Monthly Archives: February 2012

WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE – PART I

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

This is the first in a Series of four articles looking at how the Harper government is undermining democracy, justice and sustainability and what Canadians can do to prevent his political agenda from balkanizing Canada. We need to protect the … Continue reading →

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WHY “YOU’RE WITH US OR AGAINST US” WON’T WORK IN THE MIDDLE EAST…EITHER

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

Conflict that could escalate into warfare, especially nuclear warfare, threatens us all. Sabre-rattling is again occurring in the Middle East, where Israel already has nuclear weapons and there is the fear of Iran and perhaps Saudi Arabia following suit. We … Continue reading →

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WHY PENSIONS SHOULD REMAIN A “HOT TOPIC”

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

“Pensions” have been the hot topic on coffee-row ever since Harper announced his plan to cut Old-Age Security (OAS). I can’t remember as many people engaging me about my R-Town column as on this. This is good for we’re going … Continue reading →

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HARPER GOVERNMENT ADDS SENIORS TO “ATTACK LIST”

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

Prime Minister Harper is coming out of the political “closet”. He has likely struggled to keep his political agenda to his inner circle; trying to appear moderate enough to slip through the first-past-the-post system to get his majority. His reactionary … Continue reading →

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