How ironic it is, the recent history of Moqtada Al-Sadr of Iraq. Once vilified by Rumsfeld and the US Administrationin. He has since become a force in Iraqi politics. He arranged a demonstration in Baghdad supporting a petition signed by 1 million Iraqis (Sunni and Shia) calling for the immediate withdrawal of Coalition forces. And, …
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CIBC World Markets: Conventional Oil peaked in 2004
Jeff Rubin, chief economist at CIBC World Markets is reported by the CBC as saying “conventional oil production around the world apparently peaked in 2004.” If anyone can find Jeff Rubins actual words, I’d greatly appreciate it… barring that, here’s what the CBC paraphrased. Rubin does expect a net gain in oil production in coming …
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Two Clear Losers in the Debates
After listening in French (now that was a workout) and watching in English it seemed only one thing seemed clear to me about last nights Debates. Paul Martin lost. Of course he was attacked from all sides, that was to be expected, but the attacks were sharp… and his responses were weak. Though many today …