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"Life does not cease to be funny when people die any
more than it ceases to be serious when people laugh."
-- George Bernard Shaw
Your Reader Tips are, as always, welcome in the comments.
Yasser re, that was funny!
Greenpeace has an ad out that is pretty disgusting linking Nestle's with the killing of apes. Some are responding by boycotting Nestle's,I think Greenpeaec should be the one shunned.---http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2gHoQZP4LE
Good thing we are going shopping tomorrow, as it appears that the stock of Nestle's products is getting low. And, that reminds me, we also need some more of those incandescent light bulbs for earth day.
Finance tip,
RBC, who is not your friend, has mass mailed a convenience card offer on behalf of Westjet.
Terms are $39 up front and interest at 19.99%.
You can get a card with no fee up front and a rate of 6% from firms like MBNA if you pay your bills on time.
If you pay your bills, you can phone your present card and likely get an interest rate reduction. Try it. Its free!
So many Canadians pay the big dept. stores cards at 28%. It's just amazing!
If RBC / Westjet sign up a million new card holders, that is $39 million$ for nothing in the up front fee.
Banking is magic... eh?
Hope you get a better deal. Good to know the going rate, eh?
Kate
Tip of the day
You chase away the nayers you run out off sayers. Latin is a dead language. "Dominus Vobiscum"
becomes meaningless after enough repitition.
Can anyone translate what earnest just said to Kate?
" The Lord be with you "
an unhappy visitor leaving his unhappy life on the Canadian landscape.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/article841745.ece
Actually, Tony - it was deeper than that. I caught his drift and I'm quite confident that Kate caught it too.
As a follow up to the Bill Whatcott post from a few weeks ago, I note the Law Society of Saskatchewan now has the written decision on its site. An item of great interest to me caught my attention as I read the decision. That item is that the Appeals Court identified that the HRC was prosecuting the "essential message" as opposed to the manner in which the "essential message" was communicated. (It would be interesting to see if a similar ruling would eventually be granted in the Netherlands in the Wilder proceedings.)
I have had an interest in this case and in the Stephen Boission case in Alberta because I and many people I know hold similar views on the issue of homosexuality. I think we would express our thoughts differently than the two men in question but there are similarities in content. I generally consider myself to be gentle in nature and am almost always soft spoken in conversation. On this day, which incidently is the day of the death of Fess Parker, I remember that I see similarities between the actor, Fess Parker and myself in how I deal with my family and with others. Although I cannot be sure, I get the distinct impression that both men in question would be less gentle and polite in conversation than either Parker or myself.
Although there is a certain intensity of conversation that comes across from the written material in both cases being considered, any impoliteness or even rudeness does not rise to the level of, say, the insults directed to officials in a Canadian amateur hockey game or to the level of insults occurring daily in a Canadian political blog. Having not even risen to these levels, the comments obviously did not exceed those levels.
For a court or Tribunal to have found these men guilty would mean that it would need to find them guilty on another matter. Most of us know what that other matter is. It would be on the thought itself; it would be, in essence, a heresy trial. Whereas most know this to be true, it is quite another matter for an Appeals Court Justice to say such a thing. Alberta Justice Wilson did not quite say such a thing in the Boissoin appeal, but the Justice in the Whatcott decision did find that the expression of the thought ("essential message") was the offending deed itself (bolding is mine in the quotes below).
[68] The Tribunal selected six phrases out of two paragraphs of text.The Tribunal stated that it must find that it exposes or tends to expose to hatred as defined in Bell. The Tribunal failed to describe why these words or phrases, alone or in combination, met the definition of hatred of detestation, calumny and vilification. This list of the above words and phrases were taken out of the context of the sentences or paragraphs in which they were stated in the flyer and then, without any analysis, the Tribunal said it had “… no hesitation in concluding that the material contained therein can objectively be viewed as exposing homosexuals to hatred and ridicule.” To apply an objective test requires more than a conclusion that purports to have been arrived at objectively.
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[136] While exception is understandably taken to the extreme language used in and on these flyers, the position of the complainants and the Commission would not differ, in my view, if more polite language were used to express the same views, for the real objection is to the essential message of the flyers and this would remain. The flyers are critical of same-sex conduct. The authors do not want tolerance of that conduct to be taught in schools and they do not want young people to be exposed to it. Thus, the concerns of the complainants and the commission with these flyers are not advanced, in my view, by a close analysis of the emotive level of the negative language used in them and this analysis is largely beside the point.
As a follow up to the Bill Whatcott post from a few weeks ago, I note the Law Society of Saskatchewan now has the written decision on its site. An item of great interest to me caught my attention as I read the decision. That item is that the Appeals Court identified that the HRC was prosecuting the "essential message" as opposed to the manner in which the "essential message" was communicated. (It would be interesting to see if a similar ruling would eventually be granted in the Netherlands in the Wilder proceedings.)
http://www.canlii.org/en/sk/skca/doc/2010/2010skca26/2010skca26.pdf
I have had an interest in this case and in the Stephen Boission case in Alberta because I and many people I know hold similar views on the issue of homosexuality. I think we would express our thoughts differently than the two men in question but there are similarities in content. I generally consider myself to be gentle in nature and am almost always soft spoken in conversation. On this day, which incidently is the day of the death of Fess Parker, I remember that I see similarities between the actor, Fess Parker and myself in how I deal with my family and with others. Although I cannot be sure, I get the distinct impression that both men in question would be less gentle and polite in conversation than either Parker or myself.
Although there is a certain intensity of conversation that comes across from the written material in both cases being considered, any impoliteness or even rudeness does not rise to the level of, say, the insults directed to officials in a Canadian amateur hockey game or to the level of insults occurring daily in a Canadian political blog. Having not even risen to these levels, the comments obviously did not exceed those levels.
For a court or Tribunal to have found these men guilty would mean that it would need to find them guilty on another matter. Most of us know what that other matter is. It would be on the thought itself; it would be, in essence, a heresy trial. Whereas most know this to be true, it is quite another matter for an Appeals Court Justice to say such a thing. Alberta Justice Wilson did not quite say such a thing in the Boissoin appeal, but the Justice in the Whatcott decision did find that the expression of the thought ("essential message") was the offending deed itself (bolding is mine in the quotes below).
[68] The Tribunal selected six phrases out of two paragraphs of text.The Tribunal stated that it must find that it exposes or tends to expose to hatred as defined in Bell. The Tribunal failed to describe why these words or phrases, alone or in combination, met the definition of hatred of detestation, calumny and vilification. This list of the above words and phrases were taken out of the context of the sentences or paragraphs in which they were stated in the flyer and then, without any analysis, the Tribunal said it had “… no hesitation in concluding that the material contained therein can objectively be viewed as exposing homosexuals to hatred and ridicule.” To apply an objective test requires more than a conclusion that purports to have been arrived at objectively.
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[136] While exception is understandably taken to the extreme language used in and on these flyers, the position of the complainants and the Commission would not differ, in my view, if more polite language were used to express the same views, for the real objection is to the essential message of the flyers and this would remain. The flyers are critical of same-sex conduct. The authors do not want tolerance of that conduct to be taught in schools and they do not want young people to be exposed to it. Thus, the concerns of the complainants and the commission with these flyers are not advanced, in my view, by a close analysis of the emotive level of the negative language used in them and this analysis is largely beside the point.
Have not heard from Robert for a while. Am wondering how the Olympics went? I always enjoyed clicking through to some of Robert's postings.
Once again, thanks Vit! Love Carson!
Temp. at Eureka Station, Nunavut at 11:00 PM CST is -40°C. Is that iceberg melting yet?? Doubt it!
This is posted as a comparison of Canadian Vs. American Problem Solving
A) Canadian Problem at Provincial parks in Saskatchewan on the Spring May long weekend.. Dunks at the Campgrounds creating a public disturbance. The many Families camping complained that the behavior was not conducive to Canadian values they wanted to teach their children.
The Saskatchewan NDP government took aim at demon alcohol, although most campers consume alcohol responsibly, they prohibited possession of all Alcohol in the provincial Parks on the May Long Weekend. This pushes the problem to private Cottages
B) The Philadelphia Eagles problem at Veterans Stadium of Drunks fighting & Creating a public disturbance. The many families attending the football games complained that the behavior was not conducive to American values they wanted to teach their children
The solution was not to bane the sale of Beer,,, but Drunks..
Rowdy Patrons Led To Court At Philly's Veterans Stadium
http://www.allbusiness.com/services/amusement-recreation-services/4594851-1.html
What solution is/was the most intelligent & fair
Just found this vid related to the whole run away Prius debacle.
WARNING!!!! This guy drops f bombs like they were M&Ms. So NSFW.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZ4PtafRB9c
"Democrats have a word for this evil. They call it 'compassion.'"
Jack Wheeler channels Rand here. The democrats are fascists and they will not give up. Props to Wheeler for this dead on balls piece.
EVIL NEVER SLEEPS Dr. Jack Wheeler
Was Nancy Pelosi always evil? Was Harry Reid? Was Barack Hussein Obama? No, they didn't start out in life as bad people. Somewhere along the line, most likely not as kids, teenagers, or young adults, but as they aged and acquired political power, something inside them metastasized into a monstrosity of their former selves.
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/
I was listening on the radio to some American author and headhunter talking about his book about job interviews. He said that one of the people he interviewed for a job that most impressed him was the man who is now the head of Nestle. So actually it might be a good company to invest in.
So if you live outside of The Centre of the Universe(Toronta)You are a "Hick"
DiManno: Hick MPP can have all of rural Ontario
*Yet now a Progressive Conservative MPP-duly elected so presumbly not a complete whackjob, although we are talking a Tories here....
*Bill Murdoch, who represents Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound, Which i think is somewhere due north....
*Murdoch say's Pundints make his case
Owen Sound Suntimes
march 19/2010
*Murdoch says he doesn't have to make his case anymore DiManno & Kinsella do it for him
I wonder if the Toronto Star will Notice a drop in sales when We "Hicks" outside of Toronto drop our subscriptions!!!
*I have not had one for a few yrs now anyways, But next time i go to NoFrills to shop I will voice my opinion to the booth they have set up there trying to flog their Liberal Trash Rag & to the Owner/Operator of the store.
Thanks Brent.
What is it with politicians going into "Public Service" and coming out multi-millionaires?
Lousy commie scum-bag Tony Bliar
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1259030/Tony-Blairs-secret-dealings-South-Korean-oil-firm-UI-Energy-Corp.html
Once again,whenever I see a story about that louse Tony Bliar I think of this YouTube video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_-jWVCqCoA
O's "election".
(H/T Al Gore's Weather (AGW).)
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"Breaking the Obama Code: The Green Money Machine
As a few dozen dot-com billionaires gathered in a Palo Alto living room one evening in early 2007, then-Senator Obama rallied potential new donors over the speakerphone. After the call, host John Roos, a prominent lawyer, emphasized what most of his guests already knew. The clean-energy revolution was gaining momentum. The election in 2008 would be the critical moment. The ethics-based green revolution could be passed into law, and Obama was their guy. Roos raised much money and opened many doors for Obama that evening. In May 2009, despite initial criticism from Japan, Roos was given the plum appointment of U.S. Ambassador.
Roos, who had handpicked his guest list carefully, was a kingmaker in the progressive, green, and Bay Area billionaires club. The polls showing America's rising concerns about ocean levels reflected the hard work of Silicon Valley hedge fund managers and venture capitalists.
The Obama Exploratory Team had formed, and the candidacy announcement was scheduled for early February. But Jude Barry, a political strategist and software programmer, wasn't one to hedge his bets. In late December of 2006, he quietly filed paperwork and created the Obama for America Draft Committee (FEC ID #C00431130)."
http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/03/breaking_the_obama_code_the_gr.html
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"Significant Snow to Disrupt Travel From Denver to Kansas City
A major snowstorm will get underway from the Colorado Rockies to the south-central Plains today through Saturday night. High winds will add to the dangers posed by the storm by blowing snow around and greatly reducing the visibility.
Significant snow will fall over an area spanning Denver, Kansas City, Madison and other major cities in the nation's midsection."
http://www.accuweather.com/blogs/news/story/26357/a-major-snowstorm-will-get.asp
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More Green tyranny:
£1,000 fine for using wrong bin: Families face new crackdown over household waste
http://tinyurl.com/yghh6f3
The "friendlies" of socialism. Shocking?
It's business, as usual, for left-liberal-socialism.
The Red Terror.
"But it is the naming of Britain as the most violent country in the EU that is most shocking."
"Britain has an even worse violence rate than South Africa (file picture)"
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"The most violent country in Europe: Britain is also worse than South Africa and U.S."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1196941/The-violent-country-Europe-Britain-worse-South-Africa-U-S.html
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Charles Krauthammer, How Obama created the Biden incident
Why did President Obama choose to turn a gaffe into a crisis in U.S.-Israeli relations?
And a gaffe it was: the announcement by a bureaucrat in Israel's Interior Ministry of a housing expansion in a Jewish neighborhood in north Jerusalem. The timing could not have been worse: Vice President Biden was visiting, Jerusalem is a touchy subject, and you don't bring up touchy subjects that might embarrass an honored guest.
But it was no more than a gaffe. It was certainly not a policy change, let alone a betrayal. The neighborhood is in Jerusalem, and the 2009 Netanyahu-Obama agreement was for a 10-month freeze on West Bank settlements excluding Jerusalem...
WalterF, you are welcome.
Where is Liberal Iffy?
Iffy is AWOL with TORedStar’s skunky beer.
Does Iffy know that beer is only rented?
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“Harper flush with beer after Obama Olympic hockey bet
Toronto Star”
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“Harper’s hockey
wager beer
headed to
Hockey Hall
of Fame
in Toronto”
http://www.newswatchcanada.ca/
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“U.K. will copy Own the Podium, after country’s media savaged it”
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/world/story.html?id=2698525
seems to me this Oilfield Activist was convicted and put in jail . Activist??? comeon CTVtass
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20100319/Oil_Raid_100319/20100319?hub=Canada
Another good one for under "Is there nothing Obama can't do?"
Speaking of Harper's beer bet, the headline at National Newswatch says "Beer arrives at 24 Sussex in time for breakfast."
I hate and resent the implication there but considering how leftist that NNW has become, I am not at all surprised.
Maybe time to go back to Bourque??
ACORN funding is restored by Obama...
http://biggovernment.com/mvadum/2010/03/19/breaking-while-an-anxious-nation-is-transfixed-by-the-healthcare-debate-the-obama-administration-restores-acorn-funding/#idc-container
"The fiscal floodgates are opening for the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN), the president’s former employer and legal client, despite a congressional ban on funding the activist group that has long been a practitioner of election fraud".
O'Hildabeast's Useful Intelligence Works (again).
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"Clinton Calls Israel's Moves to Ease Tension 'Useful'
New York Times - Mark Landler, Ethan Bronner - 2 hours ago"
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"Fresh Israeli air strikes wound 11 in Gaza Strip
BBC News - 1 hour ago
At least 11 people have been injured by Israeli air strikes targeting Gaza's airport, Palestinian officials say. The Israeli military confirmed the missile strikes near Rafah, in southern Gaza, which it said targeted militants."