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"letter from afghanistan" regarding Obama's visit

any opinions about this email that seems to be a weak play by right-wing crap generators. I don't find any reputable source that supports it....lots of folks don't it would appear. as a right-winger myself, I am embarrassed by this sort of silliness. the man has no experience in politics....that ought to be a red flag for anyone and I pray he don't... more »

By Beacoup Map - Jul 24 - 2 new of 2 messages

Stephen Harper's American Republican-style Bible Thumping Conservatives have still not given up their obsession with trying to control the ovaries of all Canadian women from puberty to menopause

Heather Mallick The debate is over: Time to honour Henry Morgentaler Last Updated: Wednesday, July 2, 2008 | 7:06 PM ET Heather Mallick CBC News I laughed out loud on hearing Dr. Henry Morgentaler had been given the Order of Canada. I figured it was a hoax. Every time I had written about his great courage and his incalculable... more »

By fraeauldbobpeff...@gmail.com - Jul 24 - 1 new of 1 message

Canada's new top soldier says American Republican-style Neo-Conservative war monger Stephen Harper's illegal and unwinnable war in Afghanistan is actually worsening

Natynczyk says Afghanistan situation is worsening Updated Sun. Jul. 20 2008 9:32 PM ET CTV.ca News Staff Despite the significant gains Canadian troops have achieved in Afghanistan, Gen. Walter Natynczyk admitted Sunday the country's overall situation is worsening. Canada's top soldier told CTV's Question Period that insurgent attacks... more »

By fraeauldbobpeff...@gmail.com - Jul 23 - 1 new of 1 message

Many Canadians now wish to renegotiate American Republican-style Conservative sellout and traitor Brian Mulroney's North American Free Trade Agreement which has systematically, deliberately, and continuously robbed Canada of both its sovereignty and countless well paying jobs for the past 14 years

Many Canadians Want to Renegotiate NAFTA July 22, 2008 (Angus Reid Global Monitor) - Public support for the reassessment of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has increased in Canada, according to a poll by Angus Reid Strategies. 52 per cent of respondents think their country should do whatever is necessary to... more »

By fraeauldbobpeff...@gmail.com - Jul 23 - 1 new of 1 message

	Stephen Harper should attend the latest upcoming event hosted by the "Chillin’ In Your Brown Skin Collective"
	This would be an excellent vote winning opportunity for Stephen Harper to attend a major South Asian festival to listen to the concerns of this very important demographic group. South Asians are the fastest growing ethnic groups in Canada and increasingly decide the outcome of many swing ridings in the... more » By fraeauldbobpeff...@gmail.com - Jul 23 - 1 new of 1 message

	Would you be more inclined to protect Omar Khadr's constitutional rights as a Canadian born citizen if he were a blond haired blue eyed White Anglo Saxon Protestant, Mr Harper?
	PM ignoring Khadr because he's 'brown-skinned': Elmasry Harper says Canada must leave the case in U.S. hands Last Updated: Monday, July 21, 2008 \| 6:00 PM ET The Canadian Press The leader of one of Canada's largest Islamic groups accused Prime Minister Stephen Harper on Monday of being indifferent to Omar Khadr's... more » By fraeauldbobpeff...@gmail.com - Jul 22 - 31 new of 31 messages

	The scourge of institutional White racism and White privilege continues to plague the Canadian justice system from coast to coast to coast
	CRIME AND PUNISHMENT TheStar.com \| Crime \| Is justice system blind to colour? Is justice system blind to colour? Jul 21, 2008 04:30 AM Jim Rankin Betsy Powell Staff Reporters Visible minorities charged with a crime in Canada are less likely to be convicted, but more likely to have a DNA sample taken. They're also... more » By fraeauldbobpeff...@gmail.com - Jul 22 - 3 new of 3 messages

I do hope that the descendants of Racist Redneck White Anglo Chauvinist Bigots like James Wright, Stephen Green, Len McLaughlin, and Terry Pearson will have the opportunity to attend this type of British-style nursery school when they are toddlers

Toddlers who dislike spicy food 'racist' Toddlers who turn their noses up at spicy food from overseas could be branded racists by a Government-sponsored agency. By Rosa Prince, Political Correspondent Last Updated: 9:29AM BST 08 Jul 2008 Comments 940 | Comment on this article The National Children's Bureau, which receives £12 million a year,... more »

By fraeauldbobpeff...@gmail.com - Jul 22 - 7 new of 7 messages

	"Team of scientists" from "Institute of Environment" advocates Horses and mules for transportation
	[link] Horses, mules reducing greenhouse gas emissions: scientists New Delhi (PTI): Animals like horses and mules, which are an important mode of transportation in the hilly regions are doing their bit in reducing toxic greenhouse gas emissions too, scientists said.... more » By kiloVolts - Jul 20 - 1 new of 1 message

	Save The Baby Penguins
	[link] July 20, 2008 Save The Baby Penguins Randall Hoven You might have read recently about baby penguins dying in Rio de Janeiro. For example, CBS News reported that "Hundreds of baby penguins swept from the icy shores of Antarctica and... more » By kiloVolts - Jul 20 - 2 new of 2 messages