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We got into this mess one inch, one lb., one degree at a time and that is how we will get out of it.

There is very little the leaders can do to solve the G.W. conundrum. But if every citizen makes a few minor changes like turning off unnecessary lights, reducing the thermostat by a degree or two, travelling the short distances on foot and hanging the drying on the outside clothes line, that...

Depressing thought :lol::lol:

I saw on Global news tonight when unemployment in Alberta had risen more than any other province in Canada, Calgary up about 300% and Edmonton up 200%. People tend to just gobble that crap right up. Well a year ago in Calgary and Edmonton they had so many jobs they had to import people so...

I got to thinking (having grandchildren around all the time) that one of the problems we face as a society today is that most activities that people pursue cost quite a lot of money for the average person. Can not people find things to keep them occupied that don't cost an arm and a leg? Here...

Should we be doing everything possible to put an end to the manufacturing and marketing of junk and perpetrating scams? If so what can we do? I'll start by suggesting two things, curtailing telemarketing and before making a purchase we haven't given thought to, sleep on the idea for a night.

I thought it would be interesting just to see what people think. Discussion isn't necessary on this poll (unless you really want to) You can merely respond with "1959" or "2009".

This outfit strikes me as being a world leader when it comes to parasites. Is it time to "deep six" them? Any ideas? What would it take to get rid of them?

Isn't it high time the principals in this matter got their sh*t together? Why is Obama dragging his feet? Why is Harper dragging his feet? Is anyone jumping in and taking charge? Is there no sympathy and compassion for Omar? From what I've read about him he had a very unsettled childhood, &...

As Xmas approaches and before we get into heavy Xmas shopping I am wondering which of two paths to take and in what proportions- One buying a bunch of substandard gifts at absorbitant prices from ripoff artists for family to add to an already inflated pile of junk, or TWo sending a couple of...

Not everyone who posts here is smart.

While we are on the subject of "zee" vs "zed", I would be interested in comments on a related topic- modern jargon that doesn't make a lot of sense (to me). I'll start the ball rolling with the term "learning curve", why a curve, who thought up this term, is it an accurate description of how we...

"When Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff meets Prince Charles for talks next week in Ottawa, the opposition leader may have to do some fast talking to explain the decidedly anti-monarchist views he expressed in 1992, at the time of Charles's separation from Diana, Princess of Wales. In an article...

With the biggest selling season of the year fast approaching perhaps it's time for us to take a hard look at the value obtained in what we are buying. We all get home with purchases from time to time just to discover right away that they are nothing but junk. Let's start identifying the ripoff...

We keep hearing that the mortality toll from the Swine Flu is fewer than other strains of flu in previous years but yet so much more is made of this particular strain. Would it not have been better just to develop the vaccine as has been done for 25 years with any other flu and given it to the...

I read the following obituary this morning........... Subject: An Obituary You Really Must Read An Obituary printed in the London Times - Interesting and sadly rather true. Today we mourn the passing of a beloved old friend, Common Sense, who has been with us for many years. No one knows...

Upon mulling over the bureaucratic healthcare crisis, I'm beginning to wonder if we shouldn't more or less pull the plug on that one (not withstanding the fact that we do have to attend to and ameliorate the suffering of many people) and direct more money into personal healthcare. I don't mean...

It's nice to see a sane statement on this subject amongst all the hype and tripe.

During the past two months I've had a lot of contact with people who have to deal with concerns from the public. I know this is just MY opinion but I'm honesty beginning to wonder, if the main criteron for qualifying for these positions is the INABILITY to speak and understand English. Am I...

I wouldn't want to waste my time trying to figure out all the ulterior motives for all the ones promoting it, except to say you can be sure money is involved somewhere.