Monthly Archives: April 2012

Craig: Free the fishermen

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jack

Imagine getting thrown in jail because you didn’t want to sell the product you made each day to the government. Well, that’s what could happen. In Canada. In 2012. No, we’re not talking about a vital product like isotopes for … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Update April 30th, 2012 (10)

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jack

CANADA #1 — CNews | Judge could face misconduct hearing Ontario’s highest court has already judged controversial Justice Howard Chisvin and issued a stinging condemnation of his actions last summer. But Chisvin, an eight-year judge, may still have to face a … Continue reading →

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Booker: ‘Europe’ alienates us all – as foretold 40 years ago (15)

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jack

All across Europe, from riots in Greece to those protest votes for Marine Le Pen and George Galloway, we see signs of how alienated people now feel from the “political class” which rules over our lives, out of touch with … Continue reading →

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Chechen women in mortal fear as president backs honor killings

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jack

ACHXOY-MARTAN, Chechnya — Chechnya’s government is openly approving of families that kill female relatives who violate their sense of honor, as this Russian republic embraces a fundamentalist interpretation of Islam after decades of religious suppression under Soviet rule. In the … Continue reading →

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Obama has held more re-election fundraisers than previous five Presidents combined

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jack

Barack Obama has already held more re-election fundraising events than every elected president since Richard Nixon combined, according to figures to be published in a new book. Obama is also the only president in the past 35 years to visit … Continue reading →

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U.S. Amasses Stealth-Jet Armada Near Iran (1)

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jack

The U.S. Air Force is quietly assembling the world’s most powerful air-to-air fighting team at bases near Iran. Stealthy F-22 Raptors on their first front-line deployment have joined a potent mix of active-duty and Air National Guard F-15 Eagles, including … Continue reading →

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Party’s failure in Alberta has lessons for all Liberals

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jack

In a province quickly gaining a reputation for tumultuous politics, few have demonstrated the uncanny nature of the Alberta legislature more than Dr. Raj Sherman. An emergency room doctor who was elected a Progressive Conservative MLA in 2008, he became … Continue reading →

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PSAC proposes emergency levy on members

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jack

Canada’s largest public service union is proposing an emergency levy of as much as $5 a month for all members if job losses resulting from government spending cuts drive membership below 170,000 and pushes the union into a financial shortfall. … Continue reading →

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Spengler: The Muslim Brotherhood Wants the Bakery, Not the Pita

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Jack

On April 28, Saudi Arabia closed its embassy and most consulates in Egypt following demonstrations and “attempts to storm and threaten the security and safety of Saudi and Egyptian employees, raising hostile slogans and violating the inviolability and sovereignty,” as … Continue reading →

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