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A friend hipped me to this link:
Canada should join the E.U.! http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/story/0,,1808159,00.html (couldn't do a fancy link b/c of the commas) Btw, the author points out that our military spending is very low even compared to the European average. I'm not defending excessive military budgets by any means - I just think we still have a long way to go before becoming our neighbours to the south. Yeah, there's that slippery slope, but I thought it was more interesting that according to that article, our international aid efforts are also below the European average. 
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Jun 29 2006, 10:38 AM
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Not to defend Stupid Steve but we really could use some helicopters that don't crash. And having some planes, boats, and trucks that work would be kinda cool. Our forces' equipment is in pretty bad condition - it has been for a while (my dad was in the reserves for a long time and I remember helicopters always being fixed when I went to visit the base with him). And as much as we don't realy use it for "war" type missions (Afganistan is a BAD idea... lets stick to peacekeeping... we are pretty good at it and the world needs it) it would be nice if they had stuff that worked when they do need it. At least this was on practical equipment and not fighter jets and more troops.
I'm more pissed about the taxes... so what are you going to do with your extra cent on the dollar this weekend when the GST goes down... oh wait... you won't see it in most places. There are so many things that are priced to come out even with tax... they'll just readjust to make more money... parking meters, parking lots... And the income tax is gong back up... hmmmm nope sorry... have to take that penny back. |
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Jun 29 2006, 07:32 AM
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16 billion in military spending? 16 BILLION?!? wtf, who voted for this utter asshole?
can't afford childcare, education or medical care but we can throw 16 billion at the fucking army. omg stephen harper, bend us over for george w a little further eh? he isn't fucking us up the ass quite hard enough. seesh. |
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Jun 13 2006, 07:02 AM
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Thanks Doodle! I can't believe they put a publication ban on the whole thing...
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Jun 12 2006, 03:38 PM
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 I know it's only rock 'n' roll. But I like it. Posts: 7,808 From: a riverbank in BC, Canada |
Thanks for posting that statement, dusty! I'm going to forward it.
-------------------- Check out my band's new demo online! You can DL my original....and please fan up if ya like it!
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Jun 12 2006, 01:03 PM
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Hardcore BUSTie Posts: 1,617 From: Toronto |
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May 29 2006, 09:43 PM
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I would have thought it was a no brainer, but it seems his ratings are rising? At least, I saw a headline that said so, but I couldn't bring myself to read it.
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May 29 2006, 06:30 PM
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hey! i went to that craftfair and got the cutest painting! *high five*
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May 27 2006, 01:05 PM
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i dunno what happened to the vancouverites thread so i'll have to post here, but i just found out about a cool craft fair on today till 5pm! hope it's not too late for anyone who's interested!
it's called the "i heart crafts bazaar" and it's at 2205 commercial (i think it's the legion building) |
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May 26 2006, 06:34 AM
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 (o)(o) Posts: 11,350 From: Oh boobs |
In time the government will fall. Stephen Harper is stepping on far too many toes, even Albertans.
-------------------- Hatred does not cease in this world by hating, but by not hating; this is an eternal truth. --- Buddah, The Dhammapada
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May 25 2006, 09:58 PM
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I dunno, I'm just getting eaten up by it...more so because this government has been in power for what, 6 months!? Urrrggg, I'm trying to hold it back, I don't want to turn the conversation into a Harper Rag, but really he's such an easy target.
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May 25 2006, 07:09 PM
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grrr grrr grrr. i'm lucky he's not my next door neighbour or i would be arrested by now.
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May 25 2006, 03:21 PM
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Don't get me started...he is so into undemocratizing our country, it isn't funny.
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May 25 2006, 02:56 PM
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he is turning things into how question time is at the white house. What I find amusing was on the cover of the globe and mail, he said that the media and press don't like him. I wonder why.
-------------------- Hatred does not cease in this world by hating, but by not hating; this is an eternal truth. --- Buddah, The Dhammapada
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May 25 2006, 02:52 PM
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yeah, citrussss, it kinda freaks me out. what's next, he gets to write the questions people are asking?
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May 25 2006, 02:28 PM
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is anyone else bothered by the fact that in press conferences Harpers' people choose which press are allowed to ask questions? Thus blocking from the press gallery any opposition or furthar investigation into motives and actions by the Prime Minister and his government. I was listening to CBC today and was shocked at Harper and how he claimed the "problems" came from the liberal supporting press. Seems a little too dictative to me.
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May 25 2006, 08:42 AM
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Abortion access continues to be an issue out east
 xposted to PPC) http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/05/24/abortionnewbrunswick20060524. html |
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May 24 2006, 10:12 AM
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Toronto busties interested in burlesque, i have an extra advance ticket to the yard dogs road show tonight at the Opera House. Thought I was getting it for another bustie, but she can't go after all
If you want to grab it, PM me ASAP. link: http://www.eddyjoecotton.com/yarddogs.html |
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May 23 2006, 08:08 PM
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*hoot* oilers!
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May 22 2006, 10:00 AM
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Hardcore BUSTie Posts: 1,617 From: Toronto |
All the way.
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