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No, Afghanistan was a legitimate target with the al qaeda there. Note how few Americans stuck around to control that government. They quickly boogied to other places where they could get goodies to pay for the excursion. That is the problem; more attention should have been given to Afghanistan to ensure that the alqaeda were finished off and not allowed to return. How come it took so much longer to turn the Iraqi government over to the Iraqis???? Iraq was not a bed of terrorists before the USA invasion; it is now, though

Notice all the interest in attacking middle eastern "oil" countries but North Korea where there is the biggest threat from an unstable dictator; there is silence. It is not because the citizens of that country are enjoying a better esixtence than the Iraqis were. Why is there no big interest in North Korea. No booty?????

We watched the election because of fear. The Bush administration with its aggressive acts is endangering peace in the world. We don't have the same problem here in Canada; just concerned that if Harper were elected we would be following the American lead and kissing bush butt. Jealous of the USA; not a chance. I much prefer our more civil and fair government and our freedoms; those same freedoms that are disappearing in the USA, I don't have to sleep with a gun under my pillow.

There are other taxes other than income tax. gst, pst and all sorts of licenses and fees. Everything we buy has taxes paid on it and that cost passed to the consumer. Income tax was just a temporary tax introduced to pay for WW1.

That's really the gist of it. Voters do not always vote for the same party provincially and federally. Certainly here in BC the Liberals are a completely different party policy wise than the federal Liberals. Most Canadians do not have the blind party loyalty as they do in the USA where families vote for the same party all the time. There is just a small minority that are the undecided voters. It takes a big issue to make these voters change their minds. In Canada (at least in BC) we change party loyalty at the drop of a hat. We either vote for a charismatic leader or tend to just vote out the previous administration that has irritated the majority of us.

Hopefully, Mckenna will not be appointed; the guy has already put his foot in his mouth.

What are you talking about.

This was not a WAR let alone a great one. It was an illegal invasion based on lies, forgeries and stupidity. It has killed thousands and maimed even more and there sure isn't any peace in Iraq or Afghanistan.

So, is that a big surprise. That is what we do in BC; vote against the ruling party both federally and provincially. I think we were all told to quit being childish and name calling political parties or candidates. Time to frow up and act like adults if you wish to join in a civil discussion.

Nope, Bush and his aggressive peace threatening actions has done that quite well himself. Then there is the USA's actions in illegal trade actions that completely tick off many of us, too.

Post the poll. I do not think military spending is a top priority. Health care and the environment are much higher priorities.

Stoker; You whine about a similar comment being a personal insult and get on your high horse. You are constantly demeaning others and giving out rude comments. You are a pot calling a kettle black.

I think this forum is really all about personal feelings. We can always find "experts" with diametrically opposed claims on most subjects. All we can really do is sift through the bs and come to logical conclusions. I did distrust and found him to be very cold hearted as governor of Texas; refusing to stay any executions despite the fact that many prisoners sitting on death row were proven to be innocent all across the USA. While we have cases here in Canada, too; I think that because many of their law officers are put in office by the voters; there is a push to "solve" a case to make themselves look effective.

What an idiotic statement.

Interesting tidbit I picked up from the UK Telegraph.

I think they better worry about their own country and it astronomical growing deficit .

Personal insults now eh? Have you been over the forum rules yet? Remeber though: and your comment of piss or get off the pot deserved any better?????

It is about 6 months old and I would trust Sinclair more that Campbell. The "budget" does not come in effect unless they are re elected and we know how they break promises. The tax cuts last election ended up coming with boosts in gas tax, sales tax, licenses and fees of all description, health care premiums, prescription coverage taken away from seniors.

The word "American" is actually the joke; Canada and Mexico as ell as all South American nations are just as entitled to call themselves Americans as citizens of the USA do. Maybe we should start calling them the UNIS or something if it bothers you so much that we do share this continent and South Americans share the American title.

Gee what "proof" are you supplying. zilch; even your American CIA handbook has let you down eh

What scared of the comparisons. Mexico is now a semi civilized country. I would bet there are many more people still trying to sneak into the USA from Mexico. They are trying to escape poverty not necessarily bad regimes. Prove the same doesn't hold true for Cuba.

Yes, it sure is because if they are going to fudge; it would not be in Cuba's favour, DUH!!!

yOU WISH

Okay, those who speak of all these Cuban boat people; let's see some figures on the numbers. Are these pwople trying to escape Cuba anywhere near the numbers trying to sneak in from Mexico. Mexicans used some very dangerous methods to escape to the USA to work. It is mainly not for political reasons that they come; it is becasue of poverty. Many who have come from either country may be greatly disappointed that the USA is not the land of milk and honey that they have been lead to believe. That they will probably face racism is they are not caucasion and the jobs they can find are very low paying menial work. Even the Chines who were coming to BC in their old leaky ships were here for the money not due to political persecution. I couldn't help it; I had to reply " perhaps you should get on the pot cause you are full of it"

New unemployment figures show 15,000 jobs lost in BC in 2004 Sunday, June 06, 2004 Vancouver—New unemployment figures form Statistics Canada show BC is still far from an economic recovery said B.C. Federation of Labour President Jim Sinclair. "BC has already recorded 15,000 lost jobs in 2004," said Sinclair, "and youth unemployment remains a serious issue as students enter the summer workforce." British Columbia recorded another increase in unemployment, as Statistics Canada noted unemployment rose to 7.8 percent for the month of May 2004. According to Statistics Canada the only real areas of job growth in BC were concentrated in the construction sector, while other areas suffered decline. Sinclair noted that while consumer spending and home construction showed some signs of increase, British Columbia could not count on low interest rates to fuel an economic recovery. "Working British Columbians know that relying on the Visa economy is no way to rebuild our province’s economic footing," Sinclair stated. "Real spending power is on the decline," said Sinclair, pointing out that average weekly wage rates for the first quarter of 2004 had decreased when compared to 2003. "Consumers may help spur limited economic growth in the short-term, but this can’t be sustained, and may end up negatively impacting our economy in the long run." In 2003, BC’s personal savings as a percentage of disposable income was the worst in the country, a negative 8.2 percent. Sinclair highlighted increasing energy costs and BC’s growing trade deficit as issues that needed immediate attention if BC is to achieve any real, sustained economic growth. Sinclair also commented on the BC Liberal’s failing privatization strategy, calling it a sad effort to attract private investment to our province. Sinclair re-iterated his call for a summit on jobs and the economy. "We can create economic growth in our province, but that means including working people in those discussions, and ensuring that every British Columbian benefits from our economy," concluded Sinclair.