Monthly Archives: October 2010

Energy superpower — policy midget (2)

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

Sometimes governments do things that are so controversial and divisive the issue can never be discussed rationally again. Think of the Mulroney government’s efforts at constitutional reform — the failed Meech Lake and Charlottetown Accords — for example. This week … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Update October 28th, 2010 (20)

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

Canada #1 — CNews | HST to be removed on poppy sales TORONTO – Remembrance Day poppies and wreaths will be exempt from Ontario’s new harmonized sales tax. [...] #2 — CNews | UN calls for Khadr’s release and rehabilitation … Continue reading →

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Morris: 100 GOP-Seat Win in House Possible

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

Veteran political analyst and best-selling author Dick Morris tells Newsmax that Republicans have a huge enthusiasm edge over Democrats as Election Day approaches, and the GOP can win as many as 100 House seats on Nov. 2. And Republicans’ chances … Continue reading →

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Boehner: 'No Compromise' on Stopping Obamacare

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

WASHINGTON – If US President Barack Obama’s Republican foes win next week’s elections, they will spare no effort to beat back his signature health care overhaul, the party’s leader in the House said Wednesday. “This is not a time for … Continue reading →

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Retired O’Connor Still Making Trouble

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

A divided Ninth Circuit panel ruled on Tuesday that Arizona’s Proposition 200, adopted by the people of the state in 2004 to protect the integrity of elections, is invalid. Prop 200 requires voters to provide proof of eligibility (i.e., citizenship) … Continue reading →

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A scary scenario: What if a U.S. state defaults?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

It’s the year 2013. A large U.S. state can’t come up with the cash to make a bond payment. A default would ricochet through markets worldwide. What happens next? That’s the scenario that a high-powered panel gathered to address this … Continue reading →

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Ethical mining bill defeated after fierce lobbying

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

The House of Commons has defeated Liberal legislation aimed at encouraging Canadian mining firms to act ethically abroad after a fierce lobbying battle that pitted the industry against its international and domestic critics. Human rights and environmental advocates had argued … Continue reading →

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Entire police force in Los Ramones, Mexico quits

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

The entire police force in a small Mexican town abruptly resigned Tuesday after its new headquarters was viciously attacked by suspected drug cartel gunmen. All 14 police officers in Los Ramones, a rural town in northern Mexico, fled the force … Continue reading →

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Obama Hopes to Change the Filibuster

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

President Obama was on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last night and attacked the filibuster not once, but twice. It is funny that the President was one of many liberal Democrat Senators who fought to protect the filibuster in … Continue reading →

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'Confidential sources'

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

Prime Minister Stephen Harper just returned from Ukraine, where the high hopes for a flourishing democracy that came with the Orange Revolution of 2004 have now given way to concerns about state repression. Human rights are under attack in Ukraine, … Continue reading →

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World October 28th, 2010 (10)

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

#1 — BBC | Mexico car wash shooting leaves 15 dead Prosecutors in Mexico say gunmen have killed at least 15 people at a car wash in the west of the country. [...] Fox | 3 Mexican Federales Killed Near … Continue reading →

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Canada October 28th, 2010 (10)

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Jack

#1 — CNews | Teens plead guilty to killing B.C. girl, burning body Two teenage boys have pleaded guilty to murdering and dismembering a B.C. teen, then burning her body beyond recognition. [...] #2 — CNews | Jailed man acquitted … Continue reading →

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