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Is Copenhagen Anti-Democratic? - 13 days ago
I’ll state for the record that I consider myself to be a “green”. I’m utterly convinced that human beings have thoroughly mismanaged their environment, much to the chagrin of every other species we’ve managed to wipe out or.. Topics: canada environment protest, canadian politics, Copenhagen, copenhagen summit, economy, environment, politics, protest, stephen harper copenhagen, sustainability, vancouver sustainability

The Front Moves Forward by Inches - 16 days ago
In contrast to the “All-Detainees, All the Time” coverage in Canada’s mainstream media, here’s some good news from the front, via the Torch:The Afghan army assumed more responsibility for security in Kandahar City and surrounding.. Topics: Afghanistan, Canada, canada afghanistan mission, canadian politics, politics, Taliban, torch canadian military

Where’s the Outcry Over Human Rights? - 19 days ago
A 16-cannon broadside against those who would use cultural relativism to undermine support for international efforts to defend human rights, in the Mark.In matters of social justice – climate change, health-care reform, child protection – we usually,. Topics: canadian politics, cultural relativism, cultural relativism foreign policy, human rights, human rights canada

Why Should Youth Care About Democracy? - 20 days ago
Nice to see the youth talking about how democracy works for us. They seem to get it. I only wish more Canadian adults clearly understood the importance of our freedoms, that democracy transcends national or cultural traits and that ultimately, these... Topics: canada afghanistan mission, canada democracy, democracy, politics, youtube

Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Vancouver Meetup of Meetups - 21 days ago
The year-end Vancouver Meetup of Meetups is happening on Tuesday, December 15 at 6 pm at Ceilis Irish Pub. I will be there (representing the Vancouver Blogger Meetup Group). Other cool people will be there. So the only pertinent question for my... Topics: blogging, social networking Vancouver, Vancouver, Vancouver blogger meetup, Vancouver Meetup, Vancouver Meetup of Meetups
























