Sir Bandelot

I read it, and I agree that natives have been systematically ripped off by the government of Canada since day one. We can argue about the magnitude of that ripoff, but the interesting question is, if we stick to our own financial rules, what if he's right, what if we legally owe that amount. Even the lower amount... what are you going to do about it. Keep ignoring the elephant in the room, and insist we should only listen to you? By ignoring it we only make the problem worse for everyone. Of course there needs to be a financial settlement, if something like equality of justice actually exists. But it don't. And the more people know about it, the more it will come back to haunt us in insidious ways.

That's right, and this pattern has been observed to repeat itself with great accuracy every year, for thousands of years. Right through human history, in fact. But the notion you raise, that the entire scientific community is involved in a conspiracy to misrepresent the data, only relegates you to the "tin-foil nutter society".

Fascinating, I have always wanted to be a doctor too. Who do I have to kill first?

What a good dog... he even licks the hand

WAIT- what the hell actually happened here? Why did Canadian Air Force jets attempt to intercept this plane from United Arab Emirates, claiming that it was not responding to radio communications from Air Traffic Control? Then when the plane flew over or near US airspace, American figher jets took over. This part of the story is now hard to find. Nect we hear that some cargo had an explosive chemical in it. Then, that the explosive was a bomb rigged to be remotely detonated. Then, not rigged to be remotely detonated, but could explode at any time. WTF, is it election time, or something

It's always difficult to generalize about humans, but I think you have to look at some of the cultural differences between immigrants and non-immigrants to understand more about this problem. In particular, the family unit and how important it is to different groups. Because it is fairly well established that many homeless suffer from mental illness, depression, breakdown and finally rejection of normal living in society, what is it that makes it more of a problem for non-immigrants. Or so it seems to be, statisticaly no one has really backed that up. But the impression I have as I walk through the streets of many Canadian cities from Halifax to Vancouver more or less agrees with this observation. I think the family unit plays a major role in alleviating the problem that leads to mental breakdown and finally homelessness. Family provides a support mechanism. One could also look at divorce rates across different cultures and maybe see a similar pattern. But of course as I first said that is not necessarily always the case, there are exceptions. I'm talking about this- In our western liberal "me first" culture, the prpblems of other people don't matter. If you make a mistake, that's your problem. Not mine. I will help myself to what's good for me, and ignore the plight of others. And if someone offends me, I will not forgive them. Because I think I am very important, infallable and better than you.

All it says is, I'm not interested in playing games like pissing-match to prove what I believe. I've made my points and that's all I need. That does not matter, in light of your insistence that I answer your question. I have done that.

Yes I have. Read the post once again. For hard "prof" I would have to copy paste many news articles, not interested in going that far. That's not what you asked about, and you asked the question twice. Over 400 people were rounded up in the night, put in detention without charges or bail. This was in Canada, not long ago. If you want to play semantics at least get it right.

The craving may not be the only reason. As with many things in human nature, statements that generalize can often be proven to be false. I believe many turn to drugs to escape from a problem. The problem may be too painful for them to deal with directly. Depression is a very widespread problem, and in some cases there might not be an obvious reason why someone is depressed. Faulty brain chemistry, perhaps. Drugs alter the brain chemistry. That is what a person who takes drugs is ultimately doing. We are all drug users, in some ways. I don't say they are useless losers. I oppose criminalization of a person simply because they have a substance abuse problem. That's probably the least effective thing to do to help a drug user, and likely creates even more problems in their life, putting them into a spiral of social problems, drug use, criminalization and poverty. What a stupid approach to the problem. But of course any illegal actions taken while someone is "high", like violence or theft is a whole different matter.

That is your opinion, but I have demonstrated that elements of those ideologies do exist, and work well, for certain powerful groups. If you think it can't/ won't happen overnight, you've been fooled again. I did not live in Montreal in October 1970.

Calling people another Hitler or Stalin is childish, yes, depending on who it is. But nowhere did I say "our society is as bad." The names Hitler or Stalin were not even mentioned. Read again- I stand by my point. Elements of nazi and fascist ideology proved themselves to be very powerful and are attractive to post-WW2 forms of national leadership. Those elements are very common in corporate leadership. Nazi technology is not the only thing we imported from the Germans after the war.

There's nice sounding ideology of how it oughta be, and then there's practical reality. Rule of law sounds very noble, and it is, in theory. In practice, when there are many millions of people each having opinions and clamoring for attention to their idea of rule of law, only the most practical of things can be done. Who shall get listened to most easily? The one who is able to get attention, through use of media to spread a message. In real terms, sorry for the politically negative tone but it's propaganda. Who can spread the propaganda most effectively? In a capitalist society, those who have the money. And now, corporations having the wealth and intent to change laws in their favour can easily do so. By lobbying politicians, by making donations during election time, these are practical methods of achieving change for their benefit. All done, by Rule Of Law. And when the law is a barrier to achieving our goals, we use these methods to change the law. That is reality. You have the freedom to vote, but only for the vetted candidates with the right connections. You have the freedom to work and use your money to purchase goods and services. But only those which are provided for you, those which again are vetted by the state/ industrial leaders. They do not need to control directly, in the garish methods of fascists of old. They do so by purely legal means set up by a framework that appears to give equal liberties to all. The state and industry gives you the legal right to try and prosper. But that does not mean, they are obligated by law to give you any meaningful influence. The new face of fascism is a smiling "brother".

A bizarre interview, in many ways. This Imam is on the one extreme, and being interviewed by someone, who in certain ways represents the other extreme.

... and so therefore, to Der Speigel I say, YOU shut up. We have every right to talk about it, to keep bringing it up whenever and wherever we might see the threat of nazism show its ugly face. No matter how much it "offends" your hypocritical sensibilities.

No it is not an insult. It's more of an insult to forget what happened, or not be allowed to talk about it. People should know the real history, obviously so it won't be able to happen again. So please take your sanctimonious "thou shalt not speak of it", pc attitude up the creek. If you think it couldn't happen here just as easily, you're a naive fool. We have all the same basic elements at the ready. There is no fascism outside of us, it is in us. Without knowing it, without condemning every effort and minor change made that brings us closer to it, tt can happen again. In a heartbeat.

Seems kind of absurd to charge someone with murder in a war zone. That's like "giving out speeding tickets at the Indianapolis 500" - from Apocalypse Now. But Treason does make sense to me. He should be charged with High Treason in Canada. And it would seem just and fair that some of the family members hould be charged too, the mother in particular. To let them continue living openly and freely in our society disturbs my conscience.

Inject anyone with heroin or opiates for long enough and they will become addicted. The drug itself is part of it. The other part is a mental weakness that makes a person foolish enough to go for it. Some are drawn to doing the dope, others simply are not. Enough of this apologetic swaddling of the weak minded drug addicts. Drugs are a crutch used to make up for something that's gone bad with the person. That is what makes them predisposed. I'm talking about the habitual user, the addict.

No, not this one. The Bay of Pigs fiasco did that quite nicely. And undeniably... wrap your tinfoil around that.

I could argue that we western nations suffer from every one of these maladies, rabid ideological base, terror apparatus and cult of personality. They are not used as forcefully or consistently as might be done in an openly fascist state, but they are used at certain times when it's necessary to get the support of the masses. As in endeavours of war, control of social attitudes where economic advantages must be maintained, and getting people to believe in hope and change.

No problem. Just up the taxes some more, to help pay for the wars of opportunity.

No doubt that the shape of your head will make it ideal for punting, at soccer matches...

You can probably have a good debate on here, but it depends on who you're talking to. Just remember to be patient, keep tryng, and most of all, wear boots...

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We'll make sure you are one of the first to go, inshallah...

Not really, sounds just like my employer.