Category Archives: Canadian Counterpunch

Rona Ambrose: Canada’s (inter)national embarrassment

Posted on May 15, 2006 by Sabina Becker

If anyone makes me, as a Canadian, hang my head in shame, it’s this woman: Canada has no chance of meeting its targets under the Kyoto accord and must set more realistic goals for cutting greenhouse gases, the federal environment … Continue reading →

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Somehow, I always suspected as much.

Posted on May 2, 2006 by Sabina Becker

It’s a little late for April Fool’s jokes, but what the hell. This one‘s worth a laugh and a half: Gerry Nicholls thought he was hallucinating as he kicked back in his seat to take the 35-minute GO train ride … Continue reading →

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Brownfield’s barrio gambit: what really lies behind it?

Posted on April 12, 2006 by Sabina Becker

NOW the truth comes out! The Venezuelan Foreign Ministry has issued a statement condemning acts of violence against US Ambassador William Brownfield on Friday. Acting Minister Alcides Rondon confirms that Venezuelan Ambassador in Washington, Bernardo Alvarez has received a formal … Continue reading →

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Hey Stephen, here’s your big chance…

Posted on March 27, 2006 by Sabina Becker

…to put your money where your mouth is: An Afghan man who had faced the death penalty for converting to Christianity is seeking asylum in another country, the United Nations says. Mr Rahman, a Christian for 16 years, was charged … Continue reading →

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…and equal mediocrity for all

Posted on March 16, 2006 by Sabina Becker

What a surprise. Seems the much-vaunted US healthcare system (or rather, LACK thereof) just ain’t all that ‘n’ a bag of chips, after all… Startling research from the biggest study ever of U.S. health-care quality suggests that Americans — rich, … Continue reading →

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Please, Bill…don’t thank us

Posted on March 10, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Those of us who really know the score, aren’t happy about our role in Afghanistan. And your saying things like this doesn’t help: Former U.S. president Bill Clinton thanked Canadians for staying the course in Afghanistan, knowing the price of … Continue reading →

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For sale: One Canadian party leadership. Never been used.

Posted on March 9, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Bidding is still open on eBay: Looking for a new challenge? Why not become leader of the Liberal Party? It is possible with the Rick Mercer Report Liberal leadership kit.Kit includes: Fifteen minute consultation/conference call with the RMR writing staff … Continue reading →

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Harper can dish out the ethics, but he can’t take ’em

Posted on March 4, 2006 by Sabina Becker

Oh, boo hoo. Poor Stephen Harper. Barely in office a month, and already he’s got the ethics watchdog snapping and snarling at him. From the Toronto Star: Prime Minister Stephen Harper is attacking the legitimacy of the federal ethics watchdog … Continue reading →

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Compassionate conservative? My ass!

Posted on February 25, 2006 by Sabina Becker

There’s a reason why so many people are getting more and more reluctant to loosen the purse strings nowadays. Quite aside from the nose-holding aspect of so many charities claiming to be the answer to problems better addressed by good … Continue reading →