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November 13, 2007

Canada's Arctic Another War Casualty?


Late in 2006, Stephen Harper pledged to assert more strongly Canada's claims in the north after a US submarine was found travelling unannounced through Canadian waters. But last night, the CBC reported that most of the air force missions patrolling the north have been cancelled.

It seems that Harper is suffering from the same delusions that George Bush suffers from, namely that the military is inexhaustible and that he just needs to speak his desires and they will manifest themselves.

In reality, Harper is putting the sovereignty and safety of Canada at risk by committing our military so deeply in Afghanistan.

It's called the Department of Defence, remember?

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12:26 PM
November 12, 2007

Nothing To See Here, Move Along


OK kiddies, it's experiment time. Your mission: visit the Government of Canada website and time how long it takes you to find a mission statement about the war in Afghanistan.

Ready? Go!

...alright, I know it's Monday and this is a lot to ask, so let me save you some time. On the front page, there is nothing about Afghanistan. No links to any information. There is a big banner inviting you to join up with the military, but it's not clear why.

After trying a search for the words 'Afghan mission', this is what came up. No mission statement, no explanation of what the fuck we're doing there. Another search for 'Harper Afghanistan' reveals a little more info, with links to Harper speeches concerning Afghanistan, but again no mission statement.

Why is the government making it so difficult to find clarification on the war? Maybe because there is none.

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12:45 PM
January 18, 2007

Stephen Harper, Are You Watching?

This is my vote for best picture so far this year:
A US senator investigating the Maher Arar fiasco and holding Alberto Gonzales responsible. YEAH!

Stephen Harper, isn't it about time you officially begged Mr. Arar for his forgiveness? And then please issue an apology to me for what was done to him in my name.

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5:48 PM
September 05, 2006

Harper's Adumbrative Aptitude

From today's Toronto Star:
Prime Minister Stephen Harper was chided by critics over the weekend for failing to properly explain to Canadians why this country is fighting in Afghanistan.

The story goes on to list several of Mr. Harper's quirky personality traits including:
  • Declare Victory even if the problem isn't solved see this
  • Surround yourself with symbols and props see this
  • Keep the opposition divided see this
  • It is not a lie if you tell it to the media see this
Seems as though Steve and George have the same advisors.

Or maybe they both receive signals from the same aliens.

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7:57 PM
August 11, 2006

I Hate Stephen Harper

Well, I don't really hate him, but let's make him go away, OK? George Bush has enough people licking his butt.
Brush your teeth before your next speech, Steve.

Hmmm, that's kinda nasty.

Maybe just brush your tongue.

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12:22 PM