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Just noticed this now. For anyone looking for an objective assessment of the international human rights read the report: http://thereport.amnesty.org/eng/report-08-at-a-glance AI has a report on every country with human rights problems including Canada: The truth hurts...

Most countries have just now agreed in principle to ban cluster bombs: From The Scottsman Canada has signed on with reservations: The movement to ban cluster bombs gained momentum in 2006: The ban is for the same reason as landmines. Cluster bombs kill and maim long after the conflict...

Scott MacClennan confesses his sins as Bush's press secretary. Not very flattering. Worth reading the news item too.

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A major battle in Iraq appears stalmated. Insurgent weapons of choice: Modern RPGs wiki

Five years ago, the US launched started the Iraq war. The unprovoked attack on Iraq was justified by Iraq's possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction and links to the terrorists behind the 9/11 attacks. Since then, Iraq has been searched thoroughly for WMDs and none have been found. In fact...

Who would have thought countries might try to influence elections in other countries? I wonder if Russia is the only country with this problem??? Putin seems to think that only he should be allowed to interfere in Russia's elections... ;)

Now that the shopping season has just began, I'dd like to wish everyone a Pagan Yuletide greeting. Magical trees, gift giving, feasting and dancing naked around fires at this time of year predates Christianity. Sure its changed somewhat over time. i.e. Most of us don't dance naked anymore...

Despite propaganda to the contrary, the IAEA has found no evidence that Iran has violated the NPT or has a nuclear weapons program. According to a report the IAEA released today, they have been allowed to interview Iranians, inspect and monitor Iran's nuclear facilities. They have been given...

I have observed that most Americans don't know as much about Canada as Canadians know about the US. But Americans shouldn't feel bad since most Canadians don't know as much about Canada as Americans know about the US. Don't believe me? Then try these questions without looking up the answers...

I am glad Americans visit this website. Your contributions to this website help promote better understanding between our nations. As some of you have noted, many Canadians oppose US leaders and their foreign policies. Please don't interpret that as being anti-American. It is true that a...

Both Israel and Hezbollah are in constant violation of the 2006 ceasefire agreement. Israel routinely violates Lebanon's airspace: http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5icjewGzeG6N0x6Aofa5ae9m2ZUyw Hezbollah has rearmed and upgraded their arsenal: http://www.nysun.com/article/65670 Israel...

Now that Pakistan's absolute dictator has imposed military rule to fight lawyers, terrorists are available to attend Bhutto's planned parade. Terrorists wishing to blow themselves up at this event are asked to register themselves before hand so parade organizers can ensure terrorists blow...

Should dual citizen Canadian/Israeli be allowed to travel to countries at war with Israel under their Canadian passport? This Canadian citizen doesn't seem to have consider the impact of their actions on other Canadians travelling in the middle east. Its not as bad as this... But you can...

The US bribes Egypt with $1.3 billion in military aid each year. In exchange for this American "foreign aid", Egypt is required to maintain peaceful relations with Israel. Cutting off this bribe money completely would probably result in a democratically elected government hostile to the US and...

Jon Tracy is a former Army captain, was a judge advocate in Iraq in 2003-04. Here is his take on civilian casualties of war. What is the price of a life?

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Human behavior in a war zone cannot be judged by the same standard as in a peace zone. Soldiers cannot second guess themselves or they wind up dead. No soldier should fear serving their country with honor and distinction. They should fear dishonor. A soldier's actions must be judged according...

On a day when reporters covering Cheney's press conference in Baghdad's green zone had to be hustled into the basement when a nearby blast rattled windows and a suicide truck bomb killed 14 people in what had been a relatively peaceful corner of Iraq, Cheney announced that violence is actually...

In the News [SIZE=2] Likely the Iranians are arming both sides. So are many other countries: Who are arming the Iraqi insurgents? Whoever has the best bang for the buck.