Quick Tour

The Liberals' China syndrome Bruce Garvey, National Post, Friday, October 14, 2005

[. . . . ] There is one nightmare scenario that has haunted anyone with a semblance of wit since 9/11 -- the prospect of the U.S. slamming the border shut over some security breach. In an instant, there goes the Canadian economy.

[. . . . ] And for Martin to blithely fantasize about replacing our common North American heritage with some strategic soul mate partnership with China is the height of irresponsibility.

Speaking of which, where does the Martin family shipping company build its new tankers? You guessed it -- China. Just sayin'. [. . . . ]

Is Canada's PM so desperate he's verging on out of control?



Re: Paul Martin's personal financial interests in China Stan Lai, vice-president, Formosan Association for Public Affairs, Toronto

[. . . . ] The Chinese government offers favourable contracts to those nations that excuse its shameful behaviour. Is the Martin government prepared to excuse the human rights atrocities committed by the Chinese government? Will Ottawa downplay the persecution of Falun Dafa practitioners and the military threat to democratic Taiwan? [. . . . ]

Too important to miss

Which part of NO don't you understand? Breaking America's grip on the net posted on Italics Mine, -- "After troubled negotiations in Geneva, the US may be forced to relinquish control of the internet to a coalition of governments", by Kieren McCarthy, Thursday October 6, 2005, The Guardian

Old allies in world politics, representatives from the UK and US sat just feet away from each other, but all looked straight ahead as Hendon explained the EU had decided to end the US government's unilateral control of the internet and put in place a new body that would now run this revolutionary communications medium.

And into the breach, that moral beacon, the UN?



Gomery Inquiry Transcripts


The West Must Unite -- The Fight against Jihad: Dealing with India and China By Wolfgang Bruno. Posted by Ted Belman on 13:05:51 2005/10/17

[. . . . ] Muslims in India make up about 150 million people, and their growth rate exceeds those of Hindus and Sikhs. Combined with the populations of Bangladesh and Pakistan, non-Muslims could be a minority on the Indian subcontinent by mid-century. Muslims still consider India to be "unfinished business", which is why the Saudi royal family has cleared plans to construct 4,500 Islamic madrasas in South Asia. [. . . . ]

What the world needs now is . . . peace, more "peaceful" instruction?



Does the white man have a monopoly on racism? Wonder Woman, Shotgun, Oct. 17, 05

I don't think racism, in any form should be celebrated. But doesn't it strike anyone as strange that a black man, using the term "Black Power" is not considered offensive, but a white man, using the term "White Power" is? Aren't they equally offensive?

Kevin Libin says it is "the most scintillating talk radio permitted by the CRTC."




Dean Beeby: Dept. of Fisheries audit horror stories

[. . . . ] The audit also probed whether the Fisheries Department has been following rules laid out on Dec. 12, 2003, when Prime Minister Paul Martin ordered senior federal officials to post expenses on the Internet each quarter.

A sampling showed some senior officials at Fisheries neglected to disclose a few business trips "due to administrative oversight." [. . . . ]

How often have you tried to find something supposed to be on a government website, something that was pointed out by someone else, only to find it seems to be missing? Deleting the evidence?




ADSCAM DNA reveals Patient Zero -- Ho hum. Another day, another example of Liberal Party sleaze. Black Rod, October 16, 2005

[. . . . ] "On April 19, 1970, a handful of Canada's most powerful businessmen met privately at the elegant Montreal home of financier . . . .

"On April 27, 1970, a cheque for $3,000.50 went to . . . , then a federal cabinet minister." [. . . . ]

Search: controlled by a trusted Liberal Party bagman



CWF goes from Western champ to Eastern chump Ezra Levant, Oct. 17, 05.

CWF=Canada West Foundation

[. . . . ] The CWF's financial reports tell the story: their largest source of funding is now from governments -- including from Ottawa's Privy Council Office, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (the renamed HRDC department that lost $1-billion in tax dollars) and Western Economic Diversification Canada, the Liberals' Western-patronage arm. He who pays the piper, calls the tune.

Big Liberals on the CWF's board [. . . . ]

"often has roots in eastern Europe"

Graphic photographs of the rape of a young girl were embedded in a spammed e-mail -- what you should do if this arrives

Gillespie said people who receive child porn spam should delete it and report the incident to Cybertip.ca, a not-for-profit agency endorsed by the federal government and police services across the country [. . . . ]

Rumsfeld says he 'has nothing but respect' for Canadian Forces: Hillier -- The military relationship between Canada and the U.S. appears to be positively warm, according to Canada's top soldier Chief of Defence Staff Rick Hillier. Oct. 17, 05, Christopher Guly

Despite the heated rhetoric across both sides of the Canada-U.S. border, the dispute over duties charged on Canadian softwood lumber is "not personal between the two countries," says Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Frank McKenna. [. . . . ]

Gen. Hillier shared comments from U.S. Defence Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, who told the CDS that he has "nothing but respect" for Canadians.

"He said, 'The only problem is there are too few of you in uniform.'"

Washing hands defence against bird flu 14.10.05, By Jeremy Laurance, NZ Herald, via Newsbeat1

LONDON - A global campaign today will launch a secret weapon against the spread of avian flu - a small plastic bottle of alcohol rub and a warning to wash your hands.

Health officials will warn that clean hands are the best defence against the threatened flu pandemic and that regular use of alcohol rub could save millions of lives from other hospital infections. [. . . . ]

Criminal Intelligence Service Canada Annual Report 2005 Table of contents

The Organized Crime Marketplace in Canada
Characteristics and Methods

Structure and Composition
Violence and Intimidation
Cross Border Movement
Technology and Crime

Criminal Markets

Contraband
Financial
Human Beings as a Commodity
Illicit Drugs
Motor Vehicles
Natural Resources

Conclusions

China unwise to act the bully

Trade sanction threat ignores their thirst for Canadian crude Oct. 14, 05, Calgary Herald

Canada's biggest concession to the People's Republic, [ . . . . ]

National Revenue Minister John McCallum, in Beijing to sell Canadian energy, should deliver one short message to the Chinese, then be on the next plane home:

"We're the market, you're the seller. You need us more than we need you."

Second, "We're the energy source, you're the buyer. You need us, more than we need you. So, back off, or we'll see you on the spot market, suckers." [. . . . ]

But that would interfere with so many plans.

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