tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6767607361594160292011-11-27T19:08:31.604-05:00Thoughts about Canadian and Ontario issues that strike me as important enough to share. I believe in lower taxes, smaller government and enabling families. “corruptissima re publica plurimae leges”Kerry Forresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08393065593008003711noreply@blogger.comBlogger2181100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676760736159416029.post-66576382293826104572011-05-28T16:40:00.000-04:002011-05-28T16:40:59.160-04:00

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This about that.  I am tired of people spinning corporate tax cuts as only for the fat cats.  I might be a little fat, but I'm definitely not a cat, but like many small businesses, I am incorporated.  Thousands of small mom and pops you deal with every day are incorporated too.  Our progressive tax regime is not conductive to sole proprietorships, so if you are a little bit successful, you

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Since I can't up and move to Galt's Gulch, and will not have the time to sign out and travel to this amazing event put on by the Institute for Humane Studies IHS Summer Seminars provide an opportunity to learn about classical liberal ideas, such as individual rights and free markets, and apply these ideas to topics in history, economics, philosophy, law, and other disciplines.I invite you if you

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Ignatieff Challenges PM Harper to Debate Iggy has challenged PM Harper to a one on one debate through his twitter account: . @pmharper A one-on-one debate? Any time. Any place.M_Ignatieff 47 minsmore   retweet   favorite  reply No word if this debate will be held on twitter.  I believe it would be awful generous of Iggy to hand cuff himself by limiting all responses to 140 characters or less.

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Been awhile.  What was I doing?  Reading Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged.  Wow.  Long book well worth my time to solidify what I vaguely believed to be true.  Can't believe I had never read this book before.  If you believe the individual is the key to the human condition, you will find value in reading this book.  If you wonder why the world seems to be going the wrong way and can't put your finger on

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I hear a lot of terms that sound pretty good at the outset.  Phrases like ‘social justice,’ ‘sustainability,’ ‘equality,’ and ‘fairness.’  And I am quickly discovering that what I would assume these things would mean are not what they actually mean to the folks using them. Social Justice for example, is a drive for equal outcomes for all people regardless of talent, ambition and effort.  It is

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Thought this was important

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Everyone, Every way: CBC/Radio-Canada's five-year strategyPublic Consultation We want to know what you think. Everyone, Every way is our roadmap to the future. In it, we commit to deepening our relationship with and engaging with Canadians in new ways and to providing a publicly owned, publicly minded space where they can meet and exchange with each other and with the country. It's our promise to

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“I guess maybe the question is, instead of most Ontarians being able to participate in Family Day, maybe we should have no Family Day, because that way, nobody would be able to participate,” McGuinty said after being reminded that large swaths of Ontarians work on the holiday. Snarky Snarky Premier Daddy.  What do people actually like about you?  Policies rolling backwards.  All you got going for

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Time for a random thoughts blog post.  I'm starting with this gem, H/T to James Crawford for digging this up and sharing it on Facebook: I just read this comment on a blog ...  "It sucks when people hide their identities." Posted by AnonymousWatching the Glenn Beck Program today.  Seems that the spontaneous demonstrations in Egypt have been in the works for a couple of years, and some of the

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So the first Canadian Blogging study is being performed by a research group from 5 Canadian Universities (Université Laval, University of Lethbridge, University of Ontario Institute of Technology, Ryerson University and Queen’s University).  And I was selected to participate.  And How could I decline with this wonderful ask:  You were selected for this study because your blog is one of the most

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Historic week behind us.  Protesters have forced a dictator of 30 years to step down in Egypt, and are on the path to regime change.  Makes one wonder how the protests in Iran scheduled for this week will turn out.  I doubt that will be as successful. But I wonder, in Egypt, if it is as successful as we believe.  Or was the protests where a convenient excuse for the true power of Egypt's regime

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With the recent 'Do it for Darren Day', and Bell's campaign to raise money for mental illness with donations for texts and long distance calls, or my favorite target of booing, Daniel Alfredsson's 'Do you Know who I am' campaign, mental illness has been in the news a lot lately.  Issues like teen suicide and depression really need to be aired in public and the stigma must be over thrown. I'm

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Dalton_McGuinty Dalton McGuinty @ @KerryForrest Will you big shots in Renfrew ever stop picking on us little guys from Osceola?:) PS 1,200,000 more Ontarians now have MD. Is he trying to be funny?  I think somewhere along the way I've been insulted.  I know I live in a small town.  Its hard to detect sarcasm in a tweet, but I think I'm even more unhappy with OLP and Dalton.  Because before it

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Our modern way of life, western values and capitalism is constantly under assault.  A tale of two storms: From the WSJ:A comparison of cyclones Yasi and Nargis tells a similar story: As devastating as Yasi has been, Australia's infrastructure, medicine, and emergency protocols meant the Category 5 storm has killed only one person so far. Australians are now mulling all the ways they could have

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The Muslim Brotherhood.  To listen to Gen. Clapper, they are a cross between the Salvation Army and the United Way.  Secular, despite the unfortunate decision to include non-secular term 'Muslim' in organizational name.  Sure some organizations, such as Hamas have spun off the group, but it must be members that can't tolerate the Brotherhood's decision to 'eschew violence.' The Buffalo Sabres.  I

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Forget any opportunities to integrate.  Don't develop any life long friendship from across social and economic status when children.  Mom and Dad are poor, so you better go to school with other children where mom and dad are poor.  Mom and Dad didn't go to college, so you better go to school with other children where mom and dad didn't go to college. Because you are sure to meet some people that

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In Eastern Ontario, the Conservative sit at 57 per cent support, while the Liberals are at 25 per cent support - Ipsos-Reid Poll released Jan 27th, 2011Eastern Ontario polls show Dalton McGuinty isn't popular.  McGuinty hasn't been popular in Eastern Ontario his entire mandate.  It might be a case of jealousy for the local boy, but I think the Liberal's own charges of avoid Tim Hudak, you just

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In their own words seems stuck for content, as the latest post highlights a former member of the blog roll, and has a disclaimer made laughable for the easily seen links.  I say Mr. X is being rude, using anyone's posts but not linking back.  Hey man, be fair, we write content for your blog, give us some traffic. I didn't make the cut yet.  Got some thoughts I'm working on, hope to work them out

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If your belief is that chaos can return our country to the right, e.i. a revolution, go walk with all the revolutionaries.  There is nothing that will come out of revolution that will lead to anything but the removal of rights and freedoms, whether it wins or loses.  We need to continue the conversation, show resolve and reason and example.   If you are too impatience for waiting for the

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On CFRA, Micheal Harris claims he's an open minded facilitator of conversation, and proves himself otherwise when the Caller disagrees with him. Micheal Harris has gone off on Glen Beck and Rush Limbaugh in the wake of the Arizona Tragedy.  He receives emails from listeners that disagree with him.  He finally finds one emailer willing to talk to him.  He makes a little speech about how he doesn't

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I hear of people talking of 'American Exceptionalism,' which is defined as: the idea that the United States and the American people hold a special place in the world, by offering opportunity and hope for humanity, derived from its unique balance of public and private interests governed by constitutional ideals that are focused on personal and economic freedom.The media in Canada are busy crafting

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Been sitting back, I'm not American, and don't know exactly what life there is like.  I feel tremendous sadness for those brutally attacked in Arizona.  But I feel the worse pain for how this tragedy, which illustrates once again that North American society must do more to ensure mentally imbalanced and ill people receive proper attention and treatment.  But I suppose that it would be more

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Well I'm back from my unplanned blogging break.  It was just busy, and now I have to get to it.  Things that have caught my attention: Zionist Vulture charged with espionage in Saudi Arabia Authorities in the oil rich kingdom have arrested a vulture for spying on the Saudis.  Bird claims it doesn't exactly know how the bracelet and transmitter marked 'University of Tel Aviv' came to be affixed

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On November 13th, I foolishly paid for Thinkpoint with my credit card. I am pleased to put all of that behind me today, December 18th, as the charges have been reversed and whatever Baku operation I was funding can buy less guns, bombs or whatever they were planning to buy with my money. When I discovered the origin as being in a former soviet republic, in a region noted as most likely to see

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The Blogging Tories in Their Own Words is a blog that looks to use our words to embarrass us. Well, all I have to say is thank you. As I commented on Canadian Cincinnatus' post that drew my attention to this website: More attention directed towards the Blogging Tories is good, even if the attention comes from those looking to run us down. Because this attention may lead to those looking to

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Iggy has continued to threaten Elections if the Conservatives joint policies of the corporate tax cuts and the F-35 Contract continue this week. “I have low expectations that there will be anything in the budget” that his party can support, the Liberal Leader declared on Thursday in a year-end interview with The Globe and Mail, “because I think the differences in political philosophy are very

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North Korea has continued to threaten Nuclear War if joint South Korean-American maneuvers continue this week. North Korea, however, lashed out at Seoul, accusing South Korea of collaborating with the United States and Japan to ratchet up pressure on Pyongyang. That cooperation "is nothing but treachery escalating the tension between the North and the South and bringing the dark clouds of a

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Don Cherry, the eye-opener - The Globe and Mail Wow. This is a great eye opener on why the Right and Left cannot come to consensus.  What a column! It was time for some “blue collar” people to run city hall – says a millionaire putting the seals of office around the neck of another millionaire. Time to get the “artsy” people out of city hall – says a public-broadcasting television comedian. Time

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A bad recipe for economic recovery « Maxime Bernier's blog At least one of our representatives in the House of Commons knows what he is talking about when it comes to the economy and the dangers of 'quantitative easing.'

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Demand the resignation of the Hon. Rick Bartolucci - Randy Hillier MPP Sign this petition if you want Rick Bartolucci, the minister responsible for the illegal law at the G-8 and G-20 in Toronto that allowed the police to arrest and detain people without cause.

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Breaking News from 580 CFRA A federal judge says there are reasonable grounds to believe Ottawa resident Mohamed Harkat is a threat to national security. Harkat was arrested eight years ago and imprisoned under a secret security certificate, accused by the Canadian Security Intelligence service of being an Al-Qaeda sleeper agent. He spent four years behind bars before being released on strict

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Too many immigrants: poll | Canada | News | Toronto Sun: "Last month the Conservative government announced that it will change the mix but not the number of immigrants it accepts each year. The target of new permanent residents for next year is 240,000 to 265,000 with a greater emphasis on family class immigrants rather than skilled workers." Family class over skilled workers? Are we

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CBC News - Canada - Harper rocks Tory Christmas partyVideo of PM Harper performing for the Conservative Christmas Party with Herringbone. Wish I had learned an instrument. But heck, its not too late, right?Kuddos to the PM. And CBC, don't think your hosting of the video makes us square. HNIC and this don't quite seem worth all the money you secretly spend of mine.

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Dr Roy's Thoughts: John Stossel on property rights: "An interesting article on why the poor remain poor and how giving people property rights can let them lift themselves from poverty. If we rr..."It is freedom and property rights the fuel mankind's march out of poverty. Dr. Roy gets this post out above, and it is something I deeply believe. I am a third generation entrepreneur, the first to

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I have to make a point here.  The media is all over the stimulus program in Canada.  Not only did the stimulus not create jobs, it may have contributed to the loss of jobs. The Opposition is all over the Conservatives for a 'failed stimulus program' that has only resulted in larger deficits. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation took time out from the cause of pressuring Native leaders to reveal

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Link to a very well written post.  Click the title

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Just ran across this on Youtube.  I really hope this guy keeps this up, I'd love to see more of these types of stories.  Well, no actually I would love to see stories like these become a thing of the past, but the word needs to get out.  Links to the stories featured in the video and on the scroller are listed here.

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What a farce.  Let's not make each vote count.  The bleeding hearts crying on the talk shows about the death of democracy because Vaughan went blue, will they speak up over this one.  After all, among those hurt are the darlings of the left, 'visible minorities.'  Or will the appeasement game take over the talking points. Let's kill the vote subsidy again. Then after the new election we can get

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  An interesting comparison struck me looking at the security at Cancun.  On your left, Mayan Warrior, on your right Mexican Riot squad. Look, I'm not upset about our Fossils.  I'm proud of Canada for 'Owning the Podium' and sweeping to victory.  We are standing up against the insanity and socialism of the chicken little green-beenies.  Why are we neglecting measurable initiatives for feel good

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MiltonConservative: Top Science Panel Caught in Another Global Warming Data Fraud (Canada Free Press)

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Just listened to Micheal Harris and a caller on CFRA's Micheal Harris Live show.  I listen to this show to get my blood flowing, and to hear some of the decent guests he has sometimes.  But back to the reason for my post.  Why is it those of the left can't believe Canadians are voting for Conservatives for reasons of belief, like values and because of informed opinions. The claim in call was

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While an expert is quoted saying it is unlikely that Canadian troops could be involved if the Korea war moves from ceasefire to free fire, a briefing note does state: If war breaks out on the Korean Peninsula, Canada could become embroiled due to a half-century-old United Nations military alliance, federal documents reveal.Canada’s military obligations in the volatile region are outlined in a

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"The situation on the Korean peninsula is inching closer to the brink of war due to the reckless plan of those trigger-happy elements to stage again the war exercises targeted against [North Korea] in wake of the grave military provocation they perpetrated against the territorial waters of [the North Korean] side in the West Sea," said the North's official KCNA news agency."The army and people of

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Jim Cohoon9:32 PM on November 24, 2010This short article does suggest something 'serious' in an unintended way: it is always going to be difficult to be 'liberal' in an era dominated by the politics of fear. True 'liberalism' requires adherence to reason and ethics, which are among the first qualities of politics and our humanity to be surrendered under the pressures of fear or anxiety. This does

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"The puppet group dared make an uproar over 'a provocation' from someone and cry out for 'punishment' like a thief crying 'Stop the thief!'" the North's KCNA news agency said. "The Lee Myung-bak group's treacherous and anti-reunification acts are intolerable as it vitiated the atmosphere for improving the inter-Korean relations overnight and drove the situation to the brink of war, challenging

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Canadian killed by his friend, in self-defense, when he became drunk and hit the friend, reports Mexican news sources. I suppose the first thing I think of doing after I accidentally kill my friend in a drunken brawl is dump in in his car, drive far away and set it on fire.  That makes sense. Tweet

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$10,000 fine to be implemented by the McGuinty government, to be enforced by the same resources the government uses to police Ontario's smoking laws. To ensure minors do not use tanning beds.  We have to save them from UV rays.  What's next, sun-days, kids inside schools when the sun shines? Looks like a direct theft of NDP Ottawa Councilor Alex Cullen's idea of a year ago when he wanted to ban

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I was given a wonderful Samsung Flash Camcorder for Christmas from my lovely girlfriend, Michelle, and I've been playing with it.  I have always had a great interest in movie making and the video medium, and I am like a kid on Christmas morning playing with it. It is in my favorite color, blue(what else), and is amazingly easy to use.  And now I am using it to extend how I blog. I am

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A little primer on crime in mexico MEXICAN CRIME STATS: Top StatsAll Stats View this page with:  Just StatsSourcesDefinitionsBoth Acquitted19,143[11th of 30] Assaults253,972[3rd of 49] Burglaries139,679[9th of 38] Car thefts141,007[5th of 46] Drug offences23,588 per 100,000 people[12th of 46] Gun violence > Homicides > % homicides with firearms20.6051[17th of 32] Gun violence > Homicides

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So the report is in and the deficit falls in Ontario by a Billion.... The great leader Dalton fixed it immediately and spent a Billion... To cut 10% from our hydro bills Hydro bills his policies have increased What a gift Hydro bills announce delivery rates will increase in January Same time frame as Dalton's latest bribe Delivery rates are changing for 2011 On April 9, 2010, the Ontario

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Lou Ferrigno of Hulk TV show fame is hunting illegal immigrants in a posse in Arizona.  Story here May not be big news but it caught my attention. I hope it does put illegal immigrants on notice.  Superheroes are after you. I hope Prime Minister Harper and Minister Toews are considering utilizing Alpha Flight in a similar role.

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Mexico - Seems like such a nice place to visit, and the Mexican Government will do anything to maintain their image.  The latest event was the explosion caused by natural swamp gas building up and specifically blowing up a lobby in a posh hotel.  In a country under siege by drug wars and incredible murder statistics, with investigation resources are stretched beyond the breaking point, in under

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Today I am a total fool, because some folks have gotten really good at fooling those that don't pay attention.  The folks behind 'Thinkpoint' prey on folks like me. What exactly is 'Thinkpoint'?  Its a cleverly designed piece of spoofing software designed to really screw up your PC.  It comes as a pop up that looks and acts like your window's update malicious software detector.  It says it

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So...  While busy in China announcing a multi-million scholarship for foreign students to complete post graduate work in Ontario.  40k a year for 75 students each year and no announced end date.  Well, good for the foreign students... Without giving hospitals the tools to accomplish the task before them, a wage freeze without legal backing, Dalton shakes his finger and declares that the

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After far too many months, I have Internet access at home again!  Throw in an economic downturn, a new business (Renfrew Taxi 613-312-1515) and a lot of time spent trying to keep the ends meeting the means, I have truly missed this space and this place more than anything else. I hope to add my perspective to entertain and inform once again.  I'd love to figure out why Gordon Campbell has to

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Monday marks the birthday of Sir John A MacDonald.  And that got me to thinking.  Why is his birthday and Sir George-Étienne Cartier's not observed holidays in this country?  Recently I read a column saying Canadian History is dull compared to American History.  While this is entirely false, I do have to give it to the Americans, they can teach us a thing or two about commemorating our great men

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From www.CFRA.com  Ahmadinejad Looking for WWII Profit-SharingJason McIntyre Saturday, January 9, 2010 Iran's pesident says his country suffered quite a bit following a World War Two invasion. An Israeli newspaper is reporting that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is demanding full compensation. The Jerusalem Post says he plans to write U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to outline

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Hope you all had a Merry Christmas, and I deeply wish you a Happy New Year, and may all your hard work show that its bounty in the new decade that is dawning. I want to express my support and pride in our soldiers serving so far from home.  Politics aside, we are blessed with dedicated and professional soldiers in Canada, and they are doing the hard things to ensure we can enjoy the pleasures of

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I've been reading lately that the Ontario Landholder's Association is running a slate of candidates in the 2010 Municipal elections.  This organization has a Latin motto on their website that translates into English thus:  'The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.' Its something we all can take a moment to think about.  We all know in civilized society that the law serves purpose

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He did it, to hear him speak right now on the radio, he is quite pleased with what he has done.  Add Climate change to the list of accomplishments he has accomplished.  Every one should be joyous! Except no one is legally bound to anything that has just been agreed.  Well, we could have saved all those limo imports and private jet parking spaces, did this at the outset.  I have to admit, I'm

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So the Times is reporting that the key objective of Copenhagen is to be delayed until 2015 or 2016.  I hope this means that the science will be carefully reviewed in the interim.  I'm not against taking action to protect our planet, but I have issues with the amount of resources proposed to be used in fighting CO2. I'm not a climate expert, but it just strikes me as strange to manage a gas that

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I don't know how others do it, but I've been asked how I add audio clips to my page and posts. I use a little MP3 player widget from iGoogle designed by a guy named 'Mike Duffy.' I am not sure, but I don't think its the same Mike Duffy that just sent me a Duffy-Gram telling me the CPC has lowered the GST and allowed 'Tax Free Savings Accounts' of up to $5000 a year.  I'm glad Mike took the time

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I was reading a post on Onward James' blog entitled The Left, Mainstream Media & Special Interest Groups Support the Enemy...  Got me thinking about special interest groups, why we let the left have free rein in 'Shock Marketing' campaigns and writing a story so easy the over worked and understaffed media run with it in a world where the deadline is NOW.  And why more conservative minded folk

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I want to give a heartfelt thank you to the Joanne, author of Bluelikeyou for pointing out my comment form was not working properly.  I have fixed it, and am sure a similar issue exists on my campaign blog Driving for Change.  Since I didn't need to submit a captcha when I posted I never realized the error. And I just assumed what I wrote didn't catch anyone's attention... Signed the hapless

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Its done.  Passed in both houses.  Iffy did a switchy.  The Bloc was the Bloc and the NDP just doesn't have the seats.  I'm sorry the CPC was involved in this, but it really was up to the province to proceed or not. Happy Canada Day 2010 Ontario. Dalton has a gift for you.  And what now?  We wake up July 1st, 2010 to something the average Ontarian just didn't think was worth their time to get

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I'm sure many have already found this information, but for those that have not, I thought to include a link here to a Blog called the Reference Frame, which has several sources linked in.  Check it out here, and use the information from the link to exercise your individual freedom to decide what you will.

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Well, Michelle and I quite enjoyed our evening with the experts.  John Robson, Gerry Nicholls, Joseph Ben-Ami and Don Lenihan.  The inaugural Societe MacDonald-Cartier Society event was well attended at the Parliament Pub on Sparks Street last night, with over 60 Canadians of all stripes making their way into the intimate venue. I want to thank Immanuel Giulea for organizing the event, and

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Mr. Prentice said after the daily question period in the House of Commons. "It does not change the position of Canada relative to the Copenhagen agreement and the Copenhagen thoughts. The science overall is relatively clear on all of this and as a conservationist and as a responsible environmental steward Canada wants to see carbon emissions reduced." I hope that the statement that the

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I've been busy, month end at work, paperwork and lots of clients to serve... So I apologize if I've been remiss, and pulled a CBC here and neglected mentioning a little data theft. Wall Street Journal - Climate Emails Stoke Debate:  Scientists' Leaked Correspondence Illustrates Bitter Feud over Global Warming In all, more than 1,000 emails and more than 2,000 other documents were stolen

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So earlier this week I read Warren Kinsella's War Room. I'm about half way done the Capitalist Manifesto by Andrew Bernstein and Gerry Nicholl's Loyal to the Core arrived. Kind of killer timing, just had my first chance to hear Gerry speak, though only in an interview on 580 CFRA. I like the cut of his jib, and can't wait to read his book. Apparently I have not the skills to post an audio

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Caledonia... The lawsuit of Caledonian Resident Dave Brown may be directed towards the OPP, but the responsibility for this injustice must be placed directly at the feet of the McGuinty government. A couple terrorized in a 'war zone' while police stood by  The couple is suing the province and the police for $5-million - another $2-million in special damages - for abandoning them and Ms.

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Just thinking, with PM Stephen Harper in India talking trade, how hard would it be to ship oil and natural gas to fuel the red hot Indian economy?  Would it be worth the effort to trade the bounty of the west to the far east instead of to the south?  I'm quite sure India has riches to trade with us, commodities and goods I'd quite welcome into my home. Honestly, Democratic India is far more

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I was reading Blogging Tories posts, and a post on Gerry Nicholls blog about Democracy Watch's stand on political contributions.  In a nut shell, Democracy Watch is against private donations and for our tax dollars going to the party.  I posted this comment on Gerry's blog, and decided I wish to wade into this issue in more depth here.   They seriously stand there on this issue? You are so

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Gearing up for a busy December, and a busy year.  I just turned 32 and its high time to begin to work on making our country a better place.  I have decided to run in the next municipal election in my home town of Renfrew.  I believe its high time that the role of business in generating wealth for a community is championed.  Campaigning on the idea of 'Driving for Change,' I have kicked of a blog

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I've just learned of a event in Ottawa sponsored by the Société MacDonald-Cartier Society called 'The conservative movement at a crossroads: Lessons from the past, directions for the future.'  It is billed to be looking back on the last six years, looking ahead for the next six, and will feature four speakers reflecting on the past, present and future of the conservative movement in Canada. The

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What is this?  The Ontario Liberals have decided to exempt newspapers and fast food and beverages under $4 from the provincial portion of the proposed HST. While that is nice, I like paying less tax not more, sort of leads to shoot holes in the argument that this move by the government of Ontario was to make our tax code simpler for business doesn't it.  We all know the increased revenue to

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Since I have come down with the H1N1 flu, I have tried to write a few posts, and published the best one, which after further review, was really not that great.  Whether its the NeoCritran, the NyQuil and DayQuil or just the flu itself, sensible in my head doesn't translate to sensible on the page.  And maybe that's why the recent news in the local papers just didn't twig a thing to me.  But I

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From the Globe and Mail He arrived at the Canadian border last month with plans to move to Canada permanently. But when guards at the Douglas crossing near Vancouver searched Khaled Nawaya's car, they found nearly a million dollars in Canadian mint gold coins and paper currency. Noticed comments were disabled on this story.   I disliked that discovery.  Legal reasons where sited.  I want to

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I've just learned of a event in Ottawa sponsored by the Société MacDonald-Cartier Society called 'The conservative movement at a crossroads: Lessons from the past, directions for the future.'  It is billed to be looking back on the last six years, looking ahead for the next six, and will feature four speakers reflecting on the past, present and future of the conservative movement in Canada. The

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Where does wealth come from? From trading goods or labor to those that value the good or service more than the total costs inherent in delivering the good or service. Basically, I will use my job as an example. People give me $6 for a ride in my taxi. It might cost me $2 per ride to operate my taxi for one ride. The government makes 29 cents for each ride I sell. So that leaves me $3.71.

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A good friend of mine, and a great long time client of Brads Taxi, has decided to dive full force into entrepreneurship by getting involved with Epicure Selections.  This is another of the many turn-key home businesses available to enable people to use their personality and drive to make money for their families.  Sure, she may not employ anyone other than her self, but all businesses, big or

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I feared one box of chips would not be enough, but now I'm glad we only got one. Michelle's mom had no kids come to the door last night, I think we had 8 or 10. Was it the weather, the H1N1 or is it the continuing trend I heard from StatsCan that Halloween is in decline again like it was in the early '90s. A few blogs I read regularly mentioned the same trend downwards throughout the entirety of

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I feared one box of chips would not be enough, but now I'm glad we only got one. Michelle's mom had no kids come to the door last night, I think we had 8 or 10. Was it the weather, the H1N1 or is it the continuing trend I heard from StatsCan that Halloween is in decline again like it was in the early '90s.A few blogs I read regularly mentioned the same trend downwards throughout the entirety of

Kerry Forresthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08393065593008003711noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-676760736159416029.post-44802349056583124742009-10-29T21:58:00.000-04:002009-12-27T12:44:21.188-05:00

Please consider signing this petition to make November 11th a holiday to allow all Canadians the freedom to observe this solemn and important occasion

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Please consider signing this petition to make November 11th a holiday to allow all Canadians the freedom to observe this solemn and important occasion

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A makeshift memorial to our soldiers lost in Afghanistan at the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians are asked to pause and remember the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom and democracy during the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, the Afghanistan conflict and during peacekeeping

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A makeshift memorial to our soldierslost in Afghanistan at the Tomb ofThe Unknown SoldierOn the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians are asked to pause and remember the thousands of men and women who sacrificed their lives fighting for freedom and democracy during the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, the Afghanistan conflict and during peacekeeping

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The resolution of the punishment of the youths caught burning down those two vehicles across from Metro on October 4th has been decided.Each must complete 100 hours of community service before the end of JanuaryBoth must write an essay explaining how they feel, how the community service has changed them and how they will not make bad decisions like this againMy hope is that they learn that there

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RENFREW H1N1 Flu ClinicsSt. Francis Xavier Parish Hall – 331 Plaunt St. South• Tuesday, November 17 2:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.• Tuesday, December 15 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.I hope two clinics are enough, I plan to get mine.  Not so much for me, but I'd hate to pass the flu on to my clients in the tight quarters of my cab.  Don't want to worry the kids I take to school or the seniors to doctor

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From Gerry Nicholls...understand that lower taxes would allow Canadians to keep more of the money they earn. This in turn would promote risk-taking and innovation and encourage entrepreneurs to do what they do best: create jobs.An adult would also understand that if government was more careful with its spending, it could make do with less.In fact, when it comes to spending, government is less

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Another busy morning in town as everyone rushes to work or school.  I love mornings like this, the town seems so vibrant and alive with hundreds of people beginning their day.  Everyone on their own paths, industrious.I wonder who is not rushing off to work or school this morning.  And if we can do something for them.  I'm not talking about those that work nights, but those at home wishing to

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I believe the engine that drives the community is the entrepreneurs in the community. And in that, Renfrew has always been blessed. We need to keep that engine tuned up, because it is that engine that generates wealth for all of us.My Grandpa taught me a lot about engines. He could listen to one run for a few minutes and then tell you exactly what was amiss. I listen to Renfrew's engine and I

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A heartfelt thanks to all my loyal seniors and those great clients that donated to my campaign for the Sunshine Coach this year.  With your help, I have been able to raise $125 for this great cause.  I was hoping to start a vibe at work with others, but perhaps they'll join me when I do this again next year.Once again, thank you so much to all my Brads Taxi clients, without you I wouldn't be able

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Do we elect leaders anymore or do we just want representatives? I was listening to CFRA's Chatroom with Mark Sutcliffe this morning and Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi, who when pressed on how the Ontario Government was going to deal with the $24.7 Billion dollar deficit in Ontario, said that the McGuinty Government plans to go to the people of Ontario and consult with them on how they wished the

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Sadly this event has been canceled.  I have received a full refund and expect all other attendees have as well.  There is hope that a new event can be scheduled in the future hosted in Ottawa.  I hope to be there when it is.

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I closed my highly unscientific poll for whether we need a pool or not in Renfrew on my blog www.RenfrewReport.Blogspot.com.  After 11 votes it was 9-2 in favor of a pool.  So most that voted want a pool.  So how do we make a pool a reality in Renfrew?We have two stated facts against us.  I don't dispute these facts, in truth I see them as true statistics that need to be addressed.  Since the

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I suppose the feedback to my letter to the citizens of Renfrew can be summed up as strong, direct and speaking my mind.  My grandmother taught me that.  Call it as you see it, and when you are right, don't stay silent, do something about it.  We as a community do miss Vera, and what she brought to the community.  I still have people come to me to talk about her.  But her spirit is still with us.I

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eHealth explained. Apparently using an expensive government computer to play video games online and watch PPV Ultimate Fighting matches were stopped by scolding the offending bureaucrat. This story is credited to CTV but I can't find it, heard it on a news update on CFRA around 10:30am. I guess we didn't scold enough. Still a BILLION for NOTHING, but some chastised bureaucrat had to go home

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