Monthly Archives: July 2012

Gurney: The business of Big Jihad comes to Syria’s rebellion (6)

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jack

Over the weekend, the Syrian military unleashed major counterattacks against rebel forces that were threatening to seize both the capital of Damascus and Aleppo, Syria’s largest city and commercial centre. The military spared no effort, hammering the rebels with helicopter … Continue reading →

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Afternoon Update July 31st, 2012 (10)

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jack

CANADA #1 — CNews | No duty break for day-tripping cross-border shoppers: Flaherty OTTAWA – Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is raining on the parade of Canadian shoppers flocking across the border for quick shopping jaunts. [...] #2 — Globe | Ottawa … Continue reading →

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Tebbit: Despite the coming economic explosion, Brussels is still plotting to create a single European superstate (15)

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jack

The determination of Our Masters in Brussels to create a European superstate ruled by the Commission should not be underestimated. Although the single European currency was always sold as an economic policy to bring greater prosperity to the peoples of … Continue reading →

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Russia seeks sea power with decrepit fleet

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jack

Russia’s boast that it plans to extend its naval forces to bases in Cuba, the Seychelles and Vietnam poses little strategic threat to U.S. interests in Latin America, the Indian Ocean or the Pacific, analysts say. It is more a … Continue reading →

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Delingpole: Global Warming? Yeah, right

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jack

Have a look at this chart. It tells you pretty much all you need to know about the much-anticipated scoop by Anthony Watts of Watts Up With That? What it means, in a nutshell, is that the National Oceanic and … Continue reading →

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Gibbs: The End of Gun Control?

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jack

Given the recent appalling events in Aurora, Colorado, there’s been a renewed call for greater gun control and a ban on assault weapons. I’m in favor of tighter gun control and a ban on weapons that are unnecessarily powerful but I’m afraid … Continue reading →

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PM makes changes to senior ranks of civil service, focuses on good managers, not just good policy wonks

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jack

While there is no clear sign that Prime Minister Stephen Harper is trying to remake the public service in his image, there has been a long-term trend away from those who specialize in policy-making to those who are able to … Continue reading →

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PQ reveals referendum strategy as election looms

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jack

The strategy of the Parti Québécois, if it wins the upcoming Quebec election, is to stage a series of constitutional and financial battles with Ottawa – and use any defeat to help build its case for sovereignty. With an election … Continue reading →

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DeAngelis: Michelle Obama’s Olympic Escapade

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Jack

When Michelle Obama jetted off to Britain to instruct the US Olympic Team on what they need to do to come home with the gold, it became apparent that America’s first lady had found a way to party hearty, regardless … Continue reading →

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