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Wednesday, March 26, 2003------------------------Ensign Front
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- Its
a matter of being fair
- Wednesday, March 26, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Brevity is not one of the editor's talents. Today's 3,500 word essay deals with
the way this site has been dealing with the Iraq war issue and some of the core concerns
that need to be recognised for us to have some perspective and awareness about what
we think and why we think that way.
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 Long gun registry update- Wednesday, March 26, 2003
by: Rebecca Gingrich
Ontario Oxford Member of Parliament did his duty and voted with the government last
night to approve more money to the billion dollar long gun registry bungle.
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 War in Iraq- Wednesday, March 26, 2003
by: Mark Alan Whittle
Equating the liberation of Holland by his father and his fellow Canadians Mr. Whittle
expresses his regret that Canada is not assisting Americans in their invasion of
Iraq.
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 More effective expenditure
of $172 million- Wednesday, March 26, 2003
by: Joe Hueglin
With the federal government pouring almost half a million tax dollars into the long
gun registery programme which has no prospect whatever of affording any improvement
in public safety. Perhaps this money could be much better spent .
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 Make your call
to the Canadian Foreign Affairs Department - Iraq Desk- Wednesday, March 26, 2003
by: Edwin Wallace
Its good to know that we in a democracy can make our opinions matter and here is
your chance to have your say and let the folks in Ottawa know your colour.
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 Bush&Co. versus
Common People - Wednesday, March 26, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
In this shocking article Mario deSantis explains how his own opinions have been shaped
by elements of this time and the conditions that impinge on our private lives.
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 Dry Southwest, as agriculture's wounds
devastate business- Tuesday, March 25, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
The worst crop ever has taken its toll as Swift Current is a mere shadow of itself
with its malls and business store fronts littered with closed and empty premises.
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 Pioneer Co-op
in Swift Current- Tuesday, March 25, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Here is a real look around the huge Co-op store in Swift Current using a QuickTime
virtual reality image (download 660K). You need QuickTime
loading in your computer to view this image.
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 Signs of spring- Tuesday, March 25, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Brown grass, leafless trees standing ready to move forward, the snow melts and its
time to sell the snow machines.
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 War, What Are We Good For?- Tuesday, March 25, 2003
by: Ron Thornton
Bear in mind that Ron Thornton is from Edmonton today's story is a thoughtful and
compassionate discussion about the worries that he has about the decision made by
Canada's government. Perhaps the Iraq government does have weapons of mass destruction
and we could feel pretty guilty if we did not stand up for a just cause.
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 Bush&Co's
world of fiction: permanent wars to save the American (petro) dollar?- Tuesday, March 25, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Taking the lead from documentary film maker Michael Moore, Mario deSantis characterises
the reality TV show "Shock and Awe" as just more fiction as America's economic
crisis is a propellant behind the need for a war.
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 Wading into spring- Monday, March 24, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
It has been warm in the Southwest with no snow to be seen and dust blowing but the
exuberance of the sun and the end of winter overwhelmed the fear of cold water Saturday
afternoon in Tompkins.
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 The Greenwater report- Monday, March 24, 2003
by: Gerald Crawford
A wet fishing derby, slippery walking, benefit potluck supper and rummage sale all
have occupied the interests of our intrepid reporter Gerald Crawford but he definitely
shines best when letting us in one the conversations on coffee row.
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 Think the Liberals manage
tax dollars wisely? Is the earth flat?- Monday, March 24, 2003
by: Walter Robinson
The Federal Liberal government likes to tell us how they have carefully worked the
Canadian economy and the finances of the government into its current positive condition
by good management. Walter Robinson brings a few important points to our attention
that suggest otherwise.
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 Looking Beyond
The Imperial Thinking of Uniter President Bush- Monday, March 24, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
The preculiar stance taken by the United States as some guardian of freedom and liberty
told everyone that their invading forces would be welcomed by the Iraqi people as
liberators. Apparently this prediction was a little optomistic. Mario deSantis shines
the light of his research on some other troubling paradoxes that seem to be emerging
from the bombastic rhetoric of the American leadership.
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- Long gun registry
- Monday, March 24, 2003
by: Rebecca Gingrich
The vote on more money for the Gun Registry programme is planned for tomorrow but
it matter's little as the Liberal Members of Parliament will as they have always
done vote as they are told.
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 Bush's Might and
Money impede his Impeachment: The Common People of the World will take
care of Bush&Co.- Monday, March 24, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
The Republican lead attempt to unseat the last president was based on the man's sexual
escapades but Mario deSantis has detected a movement in the United States that wants
to impeach their current president for his breaches of the constitution and international
law. But Mario believes that the war has strengthened the President's support in
Congress and it is unlikely that such movement could progress. This prompts Mario
to suggest an alternative solution to controlling the American warmonger.
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 New manhole for
7-11- Friday, March 20, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
The frost is very deep as town workers punch through to find the line and install
a new manhole to deal with sewer back up at Saskatchewan's busiest 7-11.
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 Military Force Won't Restore Lost U.S.
Power- Friday, March 20, 2003
by: Mark Weisbrot
Viewed from Washington the illegal unprovoked war with Iraq has some sad consequences
as the United States only attacks the indefencible and the whole world knows it.
This time the condemnation of its actions will have lasting affects to the country's
prestige.
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 Loss of Service- Friday, March 20, 2003
by: Mike Reilly
The decision by the government of Canada to close down weather offices in almost
all of Canada has truly made us all wonder what we are paying taxes for and receiving
no services in return. Mike Reilly points out that the Winnipeg weather office was
serving 60% of Canada's landmass and is to be closed.
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 Vote to be taken
under election threat- Friday, March 20, 2003
by: John Herron
In December parliament voted not to provide more money to the gun registration programme
but on March 25th they will be asked for $52 million and more after that. New Brunswick
member of parliament, John Herron is not amused as the prime minister is threatening
"pass it or else."
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 A consequence of Bush's pre-emptive doctrine
to invade Iraq: Doesn't that now give the USA the right to militarily
invade Venezuela?- Friday, March 21, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
A dangerous policy to invoke though some have suggested that we should not worry
Mario deSantis is clearly concerned and his research shows in his references where
that concern is coming from. When you consider the United States gets more oil from
Canada than Saudi Arabia perhaps God will back Presdient Bush to launch a pre-emptive
invasion of Canada to liberate its oppressed people.
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 Reality TV- Thursday, March 20, 2003
by: Timothy W. Shire
Its time to rethink the opinion process, listen to what we say and to what others
say and you will hear over and over the phrase "I believe". We all need
to question what believe because we are basing those beliefs on so many intangibles.
This is a story about adult tooth fairies and cirrus clouds.
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 Let's Light Up- Thursday, March 20, 2003
by: Edwin Wallace
We who recognise the unfortunate turn of events that has begun in the Middle East
are feeling increasingly frustrated by not being able to do anything that will make
our voices and opinions heard. Edwin brings to us a couple of suggestions and then
some.
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 Not to be counted
on- Thursday, March 20, 2003
by: Jeff Harwood
Disturbed tha tthe Prime Minister was influenced by Canadian public opinion Jeff
Harwood feels that Canada is letting down its allie the United States.by its failure
to support them in their war effort against Iraq.
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 The Bush's administration
is a disgrace and so is the propagandistic media- Thursday, March 20, 2003
by: Mario deSantis
Mario has discovered throughout the world that the opinions of people everywhere
are decidedly against the "unprovoked attack" by the United States on Iraq.
He summerises his findings in the story but the full details are in the references
and many of these stories are archived on this web site for future reference.
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