Monday, September 22, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Some good news for a change
Supermarkets in Germany Force Poultry Industry to Ditch GMO Feed
The ZDG repoted, "The German poultry
industry has made great efforts to offer poultry meat from animals
raised on GMO-free feeds. Chicken and turkey production cannot be
undertaken in Germany without use of genetic technology. Specialized
factories for the production of poultry feed require a continuous supply
of uncontaminated GMO-free soybeans, but supplies can no longer be
guaranteed in the required volumes."
However, German supermarkets retracted this statement after consulting with Brazilian authorities on soybean crops, noting that there was enough GMO-free feed to supply the whole of Europe: "The wool has been pulled over the eyes of retailers across Europe by the GMO industry over the past year. We welcome news that they have started to fight back in the interest of their customers, who do not want to buy GM-fed eggs and meat," Henry Rowlands, coordinator of the Global GMO Free coalition, said of the revelation.
However, German supermarkets retracted this statement after consulting with Brazilian authorities on soybean crops, noting that there was enough GMO-free feed to supply the whole of Europe: "The wool has been pulled over the eyes of retailers across Europe by the GMO industry over the past year. We welcome news that they have started to fight back in the interest of their customers, who do not want to buy GM-fed eggs and meat," Henry Rowlands, coordinator of the Global GMO Free coalition, said of the revelation.
Friday, September 5, 2014
Shooting ourselves in the foot...
Utterly astounding - all these 'sanctions' on Russia don't seem to be hurting Russia as much as they are really hurting the 'West'.
So far we have Putin's Cheese and Polish Apples (not that any eating of this fruit will actually help the farmers who stand to lose millions) and now we have Lithuania wanting money because they are losing out being part of this circus of sanctions!
I cannot believe the short sightedness of all these kindergarten antics!
Have an apple
So far we have Putin's Cheese and Polish Apples (not that any eating of this fruit will actually help the farmers who stand to lose millions) and now we have Lithuania wanting money because they are losing out being part of this circus of sanctions!
I cannot believe the short sightedness of all these kindergarten antics!
Have an apple
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Well here I am again...
Not sure how much I will post - but wanted a place to put some things and thought I might as well ressurect my dead, well almost, blog.
I am astounded at how sloppy this has all gotten since the last time that I was actively blogging. Not much has changed - still so many lies and manipulations whereever one looks!
Just gonna toss out a few links here and get to know this new look of my blogger account!
ISIS America's New Terror Brand
This above article mentions Murdoch's VICE phenomena, which I do see alot of people falling for hook, line and sinker. I wish they wouldn't as it is sheer unadulterated propaganda, albeit well done, there is an agenda there and it doesn't have alot to do with 'truth'. If you watch you can see it, quite clearly.
The reason we are now hearing of ISIS, in my humble opinion, is because the "Al Queda" brand is utterly failing. People are tired of hearing about it, and know that we have supported these thugs for decades upon decades. Time for a relaunch - time for ISIS!! Even named after an old diety! That'll let people remember it better and more punch. Green screens and beheadings are the order of the day - often 'verifed' by our dear old Rita Katz of SITE. ISIS is the new Emmanuel Goldstein of our post Lybia times.
I guess it's nice I can take a three year break from all this and come back and see that nothing has changed - just become even more ridiculous!
I am astounded at how sloppy this has all gotten since the last time that I was actively blogging. Not much has changed - still so many lies and manipulations whereever one looks!
Just gonna toss out a few links here and get to know this new look of my blogger account!
ISIS America's New Terror Brand
This above article mentions Murdoch's VICE phenomena, which I do see alot of people falling for hook, line and sinker. I wish they wouldn't as it is sheer unadulterated propaganda, albeit well done, there is an agenda there and it doesn't have alot to do with 'truth'. If you watch you can see it, quite clearly.
The reason we are now hearing of ISIS, in my humble opinion, is because the "Al Queda" brand is utterly failing. People are tired of hearing about it, and know that we have supported these thugs for decades upon decades. Time for a relaunch - time for ISIS!! Even named after an old diety! That'll let people remember it better and more punch. Green screens and beheadings are the order of the day - often 'verifed' by our dear old Rita Katz of SITE. ISIS is the new Emmanuel Goldstein of our post Lybia times.
I guess it's nice I can take a three year break from all this and come back and see that nothing has changed - just become even more ridiculous!
Thursday, August 1, 2013
Mention of Geo-Engineering in the Globe and Mail
The Radical Science of Geo-Engineering: Maybe it's Not so Crazy
excerpt:
his week's session was different, however. Hosted by the UN-chartered Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the meeting marked the first time the Nobel Prize-winning organization has turned its scholarly attention to a set of ideas many critics dismiss as fanciful, and possibly destructive.
At least someone in the mainstream is actually mentioning this topic, usually confined to alternative sites as well as massive disinfo campaigns. Does anyone believe that they haven't already tried out some of these methods? Good grief, just look up in the sky some days and you can see what are clearly not contrails all over the place, none of which are following any designated flight paths and trails which spread out 'whitening' the sky.
Given the illustrious history of the IPCC, would you trust them with the climate of the world? Just another method to launch war and destabilise countries and make a buck while doing it.
These control freaks need to be stopped.
excerpt:
his week's session was different, however. Hosted by the UN-chartered Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the meeting marked the first time the Nobel Prize-winning organization has turned its scholarly attention to a set of ideas many critics dismiss as fanciful, and possibly destructive.
At least someone in the mainstream is actually mentioning this topic, usually confined to alternative sites as well as massive disinfo campaigns. Does anyone believe that they haven't already tried out some of these methods? Good grief, just look up in the sky some days and you can see what are clearly not contrails all over the place, none of which are following any designated flight paths and trails which spread out 'whitening' the sky.
Given the illustrious history of the IPCC, would you trust them with the climate of the world? Just another method to launch war and destabilise countries and make a buck while doing it.
These control freaks need to be stopped.
Sunday, February 24, 2013
Another link in the SSRI violence chain..
Was just reading the Globe and Mail (yeah I am masochistic, but this arthritis is making sleep an elusive beast!). That aside I came across this interesting article:
Psychiatric Drugs in Water Make Fish Bolder
Normally, perch are shy and hunt in schools. This is a known strategy for survival and growth. But those who who swim in Oxazepam become considerably bolder,” Tomas Brodin, the lead researcher, said in a statement released along with the study.
The drug essentially made the fish braver and less social – even anti-social. “Perch that were exposed to Oxazepam lost interest in hanging out with the group, and some even strayed as far away from group as possible,” Brodin said.
This is very interesting given the adverse effects seen in humans as well. The lack of socialisation, the 'risky' behaviours often leading to suicide and or murder.
While these 'side effects' do not present in all individuals who use psychiatric drugs, we all know and it is 'accepted' that a certain percent of the population will have negative reactions to these concoctions. We have seen and will continue to see these mass shootings, suicides and other deviant behaviours as the use of these drugs continues to pervade society.
For more on SSRIs and other anti-depressants please see:
SSRI Stories
Psychiatric Drugs in Water Make Fish Bolder
Normally, perch are shy and hunt in schools. This is a known strategy for survival and growth. But those who who swim in Oxazepam become considerably bolder,” Tomas Brodin, the lead researcher, said in a statement released along with the study.
The drug essentially made the fish braver and less social – even anti-social. “Perch that were exposed to Oxazepam lost interest in hanging out with the group, and some even strayed as far away from group as possible,” Brodin said.
This is very interesting given the adverse effects seen in humans as well. The lack of socialisation, the 'risky' behaviours often leading to suicide and or murder.
While these 'side effects' do not present in all individuals who use psychiatric drugs, we all know and it is 'accepted' that a certain percent of the population will have negative reactions to these concoctions. We have seen and will continue to see these mass shootings, suicides and other deviant behaviours as the use of these drugs continues to pervade society.
For more on SSRIs and other anti-depressants please see:
SSRI Stories
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
RCMP spying on Occupy Ottawa! Imagine my surprise !
Was just reading the news on CBC. Yeah I torture myself, but hey I am paying or it so I may as well monitor where my money is going. They have a badly written little blurb up about how the RCMP spied on the Ottawa Occupy movement, complete with its usual spin and link to drug addicts. I decided to comment, again I clearly am masochistic, and of course my opinion is not worth putting up according to the moderators at ICUC, the private moderation company which we are also paying for to censor the opinions of CBC posters! But I digress...
Here is my post:
This is SOP for governments the world over and it is nothing new.
http://undergrounddocumentaries.com/cutting-edge-confessions-of-an-undercover-cop-full-version/
The above documentary highlights the career of Mark Kennedy, who went undercover to infliltrate the eco movements in the UK and Europe.
What is probably the scariest thing about this is when the moles themselves co-opt the movement and further radicalise the membership in order to create a 'divide and conquer' scenario. We have seen this play out over and over again, especially with movements which bridge politcal and socio-economic divides. Can't have people agreeing can we? They might actually see who is REALLY responsible for the misery in their lives, better to divert attention.
Smoke and Mirrors.
It clearly does not violate any posting guidelines and is on topic, but hey the CBC is big on censorship of ideas lately, and it only is getting worse. Heck it's worse now than even six months ago. Don't bother calling the Ombudsman either, the guy is clearly a gatekeeper and disinfo stooge.
I highly recommend the above film, Confessions of an Undercover Cop
Keep this in mind the next time you see any demonstration or protest.
Here is my post:
This is SOP for governments the world over and it is nothing new.
http://undergrounddocumentaries.com/cutting-edge-confessions-of-an-undercover-cop-full-version/
The above documentary highlights the career of Mark Kennedy, who went undercover to infliltrate the eco movements in the UK and Europe.
What is probably the scariest thing about this is when the moles themselves co-opt the movement and further radicalise the membership in order to create a 'divide and conquer' scenario. We have seen this play out over and over again, especially with movements which bridge politcal and socio-economic divides. Can't have people agreeing can we? They might actually see who is REALLY responsible for the misery in their lives, better to divert attention.
Smoke and Mirrors.
It clearly does not violate any posting guidelines and is on topic, but hey the CBC is big on censorship of ideas lately, and it only is getting worse. Heck it's worse now than even six months ago. Don't bother calling the Ombudsman either, the guy is clearly a gatekeeper and disinfo stooge.
I highly recommend the above film, Confessions of an Undercover Cop
Keep this in mind the next time you see any demonstration or protest.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
More GMO Bad News...
Regulators Discoever a Hidden Viral Gene in Commercial GMO Crops
I have to stick this here, if you have the time read it.
I have to stick this here, if you have the time read it.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Delusions of the Radical Left
Prohibition Doesn't Work for Alcohol or Marijuana, but it will Somehow Work for Guns...
Question: The banning of medical marijuana and recreational marijuana has caused which of the following effects?
A) The growth of a huge underground economy of illegal sales that pumps billions of dollars into the hands of drug gangs.
B) The filling of America's prisons with non-violent criminals who don't really deserve to be in prison.
C) The creation of a massive, tyrannical War on Drugs, complete with armed DEA raids on citizens' homes and the growth of an armed domestic agency that terrorizes many Americans.
D) All of the above.
The answer, of course, is D... all of the above.
Everybody who has even half a brain still functioning knows that prohibition drives trade underground, where it ultimately results in MORE crime, not less crime.
So how does the radical left now think that gun prohibition will work? How will gun prohibition not drive the entire gun economy underground? How will gun prohibition not result in the imprisonment of yet more innocent people who only sought to purchase tools of self defense by whatever means were available to them? How will gun prohibition not result in the massive expansion of the government's "War on Guns" crusade that wastes billions in taxpayer dollars and accomplishes nothing?
If the War on Drugs is a failure, the War on Guns will be a bloody catastrophe.
The prohibition quiz
Give the following quiz to just about anyone on the left, and they'll probably know the correct answer:Question: The banning of medical marijuana and recreational marijuana has caused which of the following effects?
A) The growth of a huge underground economy of illegal sales that pumps billions of dollars into the hands of drug gangs.
B) The filling of America's prisons with non-violent criminals who don't really deserve to be in prison.
C) The creation of a massive, tyrannical War on Drugs, complete with armed DEA raids on citizens' homes and the growth of an armed domestic agency that terrorizes many Americans.
D) All of the above.
The answer, of course, is D... all of the above.
Everybody who has even half a brain still functioning knows that prohibition drives trade underground, where it ultimately results in MORE crime, not less crime.
So how does the radical left now think that gun prohibition will work? How will gun prohibition not drive the entire gun economy underground? How will gun prohibition not result in the imprisonment of yet more innocent people who only sought to purchase tools of self defense by whatever means were available to them? How will gun prohibition not result in the massive expansion of the government's "War on Guns" crusade that wastes billions in taxpayer dollars and accomplishes nothing?
If the War on Drugs is a failure, the War on Guns will be a bloody catastrophe.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Just a little comedic reminder - Reality Check with Carlin
Just a reminder about illusions and 'magic' in more ways than one.
Here's another:
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Conversation with Vandava Shiva - GMOs and Sustainable Agriculture
I absolutely love this woman, her strength and her conviction sets an example to us all, please watch and enjoy!
Edited to add:
Dr. Shiva is truly an incredible human being, if you are not familiar with her, below is a good introduction; an interview with George Strombolopolus
Below is a great presentation done this past October, specifically with respect to GMOs.
Part 2:
Seed Freedom
Edited to add:
Dr. Shiva is truly an incredible human being, if you are not familiar with her, below is a good introduction; an interview with George Strombolopolus
Below is a great presentation done this past October, specifically with respect to GMOs.
Part 2:
Seed Freedom
Monday, January 14, 2013
Autism and Vaccines - Carolyn Maloney grills CDC
In the excerpt above Rep. Carolyn Maloney grills the CDC representative on the link between vaccine schedules and the exponential rise of Autism Spectrum Disorder throughout the US and other developed nations.
I put this up because CBC has a blurby little article up about a poor child in BC who cannot get help for his autism due to extremely long wait times (oh gee isn't out hellth system grand?).
What bothered me was CBC stating that the cause of Autism is NOT known, but may be genetic.
Genetic?
Really?
While I agree that genetics may play a role in the reaction of some children to the agressive vaccination schedules, especially in the US, I doubt it is the true cause.
Also, while a single vaccination may not push these individuals over the edge, what about nine or ten at a time, every few months? How is loading all the toxins into such a small body NOT harmful? Are these schedules part of the problem? I think they are. I would also wager that other environmental factors are contributing to this rise of autism - the food we eat and feed our children can also be part of the problem, so many stressors on such a small body, whose immune system hasn't even been established yet. Not to mention the mother's health throughout her pregnancy, what she consumes, is she on drugs herself? There are many factors to take into consideration.
To give blanket statements that vaccines are not to blame at all is misleading at best, criminal at worst. But therein lies the problem doesn't it? What will happen if it is established without a shadow of a doubt that the amount and frequency of these vaccination schedules IS the underlying cause for the skyrocketing rates of ASD? What then? Who will be held accountable?
Well, in this world of BigPharma and government collusion, it won't be them.
This is all truly tragic and my heart goes out to anyone who is having to cope and live with a child so harmed by this profit driven madness we call health care.
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Is Chief Spence the FN's Alex Jones?
We've had disussions around here after watching the jaw-dropping performance of Alex Jones on CNN's Piers Morgan show. It was truly devastating and exactly what those in power want. It succeeded in making anyone who questions government narrative on guns, ssris, or 911 be considered as whacky as Jones. It is being broadcast all over the world - it is damning beyond belief. Now anytime these subjects are brought up the media can relate those views to those of Jones' ilk. It really was awful.
That said, I was reading about Chief Theresa Spence's hunger strike and the Idle No More movement and a recurring thought crossed my mind. Ms. Spence is the First Nation's and INM's Alex Jones. By her actions she has done more to divide and polarise all Canadians, including her own. She has completely taken the spotlight off of the real issue - the bill itself and what it means. It is not, as most omnibus bills aren't, good for Canadians - all of us. Yet, no talk about the bill - just all about Spence!
In a way, she is the best gift that Harper could have dreamed of!
Instead of the issues of the bill being broadcast and unvieled for all Canadians to unite against, a unifying process if you will, we now have division politics at its best.
If the rest of the First Nations representatives want to gain any respect back in the eyes of all Canadians, their own included, they will muzzle this woman and send her packing.
Perhaps then we can all talk about what we all lost in this dreadful bill.
That said, I was reading about Chief Theresa Spence's hunger strike and the Idle No More movement and a recurring thought crossed my mind. Ms. Spence is the First Nation's and INM's Alex Jones. By her actions she has done more to divide and polarise all Canadians, including her own. She has completely taken the spotlight off of the real issue - the bill itself and what it means. It is not, as most omnibus bills aren't, good for Canadians - all of us. Yet, no talk about the bill - just all about Spence!
In a way, she is the best gift that Harper could have dreamed of!
Instead of the issues of the bill being broadcast and unvieled for all Canadians to unite against, a unifying process if you will, we now have division politics at its best.
If the rest of the First Nations representatives want to gain any respect back in the eyes of all Canadians, their own included, they will muzzle this woman and send her packing.
Perhaps then we can all talk about what we all lost in this dreadful bill.
Alex Jones on Piers Morgan.. Is Any More Proof Needed?
I stopped listening to Alex many years ago, to be frank I never really like his 'style'. I will acknowledge, like anyone else, that he made some good points and did wake many folks up - but and this is a big BUT - there was always something there which made me roll my eyes, or even sometimes squint! In other words some things didn't make sense or add up. Coupled with his 'style' it certainly made me wonder about his entire credibility and for myself he became relegated to the 'take a teaspoon of salt' category. Now, don't get me wrong, sometimes Alex does get it right - but that is the point.
This latest loss of composure illustrated on Piers Morgan further indicates to me anyway, that Alex is the establishments best friend forever.
Don't get me wrong, I am actually quite pro self defence, I don't have a problem with same folks owning guns to protect what is theirs. I think the 2nd Amendment is a fundemental for any soveriegn state to maintain its democracy from within, not just wthout.
What Jones did on CNN for the whole nation to see was a tragedy. I could hardly watch it to the end. It left me speechless. All I could think was what an idiot! He played into their hands, gave them exactly what they want on every level. He brought up good points, yet every one of them was negated by his juvenille performance. He should be ashamed. He has made it much more difficult for those of reason to begin a debate about gun control. Couple that with this ridiculours rant on 911, well played by Morgan, and now the mainstream media can discredit anyone within the truth movement.
Thanks alot Alex, or is that what you really do?
Already this tirade has made international news, The Telegraph lists some of the 'crazy' things Alex spoke of, including the 'suicide' pills, like prozac. So, now anyone who brings this topic up in dicussion can be easily dismissed in the mainstream by citing the 'kook' Alex Jones.
He has poisoned the well, but was that not the point. If Alex were truly a disinfo agent this should be expected.
I hear is is also banning people from his own boards who have pointed out that his meltdown. Alex did more to hurt the image of those who question government narratives than what the authorities could ever dream of.
This latest loss of composure illustrated on Piers Morgan further indicates to me anyway, that Alex is the establishments best friend forever.
Don't get me wrong, I am actually quite pro self defence, I don't have a problem with same folks owning guns to protect what is theirs. I think the 2nd Amendment is a fundemental for any soveriegn state to maintain its democracy from within, not just wthout.
What Jones did on CNN for the whole nation to see was a tragedy. I could hardly watch it to the end. It left me speechless. All I could think was what an idiot! He played into their hands, gave them exactly what they want on every level. He brought up good points, yet every one of them was negated by his juvenille performance. He should be ashamed. He has made it much more difficult for those of reason to begin a debate about gun control. Couple that with this ridiculours rant on 911, well played by Morgan, and now the mainstream media can discredit anyone within the truth movement.
Thanks alot Alex, or is that what you really do?
Already this tirade has made international news, The Telegraph lists some of the 'crazy' things Alex spoke of, including the 'suicide' pills, like prozac. So, now anyone who brings this topic up in dicussion can be easily dismissed in the mainstream by citing the 'kook' Alex Jones.
He has poisoned the well, but was that not the point. If Alex were truly a disinfo agent this should be expected.
I hear is is also banning people from his own boards who have pointed out that his meltdown. Alex did more to hurt the image of those who question government narratives than what the authorities could ever dream of.
Thursday, December 27, 2012
WTF?
Hi all, it's been a while since I've put fingertips to keyboard, so please bear with me and my rusty old hands.
A very strange thing happened today. I brought up What Really Happened as I usually do to skim and read Michael's site. There was a red lettered warning that Michael's facebook page had been taken down, below was a set of photos which Mr. Rivero was suppose to identify in order to access his account. Of course, Michael doesn't know who the person is.
I do.
It's my boyfriend.
I was like, "wow" that looks like... OMG... it is him!!!
Holy Crap!
So, what to do? I will say I was freaked out, but that would be an understatement!!
I decided to call RBN to try to get a message to Michael, to let him know I knew who it was in the pics. Michael called me back and I let him know. It seems that facebook is closing accounts left, right and center! (My boyfriends account has also been closed).
It seems that something big is in the pipes - this is afterall the same MO which was employed during the days leading up to 911. The closing of sites which would voice a different opinion on what the narrative should be.
It is happening now, like a snowball.
All political postings are being targeted.
Something is going to happen.
Please pass this on.
Please delete your facebook(CIA) accounts.
Please let others know that WE are all being silenced!!
Thank you Penny for reposting this for me. I don't get alot of traffic here anymore, since I don't often post. Family matters take up too much of my time these days, but this might be the push I needed to get active again.
Buffycat
Just thought I'd add this wonderful satire from the Onion:
If the player won't work here is the linkie
A very strange thing happened today. I brought up What Really Happened as I usually do to skim and read Michael's site. There was a red lettered warning that Michael's facebook page had been taken down, below was a set of photos which Mr. Rivero was suppose to identify in order to access his account. Of course, Michael doesn't know who the person is.
I do.
It's my boyfriend.
I was like, "wow" that looks like... OMG... it is him!!!
Holy Crap!
So, what to do? I will say I was freaked out, but that would be an understatement!!
I decided to call RBN to try to get a message to Michael, to let him know I knew who it was in the pics. Michael called me back and I let him know. It seems that facebook is closing accounts left, right and center! (My boyfriends account has also been closed).
It seems that something big is in the pipes - this is afterall the same MO which was employed during the days leading up to 911. The closing of sites which would voice a different opinion on what the narrative should be.
It is happening now, like a snowball.
All political postings are being targeted.
Something is going to happen.
Please pass this on.
Please delete your facebook(CIA) accounts.
Please let others know that WE are all being silenced!!
Thank you Penny for reposting this for me. I don't get alot of traffic here anymore, since I don't often post. Family matters take up too much of my time these days, but this might be the push I needed to get active again.
Buffycat
Just thought I'd add this wonderful satire from the Onion:
If the player won't work here is the linkie
Friday, April 29, 2011
Viagra and a Pack of Lies
I had to put this up before it disappears, I also linked at Penny's blog for posterity's sake.
I can't help but laugh:
Globe and Mail: source reuters
US envoy says Gadhafi troops suing Viagra to Rape in Rebel Areas
The U.S. envoy to the United Nations told the Security Council on Thursday that troops loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi were increasingly engaging in sexual violence and some had been issued the impotency drug Viagra, diplomats said.
Several UN diplomats who attended a closed-door Security Council meeting on Libya told Reuters that U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice raised the Viagra issue in the context increasing reports of sexual violence by Colonel Gadhafi’s troops.
More related to this story
* Setbacks suggest Gadhafi's power over western Libya may be slipping
* NATO air strike on Gadhafi compound causes extensive damage
“Rice raised that in the meeting but no one responded,” a diplomat said on condition of anonymity. The allegation was first reported by a British newspaper.
Pfizer Inc’s drug Viagra is used to treat impotence.
If it is true that Col. Gadhafi’s troops are being issued Viagra, diplomats said, it could indicate that they are being encouraged by their commanders to engage in rape to terrorize the population in areas that have supported the rebels.
The use of rape as a weapon during wartime has received increasing attention at the United Nations. Last year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed a special envoy on sexual violence during armed conflict, Margot Wallstrom.
Earlier this month, Ms. Wallstrom chided the Security Council for failing to mention sexual violence in two recent resolutions on Libya, despite having made the subject a priority.
Ms. Wallstrom said at the time that reports of rape in Libya remained unconfirmed but cited the highly publicized case of Eman al-Obaidi, the woman who burst into a journalists’ hotel in Tripoli last month saying she had been raped by pro-government militiamen.
The International Criminal Court is already investigating whether Col. Gadhafi’s government committed war crimes in its violent crackdown against demonstrators who demanded greater freedoms. The crackdown sparked a rebellion that has turned into a civil war.
The U.S. mission to the United Nations declined to comment.
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That Susan Rice would even mention this sort of blatent BS is laughable, hysterical and downright tragic.
I can't help but laugh:
Globe and Mail: source reuters
US envoy says Gadhafi troops suing Viagra to Rape in Rebel Areas
The U.S. envoy to the United Nations told the Security Council on Thursday that troops loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi were increasingly engaging in sexual violence and some had been issued the impotency drug Viagra, diplomats said.
Several UN diplomats who attended a closed-door Security Council meeting on Libya told Reuters that U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice raised the Viagra issue in the context increasing reports of sexual violence by Colonel Gadhafi’s troops.
More related to this story
* Setbacks suggest Gadhafi's power over western Libya may be slipping
* NATO air strike on Gadhafi compound causes extensive damage
“Rice raised that in the meeting but no one responded,” a diplomat said on condition of anonymity. The allegation was first reported by a British newspaper.
Pfizer Inc’s drug Viagra is used to treat impotence.
If it is true that Col. Gadhafi’s troops are being issued Viagra, diplomats said, it could indicate that they are being encouraged by their commanders to engage in rape to terrorize the population in areas that have supported the rebels.
The use of rape as a weapon during wartime has received increasing attention at the United Nations. Last year, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed a special envoy on sexual violence during armed conflict, Margot Wallstrom.
Earlier this month, Ms. Wallstrom chided the Security Council for failing to mention sexual violence in two recent resolutions on Libya, despite having made the subject a priority.
Ms. Wallstrom said at the time that reports of rape in Libya remained unconfirmed but cited the highly publicized case of Eman al-Obaidi, the woman who burst into a journalists’ hotel in Tripoli last month saying she had been raped by pro-government militiamen.
The International Criminal Court is already investigating whether Col. Gadhafi’s government committed war crimes in its violent crackdown against demonstrators who demanded greater freedoms. The crackdown sparked a rebellion that has turned into a civil war.
The U.S. mission to the United Nations declined to comment.
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That Susan Rice would even mention this sort of blatent BS is laughable, hysterical and downright tragic.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Ontario Court Nullifies Current Cannabis Laws
Globe and Mail
An Ontario court has struck down Canada’s laws against possessing and growing cannabis as part of a ruling that found the country’s medicinal marijuana program is failing to provide access to the drug for those who need it.
*snip*
Mr. Justice Donald Taliano of the Ontario Superior Court struck down the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, arguing they aren’t doing enough to ensure patients can obtain the necessary approvals to use the drug. Simultaneously, he ruled two sections of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act – those that prohibit simple possession and cultivating marijuana – are unconstitutional, since they can be used to criminally charge medicinal users who haven’t been able to obtain such approval.
The ruling means the government must either improve its system for licensing medicinal marijuana patients within 90 days, or it will become legal to use or grow the drug for any purpose. The government can, however, buy itself more time by appealing the ruling.
Although the article at source does use the typical smears and jargon in regards to the use of cannabis, this is an important ruling which I believe could go either way. No doubt the government may simply take this opportunity to trash the entire Medical Marijuana (should be cannabis) program, as it is quite likely that we will be getting another Harper minority. Even if we end up with a Liberal minority, it will be the same thing.
I would just like to add that at the time of this posting the only paper carrying this news was the Globe. Forget the CBC these days, they are entirely useless.
UPDATE
A few other msm sites have chimed in on this - hey it sells, what can I say? The overwhelming response within all comment sections is to simply legalise it across the board.
A slightly less mainstream view can be found here:
Cannabis Culture
Whatever it is worth, I cannot see cannabis being legal within my lifetime. There is way to much money to be made from the current corruption of 'natural' law.
An Ontario court has struck down Canada’s laws against possessing and growing cannabis as part of a ruling that found the country’s medicinal marijuana program is failing to provide access to the drug for those who need it.
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Mr. Justice Donald Taliano of the Ontario Superior Court struck down the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, arguing they aren’t doing enough to ensure patients can obtain the necessary approvals to use the drug. Simultaneously, he ruled two sections of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act – those that prohibit simple possession and cultivating marijuana – are unconstitutional, since they can be used to criminally charge medicinal users who haven’t been able to obtain such approval.
The ruling means the government must either improve its system for licensing medicinal marijuana patients within 90 days, or it will become legal to use or grow the drug for any purpose. The government can, however, buy itself more time by appealing the ruling.
Although the article at source does use the typical smears and jargon in regards to the use of cannabis, this is an important ruling which I believe could go either way. No doubt the government may simply take this opportunity to trash the entire Medical Marijuana (should be cannabis) program, as it is quite likely that we will be getting another Harper minority. Even if we end up with a Liberal minority, it will be the same thing.
I would just like to add that at the time of this posting the only paper carrying this news was the Globe. Forget the CBC these days, they are entirely useless.
UPDATE
A few other msm sites have chimed in on this - hey it sells, what can I say? The overwhelming response within all comment sections is to simply legalise it across the board.
A slightly less mainstream view can be found here:
Cannabis Culture
Whatever it is worth, I cannot see cannabis being legal within my lifetime. There is way to much money to be made from the current corruption of 'natural' law.
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