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It's our country. We as Canadians, perhaps through out elected officials, will decide what Canadian values are. And we should be using those guidelines to determine who's fit to enter this country and who's not.

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Its our country . We as Canadians , perhaps through out elected officials , will decide what Canadian values are . And we should be using those guidelines to determine whos fit to enter this country and whos not .

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I wonder what the credibility factor is with each party ?If they say something will it be done? I think the Liberal brand has some issues around this, and the Conservatives have bigger issues. NDP may have the benefit of being the fresh face at the dance

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I wonder what the credibility factor is with each party ? If they say something will it be done ? I think the Liberal brand has some issues around this , and the Conservatives have bigger issues . NDP may have the benefit of being the fresh face at the dance

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@Joey Bloggins: Harper is still for the growth of debt. I watch Michael Rivero and his movie, All Wars are Bankers' Wars pretty often so Harper is part of the problem. Sound money is part of a successful economy. Have you heard of a state bank or a value added currency, Joey Bloggins?!

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@ Joey Bloggins : Harper is still for the growth of debt . I watch Michael Rivero and his movie , All Wars are Bankers Wars pretty often so Harper is part of the problem . Sound money is part of a successful economy . Have you heard of a state bank or a value added currency , Joey Bloggins ? !

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Please help me on this one. Is the 'controversy' contrived by (a) the cough-gag-retch 'journalist' who submitted this piece of adolescent drama, in order to gain points with the G&M management, or (b) by the G&M Senior Editors, who are hoping to generate attention to their 'hard-hitting political analysis'? ... dit-dit-dit ... this just in ... Justine Bieber is courting controversy in da Thrilla in Manila ... dit-dit-dit ... dit-dit-dit ...

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Please help me on this one . Is the controversy contrived by ( a ) the cough-gag-retch journalist who submitted this piece of adolescent drama , in order to gain points with the G & M management , or ( b ) by the G & M Senior Editors , who are hoping to generate attention to their hard-hitting political analysis ? ... dit-dit-dit ... this just in ... Justine Bieber is courting controversy in da Thrilla in Manila ... dit-dit-dit ... dit-dit-dit ...

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I feared for our democracy and the very nature of Canada right from the start of Stephen Harper's rein. He and his party have done nothing over eight years to persuade me other than that our country is in grave danger from within. But what are we to do? Harper does not hesitate to stack the Senate, bully his own caucus, shut down parliamentary committees or even Parliament itself -- whatever it takes -- because he remains assured he can manipulate enough of us in enough constituencies to perpetuate his quasi-dictatorship and entrench an un-Canadian Canada in his image.

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I feared for our democracy and the very nature of Canada right from the start of Stephen Harpers rein . He and his party have done nothing over eight years to persuade me other than that our country is in grave danger from within . But what are we to do ? Harper does not hesitate to stack the Senate , bully his own caucus , shut down parliamentary committees or even Parliament itself -- whatever it takes -- because he remains assured he can manipulate enough of us in enough constituencies to perpetuate his quasi-dictatorship and entrench an un-Canadian Canada in his image .

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These bombings are calculated to provoke reprisal attacks which will be used to recruit more radicals into the IS fold. The knee-jerk reaction of sending more jets on more bombing runs is exactly what they want. There are many heads to this snake and we can't cut them all off. A new and different response is required.

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These bombings are calculated to provoke reprisal attacks which will be used to recruit more radicals into the IS fold . The knee-jerk reaction of sending more jets on more bombing runs is exactly what they want . There are many heads to this snake and we cant cut them all off . A new and different response is required .

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Certain groups of people are only happy with democracy when it benefits their view of what that democracy should look like. Guess what, the majority is speaking, and they want the countries their ancestors built returned, and they are going to get it.

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Certain groups of people are only happy with democracy when it benefits their view of what that democracy should look like . Guess what , the majority is speaking , and they want the countries their ancestors built returned , and they are going to get it .

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This piece simply baffled me. It isn't that 'liberal democracy' is dying in Western nations or the USA, it's that the power of Western propaganda is dying. In other words, liberal democracies are finally coming fully into being, having been emancipated from the grasp of the old elites. The USA could do worse than electing a Trump or Sanders; they could elect another Bush or Clinton. The anti-establishment feelings are real. We, the people, know we've been played by the oligarchs and the vulgarly rich. We are finally saying 'Enough!'

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This piece simply baffled me . It isnt that liberal democracy is dying in Western nations or the USA , its that the power of Western propaganda is dying . In other words , liberal democracies are finally coming fully into being , having been emancipated from the grasp of the old elites . The USA could do worse than electing a Trump or Sanders ; they could elect another Bush or Clinton . The anti-establishment feelings are real . We , the people , know weve been played by the oligarchs and the vulgarly rich . We are finally saying Enough !

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The 19th., Century Liberal Democracy that De Tocqueville witnessed died a long time and was replaced by the statist collectivist Liberalism that we see today... an attempt to revive the virtues of 19 th Century Liberalism can be seen within the Taxed Enough Already movement within the Republican Party as well as within Rand Paul's movement.

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The 19th. , Century Liberal Democracy that De Tocqueville witnessed died a long time and was replaced by the statist collectivist Liberalism that we see today ... an attempt to revive the virtues of 19 th Century Liberalism can be seen within the Taxed Enough Already movement within the Republican Party as well as within Rand Pauls movement .

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The article is right. I would say that the US is actually in a slow sad collapse with it's deficit out of control, reserve currency status under threat, continuous wars overseas with blatant lies, citizens standard of living declining, unemployment figures manipulated to look good, cities going bankrupt etc. This is why we see strange behavior and populism in the speeches and debates. Exceptionalism with the idea that the president is the most important leader in the world. Ideas that the US will be great again if we just get tough with all those not so exceptional people out there. If they try to reform the system they cannot since the controlling money establishment will not and cannot give the money and power up. Even if they wanted to it would still collapse the system a redistribution is not possible the country is bankrupt while still in control since the dollar is the reserve currency. If they try the back to basics route and let the markets fix everything it will end in total social unrest then martial law, then a total breakdown, then a worldwide dump of the dollar. If they try to continue controlling the world economy this is obviously heading toward world war three or some version of it. Other countries are all tired of the show. Basically the election is a show. I would say that none of the actors right now can carry out any of their reforms. Democracy is basically manipulated at this time in the US. Diane

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The article is right . I would say that the US is actually in a slow sad collapse with its deficit out of control , reserve currency status under threat , continuous wars overseas with blatant lies , citizens standard of living declining , unemployment figures manipulated to look good , cities going bankrupt etc . This is why we see strange behavior and populism in the speeches and debates . Exceptionalism with the idea that the president is the most important leader in the world . Ideas that the US will be great again if we just get tough with all those not so exceptional people out there . If they try to reform the system they can not since the controlling money establishment will not and can not give the money and power up . Even if they wanted to it would still collapse the system a redistribution is not possible the country is bankrupt while still in control since the dollar is the reserve currency . If they try the back to basics route and let the markets fix everything it will end in total social unrest then martial law , then a total breakdown , then a worldwide dump of the dollar . If they try to continue controlling the world economy this is obviously heading toward world war three or some version of it . Other countries are all tired of the show . Basically the election is a show . I would say that none of the actors right now can carry out any of their reforms . Democracy is basically manipulated at this time in the US . Diane

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The overwhelming majority are men who commit suicide eh? I wonder why that is, one reason is most gun owners are probably men for sure. But why are men committing suicide, could it perhaps that men are treated like crap by the courts in divorce and custody decisions. Constant feminist dogma that men are useless and stupid even comes at you in ads. A lifetime of savings can be wiped out by a conniving women with no recourse. It's not the gun that's the problem

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The overwhelming majority are men who commit suicide eh ? I wonder why that is , one reason is most gun owners are probably men for sure . But why are men committing suicide , could it perhaps that men are treated like crap by the courts in divorce and custody decisions . Constant feminist dogma that men are useless and stupid even comes at you in ads . A lifetime of savings can be wiped out by a conniving women with no recourse . Its not the gun thats the problem

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And here I thought that Fentanyl was the current problem. For the mathematically challenged or uninterested, 500 per year is .000015 of the population.

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And here I thought that Fentanyl was the current problem . For the mathematically challenged or uninterested , 500 per year is .000015 of the population .

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Absolutely agree, common sense appears to have gone out the window. And constantly in the news are articles about obese and overweight kids....well, if you never let them out of the house, what do you expect? When my daughter was 8 or 9, she started going to the park alone with a friend, started with small amounts of time, always had her watch on. They loved jumping on their bikes and doing this, then going back and forth between our house and hers. What freedom! You have to let your kids get out there and explore life, have fun, fall off their bike, etc... welcome to life

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Absolutely agree , common sense appears to have gone out the window . And constantly in the news are articles about obese and overweight kids ... .well , if you never let them out of the house , what do you expect ? When my daughter was 8 or 9 , she started going to the park alone with a friend , started with small amounts of time , always had her watch on . They loved jumping on their bikes and doing this , then going back and forth between our house and hers . What freedom ! You have to let your kids get out there and explore life , have fun , fall off their bike , etc ... welcome to life

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The old canard that decent hard-working right wing families need to be saved from the big bad liberal media is one of the oldest lies in modern political history. And one of the most effective. Many folks like to believe their $10 or $20 contribution can actually change what they see on TV, hear on radio, or read in newspapers.

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The old canard that decent hard-working right wing families need to be saved from the big bad liberal media is one of the oldest lies in modern political history . And one of the most effective . Many folks like to believe their $ 10 or $ 20 contribution can actually change what they see on TV , hear on radio , or read in newspapers .

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For those 'offended' by the term 'lynching', the term 'online lynch mob' is in common use: http://tinyurl.com/jpwhdtxCambridge Dictionary definition:'a group of people who want to attack someone who they think has committed a serious crime'

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For those offended by the term lynching , the term online lynch mob is in common use : http : //tinyurl.com/jpwhdtxCambridge Dictionary definition : a group of people who want to attack someone who they think has committed a serious crime

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As I recall, the 'same old litany' from previous Liberal governments was a succession of balanced and surplus budgets, with some federal debt repayment. Is that the litany to which Mr. Manning refers?

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As I recall , the same old litany from previous Liberal governments was a succession of balanced and surplus budgets , with some federal debt repayment . Is that the litany to which Mr. Manning refers ?

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The Rebel has never hid what they stand for unlike some media outlets that claim to be non-partisan. Someone has to ask the hard questions, we know the CBC won't.

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The Rebel has never hid what they stand for unlike some media outlets that claim to be non-partisan . Someone has to ask the hard questions , we know the CBC wont .

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I make comments on media articles and I ask questions about media articles, governments, events, etc. Should the Alberta NDP government or any other government let me in to ask questions at press conferences? Should all of us who make comments and ask questions now be allowed to swarm upon Canadian governments?

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I make comments on media articles and I ask questions about media articles , governments , events , etc . Should the Alberta NDP government or any other government let me in to ask questions at press conferences ? Should all of us who make comments and ask questions now be allowed to swarm upon Canadian governments ?

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I just read on some trendy website that smartphones are out and flip phones are coming back, just like vinyl LPs did a few years ago. So if you hold out long enough....

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I just read on some trendy website that smartphones are out and flip phones are coming back , just like vinyl LPs did a few years ago . So if you hold out long enough ... .

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For 5 years I was on contract with an American Military School in the South. This was an old establishment, dating back over 100 years and all male. I was asked down for what I thought would only be a year but was continually asked to return until I needed a rest. At the faculty meetings we insisted that we had a strict code against racism as although the student body was predominately white we did have some Blacks, Latinos and Asians. We stressed at the beginning of each school year, on the parade square, that eventually they would all be serving their country and would be dependent upon each other possibly in life and death situations against our enemies. We continually drove this home and we never ever had any problems in that regard. Of course that is where political correctness ended. Everything else was like it should be and I can just imagine placing some of these Globe posters on campus and hearing the young men talk - instant coronary!

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For 5 years I was on contract with an American Military School in the South . This was an old establishment , dating back over 100 years and all male . I was asked down for what I thought would only be a year but was continually asked to return until I needed a rest . At the faculty meetings we insisted that we had a strict code against racism as although the student body was predominately white we did have some Blacks , Latinos and Asians . We stressed at the beginning of each school year , on the parade square , that eventually they would all be serving their country and would be dependent upon each other possibly in life and death situations against our enemies . We continually drove this home and we never ever had any problems in that regard . Of course that is where political correctness ended . Everything else was like it should be and I can just imagine placing some of these Globe posters on campus and hearing the young men talk - instant coronary !

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I live in the area that Wenty is talking about. Wolves have always been around this area because of the deer population, so there is no 'surprising comeback.' It is true that bears have been rare until recently. The sand dunes arose after the forests were cleared in the later half of the 1800's and agriculture turned out to be not feasible because of the sandy soil. Sand dunes did blow across roads. But it was a government program that saw thousands of acres planted with pine trees to stop this wind erosion, not some natural greening process. This was done in the 20's and 30's, not recently. It was the hilly terrain that made modern mechanized farming difficult if not impossible in many areas, an ideal landscape for weekenders like Wenty to enjoy the view and have their little garden plots and bee operations while decrying the romantic view of others.

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I live in the area that Wenty is talking about . Wolves have always been around this area because of the deer population , so there is no surprising comeback . It is true that bears have been rare until recently . The sand dunes arose after the forests were cleared in the later half of the 1800s and agriculture turned out to be not feasible because of the sandy soil . Sand dunes did blow across roads . But it was a government program that saw thousands of acres planted with pine trees to stop this wind erosion , not some natural greening process . This was done in the 20s and 30s , not recently . It was the hilly terrain that made modern mechanized farming difficult if not impossible in many areas , an ideal landscape for weekenders like Wenty to enjoy the view and have their little garden plots and bee operations while decrying the romantic view of others .

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The really sad part is both candidates and the previous two Presidents were disasters! Nero fiddled while Rome burned is the USA Rome?

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The really sad part is both candidates and the previous two Presidents were disasters ! Nero fiddled while Rome burned is the USA Rome ?

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What this country could really benefit from is a 'purple party'...one made up of equal parts Red Tories and Blue Liberals....

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What this country could really benefit from is a purple party ... one made up of equal parts Red Tories and Blue Liberals ... .

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Lol I live in California and it’s all true. When the medical marijuana initiative became law, the sky did not fall despite the dire warnings and most people by now have gotten used to it.

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Lol I live in California and it ’ s all true . When the medical marijuana initiative became law , the sky did not fall despite the dire warnings and most people by now have gotten used to it .

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Historically, in times of mass unemployment like we are experiencing now, a full blown war quickly picked up the economies.

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Historically , in times of mass unemployment like we are experiencing now , a full blown war quickly picked up the economies .

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You shouldn't argue by hypothetical example--foreigners can't vote in the U.S. election, so there's no point in speculating about the hypothetical outcome. On the issue of what Muslims abroad may think, they would probably support Trump because they don't want their co-religionists to emigrate to apostate countries.

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You shouldnt argue by hypothetical example -- foreigners cant vote in the U.S. election , so theres no point in speculating about the hypothetical outcome . On the issue of what Muslims abroad may think , they would probably support Trump because they dont want their co-religionists to emigrate to apostate countries .

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Why not give foreigners the vote? Foreigners already have enormous power over Americans. Foreigners own huge corporations and other parts of the US.Foreigners do many of the jobs. Foreigners have been shipped countless American jobs. An American can't troubleshoot his computer without speaking on the phone with a foreigner. Foreigners determine US foreign policy. Foreigners are America's creditors. Might as well give all seven billion on the planet the vote.

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Why not give foreigners the vote ? Foreigners already have enormous power over Americans . Foreigners own huge corporations and other parts of the US.Foreigners do many of the jobs . Foreigners have been shipped countless American jobs . An American cant troubleshoot his computer without speaking on the phone with a foreigner . Foreigners determine US foreign policy . Foreigners are Americas creditors . Might as well give all seven billion on the planet the vote .

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According to Democrats Abroad Hillary Clinton has a substantial lead in about 45 states which in percentage terms is about 17 percent lead over Trump.

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According to Democrats Abroad Hillary Clinton has a substantial lead in about 45 states which in percentage terms is about 17 percent lead over Trump .

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Connect the dots: 1) “The United States and its allies may be killing thousands of Islamic State militants from the air, but the Islamist extremist group is recruiting at least as many fighters for its war in Iraq and Syria as it is losing, experts say. http://foreignpolicy.com/2015/06/09/airstrikes-killing-thousands-of-islamic-state-fighters-but-it-just-recruits-more/2) 'Airwars, a London-based group of independent journalists documenting allegations of civilian casualties in this conflict, reviewed almost 250 allegations, determining more than 100 of them — involving as many as 1,000 possible deaths — to be credible.' http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/fifth-estate-canada-airstrikes-record-coalition-1.3296285-----What's the best --most meangful and sensible-- contribution Canada can make?

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Connect the dots : 1 ) “ The United States and its allies may be killing thousands of Islamic State militants from the air , but the Islamist extremist group is recruiting at least as many fighters for its war in Iraq and Syria as it is losing , experts say . http : //foreignpolicy.com/2015/06/09/airstrikes-killing-thousands-of-islamic-state-fighters-but-it-just-recruits-more/2 ) Airwars , a London-based group of independent journalists documenting allegations of civilian casualties in this conflict , reviewed almost 250 allegations , determining more than 100 of them — involving as many as 1,000 possible deaths — to be credible . http : //www.cbc.ca/news/world/fifth-estate-canada-airstrikes-record-coalition-1.3296285 -- -- -Whats the best -- most meangful and sensible -- contribution Canada can make ?

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Rolling in the mud is second nature to most of this party. It's what they do. It's Shelley Glover saying a Liberal in the adjacent riding is too old to run again. It's Peter van Loen bullying in the House. It's Pierre Poilievre suggesting Aboriginals are lazy. It's Julian Fantino's making veterans wait and then not showing up. It's just what they do.

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Rolling in the mud is second nature to most of this party . Its what they do . Its Shelley Glover saying a Liberal in the adjacent riding is too old to run again . Its Peter van Loen bullying in the House . Its Pierre Poilievre suggesting Aboriginals are lazy . Its Julian Fantinos making veterans wait and then not showing up . Its just what they do .

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Canada was not built on any 'values' or any other kind of nonsense. It was built by Canadian workers, and on this Labour Day the only place I can see any mention of Canadian workers is the Tyee.

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Canada was not built on any values or any other kind of nonsense . It was built by Canadian workers , and on this Labour Day the only place I can see any mention of Canadian workers is the Tyee .

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As many pundits in the USA have pointed out 330 million people and all we can come up with for President are people from two families? Does it work any differently for the Liberal party in a country with 36 million people?

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As many pundits in the USA have pointed out 330 million people and all we can come up with for President are people from two families ? Does it work any differently for the Liberal party in a country with 36 million people ?

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What would you say about a mother who let her 7 to 9 year-old child take a round trip on a bus route alone, in the evening, at no charge, with the permission of the bus driver whom she didn't even know? Actually, I don't know if she knew I was doing this. It was great fun and no passenger, and not the bus driver, ever did me any harm. All Mr. Ingram and Mr. Gardner ever did was give my friend and me old transfer stubs so we could have more fun playing bus afterwards on our tricycles. The time was the 1940s, when perhaps there were more serious things for a mother to worry about, such as coping with the absence of her husband who was serving in the army just as he had done in the first World War, and rationing.

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What would you say about a mother who let her 7 to 9 year-old child take a round trip on a bus route alone , in the evening , at no charge , with the permission of the bus driver whom she didnt even know ? Actually , I dont know if she knew I was doing this . It was great fun and no passenger , and not the bus driver , ever did me any harm . All Mr. Ingram and Mr. Gardner ever did was give my friend and me old transfer stubs so we could have more fun playing bus afterwards on our tricycles . The time was the 1940s , when perhaps there were more serious things for a mother to worry about , such as coping with the absence of her husband who was serving in the army just as he had done in the first World War , and rationing .

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If this were true and competition was a good thing then why not let other banks from around the world compete for our business?

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If this were true and competition was a good thing then why not let other banks from around the world compete for our business ?

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'The first step is obvious, but an uncomfortable truth for some. What is happening is climate change – period. 'Exactly. We never had floods or freak rainstorms before the 1990s.

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The first step is obvious , but an uncomfortable truth for some . What is happening is climate change – period . Exactly . We never had floods or freak rainstorms before the 1990s .

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Fixed election dates mean constant electioneering, making the public weary of the whole business and leaving a lot of time for parties to make mistakes, and also lead to an excess of political party fund-raising as the pre-writ spending is not subject to spending limits. The whole business begins to resemble how they do it down south, which is always a bad thing. Please, Mr. Harper, bring back the surprise election system, and let us have done with the constant electioneering. Let us return to the old Liberal-style hit 'em when they're down, or when you think they are. We want surprises.

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Fixed election dates mean constant electioneering , making the public weary of the whole business and leaving a lot of time for parties to make mistakes , and also lead to an excess of political party fund-raising as the pre-writ spending is not subject to spending limits . The whole business begins to resemble how they do it down south , which is always a bad thing . Please , Mr. Harper , bring back the surprise election system , and let us have done with the constant electioneering . Let us return to the old Liberal-style hit em when theyre down , or when you think they are . We want surprises .

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People are waking up and realize that a name, a nice young man with nice Hair is not what this country needs. There is a little more to it than being a drama teacher. If this latest poll was taken in Ontario, we hardly need a liberal Government to add to a liberal Provincial Government which is downright scary.

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People are waking up and realize that a name , a nice young man with nice Hair is not what this country needs . There is a little more to it than being a drama teacher . If this latest poll was taken in Ontario , we hardly need a liberal Government to add to a liberal Provincial Government which is downright scary .

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The biggest problem with this populism is that somewhere along the way government has been lumped in with the 'enemy'.We need to turn this around so that people see that the public interest, and the protection of the common good, is for everyone's advantage. People need to see that they have been manipulated into believing that government is their enemy and that greedy selfish individualism is the way to be.

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The biggest problem with this populism is that somewhere along the way government has been lumped in with the enemy.We need to turn this around so that people see that the public interest , and the protection of the common good , is for everyones advantage . People need to see that they have been manipulated into believing that government is their enemy and that greedy selfish individualism is the way to be .

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Held in contempt of parliament, in and out schemes. a billion spent on a 3 day summit, senate scandal need I go on? Do you get the drift? Still they win. Listen up ''close'' only counts in horseshoes and hand gernades. FACT::: The Liberals and the N.D.P. will never ever win an election UNLESS they unite!! Want proof? Here's the gd proof! Last night if the N.D.P. had of pulled out the Liberals would have probably won in Brandon. FACT NOT FICTION The stupids on the left will never ever again win a federal election unless they either unite or work together, last night proved that fact big time. Nothing at all to get excited about over these results.

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Held in contempt of parliament , in and out schemes . a billion spent on a 3 day summit , senate scandal need I go on ? Do you get the drift ? Still they win . Listen up close only counts in horseshoes and hand gernades . FACT : : : The Liberals and the N.D.P . will never ever win an election UNLESS they unite ! ! Want proof ? Heres the gd proof ! Last night if the N.D.P . had of pulled out the Liberals would have probably won in Brandon . FACT NOT FICTION The stupids on the left will never ever again win a federal election unless they either unite or work together , last night proved that fact big time . Nothing at all to get excited about over these results .

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Please, search Utube Run from the Cure, this person knows nothing, Cannabis cures Cancer by teaching Cancer Cells How to die. the general public needs to stop with the Propaganda and I recemend Doctors start reading the studies and stop letting your ignorance and personal beleafs getting in the way of Medical Results.

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Please , search Utube Run from the Cure , this person knows nothing , Cannabis cures Cancer by teaching Cancer Cells How to die . the general public needs to stop with the Propaganda and I recemend Doctors start reading the studies and stop letting your ignorance and personal beleafs getting in the way of Medical Results .

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I am sure that is how things look through Mr Simpson's YYZ-centric lens. So now I'll shoot my mouth off (damn I wish the G&M would pay me to do this the way they do Simpson and Wente): out here in the 905 nobody is bothered much by Mr Harper or the Senate thing and T2 is viewed as a pot-smoking, substance-free plutocrat. And the farther away one gets from the urban centres, the less relevant Mr Simpson's bleating becomes. The wild card is that Harper, who is not all that enamored of being the in PMO, may or may not stick around for 2015. And he has a deep bench.

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I am sure that is how things look through Mr Simpsons YYZ-centric lens . So now Ill shoot my mouth off ( damn I wish the G & M would pay me to do this the way they do Simpson and Wente ) : out here in the 905 nobody is bothered much by Mr Harper or the Senate thing and T2 is viewed as a pot-smoking , substance-free plutocrat . And the farther away one gets from the urban centres , the less relevant Mr Simpsons bleating becomes . The wild card is that Harper , who is not all that enamored of being the in PMO , may or may not stick around for 2015 . And he has a deep bench .

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Canadians expect their leaders to be moderates but Harper has proven to be an extremist, right wing, conservative with an evangelical's zeal for turning Canada into an international pariah. Our foreign policy is so bad that no one pays any attention to us anymore. We just follow the decaying and degenerate empire south of us like a little puppy dog. At this rate we can expect to be kicked by our 'master' for tripping on his heels.

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Canadians expect their leaders to be moderates but Harper has proven to be an extremist , right wing , conservative with an evangelicals zeal for turning Canada into an international pariah . Our foreign policy is so bad that no one pays any attention to us anymore . We just follow the decaying and degenerate empire south of us like a little puppy dog . At this rate we can expect to be kicked by our master for tripping on his heels .

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This is a very poorly constructed piece. The title suggests that Obama and Trudeau are vindictive, yet does nothing to support that. It says, essentially, that they beat unpopular leaders. If the Globe paid for this, the Globe should ask for its money back. And the refrain from Obama's right-leaning detractors always overlooks that the Tea Part faction in the Republican Party would sooner douse themselves in gasoline, raise taxes from abortion clinics and surrender their assault rifles than co-operate with Obama. These whines always centre on his first term; his second has been very successful. Maybe a stop payment can be put on the cheque before it gets cashed?

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This is a very poorly constructed piece . The title suggests that Obama and Trudeau are vindictive , yet does nothing to support that . It says , essentially , that they beat unpopular leaders . If the Globe paid for this , the Globe should ask for its money back . And the refrain from Obamas right-leaning detractors always overlooks that the Tea Part faction in the Republican Party would sooner douse themselves in gasoline , raise taxes from abortion clinics and surrender their assault rifles than co-operate with Obama . These whines always centre on his first term ; his second has been very successful . Maybe a stop payment can be put on the cheque before it gets cashed ?

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the problem is that Hillary is duplicitous. imo Trump is the best of the two candidates - and in some ways would be better for Canada. It'd be a different story if Sanders got the nod but there's a strong possibility HRC wins the nomination and goes on to lose the presidential election.

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the problem is that Hillary is duplicitous . imo Trump is the best of the two candidates - and in some ways would be better for Canada . Itd be a different story if Sanders got the nod but theres a strong possibility HRC wins the nomination and goes on to lose the presidential election .

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Cut one hydra's head and thousand more will come out. Find out why the youth joins ISIS and other organizations and why they hate the west, learn first and act later.

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Cut one hydras head and thousand more will come out . Find out why the youth joins ISIS and other organizations and why they hate the west , learn first and act later .

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AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE & A MUST READ FOR ANY CONCERNED CITIZEN. I voted Conservative- NEVER AGAIN as scientists , our future in growth, are muted, mouth taped, or fired in their honesty. I have never said this & have never said it before BUT this ongoing, obvious muzzling is EXACTLY what happened in Hitler's Germany as he rose to power. Democracy is KILLED by this muffling & firings. Will I be visited by CSIS ???

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AN EXCELLENT ARTICLE & A MUST READ FOR ANY CONCERNED CITIZEN . I voted Conservative- NEVER AGAIN as scientists , our future in growth , are muted , mouth taped , or fired in their honesty . I have never said this & have never said it before BUT this ongoing , obvious muzzling is EXACTLY what happened in Hitlers Germany as he rose to power . Democracy is KILLED by this muffling & firings . Will I be visited by CSIS ? ? ?

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The truth of the matter is that Harper and his like aren't even conservatives. They are really sociopathic reactionaries. A disciple of US Republicanism he is out to wreck Canada just as the GOP is ruining the US.

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The truth of the matter is that Harper and his like arent even conservatives . They are really sociopathic reactionaries . A disciple of US Republicanism he is out to wreck Canada just as the GOP is ruining the US .

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The Americans must be scratching their heads at the political mess we have up here in lotus land. An unelected and powerless Senate. A ruling party with just 39% of the voteA neophyte leader who thinks money is measured in Decibels. A federal Govt that won't act on its constitutional prerogatives. A bunch of disparate regions that share little in common. A Govt media agency to brain wash the untutored. The birthplace of Hockey but no teams in the playoffs. I could go on and on but it's too depressing ..

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The Americans must be scratching their heads at the political mess we have up here in lotus land . An unelected and powerless Senate . A ruling party with just 39 % of the voteA neophyte leader who thinks money is measured in Decibels . A federal Govt that wont act on its constitutional prerogatives . A bunch of disparate regions that share little in common . A Govt media agency to brain wash the untutored . The birthplace of Hockey but no teams in the playoffs . I could go on and on but its too depressing ..

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Good scientists do good science. Other scientists speak to the press about what science should be done. Twas always the same, and ever after will be.

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Good scientists do good science . Other scientists speak to the press about what science should be done . Twas always the same , and ever after will be .

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If I were a good American I would be buying property in Canada just to have a backup place to go to get away from the cesspool now known as the USA. Trump is just symbol of what most Americans are really like; loud, proud, war mongering, obnoxious, poorly educated, racist bigoted bullies with a big superiority complex. Finally we get to see the real American standing up and running for president, and many don't like what they are seeing in the mirror, because for the first time in their lives they are really seeing themselves as we in the rest of the world always saw them.

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If I were a good American I would be buying property in Canada just to have a backup place to go to get away from the cesspool now known as the USA . Trump is just symbol of what most Americans are really like ; loud , proud , war mongering , obnoxious , poorly educated , racist bigoted bullies with a big superiority complex . Finally we get to see the real American standing up and running for president , and many dont like what they are seeing in the mirror , because for the first time in their lives they are really seeing themselves as we in the rest of the world always saw them .

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Harper is His Own Worst Enemy. HE will defeat himself. People will vote for ANYBODY BUT HARPER! He was able to hide for a time the fact that he was a chronic liar, an hypocrite, a tyrant, a right-wing extremist with an ideology at odds with 65% of Canadians ...But no longer, he can put Canadians to sleep no longer. When they vote next for the 'least bad candidate', he will come last !

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Harper is His Own Worst Enemy . HE will defeat himself . People will vote for ANYBODY BUT HARPER ! He was able to hide for a time the fact that he was a chronic liar , an hypocrite , a tyrant , a right-wing extremist with an ideology at odds with 65 % of Canadians ... But no longer , he can put Canadians to sleep no longer . When they vote next for the least bad candidate , he will come last !

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I have a good dressing for you.... but on serious notes, yes you might feel uncomfortable with Trump, but do you feel comfortable with hundred thousands killed in Libya, Syria, Ukraine, Egypt... Trump and Bernie are only candidates that do not support wars... I know it is far from you , but I really hope you will enjoy the dressing.

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I have a good dressing for you ... . but on serious notes , yes you might feel uncomfortable with Trump , but do you feel comfortable with hundred thousands killed in Libya , Syria , Ukraine , Egypt ... Trump and Bernie are only candidates that do not support wars ... I know it is far from you , but I really hope you will enjoy the dressing .

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I always thought that conservatives were supposed to be good with money. Lets see 40 billion on one engined stealth fighters that have no range and crappy flight envelopes. Another 20 billion on revamping a Canadian navy with some ships made in France, not here. And now using our money to mail Trudeau hate mail around the country. You are such a loser Mr. Harper

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I always thought that conservatives were supposed to be good with money . Lets see 40 billion on one engined stealth fighters that have no range and crappy flight envelopes . Another 20 billion on revamping a Canadian navy with some ships made in France , not here . And now using our money to mail Trudeau hate mail around the country . You are such a loser Mr. Harper

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To be fair, with a national media unable to stop fawning over silly things like Trudeau's socks, bare chest, and photo ops, it has to be pretty temping for the opposition to point out a few Liberal imperfections from time to time.

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To be fair , with a national media unable to stop fawning over silly things like Trudeaus socks , bare chest , and photo ops , it has to be pretty temping for the opposition to point out a few Liberal imperfections from time to time .

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News flash, Ms. Gagnon. It's not a stage, the destruction isn't a painted backdrop, and the actors don't rise from the dead and head for the dressing rooms when the curtain falls. War is as real as it gets, and when you're making it on another people's soil, you better have every single duck, swan and water fowl in a row. Or it will come back to haunt you big time.

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News flash , Ms. Gagnon . Its not a stage , the destruction isnt a painted backdrop , and the actors dont rise from the dead and head for the dressing rooms when the curtain falls . War is as real as it gets , and when youre making it on another peoples soil , you better have every single duck , swan and water fowl in a row . Or it will come back to haunt you big time .

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The spending on infrastructure is sorely needed and will benefit ordinary citizens, although it is sadly true that some of that money will slip through our fingers and into offshore bank accounts.

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The spending on infrastructure is sorely needed and will benefit ordinary citizens , although it is sadly true that some of that money will slip through our fingers and into offshore bank accounts .

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People 65+ are one of the biggest economic assets that are under-utilized in this country. Instead of trying to pension them off company's should be actively trying to use their skills and experience.

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People 65+ are one of the biggest economic assets that are under-utilized in this country . Instead of trying to pension them off companys should be actively trying to use their skills and experience .

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And not a word here about Trudeau having his own personal photographer following him around EVERYWHERE, almost 24/7. Anything to retain power, right? - to say nothing of the expense and obscene vanity. Explain that one away reasonably.

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And not a word here about Trudeau having his own personal photographer following him around EVERYWHERE , almost 24/7 . Anything to retain power , right ? - to say nothing of the expense and obscene vanity . Explain that one away reasonably .

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The G&M promotes the illusion that we have a free press. What nonsense! What is so free about the media when they are owned by the wealthy who spoon feed us their inhumane values and ways of looking at the world which only seek to legitimize their greed, callous disregard for the well-being of the overwhelming majority of the worlds population and the perpetuates a system of deep social injustice. Remember that 'Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one.' Furthermore it is no secret that Rebel is a fascist propaganda machine. Perhaps I am alone in this, but such fascism should not be allowed to pollute our society.

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The G & M promotes the illusion that we have a free press . What nonsense ! What is so free about the media when they are owned by the wealthy who spoon feed us their inhumane values and ways of looking at the world which only seek to legitimize their greed , callous disregard for the well-being of the overwhelming majority of the worlds population and the perpetuates a system of deep social injustice . Remember that Freedom of the press is guaranteed only to those who own one . Furthermore it is no secret that Rebel is a fascist propaganda machine . Perhaps I am alone in this , but such fascism should not be allowed to pollute our society .

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Ask these 'scientists' to pick up a research topic which will be financially viable. Most of them want money for their pet projects. Government scientists are as useless as the welfare junkies. Why can't these scientists simply quit and join private companies?

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Ask these scientists to pick up a research topic which will be financially viable . Most of them want money for their pet projects . Government scientists are as useless as the welfare junkies . Why cant these scientists simply quit and join private companies ?

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I suppose the ' smart' liberals figured this out some time ago. Otherwise how could a person like Mr Trudeau possiblly be leader? Submit that competent persons saw this outcome ans so declined to contest the leadership.

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I suppose the smart liberals figured this out some time ago . Otherwise how could a person like Mr Trudeau possiblly be leader ? Submit that competent persons saw this outcome ans so declined to contest the leadership .

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It's just so sad how the media are always the last to know.....sniffle...Everyone with a brain can see Justin is a joke, but the media are still under the illusion and delusion that he is somehow more than just an empty haircut.

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Its just so sad how the media are always the last to know ... ..sniffle ... Everyone with a brain can see Justin is a joke , but the media are still under the illusion and delusion that he is somehow more than just an empty haircut .

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Any person who wants to listen and express an opinion ought to be able to listen to the speeches. They are OUR public servants. They work for us. If they disagree with that, maybe we can have a party on the front lawn of the legislature. Bring a pitchfork.

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Any person who wants to listen and express an opinion ought to be able to listen to the speeches . They are OUR public servants . They work for us . If they disagree with that , maybe we can have a party on the front lawn of the legislature . Bring a pitchfork .

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'.......one of the worst corporate, industrial and environmental frauds in history'VW makes a high quality car - I have owed 3 VWs - I now drive a HondaLet us wait to see how high up the VW food chain the fraud goes? Who knew what when? Moore, Garry R - Solutions Inc

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... ... .one of the worst corporate , industrial and environmental frauds in historyVW makes a high quality car - I have owed 3 VWs - I now drive a HondaLet us wait to see how high up the VW food chain the fraud goes ? Who knew what when ? Moore , Garry R - Solutions Inc

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I fail to see how Canadians can claim any moral high ground when we have elected officials such a Trudeau, Wynn and Notley..... Moral superiority goes right out the window.

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I fail to see how Canadians can claim any moral high ground when we have elected officials such a Trudeau , Wynn and Notley ... .. Moral superiority goes right out the window .

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The censorship here is not unlike that of Iran or modern day Turkey..

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The censorship here is not unlike that of Iran or modern day Turkey..

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If you want the real story, go to the Calgary Metro. You know, that free newspaper that they give away at the LRT stations. It appears that this issue was both the fault of the NDP and of the Rebel. http://www.metronews.ca/news/canada/2016/02/17/we-made-a-mistake-alberta-government-says-no-media-to-be-excluded-for-now.htmlWhy can't the G&M check out the facts before shooting from the lip?

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If you want the real story , go to the Calgary Metro . You know , that free newspaper that they give away at the LRT stations . It appears that this issue was both the fault of the NDP and of the Rebel . http : //www.metronews.ca/news/canada/2016/02/17/we-made-a-mistake-alberta-government-says-no-media-to-be-excluded-for-now.htmlWhy cant the G & M check out the facts before shooting from the lip ?

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The NDP is right on this one. Anything produced by Ezra Levant should not be taken as a form of media, but rather the ramblings of an angry right-wing conservative ideologue with a very specific agenda. Ezra Levant has the right to spew his rhetoric, but nobody should be giving him credibility by calling it journalism.

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The NDP is right on this one . Anything produced by Ezra Levant should not be taken as a form of media , but rather the ramblings of an angry right-wing conservative ideologue with a very specific agenda . Ezra Levant has the right to spew his rhetoric , but nobody should be giving him credibility by calling it journalism .

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I've got a new attitude toward my sick days now. Unless I'm on my death bed, I'm going to show-up for work. If I happen to be sick with a communicable disease, tough luck for my co-workers and the customers/clients I deal with. They might catch the disease too, but ... who cares? If I've got the flu and I'm puking all over ... no problem. I'll throw-up right on the floor at the office. If my co-workers and/or the clients/customers don't like it ... tough. Management might not like it that I'm at work and on the clock without being able to do any actual work ... but hey, I wasn't the one that decided that paid sick days are just too rich. Just let them try to send me home ... only a doctor can decide I'm too sick to be at work. Must. Not. Stay. Home. When. Sick. Yup, I've got it.

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Ive got a new attitude toward my sick days now . Unless Im on my death bed , Im going to show-up for work . If I happen to be sick with a communicable disease , tough luck for my co-workers and the customers/clients I deal with . They might catch the disease too , but ... who cares ? If Ive got the flu and Im puking all over ... no problem . Ill throw-up right on the floor at the office . If my co-workers and/or the clients/customers dont like it ... tough . Management might not like it that Im at work and on the clock without being able to do any actual work ... but hey , I wasnt the one that decided that paid sick days are just too rich . Just let them try to send me home ... only a doctor can decide Im too sick to be at work . Must . Not . Stay . Home . When . Sick . Yup , Ive got it .

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Good article. This was done so JT could get a bunch of 'attaboys!' from the usual suspects in his base. Perhaps JT believes that 'training' will involve everyone safely behind the wire while others take the risks. Blue helmets. Being 'nice'. Criticizing from the bleachers.

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Good article . This was done so JT could get a bunch of attaboys ! from the usual suspects in his base . Perhaps JT believes that training will involve everyone safely behind the wire while others take the risks . Blue helmets . Being nice . Criticizing from the bleachers .

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Is this that nasty reality dawning on Ms. Wente. The same woman who proclaimed that, 'Mr. Trudeau is a much more zesty dish – engaged and hot.' , after a televised leaders debate. You'll excuse me if I don't take her too seriously, even if she seems to be getting a case of buyers' remorse.

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Is this that nasty reality dawning on Ms. Wente . The same woman who proclaimed that , Mr. Trudeau is a much more zesty dish – engaged and hot . , after a televised leaders debate . Youll excuse me if I dont take her too seriously , even if she seems to be getting a case of buyers remorse .

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The media is doing their part in the 'Justin Trudeau is wonderful campaign'There's even a piece about his wife being the next first lady. Justin doesn't have to respond to attack ads the media does it for him. And all for free.

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The media is doing their part in the Justin Trudeau is wonderful campaignTheres even a piece about his wife being the next first lady . Justin doesnt have to respond to attack ads the media does it for him . And all for free .

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'America and its leaders are not always perfect; the Founding Fathers built your political system on a recognition that all human beings are flawed. America and its leaders are not always perfect; the Founding Fathers built your political system on a recognition that all human beings are flawed.'The thought of a perfect storm obviously never occurred to them.

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America and its leaders are not always perfect ; the Founding Fathers built your political system on a recognition that all human beings are flawed . America and its leaders are not always perfect ; the Founding Fathers built your political system on a recognition that all human beings are flawed.The thought of a perfect storm obviously never occurred to them .

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'Bret Baier: FBI Sources Believe Clinton Foundation Case Moving Towards 'Likely an Indictment' The FBI investigation into the Clinton Foundation is separate from, but running parallel to, the now reopened criminal investigation into Clinton’s illicit home-brew email server that she set up in violation of State Department guidelines.' Oh! How sweet it is!!

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Bret Baier : FBI Sources Believe Clinton Foundation Case Moving Towards Likely an Indictment The FBI investigation into the Clinton Foundation is separate from , but running parallel to , the now reopened criminal investigation into Clinton ’ s illicit home-brew email server that she set up in violation of State Department guidelines . Oh ! How sweet it is ! !

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The only difference between the NDP and the Liberals is the Liberals got elected. When asked to explain Communism, Lenin replied, 'Communism is Socialism in a hurry.”Louis Saint Laurent turned the phrase to -Socialists are Liberals in a hurry.

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The only difference between the NDP and the Liberals is the Liberals got elected . When asked to explain Communism , Lenin replied , Communism is Socialism in a hurry. ” Louis Saint Laurent turned the phrase to -Socialists are Liberals in a hurry .

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Some people were offended by his drug use. Most of the noise came from those offended by his politics and overjoyed to have a plausible reason for personal attacks.

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Some people were offended by his drug use . Most of the noise came from those offended by his politics and overjoyed to have a plausible reason for personal attacks .

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Don't try to explain to a hard-core Conservative supporter the important role of the media in a democracy. How the media try to hold the government in power accountable, how they ask questions on behalf of the public. I've tried. It just doesn't work.

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Dont try to explain to a hard-core Conservative supporter the important role of the media in a democracy . How the media try to hold the government in power accountable , how they ask questions on behalf of the public . Ive tried . It just doesnt work .

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With the advent of the 24 hour news cycle and the Internet, A lot of the media have blurred the lines between reporting and opinion.

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With the advent of the 24 hour news cycle and the Internet , A lot of the media have blurred the lines between reporting and opinion .

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Being old is a state of mind. One of the skiers in the Victoria Alpine Ski Club just turned 90 and he still skis!

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Being old is a state of mind . One of the skiers in the Victoria Alpine Ski Club just turned 90 and he still skis !

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We can do one of three things. We can fight them there. We can fight them here. We can run and hide. France and NATO must wonder what's going on in Canada. To cut and run now is an absolute disgrace.

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We can do one of three things . We can fight them there . We can fight them here . We can run and hide . France and NATO must wonder whats going on in Canada . To cut and run now is an absolute disgrace .

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Thankfully the quality of the comments on this topic has greatly improved from the the knee-jerk 'bomb them' reactions in the few hours following the events in Paris. Thanks to all the writers here who took the time to write these reasoned and informative comments.

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Thankfully the quality of the comments on this topic has greatly improved from the the knee-jerk bomb them reactions in the few hours following the events in Paris . Thanks to all the writers here who took the time to write these reasoned and informative comments .

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One of the problems is that the politicians are using taxpayers money with no regards to where the money comes from or who will be paying for their expenses..

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One of the problems is that the politicians are using taxpayers money with no regards to where the money comes from or who will be paying for their expenses..

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Best idea. Don't waste your time reading the poorly thought out and tedious scribblings of old, out of touch sorts who use nearly dead media vehicles to flog their sorry wares .

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Best idea . Dont waste your time reading the poorly thought out and tedious scribblings of old , out of touch sorts who use nearly dead media vehicles to flog their sorry wares .

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Three groups were stranded on an island: some Newfoundlanders, the Parti Québécois and the rest of Canada. The three groups were searching the island trying to find a way off when the Newfoundlanders came upon a lamp. They rubbed the lamp and out popped a genie who said, “I will grant three wishes, one for each group.” Right away the Newfoundlanders say, “We wish we were back in Newfoundland.” Poof! They were sent to Newfoundland. Then the Parti Québécois jumps up and says, 'We're next, we know exactly want we want. We want a huge wall that completely surrounds Quebec so that nothing can get in and nothing can get out, and we want to be in Quebec.” Poof! The wall appears, Quebec is separated from Canada and the Parti Québécois are back in Quebec. Now it's the rest of Canada's turn. They ask the genie to tell them about the wall. The genie says, “The wall is 1000 feet high, completely surrounds Quebec and absolutely nothing can pass through it.” So the rest of Canada says, “Perfect! Fill it with water.”

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Three groups were stranded on an island : some Newfoundlanders , the Parti Québécois and the rest of Canada . The three groups were searching the island trying to find a way off when the Newfoundlanders came upon a lamp . They rubbed the lamp and out popped a genie who said , “ I will grant three wishes , one for each group. ” Right away the Newfoundlanders say , “ We wish we were back in Newfoundland. ” Poof ! They were sent to Newfoundland . Then the Parti Québécois jumps up and says , Were next , we know exactly want we want . We want a huge wall that completely surrounds Quebec so that nothing can get in and nothing can get out , and we want to be in Quebec. ” Poof ! The wall appears , Quebec is separated from Canada and the Parti Québécois are back in Quebec . Now its the rest of Canadas turn . They ask the genie to tell them about the wall . The genie says , “ The wall is 1000 feet high , completely surrounds Quebec and absolutely nothing can pass through it. ” So the rest of Canada says , “ Perfect ! Fill it with water . ”

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I considered myself a 'red tory' until Harper abandoned all pretence of democratic principles, an adopted a far right agenda, leaving me no choice but to support the Liberal party.

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I considered myself a red tory until Harper abandoned all pretence of democratic principles , an adopted a far right agenda , leaving me no choice but to support the Liberal party .

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I must have missed your understanding when Bev Oda was expensing $16 orange juice. Oh right, that was a Conservative so that was wrong and Philpott is a liberal so it is reasonable for her to have first class lounges and to funnel thousands of dollars to liberal supporters via 'car rentals'. What tripe.

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I must have missed your understanding when Bev Oda was expensing $ 16 orange juice . Oh right , that was a Conservative so that was wrong and Philpott is a liberal so it is reasonable for her to have first class lounges and to funnel thousands of dollars to liberal supporters via car rentals . What tripe .

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I am quite sure that up until a few days ago the writer thought his car was the greatest thing since sliced bread but it is now a sputtering piece of junk. When people say they buy a car based on its pollutant level they are unmitigated liars, as is this writer.

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I am quite sure that up until a few days ago the writer thought his car was the greatest thing since sliced bread but it is now a sputtering piece of junk . When people say they buy a car based on its pollutant level they are unmitigated liars , as is this writer .

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It was not the FBI decision that might taint the election, it is Crooked Hilary's behaviour that will taint the election. You have an amazing tolerance for Crooked Hilary

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It was not the FBI decision that might taint the election , it is Crooked Hilarys behaviour that will taint the election . You have an amazing tolerance for Crooked Hilary

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We are continually surprised by the ease with which commenters -- and many journalists -- identify the motives of others. Anyone they disagree with is crooked, corrupt or part of a conspiracy. Apparently, no evidence is required to slander others.

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We are continually surprised by the ease with which commenters -- and many journalists -- identify the motives of others . Anyone they disagree with is crooked , corrupt or part of a conspiracy . Apparently , no evidence is required to slander others .

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University is the bastion of abstract ideas. You can take these ideas so far that they become an absurdity that proves white is black and yellow is red. Common sense is not supposed to get in the way when you have a great academic argument. Nietzsche was the darling of many 20th century intellectuals. If you read through some of his works such as the gibberish of Thus Spake Zarathrustra you will find statements in there that his 'great mind' produced that can simply be described as evil. No need for 'morality' in his world. His ideas on creation of the 'superman' the bondage of morality were used by the Nazis and we know where that ended. As for Nietzsche himself he went insane not long after writing that work.

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University is the bastion of abstract ideas . You can take these ideas so far that they become an absurdity that proves white is black and yellow is red . Common sense is not supposed to get in the way when you have a great academic argument . Nietzsche was the darling of many 20th century intellectuals . If you read through some of his works such as the gibberish of Thus Spake Zarathrustra you will find statements in there that his great mind produced that can simply be described as evil . No need for morality in his world . His ideas on creation of the superman the bondage of morality were used by the Nazis and we know where that ended . As for Nietzsche himself he went insane not long after writing that work .

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Why is the Globe & Mail so worried? Starting to look like Hillary is gunna lose so you are trying to affect American voters? Really G & M? It's not like we don't have enough of our own problems here in Canada that you feel you have to insert yourself in the American election. You are starting to sound as pathetic and desperate as CNN. That fact that you think Hillary is mildly flawed is laughable. She is far more dangerous than Trump can ever be.

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Why is the Globe & Mail so worried ? Starting to look like Hillary is gunna lose so you are trying to affect American voters ? Really G & M ? Its not like we dont have enough of our own problems here in Canada that you feel you have to insert yourself in the American election . You are starting to sound as pathetic and desperate as CNN . That fact that you think Hillary is mildly flawed is laughable . She is far more dangerous than Trump can ever be .

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Trump the politician is risky. Trump as Commander in Chief of the most powerful military apparatus in the world is downright scary! By most account he has a tendency to be a bully. There are others too on the world stage who are ready to flex their military muscles. Nuclear war anyone ?

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Trump the politician is risky . Trump as Commander in Chief of the most powerful military apparatus in the world is downright scary ! By most account he has a tendency to be a bully . There are others too on the world stage who are ready to flex their military muscles . Nuclear war anyone ?

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This is a lightweight article that contributes literally nothing to the public discourse. Wente is just a lazy, lazy writer who hasn't done a shred of research into a complicated issue. The Globe's readers deserve better than this link-baiting nonsense.

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This is a lightweight article that contributes literally nothing to the public discourse . Wente is just a lazy , lazy writer who hasnt done a shred of research into a complicated issue . The Globes readers deserve better than this link-baiting nonsense .

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Calm down Maggie. Trump may not be your style, but he is neither evil nor ignorant. OK..I agree that US Presidents have gaps in their knowledge... the present one thinks that the Maldives are off the coast of South America. As for Barry being a traitor... of course he is. That's why the lefty media worked so hard to elect him. And if he is not foreign born, why did he let the blurb on the dust jacket of his book say he was born in Kenya?... Oh I see... he's a liar. Just like Hil and Donald.

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Calm down Maggie . Trump may not be your style , but he is neither evil nor ignorant . OK..I agree that US Presidents have gaps in their knowledge ... the present one thinks that the Maldives are off the coast of South America . As for Barry being a traitor ... of course he is . Thats why the lefty media worked so hard to elect him . And if he is not foreign born , why did he let the blurb on the dust jacket of his book say he was born in Kenya ? ... Oh I see ... hes a liar . Just like Hil and Donald .

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The partisan politicking on this issue is stupid. It's a issue of public policy, public ly paid-for knowledge and the public's best interests. No political party in power over the last 50 years has shown the slightest commitment to those issues over and above their own narrow interests.

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The partisan politicking on this issue is stupid . Its a issue of public policy , public ly paid-for knowledge and the publics best interests . No political party in power over the last 50 years has shown the slightest commitment to those issues over and above their own narrow interests .

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Trump does not have what it takes to be a world leader. He can't manage his mouth let alone a country.

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Trump does not have what it takes to be a world leader . He cant manage his mouth let alone a country .

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An arrogant editorial that does nothing to encourage me to subscribe - editorials like this and cnn will help Trump get elected. Interesting to get the opinion of those that feel superior to we peasants.

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An arrogant editorial that does nothing to encourage me to subscribe - editorials like this and cnn will help Trump get elected . Interesting to get the opinion of those that feel superior to we peasants .

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The Globe and Chief Editor Tony Keller have no credibility or dignity anymore. This outright shilling shows a lack of self-respect and seriousness now at the Globe. I wish I didn't have to pay for the front section anymore - it's complete trash day in, day out.

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The Globe and Chief Editor Tony Keller have no credibility or dignity anymore . This outright shilling shows a lack of self-respect and seriousness now at the Globe . I wish I didnt have to pay for the front section anymore - its complete trash day in , day out .

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If the election is rigged, it must mean Ms. Clinton had to answer a town hall question all on her own - without the aid of Brazi-leaks.

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If the election is rigged , it must mean Ms. Clinton had to answer a town hall question all on her own - without the aid of Brazi-leaks .

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I don not know whom this country needs more-Julius Cesar, Josef Stalin or Adolf Hitler.

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I don not know whom this country needs more-Julius Cesar , Josef Stalin or Adolf Hitler .