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President George Bush versus US Rep Dennis Kucinich: Can we see the truth away from the caves of Afghanistan or the bunkers of the US? Sunday March 10, 2002 The shocking disclosure of American Nuclear contingency plans and new strategic weapons development is profoundly disturbing news. But at least one voice of reason is making itself known in the annals of the United States government.

Where are the criminals Mr. President George Bush? Monday March 11, 2002 Multinational corporations evade taxes with off-shore banking, paying their executives with stock options and US and European banks are laundering a trillion dollars in illegal money. Makes you wonder about who are the bad guys.

Bush's Best Solutions for the Corruption of Corporate America: Waging Wars and Promoting Dollarization Tuesday March 12, 2002 Cheney is now on his world campaign to enlist support to mount an attack on Iraq. Mario deSantis contends that with the suspicions of corporate control and the affects of criminal behaviour in America the United States is not in a good position to claim the moral high ground against terrorism.

The Homeland Security Advisory System: President Bush and Condoleeza Rice will handle Terrorist Traffic Lights Wednesday March 13, 2002 How to warn of terror? Tough problem for the United States government as they decide to colour code the way things seem.

The embedding of inequality and corruption in "The Competitive Market" A Change of Perspective: from Market to Institutions Sunday March 17, 2002 Mostly we hear politicians spouting competitive market rhetoric without any understanding or committment to the ideas of an actual open market. Corruption and fanatical belief damn society to serious economic and social problems.

The Rightist Bushists are Wrong and the Leftist Democrats may be Right Sunday March 17, 2002 The political spectrum is confusing as America's non-war drags on amidst a bitter struggle over patriotism and a fairlure to discover that all are in the same boat.

The Myth of the Free Market: American Economy and Higher Tuition Fees at Canadian Law Schools Monday March 18, 2002 It looks like Canadian universities are going begin pricing tuition toward the wages graduates can expect. This unseemly elitist move looks bad for prospective students but even worse for a society that houses such institutions.

"Hail Bush": a Roman salute for a born again emperor? Tuesday March 19, 2002 With the Vice president of the United States stirring up a war a diplomatic general is trying to gain some peace. It is a confusing world the one of Emperor Bush the second.

The American Economy and Contradictory Perceptions: Daniel Griswold of Cato's Institute and Professor James Petras Tuesday March 19, 2002 Its time to exercise caution in what we believe of news that is reported either in Canada or in the United States. There is a serious problem of perception and we need to be aware of the gap.

Italian union leader Sergio Cofferati puts people before profits: Democracy in action as millions of protesters gather in Rome Sunday March 24, 2002 With the United States demanding the world be just like America Italians take to the streets in one of the largest demonstrations in decades protesting the instability being introduced into their society by their government.

Excess Privatization is the Culprit of US Corruption: The Enronization of the Department Of Defense and Herbert Winokur Thursday March 28, 2002 Extremely disturbing accusations are being brought forward as the activities of the United States and its corporate terrorism is coming to light. With its businesses and their leaders so tightly involved in government it is becoming increasingly apparent that United States does not hold the high ground.

The Kyoto's Treaty and Sir John Browne: Bush's predictions are wrong, people's initiatives are right Friday March 29, 2002 Bush and Canadian premiers have looked into crystal balls and decided it is too expensive to do the right thing while BP's head guy tell us that he has already done it and it didn't cost anything extra.

Pax Romana in the Middle East as Israeli Forces Occupy Palestine Sunday March 31, 2002 Mario deSantis considers the occupation of Palestinian terratories as a form of state sanctioned terrorism. With Arafat trapped in his headquarters suicide bombers killed themselves and many more in two attacks today.

Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon: Think for yourself and don't think for other people Monday April 1, 2002 A civil war is what is taking place in the Middle East and the leader of Israel must come to terms with the idea that he must deal with the nominal leader of the Palestinians.

Why there is no peace between Israelis and Palestinians Wednesday April 3, 2002 Self perpetuating conflict as Israeli soldier attempt to protect their country Palestinian children see the action with resentment and hatered only to resolve to get even in the future.

Finding the truth on the war against terrorism in Israel or elsewhere: use your remote control and your computer mouse Wednesday April 3, 2002 Mario deSantis warns us that the Western media is not presenting a balanced view of the horrors of the Israeli / Palestinian conflict.

Autistic Economics, Autistic Media, Autistic Bush and Berlusconi Friday April 5, 2002 A kind of whirlpool of sinking common sense as ideology overcomes the average citizen and the voice of disidence is stifled.

An opinion on president Bush's doctrine: "with US or against US" Sunday April 7, 2002 Mario deSantis wonders at the confusion about peace and war as the US president discuss the Middle East and possible attacks on Iraq at the same time.

A Commentary on Bill Christison's article:"Why US Foreign Policy Must Change" Monday April 8, 2002 Oil and the US support of the Saudi Monarch is at the core of the unrest that lead to the September 11 attacks and the present war in the Middle East.

The American and the Israeli Wars against Terrorism: The push button of a world-dream Wednesday April 10, 2002 With the war drums banging in the Middle East the rest of the world would prefer a war against terrorism "lite" Mario deSantis points out the silly simplicity of the United States policy and how it could be a serious impediment to resolving peace in the area. Mario has included some excellent references that need to be looked at to understand fully the issues involved.

Bush's war on terrorism and the miracle of peace in the Middle East Friday April 12, 2002 We all share a level of helplessness and frustration at not being able to do anything to lessen the suffering in the Middle East, Mario deSantis found that these feelings of discontent with US policy are shared by many well known and influential Americans.

Hugo Chavez returns to his elected presidency: a lesson of democracy and the lies of the Bush administration Sunday April 14, 2002 US support coup d' etat in Venezuela may never have happened but was a figment of the White House's wishful thinking as president returns to power after a single day. People of Venezuela jubilant.

Working for justice the American way: The militarization of United States and the just war against the ICC Wednesday April 17, 2002 The United States has failed to sign on to the concept of an International Criminal Court and that makes us wonder about some of the simple rhetoric of its leadership.

Preacher Berlusconi and the Gospel of the Free Market in accordance With Bush Thursday April 18, 2002 Americans tell the world that they are the greatest nation in the world but their environment is far from ideal suffering from massive poverty and trailing behind all of the developed world in civilised behaviour. Italy seems to be falling for American propoganda.

Italian General Strike of April 16, 2002: No to Berlusconi's Labour Free Market Thursday April 18, 2002 Mario deSantis tells us the personal side of the general strike in Italy this past week over the government intentions to reduce unemployment by forcing workers to accept less for fear of being fired.

Is president Bush a double talker? Terrorism or self-determination? Saturday April 20, 2002 The United States has spent most of its life trying hard not to understand the world around and been enormously successful.

Tobacco Traffic with Bill Moyers and our Governments Saturday April 20, 2002 Discovering how things are done often helps to understand the simple fact that few things are just random but there is consicous effort and participation in things that just should not be happening.

Is George W. the Chief in Thief? Monday April 22, 2002 This is a story you absolutely must read and read carefully. At first it seems so shocking it can not be true but you will find that Mario deSantis documents this story with a huge list of links that substantiate the points he is summarising. Mulroney a member of the board of arms dealer's subsidary company!!!!

President Bush's Patriotism: Never ending wars on drugs & tobacco, and money laundering Monday April 22, 2002 US money laundering legislation actually prevents other countries from trying to curb the money laundering process that seems to be White House policy.

The war in the Middle East and the war in Afghanistan: American aid to Israel & Bush's army and oil business Wednesday April 24, 2002 At the core of every issue related to the Middle East is Saudi Arabia yet the United States government can not come to terms with balancing its need for oil and dealing with terror. This story is a careful report on a number of sources with these links provided so you can verify the amazing connections.

Mario deSantis agrees with U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney: We need a thorough investigation surrounding the September 11 attacks Thursday April 25, 2002 Highly respected and educated Afro-American demands that matters be investigated and both the administration and it would appear their allies, the American media, circle the wagons.

The International Legal Right of Bush's Terrorism: A Monopolistic Intellectual Property Right of the "Free Market" Friday April 26, 2002 Mario deSantis explains that the United States is deciding what is terrorism and by so doing are almost making it a trade mark of some kind. Check the link on this story as it really helps to explain the problem and danger of what a label like this can mean.

The Free Market of Education: The Inner Sanctum for our Priestly and Compassionate fortunate Sons Thursday May 2, 2002 Unfortunately Canadians are caught in the trends that are what shape North American society and the trend toward elitism and high cost of post secondary education is continent wide. Mario deSantis points out how detrimental this is for a democratic society to head in this direction.

President George Bush's Free Market: A Fake Smoke Screen concocted by Corporate America and the Pentagon Sunday May 5, 2002 The American policies of free trade, free market and accellerated national protectionism are the primary contributors to holding back the thrid world from development.

The Free Market of Corporate America: Raping developing countries, waging wars and sustaining tyrannies Monday May 6, 2002 A decidedly unfriendly view of our neighbour and its economic system which seems to be bent upon exploitation and dominant behaviour.

President George Bush and Investment Guru Warren Buffett: Privatizing Governments and Increasing Violence Wednesday May 8, 2002 Violence seems only to produce more violence and one is hard pressed to think of an instance where it alone has produced a solution of any lasting nature.

The demented and patriotic mind set of Royal Bank CEO Gordon Nixon: A strong Canadian dollar increases competitiveness, sovereignty and quality of life Thursday May 9, 2002 Gordon Nixon is paid $10.46 million dollars a year to head up the Royal Bank and figures that for Canadian companies the holy grail is seeing Canada continue as a United States colony.

A question for Professor Richard Swinburne: What is the conditional probability that God exists? Is it 97%? Sunday May 12, 2002 We have talked about this problem before, the use of statistics to calculate reality. Mario explains the recent revelation by Oxford University's Professor Swinburne who claims a 97% chance of Christ's resurrection.

The Ties of the Free Market in California's Fraudulent Energy Crisis: Enron and the Bush Administration Wednesday May 15, 2002 In only a few lines Mario deSantis explains the method used by Enron to squeek California consumers using deregulation and what amounts to simple fraud. Their representative in charge of the project now is a member of the Bush cabinet.

President George Bush Enronized his Pre-Knowledge of 9/11Terrorist Attacks Thursday May 16, 2002 Back on April 22 we told you he knew it was coming today that news makes it into the mainstream US media but there is more to come. This story points the cause and you owe it to yourself to read the references on this one.

President George Bush must learn to connect the dots Saturday May 18, 2002 Now the American mainstream media realises that they have not been told nor are they telling what was and is known about the September 11th attacks. Did a lack of awareness contribute to the intelligence failure?

Will Bush patriotism shut up Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney? Saturday May 18, 2002 Congresswom Cynthia McKinney does not consider it UnAmerican to question the President's war on terrorism policies, meanwhile back in Afghanistan a couple more "opps".

Bush's Lack of Good Imagination and the War against Terrorism: The American Gluttony for Energy Sunday May 19, 2002 The American president is not looking so good lately and it seems that at the bottom of his trouble is his deep business and experience in the oil industry.

The Lying of the Bush Administration on 9-11: The Apex of Corruption Wednesday May 22, 2002 Presenting a false statement is now consider the standard response from the American Whitehouse as it seems to be a fundamental part of what we associate with the American way of doing things. But things don't look good.

The Servant Leadership of Cincinnatus versus the Free Market Leadership of Bush & Co. Thursday May 23, 2002 Bush sells a picture to earn campaign money, Rudy Giulliani and Bloomberg are in Merrill Lynch's pocket there is a need to recognise a great good than self service.

The Saskatchewan Health Information Network is a Hole in the Ground: Collusion of Romanow's Saskatchewan, SAHO and SAIC Friday May 24, 2002 The same company that soaked Saskatchewan to set up its health information network is now working in the White House. Interesting government connections tell us what really is going on.

The furthering of Bush's oil interest over Terrorism: A conspiracy between the FBI and Bush? Saturday May 25, 2002 The level of deliberate ignorance is now becoming clearer as United States Government agents are taking a stand and pointing out that they did warn and they were specific and their warnings were stopped or buried.

Whistle Blowers Coleen Rowley and Kenneth Williams and the New Families: the Bushes, the Royal Saudis and the Bin Ladens Monday May 27, 2002 The FBI and the CIA had the whole story long before aircrafts began crashing into buildings and the knowledge was surpressed.

On Economic Productivity and Bush's Agenda: A World for the Bushes and Berlusconis Wednesday May 29, 2002 Mario deSantis directs our attention to the view of the economic world by some of America's economists who are seriously at odds with the conventional thinking of the Republican Party and the Republican President.

Understanding of Time and Money: Econometric Professor Ian Walker versus Political Historian Kevin Phillips Thursday May 30, 2002 The compulsion to quantify things is a human trait but not necessarily an admirable one.

The Understanding Of The Free Market As "Money Talks BS Walks" and The Understanding Of Religion As "Religion Talks BS Walks" Saturday June 1, 2002 Mario deSantis explains how money and religion seem incomprehensible reasons for mutual extermination.

The Nuttiness of the Canadian Political and Economic Thoughts Sunday June 2, 2002 Harper praises Mulroney and politicians and economist alike link productivity to policy without considering the validity of the argument.

Signs of a Bankrupt Leadership as Democracy goes down The Slippery Slope: Immediate Reorganizations and a World of Good News and Bad News Tuesday June 4, 2002 Mario deSantis wonders if any of those in charge ever consider the appropriateness of linking logic with what they say.

The BS of Productivity and Standard of Living versus Corporate GREED Wednesday June 5, 2002 Strange to hear economist tell us we should be like Americans who are hugely in debt personally and as a country and their Vice President is under investigation for financial tinkering with his company.

The Canadian Economy and Changing the Value of the Free Market: from GREED to RESPECT of Any People and Any Country Thursday June 6, 2002 We are repeatedly told that the Canadian economy must become more like the American one but Mario deSantis points out what we really need instead of greed in our economy is respect.

FBI Director Robert Mueller and Attorney General John D. Ashcroft: Covering up the intelligence failures of 9-11 with new technologies and finger printing Thursday June 6, 2002 Neither the head of the US FBI or their Attorney General are stupid people but they certainly must think that their citizens are lame brains to ask them to swallow what they have been serving up.

The Continuing Cover Up of the 9-11 Intelligence Failures: Bush's new Department of Homeland Security Friday June 7, 2002 Not to enforce laws, but to carry out actions to protect the state from enemies at home and abroad. Mario deSantis considers President Bush's Home Security initiative as a coverup for failing to use information from the CIA and FBI to prevent the 9-11 attacks.

President Bush's Trickle Down Economics & his Speech to the Pork Producers Sunday June 9, 2002 It would appear that the economic political agenda of the Reagan/Thatcher/Mulroney years is the main event as the US president is essentially campaigning on the economic agenda of the Free Market as he struggles for the hearts and minds of American voters in the Midwest to sort things out for the fall Congressional election.

America's Bushism with the Cheneys: Defending Civilization and Patriotism Wednesday June 12, 2002 The US Vice President's wife has written a book on patriotism while there are nagging questions about the president and the vice president during the Vietnam war.

President George Bush and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld: are they Axis of Evil themselves? Friday June 14, 2002 What? The US president is talking about first nuclear strike against terrorists and the Secretary of Defence talks about unknown unknowns. Please stand back.

Connecting the Enronized Dots: Bush's business with the Saudis and the 9-11 attacks Tuesday June 18, 2002 The evidence and circumstances are mounting and it becomes more and more difficult to accept or appreciate the positions of the American government based on their conduct that caused the situation in which they now find themselves.

Healthy Redundancy versus Insecure Streamlining: EU's Single Sky & Bush's Homeland Security Wednesday June 19, 2002 Logial consideration discovers that the Free Market automatically loads up the rich and impoverishes the average. Mario deSantis leads us to wonder what this means in terms of air traffic controls strike in Europe and the US home land security business.

President Bush is furthering our problems: devaluation of US dollar, war on terrorism and tax cutting Sunday June 23, 2002 The US economy is in trouble as this last quarter showed an amazing trade deficit and this past week the stock market took a beating. Here is some insight into what it means.

Fraudulent SGI and the Sapping, Sacking and Downsizing of Saskatchewan Tuesday June 25, 2002 We are all concerned that things actually appear to be getting worse rather than better. Mario deSantis considers this problem.

Trying to understand President Bush's Imperialism Wednesday June 26, 2002 Mario deSantis wants us to think the problem through, the evidence is there for all to see and this story includes a wealth of links that help to explain the irony of the American "world boss" attitude.

Correcting the dislocations of unbridled capitalism: stopping the use of assets at the expense of people and comparing apples with oranges Wednesday June 26, 2002 When the icon of prme and proper, good manners and clever house keeping gets caught fiddling with stock prices we have to give some serious thought as to just what is going on here? This is not a "good thing."

Protest against Bill 57 'Choice No Fault' on July 4, 2002: Stop the Spying and Lying of the Government of Saskatchewan Saturday July 6, 2002 Most people believe that the government of Saskatchewan and SGI are just faking the move to get rid of no fault insurance.

The Pervasive lack of critical thinking: the Canadian dollar is up as health and water are being enronized Wednesday July 10, 2002 Mario deSantis is trying to make some sense of a senseless world where education becomes learning, water becomes a commodity and the economy is an illusion.

Corruption in Corporate (North) America: the sky is truly falling, trust no one Saturday July 13, 2002 What kind of talk is this? The US president spouting off about corporate responsibility when he and his vice president have shown such a remarkably bad example when in business themselves that no one can keep a straigth face with this story. Mario deSantis gives us some interesting and factual input into the issue with absolutely outstanding reference that will help you to understand what is at steak here.

A Thought on the American Free Market: The Gospels of GDP and Economic Productivity Saturday July 13, 2002 When we look and listen to what is said about the economic system of this age you really have to wonder if common sense has been left somewhere or that logic is no longer important. Mario deSantis points out how things not only do not add up but actually are opposite to reality.

Common Sense versus the Sophistication of Business and Economics: The case of the Euro overcoming the U.S. Dollar Thursday July 18, 2002 This is a warning, we are all to easily lead to believe or accept pronouncements by economists and business leaders when their comments often are pure speculation or worse, intended deliberately to mislead.

The miracles of The Majestic: imagination, capitalism and freedom Thursday July 25, 2002 After feeling pretty tough Mario deSantis thought he would find some relief in comedy and came upon something even more uplifting.

The societal implications of the work of scientists John Nash, Thomas Saaty and Jay Forrester: Game Theory versus System Dynamics Saturday July 27, 2002 Mario deSantis explores alternative ways of looking at things and better ways of finding workable solutions. Read this story carefully, it could be dangerous.

U.S. President Bush undermines Health Care with No-Fault of his own Tuesday July 30, 2002 If you want to keep your supporters happy you gotta make 'em wealther, so the U.S. president proposes a cap on malpractice suits.

The stock bubble was there and the plutocrats knew Friday August 2, 2002 Mario deSantis takes time to explain what is happening and why there is a stock market bubble with less value than money. Mario brings to our attention the interesting American author Kevin Phillips.

A message for Tory MP Scott Brison: JUST THINK FOR YOURSELF Sunday August 4, 2002 Mario deSantis what kind of thinking is going one with Federal politicians and their adherence to dogma.

Are Bush and Cheney bad apples? Is Saudi Arabia a Friend or a foe? Thursday August 8, 2002 Mario deSantis has discovered a not so pretty vigilante group in the United States as the country's president and vice president sink deeper into the slim that they have created. Be sure to check the links on this story as it only hints at the murk lying beneath.

The deplorable facets of public relations and opinion polls: Manufacturing the correlation between political dogmas and people Sunday August 11, 2002 Mario deSantis points out the direction the people of America are being leader or mislead by Republican politicans.

Bushís Policies: Forgetting Humanity while 'God Bless America' Wednesday August 14, 2002 While the United States plans international assassination of leaders they deem unpleasant the patriot gingoism of their "God Bless America" definitely is going to give the diety a bad name.

Canadian patriot Ezra Levant: Canada should declare war against Iraq Friday August 16, 2002 In world reeling still from the terrorist attack of September 11 it may well be that America is the biggest threat to world peace and Ezra Levant thinks Canada should declare war on Iraq.

The educational faults affecting mostly our young native population: Lack of languaging and emotioning in the classroom Tuesday August 20, 2002 Mario deSantis points out that society is failing miserably with the aboriginal population and the secret solution is simply better education.

Health Care in Canada:Thank you Fraser Institute for yet another dogmatic inconclusive study Wednesday August 21, 2002 Mario deSantis points out the obviously confusing results surveys and studies show about perception of health care. There is little surprise that the Fraser Institute always draws conclusions that support their politics rather than their actual research.

Dogmatic statistical surveys/polls: A tool of the Free Market to divert intelligent common sense Thursday August 22, 2002 Mario deSantis points out the craziness of instant polls and pseudo research as used to sway public opinion. He brings to our attention the remarkable Lance Broughton's realisation of why young people are going along with the system.

The tools of Statistics and System Dynamics: The first for private business, the other for public policies Saturday August 24, 2002 Mario deSantis voices his concern about government and the public putting to much value upon surveys and polls when a much more reliable and mathematically sound system called "System Dynamics" can much better handle the issues of public policy. The understand this story it is necessary to take some time and go over some the important references that are found on the link page noted in references.

No Fault in Saskatchewan:Lorie Terry publishes an article on insurance research and medical ethics Monday August 26, 2002 Since the spring of 2000 we at this web site have been haunted with the horror of the behaviour and intent of SGI with more than seventy articles written on the subject. Mario deSantis points out the recent article published written by Saskatchewan activist Lorie Terry.

Thank you Sheila Steele for letting us get to know police Superintendent Brian George Dueck Monday August 26, 2002 Saskatoon City police officer continues to practice his trade while many consider his actions and that of the police force he works with to be extremely suspicious.

Breaking down the brainwashed perception of GDP and Productivity Friday August 30, 2002 Just saying something does not make it true and the politicians and economist have a tendancy to make pronouncements that are far from accurate. Mario deSantis asks us to think about the continuing use of GDP and Productivity as some measure of the way things are going. Be sure to check out the links on this page.

On Kyoto’s ratification, economics and social goals: GDP and Productivity versus Education and Health Tuesday September 3, 2002 You have seen a couple and will see many more arguments that object to Canada agreeing to the Kyoto Accord. Mario deSantis sets out a chilling argument that suggests that the dire warnings that the nay sayers report will occur anyway. Note carefully the extensive references on this story.

Languaging and President Bush’s Homeland department: Having the "the right people at the right place at the right time" doing the wrong job! Friday September 6, 2002 Mario deSantis puzzles over the odd use of language and the abuse of ideas by the US president.

Economist Paul Krugman: The Bully’s Pulpit spreads the gospel of double thinking, newspeak and new words Saturday September 7, 2002 Mario deSantis gives a chance to think about the warping of both language and concepts by both the American leadership and those forces bent on undermining those institutions that have developed over time for the good of all, social security and public medical care.

The American War Economy: The Carlyle Group is posed to buy part of the British defense research industry Saturday September 7, 2002 With the Carlyle group so heavily invested in by pensioners and control of the government war makes sense and profit.

The Carlyle Group and Canada: A War Economy at the Expense of Common People Sunday September 8, 2002 Mario deSantis takes us the next step of the war monger's profittering group to show us the Canadian executives.

The saga of health reform in Saskatchewan: The Health Regions replace the Health Districts Tuesday September 10, 2002 The mystery of why our Medicare system is failing becomes abundantly clear when you realise that it is being run by folks in offices far away from hospitals and operating rooms. Corporate structure in its most bureaucratic form has been just jumped up one more step and Mario deSantis helps us focus on the confusion created by districts, regions and the bungling of SAHO.

The Albertan Response to the Kyoto’s Issue: Instant Democracy against True Democracy Saturday September 21, 2002 Mario deSantis explains the vulgar self interest of Alberta and its campaign for its private business interests as it goes all out against the Kyoto Accord.

The bad economics of the Bushes: The new doctrine of a never ending war Sunday September 22, 2002 Mario deSantis suspects that the world is dealing with a repeat performance as Bush junior follows a similar militaristic pattern and the consequential economic fall out will be similar to that produced by his father's leadership.

The Free Market has corrupted the balance between public and private interests: Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi and Lo Statuto dei Lavoratori Tuesday October 22, 2002 Mario deSantis is back after a one month trip to Italy. Seeing the land of his childhood drastically altered as even the post office is privatized and experiencing first hand the deep unrest and potential trouble brewing as the people of Italy feel the pinch of the President's Americanisation of their country.

No end to more tragedies in the private world of the Free Market: Russian Forces storm the theater in Moscow and Senator Wellstone dies in a plane crash Monday October 28, 2002 Mario deSantis comments on the unusual and unfortunate events of this past weekend.

The bad economics of the Bushes: The new doctrine of a never ending war Monday October 28, 2002 Mario deSantis gives us a first hand look both through his eyes and those of his camera as a country marching toward continued confrontation.Meeting two crooks in Rome: Berlusconi's trickle down corruption Tuesday October 29, 2002 Mario deSantis takes us along on his trip to Italy with some amazing pictures and one of those trip spoiling episodes that he was able to turn into a smile and a couple of pictures.

Who is right in the proposed health care changes? Commissioner Romanow or Senator Kirby? Thursday October 31, 2002 Canadians repeatedly identify two issues as the most important ones, the state of medicare in the country and the environment. Mario deSantis points out that the underlying premise of the economic structure could be at the root of the troubles. You figure out what the pig is.