The important thing is not the pricing, but product safety. Canadians want their supply of dairy product to be safe.

Supply management ensures this:
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https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/some-vancouver-island-milk-products-recalled-over-risk-of-sharp-metal-objects/article35295765/
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Oh, wait.....


Trid, I don't think that's a fair statement. I think there are legitimate questions to be asked about acts appropriate to express the love of one human being for another, but I don't think we can automatically assume heterosexual acts are all "ordered" and homosexual acts "disordered." I don't think many couples of any orientation engage in sex while saying to themselves "I'm doing this to build the kingdom of God."
Well, maybe in Great Britain....:)


Forrest Gump would've checked for typos.


High IQ and low emotional IQ equals frustration and social stigmatization.
Probably no children too.


Are you seriously suggesting that Obama and Trump are equally incompetent and corrupt?

Please give us a list of Obama scandals during his 8 years.  Or major legislative failures.  Or anything that makes him remotely comparable.  Even Bush was a saint compared to Trump.


"Back then the The same refrain of "too costly", "native land", "environmental impact", "unnecessary" and "our hydro rates will go up",were heard loudly across the province...louder than any other voice." Really?  Not if WAC Bennett had his way--which he usually did. The loudest voice most heard was WAC's.  No great "chorus of doom," no groundswell by "all those naysayers".  Outside the Legislature--what?

Says BC Hydro President, Chris O'Riley:
 "The Bennett Dam was constructed in a different time. There was no dialogue or engagement, no opportunity for discussion or accommodation. First Nations were considered to be people in the way, and that's how they were treated. It's a terrible stain on the history of the province. The [Bennett] dam was built in a completely different context ... before Aboriginal rights were recognized in the Constitution, before the Supreme Court had established expectations around First Nations consultation and accommodation."
("Bennett Dam at 50")


"A U.S. appeals court on Friday threw out the first-degree murder conviction of a former Blackwater Worldwide security guard sentenced to life in prison in the killings of 14 unarmed Iraqi civilians in a Baghdad traffic circle in 2007."

"The four security guards opened fire on the Iraqis, including women and children, at Nisour Square."

How is this NOT a war crime or murder?  I was not there and have never been in combat so maybe I am lacking in such experience but, wow, that is a bit ridiculous.  How would we feel if some contract mercenary from China came in and killed 14 unarmed Americans - including women and children.  Somebody help me out here...?


Fox News reports that Trump confronted the sun and demanded it build a UV screen that the sun pays for.


More protest signs.  It's been a good week.

I suspect a good number of Filipino Catholics are quite happy that Dutertes's military cleared out the Islamic terrorists from their Cathedral yesterday.


This can't be true...the experts at the CBC assured me that he would never...


Let's get this straight:  hate speech against whites is OK and criticizing that type of speech is censorship.  Hate speech against Muslims is grounds for losing your job and is never OK.  Got it everyone?


prolly the boobies and mullets consumed the dead rats and mice, ate so much they died of overeating.


Cute. You think you are as valuable as an NFL player? I think that you are very easily replaced. It is not so easy tomreplace an NFL player.
They are under contract. They can be fired for cause.
The owners would have to honor their contracts and pay the remainder or the guaranteed money.
No one has been fired yet.

Go ahead and do not watch football. You can read Trump tweets instead!


Kate has chosen to turn possession into a minor misdemeanor until they actually kill someone, including themselves.

That is the point


Health care is a right! Ask anyone living in a developed country in the world. Get with the program, R.R. and the USA!


Ironic, since the vast majority of media is left-leaning.

But no, it's not about that.  Sinclair is just one of many TV station owners.  Here's a list of 44 of them...

http://www.stationindex.com/tv/by-owner


If you read my comments in this column, you will note that I see nothing good in Trudeau's actions here.

I'm a left-leaning person, and you just asked me. I also don't need to ask my friends and peers, because no one praises China, or would like to live in anything other than a democracy.

Classical liberals are not related to "the Left." A classical liberal would look very much like a modern business conservative-- that is, one looking for laissez-faire economics as far as possible. You confuse the borrowed policy of Liberal governments in the UK and Canada, who stole most of them from Labour and the CCF/NDP in order to remain elected. Also, liberal=Left in American parlance, since Socialism long since ceased to be a viable concern-- it is ironic to me that you adopt it here.

There are at least seven different major transformations socialists passed through to land where we are now. In the present day, not all are of a piece, no more than right-wingers are.


If Trump accomplishes HALF of his agenda, it will Make America Great Again.  I'm looking forward to it.  We can all be Great Americans.


How would the Governor know?


Nice. What next? Is Trump going to demand the voter rolls of all 50 states to expand his list of enemy losers?


This is a great moment for B.C.


The government wanted liquidity (money) to flow from banks into the economy (invest in business) the banks instead poured liquidity(money) into low risk CHMC protected  real estate. The Liberals have never had a economic plan (other than more debt by infrastructure) and now the banks have impaled the Liberals onto  low interest rates (free money) .....this statement is a lie >“The evidence is stacking up that the GTA market has been divorcing from economic fundamentals since early 2016,”.....Banks knew as far back as 2012 low interest rate meaning free money would drive up real estate and consumer debt......ALL Bankers should be sent to JAIL for high risk  garbage loans with no checks on property value worthy of loaning out millions  but instead are sitting on the sidelines pretending to just see FROTH now in the housing market...LMAO


Never mind the people already here who need help. Let's spend $$$ on the newcomers.


This pathetic behavior shouldn't bother Republicans or Democrats.  When the other guy does it, it's a travesty.  When their guy does it, they defend him.  The act itself is unimportant.  The only thing that is important is having their guy in office so they can feed on the bread crumbs their party throws to them.


"Mr. Obama as president, whites came to fear that black and other racialized people were being dangerously empowered"
Really? What did Obama ever do for black people? He was a huge disappointment. On his watch, more young black men than ever were executed on the street by police with no consequences. Where was the empowerment in that?
Trump got elected because Hillary Clinton was an awful candidate with nothing to offer. That non-bigoted whites gave Trump a pass on his racism because it doesn't affect them is sadly self-interested. They will have their own disappointment as Trump's economic agenda fails to bring back old-time prosperity to their decaying nation.
Coates needs to be more constructive than simply wallowing in bitter resentment against whites. Where's his program for a better America?


Are you kidding me ? This isn't news to anyone with half a brain.  Mueller was supposed to look into all of this.   The story that isn't getting reported is that Mueller's team appears to be all anti- Trump people who donated money to Hillary Clinton. IF that is the case , Mueller should be fired and someone new brought in to investigate .


Luckily no one was attacked or injured by this predator!


Even Chris from Ottawa stated here in the comments that he didn't believe that the fund raisers were helping the middle class.


Why is the Examiner wasting ink on this individual?


Comment on the update:  It still sucks.


And now the Leadership in the Senate has come with a novel "stop me before I kill again" excuse that unless they impose a spending limit on themselves they simply cannot address this fiscal crisis. We are supposed to believe that this fiscal disaster is not their fault because they weren't told how much they could spend.  It is as if these Legislators are unaware that they are responsible for all state government appropriations;  therefore,  a spending limit is exactly what they are elected to establish each year.   OK - you can only spend one dollar. Now get to work.


I assume you did the same thing when Obama issued a more restricted order in 2011?


So you're saying that Jesus wasn't  perfectus Deus, perfectus Homo?

That his humanity wasn't assumed perfectly into His divinity.  That there was an imperfect relationship between the two.

Wrong.

That's not Catholic theology (read, no pray, the Athanasius Creed).


But of course it has something to do with sexism. The "war on women" has back fired.. Hillary said sexism and racism cost her presidency and yet she used sexism and racism in her campaign. They BOTH back fired badly, which of course negatively affected the outcome. Her own fault.


It is interesting to note that in 2013, according to the Lund Report on executive salaries, former CEO of Providence Health & Services of Oregon, Gregory Van Pelt, as receiving the highest salary of $4.3 million.

Now I have no idea what Mr Lamoureux is paid no can I find that information easily, but it seems to me a "non profit" label appears to be a pretty big scam.  At least for the management.

Now I certainly do not intend no disparage Mr Lamoureux personally nor suggest that he is not due an adequate compensation for his knowledge and expertise.  However, when facts are presented, 'all' the facts need to be presented.  According to Glassdoor, a Physician at Providence earns $200k per year.  An RN $38 per hour.  These are reasonable salaries depending on qualifications.  However they are a long ways from even 1/2 of what the CEO in Oregon was payed.

So all of the community services and give-aways are great, but those numbers are not the entire picture nor the entire costs!


Which part is "fake"?


Trump supporters are not tied by the Republican umbilical cord.  They're tied by the hope for freedom, for fairness, and for progress as opposed to progressivism.


We call Trump that, every day of the week and worse.
ALL Americans should . Don"t let trump replace you,
and don"t let "im push you around.


Didn't have to read past the headline to feel the Hoover latch onto my wallet.


More hugs, more doors, more pizza for the poor, more gimmicks


The day before Nov. 8th, the polls had Hillary winning by 20 points. People say lots of things in polls. Then they vote and strange things happen.


What is deeply saddening is the evolutionary process of the professional politician, who’s only goal in life is to stay in that elected seat full-time and forever. Resulting in stagnant ideas, with no possible sense of connection to the real people that elected them. In addition, a lack of connection to any sense of reality at all, these professional politicians are more closely aligned to an elitist mindset nowhere grounded to the community they are supposed to represent.


The scriptwriter's math isn't off, I'm younger than Sean Bean and my father flew bombing missions in WWII.


Toll bridges and highways are in our future if Ms Clark retains power.


So, if a skeptical friend hits you with the "saturation argument" against global warming, here’s all you need to say: (a) You’d still get an increase in greenhouse warming even if the atmosphere were saturated, because it’s the absorption in the thin upper atmosphere (which is unsaturated) that counts (b) It’s not even true that the atmosphere is actually saturated with respect to absorption by CO2, (c) Water vapor doesn’t overwhelm the effects of CO2 because there’s little water vapor in the high, cold regions from which infrared escapes, and at the low pressures there water vapor absorption is like a leaky sieve, which would let a lot more radiation through were it not for CO2, and (d) These issues were satisfactorily addressed by physicists 50 years ago, and the necessary physics is included in all climate models.

http://www.realclimate.org/index.php/archives/2007/06/a-saturated-gassy-argument


Considering the levels of pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in China are several times greater than North America... wouldn't you agree that it's about time that China stepped up its game? But I guess it's just easier to bash Trump.


This is what denial looks like. Dangerous to dismiss this revelation.


>>Why didn't Harper extend this protection to little Omar?

And how do you reckon this should have been done?
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Do some fact checking. Then some math. When was Khadr 16, when was Harper in office... then do some soul searching.


Not obviously. He does not appear to be a political doctrinaire, but a slave to the letter of the law.  That's a good thing.


What do you get when you mix alcohol, guns, white nationalism, and innocent people?  Question answered.


Thanks for this very gentle sweet story, Mike.


The Alaskan FLUIDYNE ENGINE will be a good project for ACEP-UAF to work on.  It will provide full funding for ACEP in a jiffy.

The Alaskan FLUIDYNE ENGINE is based on the 100 year old Humphrey Pump.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humphrey_pump

The Alaskan FLUIDYNE ENGINE is easily scalable in size, and can be built small enough to fit on a 30' boat, or big enough to be a 20megawatt self-propelled barge with an entire pulp and papermill on top.

The Alaskan FLUIDYNE ENGINE uses wet electrochemistry to do many functions;  it can: make Portland Cement with zero-CO2 emissions,  pump gas and liquids up to hi-pressure for pipelines, it can power a rock crusher, it can power a hospital, it can clean up all the mercury from RedDevil on the Kuskokwim while providing power to DonlinCreek without needing a gasline from Cook Inlet.

The Alaskan FLUIDYNE ENGINE runs clean and quiet with a mellow whooshing sound like the wind in the trees.


Habs speed, forecheck & puck movement was better than I thought it would be...impressive. They seem to have that 'Whole-Is-Greater-Than-The-Sum-Of-The-Parts' thing going. Pretty depressing watching Phaneuf (once again) be instrumental in an Ottawa loss. At some point Ottawa management is going to have to acknowledge that Phaneuf is a MAJOR liability. His play tonight led to two quick goals by the Habs. If you watch the plays, it is clear that he struggles to compete, to cover & shut down guys in the defensive zone. Yet they continue to play him and pay the price regularly. How sportswriters like Bruce Garrioch can continue to praise Phaneuf (and trash Ceci) is nothing short of astonishing.  Does he watch the games? And if he does. does he drink absinthe while he does? Ugh.

GO SENS.


I guess it depends whether you're talking about the comic strip or using it to insult our elected leaders.


Lynn:  As I have previously stated, I feel you're a very nice person......so nice that you sometimes seem extraordinarily innocent and naive.  You're ready to defend the "underdog" at every turn.  That's great, but, upon inspection, sometimes that "underdog" is actually the one "in the wrong."  I'm sure some of the "travelers" who frequent downtown Eugene are great people whose actions harm no  one.  I'm just as sure some of them are not such "great" people and their actions do harm others.

Police have the unenviable task of dealing with the latter on a regular basis.  You're a bright, caring person.  What would you have the police do when they observe someone (yes, allegedly) selling drugs on the street?  This is a serious question and I'd be interested in your answer.  thanks, Gary


UPDATE AT 11:26 A.M.    Judge Anna Brown has dismissed Juror #11 after the prosecution and all seven defense teams reached an agreement that the juror should be dismissed.  This per Oregon Public Broadcasting which has had a reporter present throughout the trial.  Judge Brown replaced #11 and then sent the jury home for the day with instructions to return on Friday to being deliberations all over again.


Agreed.  I do believe the BoC jumped quickly off the line to raise rates, knowing full well that GDP growth in Canada was very lopsided to resources and real estate.  Poloz knows full well that in time the general softness of our economy required that he have wiggle room to lower rates if  weakness prevails.   The rise in $CDN has contributed to export decline and this has to stop. With a high tax,  high wage economy we cannot effectively compete in the US market if our $ is above $0.75.

This past month I purchased a pile of $US equities with the stronger $CDN at nearly $0.83 and I believe, as the loonie heads back to the mid $0.70's, this will be the 'trade of the day'. Time will tell. So far, so good.


The surveys are another example of how outside money gets between representatives and their constituents, weakening the central bond of our representative democracy.

Rhoads frames the issue correctly when he compares time filling out forms to time spent talking with constituents, albeit in the context of campaigning rather than legislating.

It should be illegal to make a political contribution to someone who you cannot vote for or against.

Representatives need to be fully committed to their constituents and not distracted by checks from outsiders.


Presenting information as fact in this paper is not "characterizing" the report.

"Fact-checking" would require that Mr. Carrick confirm all the information in the article

There are laws about fake news.    This appears to be fabricated news involving people within the "news" fraternity and sorority.


Well if that's the case I must live in your universe because I can see it. Banning SNL is his newest idea on his descent into narcissistic rage.


Not his fault.  Y'see, he was brainwashed as a child...


Exactly what I was thinking. All those billions lying around and, yet, this is only going to effect about 5% of small business owners. Does no one in the media ever question numbers like this when they are tossed around?


"here in the US where you can be free of the elected one's influence on your life." Maybe, maybe at Disney Land, but other then that no.

Just like the saying goes 'you voted for it'....own it.... wear it...it is a reflection of who you are.


Talk about kissing away any distinction you once had..


Let's make the bums wear a scarlet letter--"B," for bum.  Unless maybe they want "WS," for Worthless Scum. The point is, these alleged people have no business messin' up our nice clean town.  Let them go panhandle in Juneau, like everybody else does.


Already on it...


Yeah, what's a little torture if it makes that burger $0.01 cheaper, right?


I have nothing against the concept of a parliamentary democracy operating within the framework of a a onstitutional monarchy on the British (and Canadian)  model.And I have nothing against Ms.Windsor or the other royals.But I still feel we must cut the tie with the UK whereby the head of the House of Windsor  is automatically Canada's head of state.I feel this way because I regard Liz as a foreign and non-resident national whose first loyalty is to her own country (UK)-not Canada.Our head of state should be a CANADIAN-or at least someone who lives here.Sorry Liz, Chuck,and Will but you don't qualify.


This foolish sop to the settler movement may very well lead to the end of Israel. If it annexes the west bank it effectively creates a huge and angry Palestinian population within Israel. In order to manage that population Israel will have to officially implement apartheid, with all the consequences that will bring. Not a good move for anyone involved, Israel least of all.


Thank you and I agree. The accusations Bell made were unfounded and unsupported by facts. We all watched trump encourage his supporters kick out of his rallies anyone who disagreed with him and encourage violence against them. Trumps actions were not hidden but in plain view when he made fun of the disabled, war veterans, women and admitted to being a sexual predator when bragged about grabbing women's privates. Trump has shown over and over he is a bully and a narcissist. Those who try to defend him end up using unsubstantiated claims Or deflecting to Hillary and Obama. I feel sorry for people like Bell who, if trump has his way, will suffer the most. It's time the republicans put our country above their party and became patriots.


Regrettably, parents are not accepting that responsibility, in part-I believe-because the state will do it for them. Regardless, it's still not the place of government-even in the abdication of families-to teach these things.


His sister must have been out of touch with what he had become.  A white racist who had it out for Hispanics so much that he murdered three innocent ones in Walmart cold blooded.

Several neighbors remarked that he often expressed dislike for Hispanics to their faces.

One man, Gerald Burnett, told CBS4 investigator Rick Sallinger that Ostrem would say “’This is America. You shouldn’t be here.” Burnett added, “That’s no way to treat people.”

A Hispanic employee of the apartment building, who did not want to be identified, said Ostrem was very rude. “If he saw a Hispanic person, he would tell them to get out of his way,” he said.

All three who died at the Walmart had Hispanic names.

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2017/11/02/suspect-neighbors-walmart-shooting/


"Trudeau’s climate ‘deal’: all pain, no gain"

Absolutely right, NO GAIN.  Only pain from the taxpayers.


The red guard removed my right to post on their Facebook page because they said it's not a right


#3
Although I have not followed the field since my dissertation in 1980, all of the serious criticism back then had to do with the higher stages, and more often than not the criticism was based on the published definitions of the stages which were inadequate given the latest scoring protocols. Entirely
Kohlberg's fault.

I do not now recall the context of the 85% figure, except that it was Kohlberg's. In may even be a figure that was never published, something acquired from the summer spent with Kohlberg at Harvard in 1980. In certainly jives with my sense of the population, although I have never done any studies on this.

I am sure, AJ, that you have long made the connection between stage 4 as you remember it plus my few descriptive words and our beloved traditionalists here. And from what I have just said about the post-conventional level, I am sure you have associated that with many progressives here.


The Black Lives Matter movement started AFTER the killing of Michael Brown in August of 2014, so not 8 years, more like 3.


How do you describe "ThatGuy", "Jimmee" and numerous IDs?

There is nothing to describe brother. Those people don't exists. Do you see any of their comments?

You seem stuck in the past brother. Try and live in the here and now.


It's not like they would incriminate themselves.


We need a reversal of the onus of proof (so that the accused must prove innocence on the balance of probabilities), the victim to be barred from cross-examination, and special sexual assault courts, in which the accused is the only male in the courtroom (if a female lawyer won't take his case, he represents himself). That's the only way that victims will get justice.


You're saying that the supposed champions of free speech...the Press...should be censoring opposing views?


Yet this "nothing" speech seems talked about extensively... Hmmmmmm


The trails are open to you for all permitted uses.  We all pay for the trails.  No need to single out bicycling just because you dislike it or choose not to do it.

Furthermore, bicyclists don't "refuse" to pay for trails.  They pay taxes just like everyone else.  That is your spin alone.


I meet him a couple of times in the course of my job.  Seemed like a good guy.  Glad he got the job.


Yeah, I think he told the doctors, "My weed is sick. It doesn't look right."


The fact that you think this is all about disinterest in the fate of "brown people" is very telling... but more in regards to your own motivations and beliefs rather than those of your dissenters.


That hasn't happened to most people on ACA. I wonder why you're different? Cancellation can't be done for medical reasons under the law.


It's their station, they can run it as they wish.


Spam


diverdave thinks that making Dreamers fear deportation by rescinding DACA is in their best interests.  Anyone should be very afraid if diverdave decides to do them a favor.


Are you just unable to stop lying?  Is it something clinical?

You make up your own facts, so it's hard for anyone but you to know them.

What, specifically, did Mr. Obama do that violated the Bill of Rights.


I think you should mind your own business.  I'm sick of men telling women how they should behave in your eyes.  I think of the movie INDEPENDENCE DAY w/Will Smith.  The First Lady is lady injured and is being cared for from Will's love.  The FL asks "what do you do for a living'?  "I'm a dancer".  FL:  Oh?  A Ballerina?  No, A stripper.  FL is a little ashamed and the young woman says "Why?  I earn honest money and I take good care of my son".

My first wish would be that there were still a lot of manufacturing jobs here that paid well and you could send your kids to college but there aren't.  I think you're stuck on a nasty mindset  and, well, bottom line; it just isn't any of your business.  Don't go to them if they're offensive to you.  L2g

ps?  You advocating taking photos of patrons is disgusting, mean and just plain cruel.  You remind me of a Stephen King crazy person.  So there.


"I don't bow to kings?"  Who cares.  "Christ is Lord?"  I thought you worship the FakeNews.com God.  Well, I guess you could worship more than one God.  Isn't freedom of religion great?


I agree. It's also time to open up the native hospitals to all people. One group of people do not deserve free care over another group. It's time for all people to be treated the same.


Wrong....allies today....enemies tomorrow.... and still mercenaries! Don't get me wrong, if there is one group we should be supporting for an independent state it is definitely the Kurdish people. But support them on your own 'dime' and don't import the fight into Canada, like we are doing with the Syrian conflict. The shiny pony,like the former muffin man, is continuing  a corrupt proxy CIA backed agenda for arms industry profits. Our support of the Sunnis in Saudi Arabia and arms deals is an  abomination. ISIS, was a creation of the U.S. government, by their mishandling of the Iraqi army demobilization  after their 'bush league' "Mission Accomplished". Defeating their new creation 'ISIS' means nothing to the U.S. arms industry because another 'enemy' would just be created to keep the profits rolling in!


how many dead people did you observe and admire?


In fairness to Ms. Campbell, she never said that.

What she actually said was "an election is no time to discuss serious issues".

What she actually meant was that a short election campaign was not long enough to properly tackle complex and serious issues.

I'm not a big Campbell fan but I thought she was being refreshingly honest in her actual remark.

And I suspect both Harper and Mulcair would agree that the Liberal election campaign fronted by Mr. Trudeau was the most dishonest - both in terms of misleading portrayals of the previous government's record and of obviously ridiculously fanciful and impossible promises - in modern Canadian history.

So I think we are well advised not to be too smug about what is happening now south of the border and what happened a few months ago across the pond.

What seems to be the case is things are now so complicated that most people make no attempt to study and analyse issues and policy options beyond the "what's in it for me?" level.


Paper "clips?"


All natural dog treats and fun toys for your dog: http://bit.ly/2llzXFs


Listen properly Minister Razzmataz ...
Do.something.about.corruption.
That is what this country wants and needs. Arrest Zuma. Arrest the Guptas. Arrest the Gumedes and Molefes, wake up Shaun Abrahams ffs.
The country needs responsible accountable leadership, not the garbage we are all currently labouring under.
So if you want ua to believe a single word you are so eloquently spouting, start with progress made against corruption. Until then, best you go do what you are supposed to be doing. Clue, it should be Policing, not Politicking.


Considering all the Alberta bashing you do, isn't it ironic that you're here trumpeting this victory?  If you don't see this irony, then perhaps you should be sitting back in the corner wearing a dunce cap... after all, you've consistently trashed the province as a bastion of right-wing racists even though it is increasingly obvious that most Albertans are probably far more open-minded than you could ever hope to be!


I love my parents, but you are right. They were born into the most bountiful period in human history and they smoked it and p****ed it away. All the while demanding more and spoiling their kids if they raised them at all.


If one has to ask that sort of answers it quickly.

She could easily lead up an NGO and spend herself helping her former voters in various SJW projects.

Her bias is way too strong to be considered for the Judiciary.


Hi, Kyndsi,
Here's some ideas about what can be done about this:
-Get up 15 minutes earlier so you can leave 15 minutes earlier so you can get to your destination on time
-Plan your trips for times the roads are not so busy--say, 5 in the morning or 11:15 at night
-Distribute your class schedule to everyone who lives around Coburg Road together with a nice note asking them if they wouldn't mind staying off the road when you need to use it
-Ask Costco to change their hours so as not to inconvenience you
-Move to a smaller town, like Burns, with not so many people


Pizza Plaza on Northern Lights across from Sears


I wonder what we’d discover about Mr. Schwartz if we spent every day for 9 months observing his behavior.  And then we went on talk shows and rendered our opinion of him.   Would he be viewed as the same back-stabbing worm he seems to be or might we discover who is really the crazy one.


Albertans pay enough in taxes to cover the per capita spending of Ontario or BC without a deficit. Alberta does not have a tax problem. Educate yourself before slandering a province you know nothing about.


Considering the drastic drop in numbers over the last 50 odd years if, as you say something is being done then it is proving to be manifestly unsuccessful.


Just one more reason I don't vote, or drive, or have a credit card, or have a cell phone, or use the Internet.  :)


Trump's biggest mistake here?

Not coming ashore on Puerto Rico with the first wave of assistance, arriving sooner than most thought he would; surprise them all; see the damage, talk with the victims, encourage aid workers and meet with the Puerto Rico officials...and the mayor. Oh, and wave to the cameras.

Then, in those now "Infamous" words, it would have been "a good-news story."  And when he met the Mayor, he might have said, "Got issues?  Got ideas?  Call me direct" and given the mayor his White House number, with a shrewd order to his minions to immediately "put her through."  "Shewd" because people under duress, in extreme stress, want to vent. She'd be free to do so--and he would allow her the opportunity...privately. Say little...and listen. THEN tweet on his close connection with the Mayor.

But no.  Not on the agenda.  Nor anyone else's that we can determine.

The man gets what he deserves--an opportunity to predictably prove himself a pontificating bully again.


Well thanks for the retraction of Fake News (below). Inability to provide any links confirms what I thought all along. Have a good day.

(re "You may not be aware but lots of countries (The United Arab Emirates, Bahamas, France, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and Germany, for example) post the same warnings about travelling in the US.")


...and how much of this is just propaganda?


Bush is a war criminal.

Very telling that liberals and the Fake News are touting Bush as a moral voice of reason.


oh more hate bs trump stuff, what rubbish, it is called democracy and the system has worked again. you want a different outcome, maybe the entrenched elitist class of selfish politicians will start to listen and work for people rather than they're pocket books first.  The politicians on both sides have failed the us people and trump comes along with a new direction, method, attitude and they said ok lets give it a shot! There is nothing dangerous in that! Get over it!


Bull.


Hi Pat.  You don't get under my skin.  I know what your quote from me means, I just don't understand your response.  Rather than pointing me to a website, I'm hoping you can clarify it in discussion.  I don't understand what Baptism has to do with desiccation. Thanks.


I believe everyone is entitled to a good defense. That being said, I've a problem with the idea of punches thrown at strangers with "no malice."


ahh, precisely what happens to one's mind when buoyed by a singlarity of one topic...all focus on issues is lost and gone....beyond amazing that the crowd cheered on Trump, fully not knowing the man of whom they applaud...alas such sorrow to those of but one book.

https://www.facebook.com/FrJamesMartin/posts/10154138639896496


RE: "Harper may have looked like another right-wing whackjob but compare him to Trumpians or some red staters and he looks like the epitome of progressive thinking."

Yeah, except for the whole banning niqabs thing. When it turned out there were none to ban.


Define conservative. If it means keeping with values of classical liberal freedom, the basically Christian values that founded and launched the USA, and respecting all life, then a woman who promotes the killing of babies in the womb is not conservative. She is promoting evil behavior that destroys humans before they are born. There is no right to do this, regardless of what any court or law says.


Most Catholics have to be told what to do by the clergy.  That's why they are Catholic:  no need to think, just do as you are told.


Anchorage bigots and haters and Charleston S.C killer Dylann Roof, Donald Trump, David Duke, Adolph Hitler, and other extremists are all cut from the same cloth. Hate and bigotry kills. Even if Trump loses this election his fire of white supremacy will burn on forever. America will never be the same.


This is why we need transparency on oil tax credits.

Alaskans might be interested in helping small companies get started, but Alaskans sure as hell don't want to subsidize the majors.

Unfortunately, small companies like Buccaneer who got a loan from Alaska to buy a rig, failed to pay contractors, ignored public comments, drilled a dry well, took $60M in tax credits then filed bankruptcy demanding the few they paid to give some of it back.
http://www.adn.com/business-economy/energy/2016/06/28/small-alaska-firms-fighting-off-money-collectors-in-buccaneer-bankruptcy-case/

It sure seemed like they came here to game the tax credits and rip us off.

We need transparency to see what is working and who really needs tax credis.

The fact that the Republican Majority fights against this transparency should be a red flag to all.

It would like to see an article on this in the ADN:

"Sen. Gardner and Rep. Josephson Introduce Companion Bills Requiring Disclosure of Oil Tax Subsidy Information"


and what does fair look like?  It would be wonderful if  you would write us a fair article so that we can understand what you mean.  Otherwise, what you seem to be promoting is a world where the media is state run like China or state controlled like Russia (where investigative journalists are murdered).


Where did second amendment comments come from?  Actually the real nut of the story is in the last three paragraphs where the Mayor says "he may not be a racist" but he was fired anyway because "we need to have this conversation."  No improprieties or claims of racism during performance of his job.  It will be a slam dunk wrongful termination suit and a community going bankrupt will just be further in the hole.


neighbor islands should be omitted from any further discussion or votes.


Aiona pulls papers for all three races?  Sounds like someone job shopping when they don't know what they want to do in life.  Until Aiona defines himself as someone standing for something other than wanting to be elected, he will never get my consideration.


I hope you never get jury duty.


Andrew Cohen was the reliable Liberal fan boy and serial denegrator of all things Conservative at that socialist rag the Ottawa Citizen.  Thankfully he is no longer poisoning young minds at Cartoon University.  Screen door Mr. Cohen


Jack,
Wetting your thumb and holding it up in the air is not a good way to gauge the feelings, or opinions  of average Americans. It may be you and Steve Bannon's way,  but most people agree, Trump is doing a heck of a great job!


A home run for Putin.


You are right on, and this shows that Obama's attempts to secure bipartisan support for healthcare were folly. Had he just extended either Medicare or Medicaid to cover the entire population he would have got no Republican support. But that was the same support that he got for the Affordable Care Act, which gave massive concessions to the Republicans.


Jared has kind of disappeared from the public eye.
Don't you think?
You know, the family facilitator, fixer, unofficial ambassador to whomever whenever ...


Don't forget the per diem fees Duffy claimed while on a 10 day cruise in Florida.


Screeech.....won't someone think of the children!?!?!


“Sometimes people hold a core belief that is very strong. When they are presented with evidence that works against that belief, the new evidence cannot be accepted. It would create a feeling that is extremely uncomfortable, called cognitive dissonance. And because it is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize, ignore and even deny anything that doesn't fit in with the core belief.”             ― Frantz Fanon,

After your idiotic, thoughtless, unbelievably stupid, incendiary mental ramblings the quote is spot on!


I know, WE! The freakin' Party of Fear and Lo-Info has risen like ISIS only twice as scary cuz they're already here. Trump is pumping them with irrational thought-process. Can't let him win.


Do you disagree?

“To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public.” ― Theodore Roosevelt


Scheer knew what they were long ago.  Now that the public has turned on the Rebel, Scheer has been forced to walk back his support.  It's a sham.  Scheer loves their hatred.


"“While we are encouraged that a candidate like Mr. Galera, with his wealth of experience, would be interested in applying for the superintendent position, we know that there are many qualified candidates out there, and we hope that they are encouraged to consider applying,” BOE member Patricia Bergin said at Tuesday’s meeting. “Mr. Galera will have to go through the same screening process as all other applicants, and every applicant will be considered on an equal playing field.”

if this is true, then what would the most logical reason be for the foundation to rescind its funding commitment?  by withholding the funds, would the selection "playing field" not be more uneven in favor of a Galera?  decreased financial resources might actually hamper the best and widest search efforts.  there is an enigmatic irony here! ..... unless the Castle Foundation actually prefers Galera?????  hmmm.......!


Yes there is. The guy who hung the medal around the receipiant's neck received 3 college deferrals and one medical deferral to keep from being drafted. Rich man's war but the poor man's fight.


Duke you state "We are not a middle power." I am not sure if you are implying we are bigger or smaller.

I suppose "middle power" depends on how you measure it. Canada has 166k active military personnel similar to Spain (135k), Italy (176k), France (222k), Britain (169k). The US has 1.5m. That sounds like a middle power to me.

There are other measures of military capability of course but I would contend that aside from nuclear arms our personal are pound-for-pound as good as other NATO ally troops and superior to other nations that rely on sheer numbers.


How can the Globe publish this?  The very act of being born male is now toxic?  The war on men knows no bounds.  Yes, some men are toxic, as are some women who gossip and bully.  And yes, because  third wave feminism is toxic, it doesn't mean all women have to be.


The fact they even talked about the Leap Manifesto during their last annual meeting is enough to disqualify them as a potential leading party.  The socialist, lefty is slowly losing out in Europe.  The transition to the  next phase of western politics has started (Brexit, Trump, Le Pen and then watch Holland, Italy and the other European dominoes).  Communism/socialism (where the NDP reside) is on endangered species list.


Amen Brother,

Well written article and it should educate many people who do not fully understand the big picture!!


Part 3...

No, intelligent people, would confront the large issue first.

But instead, the global climate change industry, and make no mistake it is and industry, has zeroed in on Alberta. Stop oil production expansion in Alberta, kill the pipelines, shutdown the oil industry...in Alberta.

And why? because it is an easy target.  Try that in Russia, or Saudi, or the US for that matter. You think the recent protests in North Dakota will mothball that pipeline? It will move its route a bit and be flowing within a year.

Do they scream to kill the internal combustion engine auto branch plants in Ontario? Oh heavens no, THOSE are quality long term jobs, not like the unskilled bitumen monkeys in Alberta.

Climate change as the MOST serious issue facing humanity? That is the greatest fraud of the past 2 decades.


You can get 10 million "Atta boy" but never one "Oh F---"


Yeah!  Our union saved our contract!  But ... whaddaya mean a lot of us are going to lose our jobs?  You mean if we privatized we'd make a bit less but we would still all be working?! You mean a bunch of us got thrown under the bus so the union management could profit!?  I wish I was told that at the start of this ...


"at your house" but only when you aren't at home, right?


Trump has a thin skin.   Just be grateful that he does.   This is why he has to remind everyone he played the election game fair and square and the attempts to change the rules at the end by some is like awarding the world series based on number of runs scored instead of games won.

That thin skin and fear of failure is what is left to keep him rational and less impulsive.

As many have pointed out, he had good strategy, and instincts and he probably got very lucky to tap into the global wave of anti-elite anti-globalist sentiment in a a way that Romney could not (or the timing was premature in 2012).

His strength is  having to fight the establishment of both parties, soros, koch, wall street, media, hollywood, DC think tanks and bureaucrats, he does not owe any established faction anything --- other than the small number of loyal supporters.

His weakness is that he has no legislative or governmental experience, and he needs to recognize that.  He appears to have done so.


When nothing else is on TV (unless you consider the useless Blue Jays) I guess I'd watch anything-including the boring CFL and the Argos---27,000 a game at the old Exibition Stadium was before 1976 the year the Blue Jays started--that triggered the beginning of the end of the interest in the Argos--Tennebaum has not hidden his desire for an NFL team and that isn't the only group (including Alan Slaight who used to own the Raptors/CFRB radio)


I sometimes find Clark's policy favors her big business donors a little too much (foreign real estate tax flip-flop as an example), but the question is, will the lefties do any better?

After all the climate-change-fighting, bike-lane-loving Mayor "Moonbeam" Robertson has been taking money from BOTH developers and public section unions for years. His police chief Jim Chu quitted and went to work for one.

Economy in BC has been growing. As a middle class employed in the private sector, I feel big business gets a large chunk of the growing pie, but at least we can get a smaller piece.

Now the provincial election has not even been underway, BCTF has already told the NDP to give them $300 million and cut off funding to independent schools. There has been a healthy level of competition to attract students which has been good for kids and parents. Now you see public schools run ad in newspaper telling you how many of their grads go to top universities. I don't want that being taken away.


Here is to hoping that these ballot measures get slapped down just like in Valdez.


Almost every law enforcement or peace officer takes an oath to uphold the US Constitution. Our immigration laws were duly passed by duly elected Representatives and Senators of the United States.

That oath is an obligation on the part of the said officers. If they choose to disregard their duties they signal that we are a nation of men and NOT laws. This oath not only gives them the power to do their jobs, but the authority to carry out law they may personally disagree with.


Blaming pornography and the internet is just a lazy substitute for critical analysis. The author does not mention one factor that is much more important. Marriage does not mean today what it used to mean. Using the same word for both confuses the discussion. Until about 60-70 years ago, marriage was a commitment for life. Now it is just a tentative arrangement that can be cancelled by either party with no justification.


Well said.


Excellent choice.  I remember my daughter doing research on Ms. Payette for a school project a few years ago, and being absolutely gobsmacked when she ran through this woman's accomplishments.  We need more folks like Ms. Payette in public service roles.


I agree with your statement about the wall.  The only issue (from mexico's point of view is who pays - and it will be US tax payers no doubt).
.
Our trading partners will likely feel that Canada will do what is in Canada's best interest if we continue to build a relationship with our largest trading partner rather than stand on a false sense of principal.


Thanks Ma'am your generosity in permitting the Tridentine Rite to continue is much appreciated. Us poor peasants will always be grateful.


It is an accurate assessment if you only think about the now.  This is not about the now, this is about the future of our community. Taking a sample of 'impact' now would be like dismissing Einstein in kindergarten as having little impact.    It is easy to see the small things and dismiss them. It is worth noting that Nike, whose revenue (and benefit to the state in terms of jobs and taxes) is 3 times as much as the second largest company, as was started by two people, who sold shoes out of the back of a car and made $8000 in their first year of operations.

Working with startups is one of the most capital efficient ways of Economic Development.  Very small inputs can produce large outcomes.


https://www.wealthonebankofcanada.com/Personal/AboutUs/

"Wealth One Bank of Canada received the Letters Patent on July 22, 2015 from Canada's Minister of Finance, is a federally chartered Schedule I Bank under the Bank Act and is regulated by the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI)."

The Minister of finance at that time who approved this was Joe Oliver, obviously while the Harper
Government was still in  power.

As the Globe spins...and spins...and....


Psycho


Spell much Jak Bower?


You're welcome.


Wake up white people!!!!!!!!!!

Black Lives Matter is a domestic terror organization that openly advocates the killing of whites.

Stop the WHITE GENOCIDE!!!!!

IT IS NOT A CRIME TO BE WHITE AND PROUD!

TEACH THE 14 WORDS:  " We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children."

White Pride World Wide

Post it all over the net.

If our grandchildren are to have a chance at survival,  we must all stick together and support and encourage one another.   Or, the white race will vanish from the earth.

Shame race- mixers everywhere.   Put up their names,  addresses,  phone numbers,  and pictures on the Web so we can contact them.

BOYCOTT:   KELLOG'S,  GEORGE SOROS,  NFL,  BEN AND JERRY'S ICE CREAM,  XEROX CORPORATION,  SAFEWAY STORES INC., AND ALL BUSINESSES WHO USE RACE MIXING IMAGES IN THEIR ADVERTISING.


Look buffoon, you can't have it both ways. If you're going to give credit to Trump for the rise in the stock market since he took office, you have to give it to Obama also. That's all I am saying.....


You, and all Righty True Believers, have pushed the spectrum so far right that it is way left of its own definition of righteous idealogy. You are caught in an infinite loop, a closed system. Your icon should be a mobius strip, not a swastika.


I have read this post at least 10 times now, give it a rest, come up with something more original.


Yet another troll job...


"The way was paved by the endless celebrations of our veterans, who deserve our respect to be sure, but no more so than doctors who tend the sick and the union organizers who defend the workers and the journalists who expose the crooks."

Union organizers who defend the workers?   Was this essay written in 1934?

And this stuff about supporting doctors --  MSW, didn't you know that the vast majority of doctors absolutely detested the ACA?   Didn't you know that the 2016 election was a referendum by both doctors and patients, concluding that the previous administration had been the most anti-doctor admin in American history?

As for journalists....that is too funny.


Ahhh, finally, the hourly hit piece on Donald Trump.  The NYT can "suggest" anything they want, and the ADN will lap it up like the good little sheep dogs they are.  There's far greater suggestive evidence that Hillary is a criminal and traitor, but you won't see that on these pages.


Women in their 30's without children are usually miserable.


Has this guy's corpse been buried yet ?

Please update us with another front page article when that occurs.

Maybe, a state funeral in Oilberta is in order.

Will eagerly await future developments, a**hole Oil shills.


Nice work Max.


Why is a gal from Tennessee trolling this website? Perhaps a childhood friend of Charles dalton, who put her up to it.


In fairness, anyone who has ever been taught how to handle a weapon will do that, not just military.


Why are you so mad?  They are all going to come to your house in Canada.  You can take care of their welfare needs now.  Let's see you step up to the plate for the lawbreakers


What is most diabolical is the PET gave us CoR and his son along with Harper just degrade and negate them.

Classic narcissist daughter syndrome who inherits power without work or merit.


Since “homophobe” is undefined, there is nowhere to go with that.

Properly it is a noun which means “a person with an extreme and irrational aversion to homosexuality and homosexual people”, but as it has been used in these discussions it may mean simply people with different religious views than you.

“.... I would make a stink. That is just the kind of person that I am.”

Oh, after reading your posts for awhile, I completely believe you.

You know it all, you’re right, and the world better make haste in implementing your wishes.

No doubt.


I believe Begich is now one of those evil lobbyists!!!


They have survived several generations and countless hurricanes besides this one. With those big paws they can knock the wind out of any storm.


I bet country western would sound a LOT better to me if I was deaf.


up to I saw the bank draft which had said $6936 , I did not believe ...that...my mother in law woz like they say actually making money part-time online. . there neighbor has been doing this 4 only ten months,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,..,,.,.
hy budy check-this-link dtrumpview.comᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵᴵ


The story of the NPR tweeting the Declaration of Independence is a sad one. That people cannot recognize this as our nation's charter is a result of poor education systems and willful ignorance of history.
In the Sixties there was similar experiment where people took the declaration to the streets on the 4th of July and asked people to sign it.  Many responded with anger that hippies and war protestors were wanting to destroy the United States. Sad.


I am all for getting rid of tax credits, but use the revenue raised to cut income taxes not more spending as Trudeau is doing.  And if government needs more revenue raise the GST back to 7% which was a dumb move to cut it to begin with.  That brings 14 billion in revenue.


An oblique way of comparing Trump to Hitler.  Interesting tactic.


Don't blame "people of faith." The hateful zombies who blindly follow their party over common sense aren't practicing their "faith." What they are doing is pretty far from any actual faith; they are just using it as an excuse to be pathological. Fundamentalists are fundamentalists, and there are un-faithed fundamentalists.


Goodbye you TRADER!!!!


The media has a tendency to parrot the 'news releases' from self governing and self serving real estate boards, who will spin the data until a positive comparison shows up.


What do provincial concerns have to do with this federal matter?


No way, no how. The unions have enough leverage without him being a lawmaker. Not a chance.


Wow Raven33,,,you just want personal attention or what? You think just because they are public servants, they owed you? I don't know what problem you had but obviously it wasn't very important or else you would have said something. But then, if you are ranting, you can do that. Politicians are all like that you know, be one yourself and you will end up just like her, Stock, Miller, and so on and so on.


is it really experimenting if we train?  and shouldn't companies be training and investing in their companies instead of always appeasing the investor?  time lost on applications for visas and adjustment time to the country could be well spent on grooming a person that needs a career. Companies depend on consumers... we all do... one form or another.. whether a stock is sold or a house is bought or a nail made or a new software is developed... what makes all of this tick.. is a buyer... and since unemployed people and the youth coming out of universities or colleges or high school.. are buyers too... let's return the investment that they put into the companies with giving them the ability to create a career and in return.. they keep buying and building the economy.


That's not true. The max speed of a bear approaches 40. They can cover 50 yds in 3 seconds, but probably not sustain that to cover 100 in 6 seconds.

Furthermore, if you've noticed, Alaskan bush is not straight line territory. There are a variety of obstacles that inhibit a bears movement.

Furthermore, if you've noticed, bears don't really go full-tilt assault with no warning. When I hike and I get a bad vibe, like the brush seems like good bear country, or the trail is overgrown, or i'm on a game path, or I hear some sounds or see scat, I carry the spray in my hand.

You should read the story about the largest brown bear ever shot. Dude had to reload a clip from a rifle while it was charging. He was a ranger too and knew what he was doing. A single .45 bullet can drop a bear if it's a miracle strike, but the reality is that there is lots of statistical evidence showing that bear spray is more effective. Believe it or don't.


you forgive ppl for your sake and well-being more so than for them that is not a funny comment and your reaction was inappropriate


Amy, You lost me at the first mention of Fox News.  Now please just go away.

Make Alaska Great Again


The "tree of knowledge" concept might well be at the center of this conflict. On a continuum, rabbits and plants might have some level of knowledge. However, "human" knowledge is special. Religions largely profess that knowledge comes from a deductive process (a Bible or a vision revealed).

A different concept of knowledge is that it is a gradual process of inductively exploring, discovering, testing ideas, and shaving away misunderstandings. Humans (with the cerebral cortex and the opposable thumb) have shown considerable merit in gradually getting rid of incorrect ideas (such as superstitions) and moving toward better understandings of our surroundings and ourselves. Knowledge ... changes. Like tree branches, each new frontier brings even more new questions to explore. How different this is from accepting superstitions. A key concept is "evidence". Inadequate knowledge (superstitions) are best left behind. Will successful human societies rely upon superstitions? or evidence?


Doctors want it. Anyone surprised? Unions representing medical workers want it. Anyone surprised? Jim Lottsfedt and associates wants it. Anyone surprised? All the freeloaders on medicaid want it. Anyone surprised? Who pays for all the lovely government mandates?


Hating on Trump requires no particular effort and is getting old. I would much rather the G&M tackle something more challenging such as how well the resistance is doing, how the Democrats think they are going to connect with Trump voters (they still largely support him!), or even the fissures in the Republican Party. I read the G&M to learn something new. This piece did not provide that.


"Every single Liberal voted against closing the ethics loophole,"...speaks volumes.


The judge is saying no such thing.


Well they more than likely will have to rely on us in about a year Lynn.


Fornication Under Consent of the King is the other common myth.

Neither are true.


This will not end well. Removal of these historic statues is seen by many as the erasing of American History by the fanatical Far Left, who care about nothing except their own perceived victimization.


A few of the more recent cases 9th Circuit cases where people were deported for not following the rules including committing crimes.

Here, Macario Jesus Bonilla, formerly a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was deported to El Salvador in 1996 following a misdemeanor firearms conviction.

n 1996, MendezGarcia was arrested following a domestic dispute with his wife, but was not charged.  In May 2008, Mendez-Garcia was
MENDEZ-GARCIA V. LYNCH 9 again arrested for a domestic dispute and pled nolo contendere to one count of domestic battery, see Cal. Penal Code § 243(e)(1), and one count of false imprisonment,

 Fuentes, who entered the United States without inspection in 1996, was admitted in
FUENTES V. LYNCH4 2004, when he was granted legal permanent resident (LPR) status.  His continuous residence ended in 2009, when he committed a controlled substance offense, so he does not satisfy the seven years of continuous residency requirement.


They need our taxes to give $372 Million to Bombardier.


I use the number so that vapid, slow witted, alt righters will have to learn to count or (even worse) crack open a book to see what I meant.


Well, it's not like the Liberals have ever walked away from a promise made while campaigning... have they?


The cold dead hand will not be pried from the levers of power.

This woman is morally bankrupt.  Time to leave Christy.   Just go.  We don't care what you think about anything.  Just go so the investigations can start and your trial can get started.


Are simple things really that hard for you?


Aye, some of these comments......disgruntled officer? C'mon. But the worst ones are the ones that say something like, "oh well, HPD has always has been corrupt." Years of no action and no investigations have make for a sick organization.  Highly likely that people who play the game make rank and get favored treatment. Rank is not an indicator of honesty. Most people who are cops,detectives,agents have degree of courage. But watch the mouths zip shut and courage evaporate when it is time to speak up about misconduct and corruption.  Officers like Santiago are the ones with real courage. God bless him and those like him. May the SHOPO union quit worrying about blue flu and start standing beside the few who are able to walk the talk instead of doing PR Announcements. Officers deserve respect and thanks for jobs well done - not for fake evidence, questionable investigations, illegal searches, or acting a strike force to set up people the powerful do not like.  DOJ supervision? C. Bradford.


And if professors and graduate students aren't buying these books, who is? It's not just the independent authors getting screwed here, it's the small presses. These professors and grad students seem to think that a small press exists to provide them with free books. How do they pay their staff and produce more books?

And what is especially shocking about this story is that it was *not* just a "graduate student context": Professor Brown scanned these books and put them up on the world wide web: how did he think that was OK? For $15 books published last year by a small Canadian press?

And as cecyl just pointed out, you don't need to buy 100 books to read 100 books a year. The university has a library. These students and professors just want everything free with a click of their mouse. They don't realize or don't care what it does to the "ecology" of books - libraries without patrons, small presses without customers.


As it should be. But here in Anchorage, we are told the absence is unexcused if we deemed it unsafe to come in.  At least in some cases.

I don't think the ASD should ever second guess the parents about safety, given that, ultimately, we have to live with the consequences.


Good, get rid of it and watch the rust belt disintegrate. Cant be held to constant threats.


This paper would blame Trump if it snowed.


you can create an extra 1000 every week to your account only working on the internet for 4 hours a day. look at this page ******http://www.raisedaily.com


Because I am familiar with the career, writings, and speeches of John Lewis, I know that Donald Trump does not deserve the opportunity to lance a boil on John Lewis' butt.  However, Trump is the president-elect. If he had resisted the temptation (if he were even capable of resisting the temptation) to unleash an adolescent twitter tantrum, and instead reached out to Mr. Lewis, he (Trump) would have been able to convey a capacity for statesmanship and magnanimity which he has failed so far to demonstrate at every turn-- and the ball would be in Mr. Lewis' court. Once again, Trump's emotional instability and fragile ego trump good judgment and leadership.


Sounds like these bikes need to be reblessed. The first blessing doesn't seem to have taken too well. :)


I declawed my cat after being adopted from a neglectful previous owner.

Cat destroyed over 2k on couches (plural), shoes, purses, box springs, leather chairs, etc. I finally declawed her or she would've been given up to someone else.

She's pretty comfy right now, laying on my couch, sleeping. The declaw was the best procedure ever and I can assure you, she is VERY happy as well living a retirement lifestyle.

Thank you Hermosa vet (on Federal) for taking care of de-clawing her and educating me on all the Halloween spooky stories on what will happen if you declaw a cat. She's doing fine now and seems very happy coming to bed every night purring after eating her fancy gravy cans.

I guess if they ban it in Denver, please don't go to Lakewood or Aurora to declaw your cat!

Now back to the bums and urine smell on 16th street as well as potholes, crumbling sidewalks, over crowded jails, etc.


Hello Doc! - citation please


Disgusting. The victims haven't even been laid to rest, and here are the attention whores in the media and congress, dancing in the blood of the victims, calling for more gun control. Oddly it's always the democrats calling for gun control, because ironically, ALL THE MASS SHOOTINGS HAVE BEEN COMMITTED BY DEMOCRATS!!


You can blame Obama. http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mitt-romney-obama-to-blame-for-high-gas-prices/


Do you live above ground?


Can't blame Facebook for what dummies and ignoprant milk-people re-post and believe, it's just a communication tool.  US voters, and probably many Canadians, are like herding cows to the slaughterhouse.


I am all for religion of any kind, just PLEASE keep it in your house or place of worship!     If that is not good enough then send your kids to a "private" school of your choice that are paid for by you not the Canadian taxpayer.


Masters at propaganda and creating a grievance, the Argentineans would not have been able to carry out their invasion without creating their mythical Malvinas claim. The Falkland Islands have never legally been possessed by Argentina as 19th century law required 'uncontested settlement of territory for some years' before title was accepted. For more information Google:  "Falklands - Some Relevant International Law"


He values his "Brand" at $1B and he considers it a tangible asset.


"Rural Colorado’s white population is declining, and minorities are transforming the region’s culture and economy"

Good.  Embrace the virtues of diversity.  It is a strength, not a weakness.

Like most of the rest of the states and the US as a whole, Colorado is overwhelmingly urban and diverse and becoming more so every year.  The country is not becoming whiter, more rural, or more Christian.  Those days are over.


I have to congratulate NB for simply moving on with reality. There is only so much money to go around. Since 2008 all provinces (especially Ontario but including NB) have seen their debt increase at unsustainable rates. NB seems to have accepted responsibility for fixing its own problem and settled a fair deal with the feds and are simply moving on. Can you imagine Wynne ever doing this. Accepting responsibility for the disaster that is Ontario and moving on? Good on NB!


I gave a $100 check to help support the Lane County jail levy renewal.  If I lived in Springfield I would give them money too.  It's not about me being willing to spend other people's money.  I will spend my own to help lock up the bums who steal from our cars and homes.  If Eugene did what Springfield does most of the miscreants downtown would leave after their first three to five day long incarceration.  I have visited the Springfield jail and it is very Spartan.  Just what Eugene needs.  Short jail stays drive away people who are likely to be in trouble with the law again.  I have also supported the Oregon State Sheriff's association.  I think it is right to give money to causes you believe in.  Food at the Springfield jail costs only $4 per day so let's not get too excited about the cost.


Civilians leading our country has always been a good idea. We don't need a bunch of general Pattons involving us in military adventures all over the world because that is what they have been trained to do in handling crises. With an unqualified and inexperienced new President it is a greater danger.


youre absolutely right. we are all interested in social justice. victimization peddlers would be a more appropriate moniker for the privileged sjws who decry the supposed privilege of others.


1776 men fought against one tyrant because he taxed them 1-2 %.
2016 we have many tyrants taxing us or attempting to tax us to the moon and back.


@ keaukaha
You always go off tangent..practice what you spew.


Harry,
There you go again, excusing Trumpet by  blaming Obama. At some point  when growing up, a person must become accountable  for their words and actions. They should not accept the lies and false accusations from others to excuse their faults, especially when those people actually boast about their misdeeds as evidence that they can get by with anything because they are so special.
No one ever claimed that Obama was perfect or above criticism, but he never bragged about his short-comings and never required worshiping by his subjects to prove their loyalty. The Boy Scout speech was humiliating and remindful of the Nazi Youth rallies.
Sooner at later, you will have to admit that this presidency is a total and disastrous failure to our great country. The sooner the better.

*** You are both lousy poets.


Time is right to appoint an indigenous Judge. Justin promised better relations with first nations and more funding.


Most of the House and Senate and oval office are millionaires. The don't drive themselves or stand in lines. Who do you think any of them represent? You see them kissing babies any time there isn't an election?


Good gried, the only thing we worried about was having to roll a filbert with our nose and I didn't even suffer that indignation.   When I was in Iowa, I read an artical about a father coming into the school and it was portrayed as a racially caused problem   It that what people won't talk about?


Blame the 20 year trust fund Justin T who never even had a paper route. Clueless!


Didn't you read about the meeting?  most news outlets are reporting the meeting but the deeper they dig it was clearly a non-event with a lawyer representing some Russian businessmen and nothing to do with the kremlin or collusion.

The net appears to be full of holes but I will wait for the conclusion of Muellers investigation


No crime committed so, yes, ignore it.


While 90% is a high price to pay, anything that kills off Democrats and Liberals is good for humanity.


Not a very impressive man, think Montreal could do much better.  I always like to ask this question, would I want that person over for dinner, if so where would I seat them?


Yeah, I am with you on both fronts. The phrasing of "X% higher than" is poor usage, and that tech rates seems very high. I've worked some with the State's contract for temp tech services, which has wages set by market rates, and unless everyone in the tech industry is performing at the top tier of various specialties, I don't see the $126k average being anywhere close to right.


NOAA, Tyson( who is bright enough to listen to the scientists at NOAA), and Jim Hansen are ALL SAYING that it is almost certainly past time to quit worrying about the temp rise, and instead, to prepare for it.
U and Chroma are BOTH ignoring the science and scientists that are out there doing the work, who have been telling you for nearly to LOWER YOUR OWN EMISSIONS, by doing things like buying a solar system, and EVs, like Tesla or even a Leaf.
I do not have a weight WRT to climate science because of ownership of these and lowering our personal emissions to below what UK emits. OTOH, I have been talking to ppl in this for longer than it has been in the papers, and have tried to stay up on it (though over the last 8-10 years, it was foggy until recently) from my friends WHO ARE doing the work.
U can continue to fight with me and make wild claims, but that changes NOTHING.
The fact remains that we are already heading for interesting times due to AGW being too high and CHina emission.


Don't you dare bring a logical sane suggestion to a vulnerable right!

The r word leads to the c word in the paranoid mind of the second cultists.


I admit life can be tough sometimes.  However, as has been said before, where there is life, there is hope.  Nobody truly knows the future of a newly born child.


I'm attempting to locate parents of children from this fire. We are currently making special blankets with child's name embroidered on them free of charge. A blanket can bring warmth to the heart of a child that's lost everything. If you can help please make contact with me. I'm posted under the Facebook Group Joe Scanner. We're also looking for Fleece fabric donations as there are so many children. God Bless


Caught the moment on TV last night. Used to distance run myself; very proud of these two women and their perserverence.


Black eye number one for the Trump administration. President Trump's distrust of the intelligence community led him to believe Flynn. He knew before the confirmation hearings, still continued with is nomination, the Senate failed to vet him completely as this information would have been available. I'm sure this will be swept under the rug as fast as possible, and there will be no repeated hearings as the Republicans are in power in the house and senate. Nothing to look at folks move along the result of having one party control the Executive and Legislative branches.


"Mueller said to expand probe to Trump business transactions"

As well he should.  "Follow the money."


Y'all need some long johns?


The objective of business is to make money; if you don't make money, you don't survive.  That's why instead of asking businesses to do good (whatever that means), the State gives tax breaks to incentivize businesses to do things like make charitable donations.  When a business stops focusing on money, it risks collapse and the loss of jobs for people who have come to rely on it for a living.

Amazon should consider St Louis if it makes business sense to do so.


I compliment Ms. Collins for her integrity.
She referred to "cultural resistance" as one of the reasons that things were not being implemented in a timely manner.
She's right.
The culture of secrecy in the Vatican has sadly been a fact of life in the Church for two millennia.
Neither Pope Francis nor any other pope have made true strides in the reform of the Vatican or its structures since time in memorial.
I won't hold my breath that anything will be done about it.


Money is no object with this specimen, doug.


Well stated, Paul.


Such a blessing to belong to a church that cares so much to reach out to everyone no matter how remote you are from populated areas and roads.  After being in Alaska over 50 years it has been great to watch it evolve.


Do you prefer the Conservatives, who betrayed the "sacred promise" to protect income trusts? Remember?


The Whittier Police should just change their name to Girdwood Police, as they will spend all their time patrolling Girdwood; Whittier city council see Girdwood as a nothing but a huge revenue generator!


So your conclusion regarding the three recent terrorist attacks in England is that the Conservative Party is a greater threat to the west than is ISIS?

You're funny.


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Uh, no.

Yes, Alaska can do so.

If might get a court case and be decided there,

or the federal government could choose not to intervene.


No wonder health care is so expensive in Alaska.


Not American, but American English.  And yes, it IS the official language, just as English and French are in Canada.


Yes, it was a "bad joke", and yes it was offensive to not only the students in question, but also to many in society.  Those that see his comments as a joke do not fully appreciate how offensive his comments were.  For the Globe and Mail to attempt to equate the use of the word master as skillful being the same as a slave owner is plain idiotic.  I am not offended by the title of Master for Massey College -- I am deeply offended by the use of the word master as a slave owner, as Marrus did.  This is essentially the same situation as the the fellow from Ontario who's name is Grabher, and who had his personal license plate cancelled because someone found it offensive.  There is a difference between "Grabher" and "Grab her", and Master and master.  Unfortunately for Prof. Marrus, he found humour in expressing a derogatory comment to a minority who he should have known would find it offensive, just as he would find any derogatory Jewish term aimed at him.  He should expect such responses.


The term technology is quite broad, I'm not sure how relevant that particular question would be regarding policy making.  The two interesting polls I thought were regarding AI/Automation and immigration specifically.  43% stating immigration hurt's Canada's future economic prospects, along with 50% who say the same for AI/Automation.

Canada is in an unusual position though.  We're about ten years behind technologically from most of the developed world.  Government, businesses, and owners lag with utilising technology.  So in the end that may give Canada a bit of breathing room should society progress towards that direction.


Agree, we should impose limits on owning land in Canada. Like allowing only so much foreign owned land. We should also limit how much land one individual can own.


actually the convention now in the Westminster system IN WESTMINSTER is that the Speaker has a guaranteed seat and runs for it unopposed by all major parties, in exchange for a vow of complete non-partisanship; their current Speaker has been in office since '09  or so despite several changes of government.


Thank you Fr. Martin for helping to build bridges. Following Caitlin Jenner's announcement and photo in Vogue, it was disheartening and frankly embarrassing to hear a member of my parish clergy single out for criticism transgender people, without even knowing that the person standing 5 feet away from him in the choir has a transgender son. Getting to know people where they are is the first step in ministry. Singling out and quoting bible passages or mouthing what you've heard on conservative talk radio is the last place to form your conscience and start a homily.


Spending money on infrastructure to stop suicides in the transit system will only cause them to be redirected elsewhere.  Determined people will find a way.  Perhaps government run suicide clinics a la Soylent Green is the answer.  At least bystanders and transit staff will no longer be traumatized, and millions of dollars would be saved for other purposes.


Lots of hot air in here.   11 months now 5 intelligence agencies 3 investigators 5 of the largest news outlets and no evidence.

Priceless.


Maybe you should read about what the Bible has to say about homosexual acts and how small-minded a sin it is.  What other teachings do you find small-minded?  Adultery?  The guy who cheated on his wife and slept with the woman across the street loved his neighbor, alright.


I did something similar. I wanted to avoid the Interstates and metro Denver, so I went to a location about halfway between Scottsbluff and Alliance. By taking CO 86, CO 71, and NE 71, as well as a few county roads, I got to travel through parts of Colorado I'd never seen before (I'd never been to Nebraska at all). I was also able to make the 560-mile round trip in less than 10 hours, including a little stop-and-go on the return trip between Kimball, NE and the south edge of the Pawnee Nat'l Grassland.

(The only annoying part of an otherwise enjoyable drive was during that stop-and-go. One driver, whose schedule was, apparently, far more important than everyone else's, decided to use the mostly-empty northbound lane as his personal express lane. He'd drive 50-100 yards, passing several vehicles, then hit the brakes and wedge himself into a too-small space when oncoming traffic became a problem. Of course, that caused a "braking ripple" through everyone who is now behind him.)


I would like to have Justin Trudeau apologize to Canadians for being such a useless and embarrassing jackass.


So our opponent has to describe their hand and we do not? As a card player I'd rather not disclose my hand in any way shape or form.


"Lavrov added. “The investigation into this high-profile incident must be transparent and leave no doubt that someone is trying to hide something.”
Well ... that certainly sounds reasonable.
But wrong. Because he said leaves no doubt.
Half of Americans (and about 25% of Canadians?) can't agree on what an "alternative fact" is.
Then there's alternate fact Donald himself and his merry band of behavioural psychologists and marketeers.
Anyone have a plan B?


Thank you Fr. Reese for this lovely and inspiring commentary on the meaning of Christmas.  I've shared it with others too.


For those who don't travel outside state to get some perspective, in 2014, Trader Joe’s yanked plans for a store in a black neighborhood in Portland, after protests by leftist whites and the AALF, who declared it would attract too many whites. The protesters decried the $2.4 million subsidy the city offered the grocery store to build on a long-vacant lot (sound familiar?) The protest worked: a month after Trader Joe’s pulled out, the Leftist Portland Mayor Charlie Hales pledged $20 million for additional projects, instead.  The neighborhood remains in poverty-- but at least "the community" is together.


ElRey4, after discussing this online for several days, you know that Khadr's case for damages was NOT based on an obligation to extricate him - it was based on violations of the Charter of rights by Canadian officials that actually contributed to his continued detention.

Because, as you know, that's what the Supreme Court of Canada said after a trial on the evidence in the Federal Court, an appeal to the Federal Court of Appeal, and arguments by 28 of the best lawyers in Canada at our highest court, including lawyers for Stephen Harper, CSIS and the RCMP.


And nobody wants to talk about mental health. Our veterans, our homeless, our friends, family members... No one wants to address this. Except those who care deeply and don't have any authority to make people listen. Many people have childhood trauma and traumatic life events. If the traumas aren't addressed, it will manifest eventually as mental illness : especially later in life. Goodness gracious. Maybe Bob is opening a platform for our city to talk about and address mental health for our brothers and sisters who live in our communities.


What does Aloha have to do with it? Perhaps you should put your money where you mouth is and convert your home into a safe place or safety spot for the homeless...Oh wait.. did someone say NIMBY?


(If it happened) You might want to ask the 97 senators who passed a bill for sanctions against Russia for "meddling in the election". These same senators made it veto proof, showing what trust they have in the President of the United States.
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Of course it is your right to deny meddling occurred.


We are hell bent on keeping our right to defend ourselves.  Funny thing is most terrorists and mentally ill folks pick areas where people are not able to be armed to fight back such as airports. Democraps are all too willing to trade freedom for state safety but in the end they lose both.


Tax, spend and regulate. Is anyone really Surprised?


Hi, Doc.

Tried to determine just what your concern was.  Still in the dark a bit.  Some examples of what you mean by "immigrant investors"--as opposed to "overseas investors" would be helpful.  Both appear to be "foreigners."  Oh, wait!  No, they're not.  If they "bought Canadian citizenship, doesn't that make them (roll eyes) Canadians??

But, you're right, in my view, when you say "Who cares" to the news that "Overseas investors made up 3% of home sales in Oct. in Metro Van."  Exactly.  Just 3%? About the same as EVERYWHERE else in BC?  Not worth talking about.  Even 10% wouldn't raise my eyebrows.

Elsewhere in today's B&M, the CMHC head says it's too easy to point a finger at foreigners.  No kidding.  n3%?  6%  Even 10%?  Easy...but silly.


Here's something to think about..embracing the illegal undocumented worker model which seems to work pretty darn well. You do not see these folks, from another country who do not speak English prevalent among the homeless and the state estimates there are 50 to 75,000 in Oregon. How do they find housing and transportation,,etc. They form mini-coops. First they go to areas where the labor market is strong, could be rural areas or even cities. Then get a job...which you already have and is great by the way. Then they pair up with 1 or 2 others and rent a room or small apartment. Then the mini-coop may buy a used car so they can get around if no public transportation. AND then the process evolves, better job, bigger apartment, newer car, new town, marriage, children etc.  So why are they so successful with this plan? Because they are very Goal oriented. Their first two goals upon arrival and getting a job are..1) send money back home and 2) bring family to USA asap.  Try it - it works.


I'd much rather have Louie’s Village back.


You know what Neil ? There were a few people saying the exact same thing that you are saying now back in 1776. Its amazing how people like you soon forget the history of your own nation and the need for firearms.


The problem about a few people's vision is, it cost money.


Is this what your crystal ball is now telling you, JR ?

Dare you to put this prediction down on a cocktail napkin and sign it.

It'll be just as meaningful in 2023.


So...Christianity and democracy cannot coexist, because Hitler?

Such a fine example of cherry-picking! Turkey existed as a Muslm democracy for almost 90 years. Now, all of a sudden Erdogan proves that Islam and democracy cannot coexist!?


Headline should read: REVITALIZE KALIHI FOR OVERSEAS AND MAINLAND SPECULATORS


There has actually only been 1 public vote in Port Orchard on the issue before. A 2011 petition never made it onto a ballet, so there was no vote.

As this article states, the 2013 proposition would have taken power away from a very popular mayor and given it to a new city manager. If you were following PO politics at the time you'd know that it was the city manager issue, not the code city issue that drove the opposition to Prop. 1.

There was a public hearing on this in February. Then a special town hall meeting March 21. And finally the council vote on March 28. All these meetings were pre-announced. If there had actually been any real opposition, people would have attended the meetings, started writing letters to the Kitsap Daily News, and organized an opposition by now.

Without an emotional issue like fluoridation as the trigger, there would also be little or no support for reverting PA back to 2nd class status.


Lets just get rid of it all together. Right now all taxpayers prop this up anyway and most of it goes to attack ads. Let all federal parties split 20 million on a per-vote-percentage basis, and limit total spending on ads to 5 million.

Also, get rid of all lobbying thats not done in a public forum. If its good for Canada then whats the problem?

We'll all save tax money, and the parties will be forced to make cogent arguments, not the tripe we saw for months last time.

The UK does just fine with no advertising during elections, I'm sure we can manage too.


The Ontario Liberals and now the federal Liberals are trying to create the allusion that by taxing carbon we are lowering our carbon use and foot print. That we as a tiny producer can make a difference. That in itself is totally delusional. It's another TAX and that is all it is. Economic suicide.


Historically ... & becoming more blatant & reported these days .... the Legislator's have feathered their own nest handsomely & occasionally use lame excuses for their behavior, but last year Chennault said it best when he told us "We're the Legislature & we can do whatever we want!"
Tolerance of abuse & twisted self-serving rationale sets a horrible example for all Americans, especially young people. When our elected leaders play with rules devoid of rational common sense, that tells young people that "Getting for yourself" is the main game, & if called on it, throw out a phony excuse and act amazed that common folk don't buy your BS.
HB44 would put some teeth in the Legislatures ETHICS RULES - I urge everyone to watch this & do everything legal to get it passed - however I confidently forecast that the Legislature will do its best to kill this constraint on their conduct & power.


Our choices and our values have a direct relationship on our mental health.

Basic psychoanalysis relates the functioning of the mind to that of the body.

The food we eat and our fitness to digest affect the health of the body.

Similarly the information we witness and our ability to process it affects the health of the mind.

In short, the ability to process truth feeds the healthy mind. The inability, for any reason, feeds the unhealthy mind.

Psychoanalysts like Freud developed our understanding of the causes of the unhealthy mind.

Unfortunately Freud also worked with his nephew Edward Bernays to manipulate those causes in entire populations to achieve the desired mass psychotic result.

The name for it is propaganda and it has been used for 100 years by governments and media to the detriment of non-elite humanity.

You are what you eat.


"But now it seems only a question of whether the bailout will come from the excise tax or the hotel room tax."

DaRail was always a bad social engineering idea imposed by those who think they know better, but we're stuck with it. As far as continued financing, instead of either/or, why not part of both?

Roads, not rails.


By the same token, an employer -- in this case, at least so far, NFL owners -- can tacitly or directly be OK with an employees demonstration. It's an issue between a private employer and a employee under a mutual arrangement. No different than the UPS guy saying "How about that Troubled Assets Relief Program, huh?" when you sign for that delivery.

If you as a fan want to express displeasure with that, you are free to do so by withholding business or whatever moves you. If that results in a loss of business to the team, that is a consequence that employer can address. So, far the appearance of empty seats in NFL stadiums has been minimal at best. And, quite frankly, this whole thing was on the wane until the president curiously stoked the flames and made it bigger than before.

And while you are free to demand any action you like, just know that the team owner is under absolutely zero obligation to listen. To his peril ... or not.


You mean like they rejected the tactics of the Liberals for 9 years and 4 of those where the Liberals were the RUMP party, it was more like 36% of the electorate wanted a change just like they wanted a change from the Liberal the previous 9 years.


Leo,
Senator Dunleavy has worked with other legislators for years developing solutions to Alaska's challenges. He happens to be a budget hawk and believes that our current state budget has blown out of proportion over the last 10 years and there has been very little evaluation of inefficiencies, redundancies, and downright projects and programs the State should not be funding. I think it is essential that we have legislators asking hard financial questions if we are getting the value for the dollar we are spending. State government should be held accountable, not only in good times but especially in times of fiscal restraint. Senator Dunleavy is asking the serious questions. Those who support big government without restraint will obviously object.


It is her promise to hold a Frexit referendum that will win the election.


I thought Lehman got caught on the wrong side of bets on mortgage backed securities.  Those MBS were rated AAA despite holding  a large percentage of defaulting loans.  The same problem nearly dragged AIG down but the government saved them.


It's so "refreshing" to have a man tell me what kind of crap I might have to deal with as a female CEO. Thanks for the mansplanation.


Everybody thought Ghomeshi was guilty too.  Multiple claimants with similar stories.  I'm pretty sure these guys are all guilty too but let's allow the process to work.  You're last sentence sounds like something from an old western movie script.  Don't go there.


What a bunch of bloated self important idiots!!


this crazy nasty broad and wave maker think that every comment is stalking. they call the adn and whine like overgrown old fat broads. oh wait...


You won't think it's funny when one of them beat you up.


Oh, no, workers being paid enough to buy food!

*Controversial!*

Seriously?


yet is was clinton that set the chain working towards the crash bud by forcing banks to fund sup prime loans. ,, and dodd-frank has held down the economy for small business by choking off funding, this will make things better, get ready for the next Bull market and economy!


Guess what bob, those people holding up your precious schedule are usually driving the limit and hothead drivers who think they need to go 90 are the problem. Dont see any mention of illegal speeders in your rant


Columnists have to be opinionated - it goes with the trade and the territory.

But I applaud Martin's judgement and restrain in not picking a winner out of 14 candidates a month before the vote which further complicates things with a ranked ballot system.

I do agree O'Leary would be a problematic choice for the CPC and the more conventional choice would - and I predict will - come from the ranks of those who are conservatives on economic and fiscal issues and moderates or centrists on social issues.

So the best options are Raitt, Scheer, O'Toole and Chong.  They are in the moderate, modern Tory tradition with appealing back stories that make them the anti-Trudeau in terms of silver spoons and unearned laurels and they leave Little Potato "in the dust" in RELEVANT education, experience, accomplishments and executive skills.

The wildcard will not be O'Leary, I think, but Bernier,  2nd only to Raitt in party likability.

So Max may win in May but I can't see him winning in 2019.


Trump gave her a nine on a scale of 1 to 10.  As long as she keeps putting out for him she's safe.  Putting out the good work I mean.


"Dithering" is not the word I would use. Dallaire told Trudeau and Sajjan last year not to go to Mali, so they didn't go, despite all the indicators to allies they would. But Mali, of all the missions in Africa, still makes the most sense for a host of reasons. But it only makes sense if there is more to the commitment than just showing up to say "Canada is back.".

Mali has long been a close developmental partner of Canada (for decades). Mali has deeper problems beyond the tiny group of extremists in the north. Most of the armed groups in the north and centre of the country have real grievances about the way the country is run. The 2015 peace agreement is flawed. Canada has to go in with eyes open and not defer to France or Algeria on political questions. That is the problem: Trudeau wants low risk, high profile. Mali needs moderate risk-taking, engaged partners. Canada could be that parnter, but so far PMO/PCO/DND/GAC do not provide any confidence there is any strategic plan.


"More reviews and eliminations of vacant but funded jobs in state government....."
A vacant job that is funded? How many of them exist? And how is that funding spent?


Well, that's just a shame, Larr!

Have you gained any insights or had any epiphanies regarding the experience?


Fuhs, you took a job with our enemies, you now work for Russia's interests.

You're literally a Russian lobbyist who works to advance their interests at the expense of our own interests.

Like Trump, that's some traitorous stuff there.

Here's the link.

https://www.adn.com/politics/2017/10/13/alaska-politics-roundup-high-card-draws-could-decide-southeast-elections-while-walker-makes-moves/

You shouldn't be trying to enrich yourself advancing our enemy's interests.


Yes, we need more racism, sexism, isolationism, and misogyny????


Its pretty clear the governor has stopped caring. He didn't get the VP spot he wanted and just gave up.

Remember when he did lap-band surgery and was going to lose all the obese weight? Personally I think he stopped caring about most things a long time ago...


None of that obfuscation really matters now that the APD finished him off.


Has anyone here read the book, "How Liberal Baby Boomers betrayed Canadian Democracy While Making a Fortune for Themselves" yet ?


You are off base Old Bannister. The issue is about a cabinet minister who has lied to everyone including to her Prime Minister, who is now doubling down on the lie to the voters.

FPP by the way is still the best system for changing governments quickly and peaceably. It's also easily understood by all voters regardless of age or education. We don't want goofy messy systems that will keep politicians in power long past their sell by date. FPP works!


Tax the rich?  Are you unaware that the top 1% of taxpayers in Canada paid 21.6%  of all income taxes paid?  The bottom 50% of taxpayers collectively contributed only 4% of all income taxes paid.

Where would you get the idea that the rich aren't taxed?


Allow me to make a small correction: "When HAWAII politicians have to choose between doing something RIGHT and doing nothing, they will do nothing (or look to the union bosses)...it is safer."

Thanks


Yes we know: when a women has a problem it is caused by men and when men have a problem it is their own fault.


thanks Exedus, there does seem like a high concentration of ruble-fueled comments. Its amazing to me how critically important a minister's grandfather becomes these days and the number of approaches to discredit her.

There is the, "she learned everything from her Nazi family" approach; the "moderate in crazy times" approach of  "she owes us full disclosure on this". And the sly, "biased mainstream news media must disclose this" approach.

The important thing is that all of this is being championed by the same folks who championed  "The Protocols of the Elders of Zion". (an epic originating from 2nd Empire France) Who'd a thought we'd miss the boring heavy-handed creations of the Soviet era. We now enjoy Tsarist propaganda and agitation from the original source.  Long live Tsar Vladimir.


It's "batting .1000"

Sheesh.


Court doesn't need to decide, there is plenty of data that can be used. The rights of mineral owners have been around for ever. Surface owners have known those rights for years. Buyer beware.


Art-

Yes, this commenting system can be confusing.

I'm afraid I'm not sure I  get your point about 9-11.  I agree it was about retaliation, not "our freedoms", but it does not follow that "it says that the US can go anywhere with impunity".

Muslim terrorists are attacking, or joining ISIS,  not because the US "attacked Muslims", but because some Muslims interpret the world in those terms, although it makes no logical sense.

The M.E. is in the throes of internal religious conflicts, intervening in those conflicts may be a bd idea, but it isn't "attacking Muslims", it is attacking certain factions.