Monthly Archives: November 2009

Why 'climategate' won't stop greens (14 – bumped)

If you’re wondering how the robot-like march of the world’s politicians towards Copenhagen can possibly continue in the face of the scientific scandal dubbed “climategate,” it’s because Big Government, Big Business and Big Green don’t give a s*** about “the … Continue reading

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Dubai scrambles to ease debt fears

DUBAI/LONDON — Dubai struggled to ease fears of debt default on Thursday after its move to delay repayments at two flagship firms shook confidence in the Middle East as a centre for investment and a source of capital. Dubai’s debt … Continue reading

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Over the groaning board (1)

This is not the happiest Thanksgiving. So many out of work, so many others afraid they’re next, and the recession is not receding as swiftly as we were told it would. Yet all these worries pale against the collective remembrance … Continue reading

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9/11 families split on civilian court trials

Nearly two weeks after the Obama administration announced its intention to prosecute professed Sept. 11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and his fellow defendants in civilian court, family members of the terrorist attack’s victims remain sharply divided on the issue. On … Continue reading

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Two investigations into White House gatecrashers

In the picture that will grace Michaele Salahi’s mantelpiece for the rest of her days, her blonde hair brushes against Joe Biden’s temple, her long fingers appear to be stroking his chest and the Vice President of the United States … Continue reading

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We Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

When it comes to the problems facing this country, an old slogan comes to mind: “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet.” High unemployment, the recession, and a terrorist resurgence in Afghanistan are bad enough. But there are a number of problems … Continue reading

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Generals Weigh In

OTTAWA — When Cabinet ministers were attacking diplomat Richard Colvin’s credibility and denying his warnings about the Afghan torture of detainees handed over by Canadian soldiers, it wasn’t a fair fight. Mr. Colvin triumphed because he had spent 18 months … Continue reading

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World Nov. 26th, 2009 (10)

#1 — BBC | Germany’s top soldier quits over Afghanistan raid Germany’s top soldier has resigned over a Nato air strike in Afghanistan in which civilians were killed, the defence minister said. [...] #2 — BBC | China unveils emissions targets ahead … Continue reading

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Canada Nov. 26th, 2009 (10)

#1 — CBC | Colvin testimony on torture ‘ludicrous’: Hillier Canada’s former chief of defence staff Rick Hillier slammed a diplomat’s testimony that all detainees transferred by Canadians to Afghan prisons were likely tortured by Afghan officials, saying it’s “ludicrous.” [...] … Continue reading

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Scientist told to quit (15 – bumped)

The scientist at the heart of the climate change scandal was under growing pressure to quit last night.  George Monbiot, a leading environmentalist, said Phil Jones should resign from the Climatic Research Unit over leaked emails that appear to show … Continue reading

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Lindhout freed

More than a year after she was kidnapped in Somalia, Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout has been freed, officials said Wednesday. The freelance journalist from Alberta and her Australian colleague, Nigel Brennan, were in a hotel on Wednesday in the Somali … Continue reading

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More on Those Navy Seals (1)

First we had Congressman John Murtha accusing US Marines of atrocities in Haditha, Iraq – a blatant lie based on false information supplied by the enemy. Those Marines had to face an arduous multi-year trial despite the obvious fabrication of … Continue reading

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