Monthly Archives: January 2009

Hate free speech?

Dutch politician Geert Wilders faces criminal charges for being rude about a religion. As for what he said, well, you don’t need to hear it, do you? The government says he’s a bad man and should go away and not … Continue reading

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Now that you’ve solemnly sworn

Good luck to President Barack Obama. He will need it, not only because of the enormous challenges of the office he assumes today but also because of the highly unrealistic expectations of many of his supporters.

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Firm… but flexible

I see that Michael Ignatieff is double-talking tough on the new Tory budget, telling his first caucus meeting as leader
“This budget has three simple tests that it must pass. Will it protect the most vulnerable? Will it save jobs? And … Continue reading

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Madely in the morning, January 16, 2009

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Canada’s finest moment

You know what makes me proud to be Canadian? The Harper government standing alone in the UN Human Rights Council. That body’s latest one-sided anti-Semitic resolution passed 33 to one, with 13 abstentions. We were the one, alone, and you … Continue reading

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