Queenmandy85

For the same reason you wear pants and underwear...modesty. Years ago, my training officer pointed out that when the Europeans arrived on our shores, they didn't adopt the values of the existing culture.

Tell that to the Roman Catholic Church.

I wonder what would happen if Mr. John Reid, a law enforcement officer from the southern United States, wished to become a Canadian. Mr. Reid, a member of the Texas Rangers until he had to retire after being injured in the line of duty, went on to bring over a thousand serious crimminals to justice. Would the fact that he wore a mask bar him from becoming a Canadian citizen? Trivia fact: In the apprehension of all those crimminals, he never killed anyone .

Perhaps seaches of electronic data pertains to anti-terrorism or child pornography investigations?

If a prisoner wanted out after 35 years, it would seem it is a lot easier and cheaper to buy off a cabinet minister than an entire panel.

I regularly drive between Saskatoon and the West Kootenays. In the last few years, I've reduced my cruising speed from 110 Kph to 98 for two reasons. I'm in my 60's and therefore my reaction time may be slower. The othere reason is fuel economy. In a 3000 km round trip, I save almost 30 litres of gas. A bonus is a reduction of stress. I do not impede faster traffic. I pull over to let them by. I'm thinking impatience probably causes almost as many accidents as alcohol. I have yet to meet anyone who is not an above average or excellent driver...in their own eyes.

I'm far more likely to be murdered by my spouse than by a terrorist. What's Harper going to do about that?

I can't see Americans wanting a passport issued by the Queen of Canada and I would never accept one issued by anyone else.

If she fails to win the nomination, maybe it will all go away.

This does lend credence to the charge that Trudeau does lack judgement but time will tell. As for Dimitri Soudas, he doesn't have to do anything. The mere possibility will cause Harper concern. Harper will have to factor in those possibilities for election planning.

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When someone bitches about high profits in the banking industry, I tell them to buy stock in a bank. If realtors are so over paid, why aren't you out getting your real estate licence?

It is interesting to reflect on some of the more successful politicians who jumped from one party to another. Scott Brison, Peter MacKay, Stephen Harper, John Diefenbaker, Thomas Mulcair,and Stockwell Day, for starters.

"Dr. Shlain shows why pre-literate cultures were principally informed by holistic, right-brain modes that venerated the Goddess, images, and feminine values. Writing drove cultures toward linear left-brain thinking and this shift upset the balance between men and women, " The 'left brain- right brain' hypothesis was discredited thirty odd years ago. I don't know if this has any impact on the OP, but it may reflect on the credibility of the article.

Booker has not cited any credible reference for his claim. Remember, this is the same pundit that stated asbestos is not harmful to health. I have the same level of education as Booker. We are both historians by education. He is a journalist and I am a Peace Officer. I submit that makes me marginally more credible than he is. He made his mark in life as a humourist. This is one more joke. Methane and carbon dioxide inhibit re-radiation of energy. This is a scientific fact. It is predictable, measureable and repeatable.

Certainly not for producing energy but there is so much more that can be done with oil...petrochemicals etc.

If the Canadian Armed Forces pay for sex re-assignment surgery for regular force members, that's good enough for me.

All I can say is you've all made me very happy to live in Saskatchewan, even with the -38 windchill. I have a bank I can trust and governments (even though I didn't vote for them) that are okay at least.

For me, the words 'defect' and 'mutilation' are loaded and inhibit reasonable discussion. One of the four people I mentioned, spent north of $50,000 for her surgery. The Menard Clinic used to charge $30,000 for a basic F2M proceedure. That is a large sum for most people.

Steering this back to the topic, these are countries led by weak governments, governments elected by proportional representation. On the other hand, I can't explain Germany. Go figure...

I know four people who have undergone sexual re-assignment surgery and all four appear happier. That is not necessarily the outcome for all post-op patients, but, for these people, it was profoundly beneficial. It is easy to present all kinds of hypothetical points if you are not transgender We all have issues in our lives, but don't judge a person until you have walked 1.6 Km. in their shoes.

It was caused by governments unable to increase revenues to meet expenses and unable to reduce expenses to meet revenues due to the pressure from coalition partners. Governments cannot function effectively if they are constantly on the brink of falling. I'm not sure what you mean by banksterism. How would a modern economy function without a healthy banking system. Canada has among the best banking houses in the world...but that is off the topic of this thread.

Eyeball, we already have a citizen's assembly. It's called the House of Commons. What happens with all of these institutions is the members become politicians. There is a very good reason for that. Our politicians are a pretty good reflection of the voters. A major problem is Canadians are no longer willing to participate in the election process. Voting is not enough. People have to get out and work for their candidate in the nomination process and the election campaign and then stay active between elections.

Much of the financial turmoil in countries like Greece, Spain Portugal etc. can be blamed on governments elected by proportional representation.

I am also concerned about the impact the over consumption of oil will have on future generations. Our technological civilization depends upon oil, coal and iron ore. We are using them up at an alarming rate.