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Worthington: Justin a partisan nincompoop but still as Canadian as any of us (1)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Jack

Now that the hullabaloo has died down over Justin Trudeau’s hypothetical remarks about possibly supporting Quebec separating from Canada if Stephen Harper remains as PM, maybe one should have another look at this young man. Judging from his reaction during … Continue reading →

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Worthington: Kyoto unworkable

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Jack

As the leader of a party of one in Parliament, Elizabeth May’s support or opposition verges on the irrelevant, yet that doesn’t inhibit her from speaking out. And speaking out is perhaps what she does best — witness her understated … Continue reading →

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Worthington: Nuke the subs – Our military can’t afford the luxury of useless equipment

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Jack

The good news is that the Canadian government may scrap its four diesel submarines. The bad news is that they want nuclear subs. What is it about submarines that dazzles Canadian governments? It’s understandable that the navy falls in love … Continue reading →

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Worthington: Canada goose should be national symbol (2)

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jack

Once again, the debate is on about changing our national symbol from the beaver – this time to the polar bear, as proposed by Senator Nicole Eaton. Although the Sun is editorially (and foolishly, if you ask me) committed to … Continue reading →

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Worthington: Gadhafi’s demise surprisingly drawn out

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Jack

The most noteworthy aspect of the rebellion in Libya and Thursday’s death of Moammar Gadhafi is that it took so long. When the rebellion started last February — catching the world by surprise, since it was spontaneous and without advance … Continue reading →

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Worthington: Never-ending war rages on bureaucracy

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Jack

Lt.-Gen. Andrew Leslie’s vaunted report on restructuring and streamlining the Canadian military (mainly the army, it seems) is apparently causing shock waves among those who’ve read it. Leslie is now retired, and can speak more freely. He’s quoted in Maclean’s as … Continue reading →

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Worthington: Canada should welcome its Afghan interpreters

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Jack

TORONTO – Every day there seem to be reminders that we, the country, must do well by the soldiers returning from Afghanistan. It is one of the issues on which most Canadians agree, and certainly all political parties pay homage … Continue reading →

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Worthington: The problem with foreign aid

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Jack

TORONTO - A lot of people, ranging from the respected Fraser Institute to African economists, regard foreign aid programs as mostly useless. Others, like U.S. libertarian presidential contender Ron Paul, see foreign aid as an instrument that props up dictators — a … Continue reading →

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Worthington: Taste of what’s to come?

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Jack

If you want to know what the social, cultural and racial trend is in Europe — and every country is different — look no further than Denmark. No country adopted multiculturalism and ethnic tolerance with the enthusiasm and idealism of … Continue reading →

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