Monthly Archives: November 2010

McParland: The stars align themselves for Stephen Harper

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

If I was Stephen Harper, I’d be planning an election for the spring. Here’s some reasons why: • Julian Fantino was a beatable candidate. He has a high profile, a reputation as a tough cop and a recognizable name, which … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Update November 30th, 2010 (22)

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

Canada #1 — CNews | 5 products that cost way more in Canada With the Canadian dollar flirting with parity with the U.S. dollar yet again, Canadians can't help but consider shopping stateside to score some great discounts. (Use coupons … Continue reading →

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Eurozone in crisis as Irish bailout fails to assuage investor fears (1)

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

Confidence in the eurozone was further eroded this morning as the cost of insuring government debt rose sharply to record levels, and the euro hit a 10-week low. The financial markets continued to punish the peripheral members of the eurozone, … Continue reading →

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Bolton: Decision Time for Barack Obama (2)

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

America's system of separated powers is wondrous to behold. Even considering just the two elected branches, Congress and the Presidency, its complications and intricacies baffle foreigners and Americans alike. Moreover, the 50 states remain politically pivotal, especially immediately after the decennial census. … Continue reading →

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The Disastrous Consequences of a Return to the Deutsche Mark (1)

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

Europe is discussing the horror scenario of a break-up of the euro zone. At present, that still seems unlikely, but experts are alarmed. A comeback of national currencies would be fatal — especially for Germany. The deutsche mark is still … Continue reading →

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Varadarajan: The Fallout from WikiLeaks' Latest Exposure (3)

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

Julian Assange may not have endangered lives directly by leaking thousands of pages of purloined diplomatic correspondence, but he's certainly made conducting American diplomacy more difficult. Tunku Varadarajan on the consequences. Another WikiLeaks whirlwind has hit us. The trick, truly, … Continue reading →

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Hannan: What drives a normal man into politics?

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

Politicians always claim not to be politicians, but Nigel Farage has a point. His memoirs – if that’s the right word for a book published mid-stream – are quite unlike any you’ve read: artless, breathless, occasionally crude, completely plausible and … Continue reading →

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Fantino ideal tough-on-crime standard-bearer for Tories

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

The federal government has recently begun airing a television advertisement in which various Average Canadians lament, somewhat vaguely, having been victims of crime. “I couldn’t believe it happened to me,” says a middle-aged woman. “I needed to know how to … Continue reading →

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Sheppard: Climate Alarmist Wants WWII Style Rationing to Save Planet

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

A group of scientists who apparently didn’t get the “Kyoto is Dead” memo are calling upon fellow alarmists attending the Cancun climate summit to take much tougher measures to cut carbon emissions. One is actually calling for leaders of developed … Continue reading →

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Jonas: Don’t call it terrorism

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

On Monday morning, life imitated the movies. Two Iranian scientists were driving in separate cars on different routes in slow-moving traffic in northern Tehran. The physicists were on their way to Shahid Beheshti University, when two motorcyclists passed them. Apparently, … Continue reading →

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World November 30th, 2010 (10)

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

#1 — BBC | US court sentences Somali pirate to 30 years A US court has sentenced a Somali man to 30 years in jail for attacking a US warship off the coast of Somalia. [...] #2 — BBC | … Continue reading →

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Canada November 30th, 2010 (10)

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Jack

#1 — CNews | WikiLeaks spills Canadian terror details OTTAWA – The former head of Canada’s top intelligence agency told American officials that Canadians have an “Alice in Wonderland” worldview and that courts have tied intelligence agents in knots as … Continue reading →

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