form a government. We've simply becaome an extension of the Bush administration, with 'Bush Logic' (and I use the term loosely.) Polarize the population with hot button issues....pretend to be a holier than thou Christian, and then sit back while the masses duke it out.

You could have at least earned interest on the money that was refunded over-taxed . That lost interest is not much different than an extra tax on your refund. How about this: The government eliminates all income tax but witholds ALL of your money -- bureaucrats deciding when and how much to refund without your consent. Sounds like Communism to me. Of course, they almost do that now. Don't we work until August for the government and the rest of the year for ourselves? I have no trouble with income tax if it's used to share the wealth...just not for war.

Because Newfoundland holds fewer seats than most other provinces, I guess they have to scream a little louder. I like Danny Williams. He fights for his people. If Harper and Flaherty refuse to listen, he'll find the sympathetic ears of many Canadians upset over the huge gifts to Alberta and Quebec. I applaud his initiative.