...."As for the silence of most media on this controversy -- who went berserk whenever the Bush administration censored public servants on climate change -- it couldn't be because they're in the tank for Obama ... could it?"
..."Besides, telling the new troops that no one has their back on the eve of a major offensive is just plain stupid in terms of morale. More than a few Marines must have a few Whiskey Tango Foxtrots of their own at the moment."
.....and what about the credit rating agencies?
Some sound advice...don't put all your eggs in one basket......
15 years and still no National Securities Regulator ...with teeth. 15 years of all talk and virtually no action to help small investors
Zubrin- the terrible costs of the Cap and Trade Bill........Roll Call
http://www.rollcall.com/news/36393-1.html"On June 25, the House passed the Waxman-Markey climate stabilization act, which would institute a cap-and-trade system to restrict Americans’ carbon emissions. While proponents of the bill have sought to argue that the costs of such a system would be negligible, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the bill proposes a massive and highly regressive tax on the U.S. economy, and could potentially cause not only extensive business failures, unemployment and privation within our borders, but starvation among poorer populations elsewhere."
"Did this multimillion-dollar program improve safety over the course of those seven years? Not according to data compiled by the Virginia Transportation Research Council (VTRC), a joint venture between the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and the University of Virginia. "
"The most surprising thing about the first half-year of Barack Obama's presidency, at least in the realm of foreign policy, has been its indifference to the issues of human rights and democracy. No administration has ever made these its primary, much less its exclusive, goals overseas. But ever since Jimmy Carter spoke about human rights in his 1977 inaugural address and created a new infrastructure to give bureaucratic meaning to his words, the advancement of human rights has been one of the consistent objectives of America's diplomats and an occasional one of its soldiers.
This tradition has been ruptured by the Obama administration. The new president signaled his intent on the eve of his inauguration, when he told editors of the Washington Post that democracy was less important than "freedom from want and freedom from fear. If people aren't secure, if people are starving, then elections may or may not address those issues, but they are not a perfect overlay."
PM Harper's Canada Day Message
http://canada.gc.ca/swf/canada/tcd-tfc-eng.html
"On this day, one hundred and forty-two years ago, Confederation was born. Today, we celebrate the most peaceful, prosperous, and enduring democracy the world has ever known. We reflect on the wisdom of our ancestors who built this great land and we give thanks to those brave Canadians who risk their lives to defend us, here and around the world. Together we have faced a challenging year but we Canadians are strong and resilient people. Looking around the world, Canada has fared better than most. And looking to the future, Canada is poised to lead. We must never forget that our country, our way of life, did not happen by accident. We are a product of diverse peoples committed to common values. A country that cherishes freedom, democracy, and justice. A country proud of our past and confident in our future. So on behalf of my family, and the entire government, I want to wish Canada a very happy birthday. May God continue to keep our land glorious and free".Glad to know that 90% really appreciate their country.....now about that other 10%??
http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090630/poll_canada_090630/20090630?hub=TopStoriesA LOVE LETTER TO CANADA........Robin Esrock
http://travel.sympatico.msn.ca/A+Love+Letter+to+Canada/RobinEsrock/Articles/canada_love_letter.htm?isfa=1