National Daycare… PLEASE!

I have a young family. We have a reasonable mortgage ($900)… I have a good, full-time job that I commute to everyday (200km return, about 2.5 hours everyday). We don’t spend extravagantly, we have a cat. We have some debt, mostly from pre-baby renovations, and a car loan, but it’s being managed. My wife has …

France and Canada share Terrorist Intelligence

The Counter-Terrorism Blog is reporting that France and Canada have agreed to share intelligence on the financial dealings of terrorist organizations. Canada reports that it has entered into similar agreements with some 19 countries. This is a very positive step and hopefully can serve as an example to other countries. Prior to the Madrid bombings, …

Anti-War Questions: Answered.

Some questions asked by Winds-of-Change of the Anti-War crowd. Q1: What would have been the best, most legitimate way for Iraq to achieve democratic elections? Can it be applied to Burma, North Korea, Iran, and other dictatorships? The best way to achieve democratic reforms is through political and economic pressure combined with support for native …