In | ||
| Between the crosses, row on row, | |
| That mark our place; and in the sky | |
| The larks, still bravely singing, fly | |
| Scarce heard amid the guns below. | |
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| We are the Dead. Short days ago | |
| We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, | |
| Loved, and were loved, and now we lie | |
| In | |
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| Take up our quarrel with the foe: | |
| To you from failing hands we throw | |
| The torch; be yours to hold it high. | |
| If ye break faith with us who die | |
| We shall not sleep, though poppies grow | |
| In | |
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| - John McCrae |
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Good Bye Dear Dalton
Dear Dalton,
Hope you enjoyed your stay. Remember your trip through Ontario with fond memories. Or should I say your second trip? When we invited you you said you wouldn't increase our taxes. Remember? Within six months you had broken this promise and imposed a new health premium, but of course this was that Mike Harris fella's fault right? What did we get for this new premium? You eliminated OHIP coverage for eye exams and physical therapy? Who needs to see right?
During your second visit you decided to harmonize the PST and the GST. Many saw the logic in this, after all you were going to exempt any items that weren't currently taxed under both systems right? Wrong! Much better to enjoy that extra tax revenue! And what about the eco tax? Why wouldn't we all want to pay even MORE tax on items such as hairspray, detergent, batteries etc.?
Finally, you were thinking about banning the Double Down sandwich from KFC? Good thinking! I mean we all know the citizens of Ontario can't think for themselves right? Good thing we have Uncle Dalton along to do that for us!
So once again, hope you enjoyed your stay. I think it's time to go now though. Please don't forget to close the door on your way out.
Sunday, October 31, 2010
F-35 A Firm Military Future
Ignatief continues to grasp for anything that might secure his political future. So he keeps pounding on the government's contract to buy 65 new state of the art jet fighters from Lockheed-Martin. This is the wrong move. Canada must maintain a strong military presence, and we must do it in conjunction with our staunchest allies!
The F35 is the right plane at the right time. Our CF18's can't wait any longer to be replaced. They are becoming a danger to our pilots. Even if you were to grant that the bidding process wasn't transparent enough - this contract must be allowed to proceed. Canada can't afford the billions it would cost to our economy in cancelling these contracts. Ignatief never seems to mention that Canada's cooperation in this venture will, in all probability, contribute more to our economy in subcontracts than our government shells out for the actual planes. He is playing politics with our money, and the safety of our military personnel. Let if go Michael. Let it go!
The F35 is the right plane at the right time. Our CF18's can't wait any longer to be replaced. They are becoming a danger to our pilots. Even if you were to grant that the bidding process wasn't transparent enough - this contract must be allowed to proceed. Canada can't afford the billions it would cost to our economy in cancelling these contracts. Ignatief never seems to mention that Canada's cooperation in this venture will, in all probability, contribute more to our economy in subcontracts than our government shells out for the actual planes. He is playing politics with our money, and the safety of our military personnel. Let if go Michael. Let it go!
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