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Skip to comments.Were Going Into the Greatest Depression: (shortened)
Posted on 06/28/2013 7:26:10 PM PDT by Kartographer
Look around and you cant miss it.
The world is on the brink politically, economically, financially, monetarily, and militarily.
Events are accelerating. Over the last decade trend forecaster Gerald Celente has been blaring the alarms.
If youve been paying attention, then youve heard them. You know were going under.
And this time theyre not going to be able to stop it.
(Excerpt) Read more at shtfplan.com ...
Preppers' PING!!
Theres a Great Storm coming you can feel it and the great cities of Europe are on the edges of it now, soon it will consume them.
Its your choice you can prep or you can stand around on a bridge waiting for FEMA to bring you a bottle of water, a MRE, a warm blanket and a kiss for your boo-boo and maybe you can even get your picture as you stand there on the national news.
Any one with half a brain can look around and see for themselves what is happening right before their eyes.
So listen to what the bible says: A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it. NIV Proverbs 22:3
One of the things Selco covers in this article is the fact that many will not accept that a breakdown is occurring even as they watch it happening before their eyes. Why dont they realize it? Its caused by a condition called Normalcy Bias a mental state people enter when facing a disaster.
It causes people to underestimate both the possibility of a disaster occurring and its possible effects. This often results in situations where people fail to adequately prepare for a disaster, and on a larger scale, the failure of governments to include the populace in its disaster preparations. The assumption that is made in the case of the normalcy bias is that since a disaster never has occurred then it never will occur. It also results in the inability of people to cope with a disaster once it occurs. People with a normalcy bias have difficulties reacting to something they have not experienced before. People also tend to interpret warnings in the most optimistic way possible, seizing on any ambiguities to infer a less serious situation.
A good article on Normalcy Bias is on our own ChocChipCookies Blog The Survival Mom:
You either prepare and stand on your own beholden to no one or you become dependent on others to provide your basic needs and become their serf. Me I dont want to be beholden to anyone for providing what is needed for me and mine. I certainly dont want to have to kiss some gubberment third class bureaucratic to try and coax some help from them, I dont want some jack booted thug herding me in line and telling me where to stand, sit, eat or sleep. And last but not least I dont want to be shut up in with a bunch of zombies and have to worry about not only trying to get basic necessities but having to fight to keep what I manage to get.
There is a Great article in my Preparedness Manual on building your on Bug Out Bag titled: A Highly-Mobility 72 Hour Kit-by Ward Dorrity. You can download the whole manual at:
http://tomeaker.com/kart/Preparedness1j.pdf NOTE! THIS IS A FREE DOWNLOAD. I DO NOT MAKE ONE CENT OFF MY PREPAREDNESS MANUAL!
For those of you who havent started already its time to prepare almost past time maybe. You needed to be stocking up on food guns, ammo, basic household supplies like soap, papergoods, cleaning supplies, good sturdy clothes including extra socks, underwear and extra shoes and boots, cash (I myself have been putting up change for the past few years both for the metal content and the fact that using change places to make what purchases you can will move you down the the list of possible marks during shtf), tools, things you buy everyday start buying two and put one up.
As the LDS say When the emergency is upon us the time for preparedness has past.
Again I like to recomend FReepers ChocoChipCookie Blog The Survival Mom (Please Blog Police let this one slide!) Where you can get lots of useful information like:
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Also there is Ferfals Blog a survivor of Argentinas first collapse:
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There is no greater disaster than to underestimate danger. Underestimation can be fatal.
And yet, despite all our misgivings, G_d is still in control.
After the big collapse, will I be able to get the five buck lunch at the DQ? How much time do I have? Huh,huh?
What do you want to bet George Soros has a prepper island he's going to when his work comes to fruition and TSHTF?
Well then, let's not wait until the last minute to get into a world war so we can get out of this depression.
you will have to ask the QM at HQ
I hope we have a while longer. I could use the time to be even better prepared.
It could be any day but no later than mid 2015. IMO
I got your Tagline right here!
Where do we hide our money?
The only marginally successfull "preppers" are those who are better armed than those who will convince themselves that it is "moral" to lie, cheat and steal from their neighbors, when the SHTF.
I agree the storm IS coming, but I doubt the people who failed to try and stop it, are the ones who will survive it.
While it's nice to prepare well ahead of time, the date people should prepare for right now is the Zimmerman verdict.
money thats funny
Turn to Jesus, while there is still time and you have breath to call upon his name. These are the end of days, everyone knows it.
I hope it's at least mid 2015, I'll be better situated then.
I got prepared for that right after the Rodney King verdict.
One thing is certain: We're living on borrowed time.
I heard that! True to be sure.
Yeah? But at least now we are winning the war on coal. /sarc
Yeah, but thankfully we've turned the corner. Ahem!
Pretending that a Depression is coming is giving out some really poor investment advice.
The highways are packed because people have jobs and are making money. Flights are packed. Cars are selling. Home prices are up 12% nationwide in a year.
Major economic revolutions are in play, such as oilfield fracking, hyper-farming, 3D printing, DNA programming for new medical treatments such as benign HIV for childhood leukemia, Cloud Computing and Storage, Big Data, Web 3.0, electric cars, a private Space Race, and entertainment datastreaming services such as Netflix and HBO Go.
High-paying jobs are going unfilled because SLACKERS are too lazy and spoiled to move to work. Look at www.Rigzone.com for *thousands* of 6 figure jobs for people who don't even have college degrees, for example.
Productivity is up.
...so the bottom line is that the U.S. economy is looking better each day.
However, a couple of great reasons to Prep are:
#1: MERS. Hyper-contagious new viri could change society overnight. And no, you won't be able to go buy a handgun or ammo if you wait until cities start getting Quarantined. Hope you already bought some N-95 face masks!
#2: Near Earth Objects. NEOs are being discovered weekly, and two have made some disturbingly close passes to Earth so far this year.
One asteroid impact at the height of the Roman Empire changed History.
NEOs are low probability events, yet they have happened before (Tunkansta) and will impact again. If one hits, society will shift into a different sort of place overnight.
You won't have electricity.
You won't have gasoline stations.
You won't have supermarkets.
You won't have police response.
You won't have prescription medicines.
Options for evacuating cities will be limited.
So it makes sense to have some level of preparation.
I need to get my house paid off...that bugs me because its a HELOC...interest floats...its been grand for several yrs but now rates are going up....
The one bright spot in the event of Great Depression II is all of this green gloBULL warming windmill and unicorn fart silliness will go out the window when there are multitudes literally starving.
The one bright spot in the event of Great Depression II is all of this green gloBULL warming windmill and unicorn fart silliness will go out the window when there are multitudes literally starving.
Yep. And there will be no political correctness.
Then again, the sooner it happens, the sooner this country can be rebuilt. That is if you believe it can survive at all.
Yeah, but thankfully weve turned the corner. Ahem!
Yep, we're in the 5th 'summer of recovery'. Remember Joe Biden talking about being in a summer of recovery?
""A prudent man sees danger and takes refuge lays down some fine wine," "
I agree ;) As I type this, I am enjoying my Spanish red wine, costing me just over $3 per ltr.
Being prepped for minor emergencies is wise and prudent, but stocking up in one location for a civil or natural disaster would be very iffy, depending on the disaster.
My prepping consisted of getting the H out of Dodge.
While disasters can, and do, happen everywhere in the world, I am living where I will not freeze or starve to death, even if I am broke and homeless.
Also, I can flee by land or sea.
Fear not. 0m0slem has forces on both sides of Israel.
They are gonna have a DQ in the FEMA camps. I will have to swallow a couple more diamonds to pay for that. We all deserve a treat now and then.
A.K.A., the Bonfire of the Cities . . .
You left out EMP attack, just three or four weapons over the US would send us into a Mad Max Thunderdome world, a year after which only a small percentage would have survived.
Read One Second After. Scary book.
Long dang summer.
Morally, too. If we still had strong national morals and values, we might be able to weather the storm. But we don't -- it's a dog eat dog society, so WTSHTF, expect your neighbors to turn into stark, raving barbarians who will do whatever's necessary to take what you have. Don't hesitate when the moment of truth comes.
Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!
IMHO, When the SHTF silver & gold won't mean a thing. People will sell their soul for a smoke. They will give up their food, children....They will do ANYTHING they are told to do for a pack.
At this point I am actually looking forward to it.
The new and improved phoenix will rise from the ashes at some point down the road...
It will take a catalyst though....not sure when that will happen...
Preparing for civil disorder like the looming Zimmerman verdict should take advantage of cheap defensive technology now available (offensive technology like firearms are already in everyone's mindset, so no real need to hype what we already feel comfortable with).
For example, defensive tech such as body armor is pretty cheap when buying surplus such as at www.bulletproofme.com .
As another example, window tint (film) can now bulletproof your home and car windows: http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/565674671/NEW_16mil_Explosion_proof_Bullet_proof.html .
Hyper-power flashlights can be had for as little as $15, so powerful that they almost blind attackers (CREE's T6 Ultrafire comes to mind at Amazon.com and eBay.com).
Bear spray is a must. One can could stop an entire street gang.
Ballistic fabric is cheap now: http://www.skarram.com/fabric.html
You can line your wife's purse. You can use it to line your briefcase and coat so that you now have a shield. Budget permitting you might even line the inside of your car's interior panels to up-armor your daily driver.
Get a big dog. Your wife or daughter should never be jogging alone. Jog with a dog capable of defending her. Dogs are also good for home defense.
You can pretty well see what risks are ahead. That's almost like being able to predict the future.
Well, act on that! Predictions are useless if you don't act. Sitting around won't save you.
A.K.A., the Bonfire of the Cities . . .
And hot.
If all those economic positive developments will generate enough tax revenues to pay down our debts and cover all those SWAPS, derivatives, etc etc that banks are liable for (and taxpayers via FDIC) then all is well. Problem is the US has over 60 trillion in liabilities (fed, state, local gov debt) and I have not even started to add Soc Sec/Medicare/Medicaid unfunded liabilities to the mix yet. US GDP is about 15 trillion. Fracking, DNA, high tech innovations and etc is not going to cover these debts/liabilities. Wait till the Fed Reserve eases on the QE programs and bond buy backs and interest rates shoot up. Fed Reserve lost control and are at the mercy of bond vigilantes. Hint no more QE, market and bond prices crash, forcing the Fed to back track. While the US is trying to sort out its financial house the other major powers are not waiting for us. 2.5 percent GDP growth without accounting for inflation will not cover the 3 percent population growth. There are jobs in the fracking zones but not enough to cover the total number of people grad from HS and college. I do not think we will enter a Depression instantly but we are dying slowly. If job creation cannot cover population growth, in ten years what are we going to do with those who have no jobs or underemployed for ten years? The social and economic costs will add up. Gov and corporations do not help.
the ones who aren't prepared will be ruthless.....already, there's groups of ferals that beat up and kill pregnant women, punch out young mothers, steal shoes from a skinny young boy....what do you think when they can't get their usual fare?.....
>>It could be any day but no later than mid 2015. IMO<<
[1] And as he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him: Master, behold what manner of stones and what buildings are here. [2] And Jesus answering, said to him: Seest thou all these great buildings? There shall not be left a stone upon a stone, that shall not be thrown down. [3] And as he sat on the mount of Olivet over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him apart: [4] Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall begin to be fulfilled? [5] And Jesus answering, began to say to them, Take heed lest any man deceive you.
[6] For many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and they shall deceive many. [7] And when you shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, fear ye not. For such things must needs be, but the end is not yet. [8] For nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom, and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and famines. These things are the beginning of sorrows. [9] But look to yourselves. For they shall deliver you up to councils, and in the synagogues you shall be beaten, and you shall stand before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony unto them. [10] And unto all nations the gospel must first be preached.
[11] And when they shall lead you and deliver you up, be not thoughtful beforehand what you shall speak; but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye. For it is not you that speak, but the Holy Ghost. [12] And the brother shall betray his brother unto death, and the father his son; and children shall rise up against the parents, and shall work their death. [13] And you shall be hated by all men for my name' s sake. But he that shall endure unto the end, he shall be saved. [14] And when you shall see the abomination of desolation, standing where it ought not: he that readeth let him understand: then let them that are in Judea, flee unto the mountains: [15] And let him that is on the housetop, not go down into the house, nor enter therein to take any thing out of the house:
[16] And let him that shall be in the field, not turn back to take up his garment. [17] And woe to them that are with child, and that give suck in those days. [18] But pray ye, that these things happen not in winter. [19] For in those days shall be such tribulations, as were not from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, neither shall be. [20] And unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh should be saved: but for the sake of the elect which he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
[21] And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; lo, he is here: do not believe. [22] For there will rise up false Christs and false prophets, and they shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce (if it were possible) even the elect. [23] Take you heed therefore; behold I have foretold you all things. [24] But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light. [25] And the stars of heaven shall be falling down, and the powers that are in heaven, shall be moved.
[26] And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds, with great power and glory. [27] And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. [28] Now of the fig tree learn ye a parable. When the branch thereof is now tender, and the leaves are come forth, you know that summer is very near. [29] So you also when you shall see these things come to pass, know ye that it is very nigh, even at the doors. [30] Amen I say to you, that this generation shall not pass, until all these things be done.
[31] Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my word shall not pass away. [32] But of that day or hour no man knoweth, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but the Father. [33] Take ye heed, watch and pray. For ye know not when the time is. [34] Even as a man who going into a far country, left his house; and gave authority to his servants over every work, and commanded the porter to watch. [35] Watch ye therefore, (for you know not when the lord of the house cometh: at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning,)
[32] Nor the Son: Not that the Son of God is absolutely ignorant of the day of judgment, but that he knoweth it not, as our teacher; that is, he knoweth it not so as to teach it to us, as not being expedient.
[36] Lest coming on a sudden, he find you sleeping. [37] And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch. Mark 13
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I get them out of the WFO and cool them on a cooling rack, after they are cooled i freeze them inside a freezer bag (like a ziplock that fits the hole pizza). wen you want to eat them, get them out 30 minutes before wile you heat up the oven.
Yummm. I love leftovers. I don't think I've ever bothered to reheat them though.
Thanks! I'll have to try this one.I take it you're not freezing them, eh?
I *love* my leftover pizza unheated the next day. Sometimes I think I like it BETTER that way than fresh I'm not sure if it's because I can just relax and enjoy eating it, instead of eating while I'm cooking and hosting, or if it actually does taste better the next day. The crust is softer and the flavors have melded... I refrigerate it and then just let it come to room temp before eating. Sure wish I had some now...
no time to fire the WFO and bake this week but still hungry for pizza - dug these out of the freezer and warmed them up just till melty. quick and easy! beats the heck out of Dijorno!
I *love* my leftover pizza unheated the next day. Sometimes I think I like it BETTER that way than fresh


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Taking some friends out for dinner for the holidays, most likely on a Saturday night in the next 3 weeks, need some advice on a good choice.
Must be either downtown or west of the city (no further west than say Westlake or Rocky River)
Probably 5-8 people going in total.
Looking for a a place with good food that is moderately priced, that will also accommodate the group eating together. A bar isn't necessary (b/c we may go out afterward) but could be nice depending on the specifics. Trying to avoid strict formal dress codes as well.
Hoping to keep it around or under $30-40 a person since I am planning on footing the bill.
IIRC there is a place downtown that is nice, popular and has great food in a sort of a buffet style in which you can eat all you want but they bring everything to you? They carve the meat right off the bone at the table etc...?
Cleveland Grille is one I am thinking about but I cannot find any info on how costly they are, they menu page is not up.
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October 23, 2001
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PRODUCT: Children's Toy Telephone - Discovery Toys Inc. of Livermore, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 57,000 Hello Baby toy phones, model #1077. The battery-operated, multicolored toy flip phone is red, blue and yellow with green, blue, yellow and orange dial buttons. Each button has its own sound: a ring, a beeping dialing tune, a busy signal and a "hello." The toy phone has a blue hard-plastic antenna with a ball-shaped tip that makes a clickity-clack sound. The toy phones were sold nationwide through Discovery Toys sales network. They were sold in the U.S. and Canada from May 1999 through November 2000 for about $10 and have since been discontinued.PROBLEM: The blue, hard plastic antenna ball can break off of the toy phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.INCIDENTS/INJURIES: Discovery Toys received eight reports of the antenna ball breaking off of the toy phones. No injuries have been reported.WHAT TO DO: Consumers should stop using the toy phone immediately and call Discovery Toys at 800-341-TOYS (1-800-341-8697) Monday through Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (PT) for a free repair kit. Consumers also can request a free repair kit by sending an email to email@example.com were sent direct mail notification of this recall.
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Top 10 Cities For Car Sharing
As the latest Department of Energy numbers indicate, fuel prices have been inching steadily upward since early January and have hit a nationwide average of almost $3.80. Take it out to the West Coast and you're already looking at more than $4 a gallon.
Meanwhile, car use is slowly inching down as the days of $2 gas seem like a pipe dream and peak oil looks more imminent. The share of new cars being bought by Americans between 18 and 34 is down 30% in the past five years, according to auto pricing site Edmunds.com. A Pew Research Center study notes that people under 35 bought 12% fewer cars than they did in 2010.
Think it's just an economic anomaly? A remnant of the recession? Guess again. The Department of Transportation notes that just 28% of 16-year-olds had driver's licenses in 2010, with just 45% of 17-year-olds claiming the same. That's plummeted from 50% and 66% respectively in 1978.
Overall, as DC Streets Blog and the Frontier Group and the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund point out, Americans are driving roughly 6% fewer miles than they were in 2004. That's partially, as Census Bureau data shows, because more people are living in cities than they were a decade ago. It's also because fewer Americans want to put up with the $818 a year in lost time and gas money sucked away by the average commute, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute's Urban Mobility Report.
So what do these newly urbanized, auto averse Americans do when life requires them to move something across town, go on a big shopping run or get out of town to a place off a rail line for a few days? Increasingly, they share cars through new Avis Budget
WalkScore, a site dedicated to determining and rating the density of amenities and resulting "walkability" of various cities, recently compiled a list of the Top 10 car-sharing cities in the U.S. With the number of car-sharing pickup and drop-off points tallied and the most popular car-sharing neighborhoods mapped out, here's their take on the best cities for sharing cars without sharing any of the hassle of actually owning one:


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Pasta and kids seem to go together. Some kids though, cannot tolerate gluten or dairy. The chefs at Amy's Kitchen creatd the ''Baked Ziti Kids Meal'' made with light tender organic rice noodles toppped with a dairy free cheeze and Amy's pasta sauce. Broccoli and sauce, rice focaccia & a delicious apple crisp complete the meal.
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Topic: Why isn't cucumber used for unit testing?
This has always bothered me. Why is it people say to unit test in rspec but integration test in cucumber? I am not asking why these tests are necessary - I know what the difference is between integration and unit testing. I just don't see why, given cucumber's completely customizable syntax, it isn't used for unit testing?
I can do everything in cucumber that I can in rspec. I can mock, I can test on the model level, etc. It seems to me that the same amount of typing is required for both since they're both bdd tools. The only difference is with cucumber they're defined in a different file.


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Defence claims Adoboli condemned by 'sneaky' ex-colleague
Kweku Adoboli's defence team told a London court today that the ex-UBS trader had been condemned to take sole blame for a $2.3bn trading loss at the Swiss bank by a "sneaky and sinister" former colleague and others.
Charles Sherrard QC, one of two barristers representing Adoboli, was this morning continuing his closing summary of the defence case in the trial of the former ETF trader.
Adoboli stands accused at London's Southwark Crown Court of two counts of fraud and four counts of false accounting. He has pleaded not guilty to all of the charges in the case, which began in September.
Sherrard this morning told the court that Adoboli's ex-colleague John Hughes had been "clearly and demonstrably involved in booking trades in the same way". Hughes was described as "sneaky and sinister".
Sherrard reminded the jury of evidence given earlier during the trial when Hughes was in the witness stand.
"I put to Mr Hughes that the desk behaved as a team. He agreed."
Sherrard recalled a chat between Adoboli and Hughes which included the message: "We work as a team. One fails, we all fail. One succeeds, we all succeed."
Sherrard then told the jury: "It seems only one person on the team remembered that."
Focusing this morning's defence closing arguments on Hughes' alleged significance in the case, Sherrard said: "When the going got tough, he got going."
He said the four-man ETF trading team at UBS "fractured dramatically".
Prosecutors pursuing the case against Adoboli claim he acted dishonestly, but Sherrard challenged that assertion, citing both Adoboli's alleged activity of funnelling withheld profits back into the official trading books and the former trader's email, sent to a colleague on September 14 last year, that purportedly laid bare his trading.
"Would a dishonest person leak profits back, to cover costs? If you could hide $40m, why not keep it? Would he have sent that September 14 email at all? The fact of the matter is that his lies were told at the end, for a reason."
Adoboli, said Sherrard, was "the embodiment of what a loyal and dedicated employee should be".
After Sherrard closed the defence case, Mr Justice Keith, the judge presiding in the trial, began his summary statement to the jury, after which he is expected to ask the jury to retire to consider their verdict.
The case continues.
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The United States hosted a conference in Annapolis, Maryland November 27 with the hopes of mapping out the political horizon for the Israeli/Palestinian peace process. The conference also served as a launching point for further negotiations between the parties.
What tangible results are necessary for the Annapolis Conference to be deemed a success?
Ronald in New York writes:
Criteria for Success in Annapolis:
1 - 40 seats occupied.
2 - No verbal or physical violence.
3 - Saudi support for Israeli/Palestinian agreement.
4 - Everyone has a copy of the "Roadmap"
5 - Sponsorship by Garmin or Tom-Tom.
6 - Crabcakes on the menu.
7 - No Hezbollah or Hamas disruptions.
8 - President attends full conference.
9 - No "Oil for Peace" deals.
10 - Separate checks.
SNP in Syria writes:
Tangible evidence of the success of this Annapolis sham conference (a photo op basically so Rice and Bush can place the photos over the fireplace when these low achievers leaves office) will be a settlement that is based on the Syrian Nationalist Party Middle East Peace Plan. That is, Israel is a Jewish State. Jerusalem is its capital, if so the Jews chose. The Jews, those that hold the Hebrew Tribes surnames and any modern or derivative thereof have the right of return into and live in peace in all and any parts of Israel. The right of these tribes holding surnames to rebuilt the temple on top of the destroyed Second Temple by facilitating an Architectural Development plan to relocate the Aqsa further Eastward and clear the Mount for the Jews to rebuild. The right of return of Palestinian that have been living as refugees into Jordan and into Greater Gaza, by expanding its southern boarders toward the Sinai, along the Mediterranean coast and developing all sort of resorts area along this barren and not inhabited coastal region on Sinai. That expanse of land can be purchased from Egypt, in the same way the U.S bough Alaska from the Russian.
Anything short of that, the Jews will be fools to negotiate anything less than these terms. But we all know Bush, Rice, Abbas, Olmert and Barak, so expect nothing to happen other than a circus show and tens of thousands of photos, one may be nice to display on top of the fireplace for Bush Ranch. Abbas donãt have a fireplace, so he will hang it above his used car salesman like Presidential office and will be hung there until Hamas take over the West bank, then you will see news footage showing that Annapolis souvenir tossed on the floor with broken glass and half burned.
The Syrian Nationalist Party does not hold any merit to Islamic nor Arab nationalist claims, arguments and made up fictitious history regarding the status of Jerusalem and the Mount area. It relies exclusively on Syrian History. Under such views, the party recognizes that at the time of the Roman invasion of the City, Hebrew, the dialect of the Jews, who the party recognizes as originally assembled from the disfranchised and the lower classes of that time in Greater Syria were the exclusive language used in written and spoken form in the City of Jerusalem. Therefore, the City is a Hebrew Settlement town and includes its surrounding habitats. Arabs, Muslims and Palestinians have neither right in nor claim to Jerusalem.
Regarding the Temple Mount;
There are no written evidence whatsoever to the Muslim and Arab well known legends, that is all they are, story telling. Should the Archaeological evidences discovered and authenticated by a neutral, non interested third parties of Archaeologists, using modern Archaeological DNA methods, determined to be that in fact those discovered artifacts are of the First Temple Mount, and the discovery contains evidences that the site was in fact the Temple as described in Biblical writings, not just pots and pan civil settlement, the Jews, holder of the tribes names and derivative thereof, not the Khazzar or converted Madonna, should have the right and title to the site and the exclusive right to re-build the temple if so they choose and on the condition that no Blood Ceremony may be performed in this rebuilt Third Temple.
U.J. writes:
Are you asking rhetorically or because the State Department actually has no idea? With all that State's accomplished in the last 3 years, you'd think the Israeli/Palestinian issue would be a breeze, huh?
Lots of luck in Annapolis.
Zharkov writes:
Would this be yet another Palestinian "peace" conference with billions of U.S. tax dollars transferred to the so-called Palestinian "leaders" in exchange for an automatically-ignored peace agreement?
Will we be supplying the Palestinian leadership/former terrorists with chemical weapons or merely machine guns and tanks? How many suicide bombers will receive U.S. citizenship in exchange for their promise to behave?
I think the conference should be considered a success only after it is moved to Paris to be negotiated exclusively with the French. It's the favorite shopping place for the billionaire wives of former Palestinian leaders and their luxury goods remind us of the success of previous peace conferences.
James in Virginia writes:
William in Texas writes:
Lack of an intifada after its failure.
David in New Jersey writes:
What is most encouraging in the region is a growing recognition that investment in human capital must increase and lead to greater employment in self-sustaining development.
Although it may not be on the agenda at Annapolis, one outcome could be a resolution to explore the idea of an online university for the entire Middle East along the lines of the Western Governors University in the United States. In the Middle East, such an institution could involve every country in the region and could permit sharing instruction across borders.
Bennett in U.S.A. writes:
* Recognition that Israel is a Jewish state
* Israel has the right to secure and defensible borders
* Creation of a Palestinian state is tied to the cessation of terrorist attacks
SNP in Syria writes:
NRG.co.il, the website of Maariv (the 2nd most popular daily newspaper in Israel), did a web survey today.
The question was: "How will the Annapolis conference end?"
Here are the results:
* Only with a photo - 92%
* With a real process - 8%
Number of web voters: 1,440
Walla.co.il (an Israeli Yahoo like portal), the 2nd most popular local site and a primary news source did a web survey today.
The question was: "What are you most interested in?"
Here are the results:
* The Annapolis conference - 8%
* When will the teachers' strike end - 49%
* The latest police affair 5%
* The frequent earthquakes - 35%
* The quarrels in the judiciary system - 3%
Number of web voters: 19,287
Nana10.co.il (an Israeli portal), the 5th most popular local site and a news source, did a web survey today.
The question was: "The Annapolis conference isã"
Here are the results:
* The right road to peace - 12%
* The road to another failure - 16%
* The road to the next Intifada - 18%
* The road to nowhere - 54%
Number of web voters: 1,137
Jack in California writes:
For this to be a success we'd need to say recognition and acknowledgment of Israeli sovereignty by the Pals and Arab nations. A commitment by the Arabs to end terror and support of terror as well as verbal and written condemnation.
But in reality none of these things will happen.
Robert in U.S.A. writes:
Ehud Olmert's government should collapse and nothing should come out of a conference to create a terrorist JudenRein, anti-Semitic and anti-Christian state in the Middle East. That would be deemed a success.
Bill in Pennsylvania writes:
This peace conference, like those before it, is an exercise in futility. One cannot reason or negotiate with irrational and dishonest bargaining partners. When Israel turned Gaza over to the Palestinians, the Palestinians began by demolishing the greenhouses they were given by well-meaning philanthropists. They also demolished synagogues that they could have turned into houses, schools, or even mosques. This behavior is irrational, because even the world's most aggressive conquerors do not destroy property that they or their people might use.
Then the Palestinians elected a terrorist government, spent enormous sums of money on weapons instead of food and other necessities, and began to fire missiles at Israel. This underscores the fact that the Palestinians are also dishonest. In our culture, a truce means "no fighting and no killing." An Arab hudna is a phony or temporary truce whose sole purpose is to give its proponents a respite while they recover the means of perpetrating more violence.
It is not possible to negotiate or reason with a society that behaves in this manner while raising its children from birth to be terrorists. The Marshall Plan worked for Germany after the Nazis had been removed from power and tried at Nuremberg. Any attempt to give the Palestinians the equivalent of the Marshall Plan while Hamas is still in power is futile or worse.
Ben in Illinois writes:
The Arabs move back to Saudi Arabia where they came from and leave the Land of Israel Arab-free, so that the Jews, to whom the land was given, can go about their destiny to serve HaSh-m (the G-d of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and Creator of the Universe) and build the 3rd Temple to bring about the Redemption and hasten the arrival of the Moshiach (Messiah). Simple isn't it. However, this is no answer for the Arabist, US State Dept who has fought against HaSh-m tooth and nail for a long time and voted for the false Moon god Allah every chance it got. HaSh-m has given us the great gift of free-will to either be wise or a fool. However, He has given us rules to be wise and if we ignore them, then the results be on our own heads.
Jerry in New York writes:
Annapolis is a danger to Israeli security and thus to the United States as well. Weakening an ally seems poor policy. Rather, emphasis should be placed on demands for Arab and Muslim flexibility, since that is the trait they seem to be lacking. Recognition of Israel as the State of the Jewish People would go a long way in demonstrating this flexibility. The creation of a truly apartheid Palestinian state in which neither Jew nor Christian will be able to live or own property is not a long-term desirable outcome.
The best result of Annapolis would be for the United States to come to the realization that a Manhattan Project is necessary to rid itself of the undue influence wielded by Saudi Arabia because of its oil wealth. Their influence warps policy in ways that are anathema to American interests and cultural inclinations. We are pauperizing Americans by not viewing the transfer of our wealth to the Middle East as a crisis in progress.
Mark in New York writes:
Nothing since the State Department is filled with anti-Semitic or should I say anti-Jewish Arabists, just ask Ollie North like I did. But why should I have to tell you guys that you're the State Department.
Juan in Florida writes:
There will be a tangible result from Annapolis and that is that terrorists worldwide will get the message that terrorism pays.
A conference hosted by none other than the president of the U.S. is a reward to terrorism. And, if Israel should agree to any 'conditions', there will be a 'tangible' prize to terrorists worldwide, that will only encourage more terrorism.
Handing out a few kilometers of Israeli land to Arabs will not bring about peace. This is a dangerous delusion, especially since this land would certainly become a terrorist stronghold.
Remember, all other peace conferences were followed by only more terrorism.
The September 11 attacks were clearly a result of years of appeasement, chief among them the infamous Oslo 'peace' conference.
As another example, Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon, another 'peace' initiative brought about a war, and heavy militarization of Lebanon by a vicious and dangerous band of terrorists that hate Israel and western values.
Same with Gaza, which is now a Hamas stronghold.
I say no more 'peace' conferences until Palestinians and Arabs behave peacefully, and terrorism subsides worldwide.
Further, I would suggest that the U.S. promote a "100 years of peace†campaign, that is, one hundred years of uninterrupted peace will be followed by a conference, at Annapolis if you like.
Now, that would be something tangible.
Raul in Argentina writes:
I think it is very unlikely to get a good result. I just wonder why the West supports this meeting just now when Hamas is about to controll Palestinian authority. A Palestinian State would only lead to another war like Iraq and Afganistan. Why supporting the creation of a terrorist State which can threaten world peace and become a new center of al-Qaeda terror?
I would consider a good point if at least Palestinians recognised Jerusalem as the Israeli Capital and withdrew their claim to return.
It is absurd to speak of two States, if Arabs claim Jews be removed from Cisjordania and Gazza, and at the same time claim Arabs can live in Israel and send refugees. It cannot be considered a two State solution.
Anyway which is the point in negotiating with Abbas while Hamas controls the situation?
Burt in U.K. writes:
Success would mean the Arabs dropping their foolish demand for "right of return", and agreeing to compensate the 850,000 Jews who were thrown out of Arab countries post 1948 after their goods were confiscated.
Success would also be recognizing Israel, dropping "rejectionism", and stopping wanton terror..
Joel in Florida writes:
In order for the Annapolis Conference to provide any successful results, it is necessary that the Palestinian attendees become civilized and free themselves from a terror/hostility based position, and act like a people rather than a criminal gang. They must repeat must learn to live with their neighbors, even if they do not like them. It is not necessary to like or trust one's next-door neighbors, but feeling that violence can be visited upon them is folly. Personally, I do NOT look for any positive outcome to this meeting. But that is good. The sooner a splash of cold water hits the faces of the attendees, the sooner they will get about the reality show of their art of the world
David in New York writes:
If the parties agree to further negotiation, and not violence, it will be a success.
Lucille in U.K. writes:
Annapolis makes noises that will prove unintelligible because it has no teeth and is profoundly deaf and just dumb.
When you can get the Arab leaders and the Palestinians to truly accept the right to exist of a Jewish State on its religious and historical homeland in the Middle East, then there is a glimmer of hope. Until then, they fall back on concepts of "jihad" and "dar al-Islam" to whip up their populations and deflect the anger of their own people away from them. For them, "Peace" can only be a temporary expedient.
Jerry in New York writes:
Hezbollah Recruiting Thousands Of New Soldiers Thanks To U.S. Diplomatic Failures, Lebanese Electoral Crisis (Plus: State Department Wants To Repeat Same Plan In West Bank And Wants Your Feedback)
Hezbollah still mysteriously not disarmed
In fairness to the State Department and the Bush Administration, this is a total surprise, right?
Hezbollah is exploiting the tense political deadlock in Beirut to recruit thousands of new fighters, The Sunday Telegraph can reveal. The Iranian-backed Shia militant group has begun drawing fighters from across the sectarian divide, including Sunnis, Christians and Druze, in an effort to create a united opposition to the government... Last night, Lebanese Brigadier Gen Amin Hotait warned that Hezbollah had expanded its recruiting to bring Sunni, Christian and Druze fighters together under the banner of an opposition. He said that the arming and recruiting campaign began after Hezbollah declared "divine victory" over Israel after the month-long war last year. It has been continued in defiance of calls by the United Nations Security Council and the Western-backed government in Beirut for Hezbollah to disarm.
Now we could go for the cheap and easy "Lebanon is the West Bank" punch line: there's something familiar about the State Department's Lebanon II strategy, where they prevented the IDF from dismantling an Iranian proxy in a futile attempt to bolster a fundamentally weak and electorally doomed slightly-more-moderate Arab regime. But we did that one last week. Instead we're going to go with the other cheap and easy "Lebanon is the West Bank" punch line: isn't it great how the US is giving cutting edge military tech to the Lebanese government, as if the local Iranian proxy could never, ever take it over electorally or militarily?
Incidentally, how can it possibly be the case that Hezbollah began rearming immediately after Lebanon II? The commander of UNIFIL seemed so sure when he condescendingly mocking Israelis for insisting that Hezbollah was rearming. It's almost like the State Department and the UN make things up to coerce Israel into making concessions, and then scapegoat Israel when their demonstrably false assumptions lead to policy disasters. Almost, right?
Ron in Kansas writes:
In an effort to keep it short, sweet, and to the point here goes nothing.
People are a product of their environment and if that has been one of consistent battle, instability, and chaos then to expect anyone within that environment to feel hopeful of anything different doesn't make sense.
That's why there are leaders. Those who purport to represent their perspective populous carry the responsibility of bringing any change related to the surrounding regions.
If nothing else Annapolis will for once in a long time bring an opportunity to show the world as a whole which countries are truly willing to work towards peace and which simply like to play along while keeping their own agendas well in hand to the contrary.
Don't think each and every one of the countries attending don't realize this, and you can bet more than one aren't too excited about it.
Not sure where I heard this but it rings true
You may not like where you stand when it's over and done with; but at least you 'll know where you stand.
Just my 1 1/2...
Gary in Canada writes:
Dear Sir/Madam:
I am concerned that Israel is being asked to make all the concessions and demands. The Arab nations are bringing nothing but hate, warnings and threats of violence to the table.
The Arab world is strong and it has the necessary resources, land and access to worldwide help to settle the Palestinian refugee problem once and for all. Look at how the Emirates have created an oasis of capitalism in the desert (tainted by some undesirable aspects of Islam, yes, but many times better than neighboring Arab Islamic countries with similar resources).
The Arabs could, if they wanted to, utilize the manpower and strength of the Palestinians in a positive way (rather than using them and abusing them in an endless political and religious war on non-Muslims) by inviting them to become citizens of their own rich Arab countries.
It is the Muslim countries that are preventing a solution because of their rapaciousness. They want to own and control everything in the region, especially the land of Israel where one of their important Mosques is situated. Islam has subsumed and consumed other religions in its desire to make others inferiors and dependants of Islam (dhimmitude is the word).
The peace process has always been one-sided: Israel is asked to give and the Arabs make demands. This assumes a moral superiority on the part of the Muslims that they do not deserve and that we should not be allowing them to exercise.
If talks cannot be held between equals and the Arab side is demanding all the respect, all the concessions and all the giving while they lazily do nothing more than make demands and manipulate the world into a false understanding of the truth, then peace will always be an impossibility.
I would like to hear one Arab leader open up his heart and his country to the Palestinian people instead of urging them to take what is not theirs or was lost to them through wars which they initiated in order to ethnically cleanse the Jewish people which, thankfully, never happened -- and hopefully never will.
Ed in New York writes:
Arab recognition of Israel. Delay of further negotiations until all Palestinian terror groups are dismantled, all Arab media outlets cease anti-American and anti-Semitic hatred.
Meyer in New York writes:
In order for there to be the possibility of any progress towards peace, Israel's neighbors must remove from their constitutions, the intent to destroy Israel, and must remove all insightful hatred of Israel from their media, schoolbooks, etc. They must openly state that they accept Israel as a Jewish state. (Their delegations must exchange handshakes with the Israeli delegates. I refer to the head of the Saudi delegation, who stated that he would not shake hands with Israeli delegates.)
Mat in Arizona writes:
I don't harbor much hope for this. I'm no Ivy League edumacated diplomat, just a simple Arizona redneck, but it seem to me you can only have peace when both sides are committed to it and I don't see that from either of the Palestinian factions, Hamas or Fatah. I don't see why State continues to pressure Israel to give up land for an illusory peace unless it is to please the Saudis.
If you diplomats can get the Palestinians to agree to renounce their goal of destroying the State of Israel then maybe it will be a success. But I wouldn't bet in Vegas on those odds.
So, if the Palestinians agree to accept the existence of the State of Israel and we avoid another massive transfer of US taxpayers money to a terrorist government that will use that aid to kill Israeli civilians then yes Annapolis will be a success. Good Luck.
David in New York writes:
FACT: Abbas currently represents less than half of the "future Palestinian State". Hamas and the constant shelling from Gaza can not be ignored. No one is taking responsibility for what's happening there. Who is going to deal with Gaza?
Imagine the US's response if US border cities in New York or Texas were constantly being shelled from Canada and Mexico
FACT: The Palestinian side has consistently ignored its obligations and promises previously made. They must first catch up and fulfill agreements previously made. The US must insure that BOTH sides have fulfilled promises previously made.
There has to be give and take from both sides for the conference to work. Negotiations require TWO parties to cooperate. The two sides need to begin without preconditions.
Lastly, let's listen to the rhetoric that some of the parties involved publish on a daily basis. Don't ignore the shelling, bombings and threats. Israel has NEVER threatened any of its neighbors with attack annihilation.
Hopefully this conference will start a dialogue between the parties involved.
Please, Prime Minister Olmert, remember that it takes 2 parties to negotiate. You don't have someone across the table that represents all the territory that is under discussion and there are serious doubts whether he can deliver anything he promises.
Avi in New Jersey writes:
This will fail since the Arabs have not unequivocally rejected terrorism because they feel that it's OK when it benefits them. They can't even agree on the definition of terrorism!
And if Israel is ready to be foolish enough to give more land for peace, which has failed to bring about peace in the past, then some Arabs are willing to see what they can get.
Hamas and other radical groups that threaten any peace that could be achieved have not been properly confronted (and disbanded by the PA) which also guarantees that these talks will fail.
It seems to me that propping up some Arabs (like Abbas) as moderates to win hearts and minds is unfortunately beyond wishful thinking.
David in New York writes:
Mahmoud Abbbas has to stop using his schools, media, and mosques to incite jihad, hatred, and murder.
Of course, he won't (but that wasn't the question).


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Last Saturday, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power delivered her first public speech at Invisible Children's Fourth Estate Leadership Summit and asked the public #WhatMatters to them: "I want to hear from you about what matters. The issues that ignite your passion. Your efforts to deliver the impact that we all crave. What you need and want the United States to stand for in the world. So tweet me, Facebook me, Instagram me."
The response so far has been tremendous. Hundreds of individuals have shared their thoughts on #WhatMatters, with responses ranging from Syria to Sudan and extremism to environmentalism. To address the overwhelming response, Ambassador Power will respond to tweets in real time during her first Twitter Town Hall Thursday, August 15, 2013, at 3:00 p.m. (EDT).
Tweet at @AmbassadorPower using the hashtag #WhatMatters before or during Thursday's event to make your voice heard. As Ambassador Power said last week, "It turns out YOU have the power."


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Debates of March 22nd, 2005
House of Commons Hansard #72 of the 38th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was revenues.
- Employment Equity Act
- Committees of the House
- Ways and Means
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Supply
- Skiing
- Fraser River Fishery
- Supply Management
- Gérald Guy Caza
- Flyers
- Francis Bazinet
- Holocaust
- World Water Day
- Racial Discrimination
- China
- Vancouver
- Human Resources
- Agriculture
- Genie Awards
- National Drug Strategy
- Racial Discrimination
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Sponsorship Program
- Meeting of North American Leaders
- Sponsorship Program
- Textile Industry
- Government Contracts
- Sponsorship Program
- Natural Resources
- Air-India
- The Environment
- Border Security
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Air-India
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Transport
- Fisheries
- Shipping
- The Environment
- Privilege
- Supply
- Supplementary Estimates (B) 2004-05
- Interim Supply
- Ways and Means
- Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Act
- Department of Social Development Act
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
Employment Equity Act
Routine Proceedings
10 a.m.
London North Centre
Joe Fontana Minister of Labour and Housing
Mr. Speaker, pursuant to the Employment Equity Act, chapter 44, section 20, I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the 2004 annual report of the Employment Equity Act.
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Tom Wappel Scarborough Southwest, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the second report of the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Ocean which is unanimous. It is entitled "Here we go again...or the 2004 Fraser River Salmon Fishery".
Committees of the House
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Bonnie Brown Oakville, ON
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present, in both official languages, the fifth report of the Standing Committee on Health. Your committee recommends that, notwithstanding the fourth report of the committee presented in the House of Commons on Friday, February 16, the government enact the proposed regulations amending the tobacco reporting regulations with an amendment.
I also have the honour to present, in both official languages, the sixth report of the Standing Committee on Health. We recommend that, notwithstanding the fourth report, the government take under consideration a recommendation with respect to the proposed regulations amending the tobacco reporting regulations.
Pursuant to Standing Order 109, the committee requests that the government table a response to this report.
I also have the honour to present, in both official languages, the seventh report of the Standing Committee on Health. Your committee adopted a motion on Monday, March 21, calling on the government to immediately extend compensation to all those who contracted hepatitis C from tainted blood.
Ways and Means
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Saint Boniface
Raymond Simard Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, there have been discussions among the parties and I believe you would find there is unanimous consent for the following motion. I move:
That all questions necessary to dispose of government order, Ways and Means No. 7, be put and disposed of this day immediately after the consideration of the business of supply.
Ways and Means
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
The Deputy Speaker
The House has heard the terms of the motion. Is it the pleasure of the House to adopt the motion?
Ways and Means
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Some hon. members
(Motion agreed to)
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Pierre Paquette Joliette, QC
Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a petition signed by no fewer than 13,000 people, calling on the government to amend the regulations of the Textile Labelling Act and require companies to disclose the name and address of every manufacturing facility where clothing sold in Canada was made.
This initiative carried out by young francophone members of Amnesty International is designed to raise public awareness of the plight of individuals who are the victims of worker exploitation and give people the chance to make a choice in support of human rights.
It is therefore with great honour that I table this petition.
Routine Proceedings
10:05 a.m.
Paul Szabo Mississauga South, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to present a petition on behalf of a number of Canadians, including from my riding of Mississauga South, on the subject of marriage.
The petitioners would like to draw to the attention of the House that the majority of Canadians believe that fundamental matters of social policy should be decided by elected members of Parliament and not by the unelected judiciary.
They therefore call upon Parliament to use all possible legislative and administrative matters, including the invocation of section 33 of the charter known as the notwithstanding clause, to protect the current definition of marriage being the lawful union of one man and one woman to the exclusion of all others.
Questions on the Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
March 22nd, 2005 / 10:10 a.m.
New Brunswick
Dominic LeBlanc Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons
Mr. Speaker, I ask that all questions be allowed to stand.
Questions on the Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
The Deputy Speaker
Is that agreed?
Questions on the Order Paper
Routine Proceedings
10:10 a.m.
Some hon. members
Government Orders
10:10 a.m.
Tom Lukiwski Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre, SK
That the House call upon the government to immediately extend the expanded benefits of the recent Atlantic Accord to all of the provinces since the existing equalization claw-back on non-renewable resource revenues severely curtails the future prosperity of Canada by punishing the regions where the economy is built on a non-renewable resource base.
Government Orders
10:10 a.m.
The Deputy Speaker
Since today is the final allotted day for the supply period ending March 26, the House will go through the usual procedures to consider and dispose of the supply bills. In view of recent practices, do hon. members agree that the bills be distributed now?
Government Orders
10:10 a.m.
Some hon. members
Government Orders
10:10 a.m.
Tom Lukiwski Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre, SK
Mr. Speaker, it is truly a pleasure to rise in this assembly today to speak to the motion because equalization is truly a unique Canadian program.
First conceived in 1956 and implemented in 1957, which as we know was coincidental with Newfoundland entering Confederation, this is a program that treats all Canadian provinces equally, in terms of wealth distribution. In fact, the program was designed to allow all provinces to have the ability, in relative terms, to offer the same basic programs and benefits to its citizens at relatively the same tax rate. In other words, the way the program works is to allow the have provinces, or the more wealthy provinces, the ability to assist financially those provinces who are considered to be have not, or poorer, provinces.
This is a very complicated program, and probably in Canada there is no more than a handful of people who actually understand the formula that goes into designing the equalization program. However, suffice it to say there are approximately 33 revenues bases that comprise this program. Out of those 33 revenue bases, 11 of them deal with non-renewable natural resources.
What we are asking today in this motion is that the non-renewable natural resources should be removed from the equalization formula.
Before I go on, Mr. Speaker, I will be splitting my time today with the hon. member for Prince Albert.
There are many reasons why we feel that non-renewable natural resources should be removed from the equalization formula, but I only will deal with two or three of them. I think that will illustrate exactly why the current formula is flawed.
First, right now it is almost a disincentive for many provinces to develop their non-renewable natural resources. The reason for that is quite simple.
Currently, under the formula, provinces are clawed back or taxed back on revenue derived from natural resource development, and I will make most of my comments designed around what is happening in Saskatchewan because I am far more familiar with my home province. We have the perverse situation where for every dollar that Saskatchewan receives from oil and gas revenue in past years, the government has clawed back or taxed back over 100% of the revenue. In other words, if we get $1.00 from an oil and gas sale, the government has taxed Saskatchewan anywhere from $1.03 to $1.08 in previous years. That is just perverse. It should not be allowed to happen.
There is no incentive for provinces to fully develop their non-renewable natural resources if they realize that the more money they make off natural resources, the more money the government will claw back. That program is deeply flawed and should be amended.
We have seen in years past, particularly in the year 2001-02, situations in Saskatchewan where the government has clawed back certain revenues from oil and gas exploration as much as 200%. Other provinces, particularly the Atlantic provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia, which cut a separate deal with the government, will only be clawed back up to 70%.
However, in Saskatchewan, particularly, the money that we gain from oil and gas revenues and all non-renewable natural resource revenues should be reinvested back into the province.
In Saskatchewan about 85% to 90% of all our oil and gas reserves are still in the ground. It is very difficult to get oil, particularly heavy oil, out of the ground. Saskatchewan has been an industry leader, with some new innovations such as horizontal drilling. Now we are looking at new and innovative ways to get oil out of the ground by pumping carbon dioxide into the ground, which ends up trapping itself but allowing more oil and gas to come to the surface. That requires an incredible amount of reinvestment in the province to employ these types of technologies and to employ the research and development required. However, how can we do that if the government is taking at least $1.00 to $1.03 for every $1.00 we gain from revenue? This should not be allowed to happen.
Second, I believe there is a very strong economic argument that suggests that oil and gas, non-renewable natural resources, should not be included in the equalization formula. I would like to frame this in the sense of a business model.
If I were a business owner and had a capital asset that I wanted to sell, converted that capital asset in my company into a cash asset, it would not show up on my income statement. It simply would be a balance sheet transaction. The income from my business is from the sale of my primary products. If I owned a shoe store, I would get my income and my profit and loss would be determined by the amount of shoes I sold. However, if I just converted a capital asset into a cash asset, that would not be considered income. It would be a balance sheet transaction.
What the government is doing with oil and gas, which should be considered a capital asset and when sold converted into a cash asset, is treating it as income. That is not the way the equalization program should work.
The economic indices and the tax revenue bases which compromise the economic argument for equalization suggest that revenue bases such as taxation, whether they be corporate, sales or personal, are the types of revenue bases which should determine the fiscal capacity or the net worth of a province. The government should not be allowed to take a capital asset that is converted into a cash asset and say that proves the net worth or the fiscal capacity of a province.
Finally, one of the most overwhelming arguments for why non-renewable natural resources should be removed from the equalization formula is the recent history with the new deal, the Atlantic accord, signed by the government with the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia.
I absolutely believe that the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance did the right thing. It was a matter of fairness. They recognized that these provinces needed to keep 100% of their oil and gas reserves. They cut a deal, signed an accord and allowed these provinces to keep that money.
While I believe in the inherent fairness of that deal, I also believe, as the name suggests, that the formula for equalization should be equally applied to every province and territory in Canada. In other words, I do not believe the government can make one deal with one or two provinces and not apply the same deal to other provinces across Canada. The formula fundamentally must be the same. We must have the same equity, the same formula applicable to all provinces. We cannot go into a situation where the government says that it will treat one province differently than another. This is equalization and the same equalization formula must be applied to all provinces.
While I believe that Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia were treated fairly, I urge the government to give the same consideration to Saskatchewan.
I was born and raised in Saskatchewan and I will probably die in Saskatchewan. I love my province. I absolutely know one thing and that is the Minister of Finance loves Saskatchewan as well.
Saskatchewan people are some of the most honest, industrious, hard-working and optimistic people in Canada. We have faced our share of adversity over the years, starting with the dirty thirties and most recently with the drought and the frost situation affecting our farmers. However, one thing the Saskatchewan people have never done is complained unnecessarily. Unlike the comments of some of the members opposite who seem to categorize Saskatchewan people as whiners and complainers, all Saskatchewan people want is to have a fair deal.
That is why I urge all members of the House, when the vote takes place tonight, to recognize that in issues of fairness across the board everyone should vote in support of this motion without equivocation, without compromise and without exception.


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Raising Vegetarian Kids and Teenagers
If you are going vegetarian, it's the perfect time for your family to do the same! Vegetarian children and teens have significant health advantages over their meat-eating peers, and teaching your kids about nutrition will set them up for a lifetime of good eating habits. Nutritious vegan diets are typically high in fiber, low in saturated fat, full of vitamins and minerals, rich in healthy plant protein, and completely free of cholesterol.
Vegetarians have lower rates of heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and obesity than meat-eaters do, and studies indicate that the earlier children are started on a healthy diet, the better off they will be later in life. Read more about the health advantages of raising children on a vegetarian diet, and review the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's guide to vegetarian diets for kids.
When switching kids to a vegetarian diet, it's easiest to keep it simple and classic. Whether it's a snack or a meal, try to incorporate ingredients that they already know. Here are a few ideas:
- Spread peanut butter on graham crackers or celery sticks. Top with raisins.
- Pack multiple servings of fruit into a tasty smoothie by blending a frozen banana and frozen or fresh berries with orange juice. For a creamier version, add soy or rice milk.
- Offer Keebler Animal Crackers and a glass of soy or rice milk.
- Roll up vegan ham slices and soy cheese for a fast snack.
- For a warm lunch, try vegetarian chicken noodle soup.
- Stack Keebler Club Crackers with veggie meat slices and soy cheese.
- Make Funny Face Burritos for a fun and filling dinner—your kids won't realize that they are eating super-healthy food!
- Serve Lentil Loaf for a hearty and flavorful main dish. It is packed with protein and fiber and has practically no fat and zero cholesterol. If you have leftovers, sandwich them between bread and spread with ketchup or vegan mayo.
- Smucker's Uncrustables Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly sandwiches are vegan, and the crust is already cut off!
- For breakfast, serve healthy Light Oat Waffles, which are made from oats and whole wheat flour. Several kinds of Van's Waffles, available at many grocery stores, are also vegan. Top with fruit spread or maple syrup.
- Serve vegan Fried 'Chicken' in small pieces with vegan ranch dressing, mustard, or barbecue sauce on the side for dipping.
- Many kids love the taste and texture of hummus (if your kid doesn't like too much "kick" in his or her food, reduce the amount of garlic). Pack into a pita pocket with veggies, or let your kid dip veggies straight into a bowl of hummus.
- Bush's Vegetarian Baked Beans are loaded with healthy plant protein and fiber and have zero cholesterol or saturated fat. They are hearty and have a sweet, tangy taste. Microwave them straight from the can, and enjoy on toast, plain, or with sliced veggie hot dogs.
- Fries are vegan and go perfectly with a veggie burger or veggie dog.
Of course, it's a great idea to expose your kids to a wide variety of vegan meals so that they learn to be comfortable trying new foods. Make it fun by having them select a new fruit, vegetable, or ethnic dish each time you go grocery shopping.
Healthy Habits, Healthy Kids
A 2006 article by the Associated Press, "High School Cafeteria in 'Stroke Belt' Opens Vegetarian Lunch Line," details the story of an Atlanta high school that opened an all-vegetarian lunch line as a way to improve kids' health and reduce childhood obesity (which increases the risk of suffering from heart disease and strokes later in life). The lunch line was a huge hit, with hundreds of students choosing it daily over the meat-based line. One recent graduate who was interviewed said, "My favorite thing was the veggie burger. It was so good."
Vegetarian Kids and Social Situations
The small social challenges that can arise from raising vegetarian kids around meat-eating families can be handled easily with a little planning. If your child is going to a nonvegetarian birthday party, call the parents ahead of time and briefly discuss your child's diet. If they won't have vegan food there, offer to take over some frozen veggie burgers to microwave and a vegan dessert for the kids to share. We have lots of easy dessert recipes to choose from, or pick up some Tofutti Cuties or pre-packaged vegan baked goods.
If your child's school cafeteria only serves items loaded with greasy cheese and processed meats, you can either pack a lunch at home or take action and work with the school to develop vegetarian selections. Explain to school officials that vegetarian food is much healthier for students.
Commenting is closed.
I am a vegan and have been very passionate about the issues involved for quite some time- probably for over six years.
Unfortunately, by the time I made these changes, my children were older. They are now teens. It is much more difficult to instill inherent vegan values and food choices now than it would be if they were starting as toddlers.
I do not want to traumatize them with vivid visuals of the true horror of what actually happens to animals murdered for food. However, I do not seem to be able to get them to truly understand the magnitude of the issue. I can barely stand to read about these issues, let alone see it. I know that they will gladly become vegan if they could process the truth, but are there any things that I can do to give them this information without also giving them nightmares?
Hi I been a vegetrain for a yr now. I have 2 children ages 10 and 13. I want them to stop eating animals, but I have family members still feed it to them. I dont know what to do for them to STOP. Should I just let them learn on their own or should I just enforce it on them?
I learned a few things about meat and the food industry lately that really just scared the crap out of me. I have been a vegetarian for a little over a week now(I know not long but it is a life long change for me for sure) and it hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be. Both of my parents are only 43 and both have had heart attacks already. I don't want that to happen to me so that has helped the change. I have 2 kids 3.5 and 6 and I have not completely changed their diet yet but I am being much more careful about the meats they eat. I want to get them to a vegetarian diet to but I was scared from a nutritional stand point. this article helped a ton and tonght I am going to make funny face burritos (something they are kinda familiar with) and hope the change is as easy for them and it has been for me thus far.
Thank you for having this article up.. my daughter(2 years old) and myself were working on transitioning to full vegetarians and I was hoping to be full on by summer, but my daughter had other plans.. she got really sick 2 weeks ago and was admitted to the hospital.. (same time last year she was admitted for the same thing for a week).. they told me last year she had a head cold and caught the stomach flu and its why she couldn't keep anything in her system and her sugars dropped below 2.. this year I recognized the signs and got her in before it got as bad as last year. Her pediatrician diagnosed her with hypoglycemia. The dietician talked with me and told me that organic veggies and fruit HAVE to be at the forefront of her diet.. lean meat is what they suggested but we had almost eliminated the ones they were suggesting so instead of stepping back and eating the suggested allowed meat, we are going fully vegetarian, she can get the same proteins and vitamins elsewhere.
I am thankful for this article because as most parents to a toddler who likes the occasional sweet treat, my daughter can no longer have those so looking for "safe, sugar-free" vegetarian snacks is really kinda hard.. but the recipes above have helped and I am looking forward to making the funny faces burritos for her.. she is at the stage that she would get the name and wouldn't care whats in it.. she would just make funny faces at me with every bite.. LOL
Hi.I am a teen, and sometimes being vegan is hard.We were talking about India, and how they are vegan.So, my friend announced to the class, Haley's a vegan.And ever since, people keep telling me not to eat peanut butter, they think it has actual butter.Kind of amusing, but what do i tell them?
I am a extremely picker eater myself and always have been. A lot of stuff on the vegan diet does not appeal to me and I am not sure if it ever will like soy milk and a veggie burger for one thing and imagation meat sound gross as well. I want to be a vegan so bad but when ever my Mom cooks she says she will not make two meal and will cokk with dairy products and if I don't like it too bad. I am 41 and I have full custody of my daughter who will be 12 on May 10 and I have been ordered by the courts to live with my MOm until further notice becasue of my daughters abusive father. Because it is my Mom house I need help to over come my Mom and make her understand that she has to cook when she doesn't have to work that is the way I want to live and everyone that wants to can add there own butter and if making a cake or brownies she has to not use any eggs or milk and put soy mile and applesauce in them instead and respect me. So I need help with this please as tonight Mom got mad at me at dinner because I wouldn't eat any meat and my daughter makes fun of my not eating meat by saying thing of the cow that this hambuger came from Mooo or thing of the click click chicken walking around that made this yummy chicken and the smell of the chicken which I don't like to begin with made me sick to my stomache that I threw up and all I ate for dinner is a baked Potatoe and my Mom says if I continued this she will call my doctor and ask for help as I am going to die eating like this. I need help please?
I loved the article. I am 27 years old and live veggie for 2 years now. It was Jonathan Safran Foer who made me stop eating this crap. The two only things stopping me from living totally vegan is a little milk and my beloved cheese. It is really hard to give up these two but I won't stop trying until I am there. Until then I buy these things only in a little organic farmers market next to my hometown in Germany. With my daughter it is more difficult. Her dad (we live separated) really tries to sabotage me in raising her vegetarian. He feds her the worst salami etc. Also the lunch in kindergarten is mandatory and totally non-"veggie". For my 4-year old daughter it is impossible to stand up against her other family etc.. I try to help her and make her choose the non-meat parts but at the moment she is not really aware of the problem I have with meat. So I have to wait and try over and over again. ;o) I wish me and all the other mums and dads enough strenghth and nerves to make "veggie-kids" ;o) happen against all odds.
go to http://andrea.myefoods.com for gourmet 100% vegetarian prepared meals, just add water! They have textured vegetable protein to ensure your vegetarian is getting enough protein. And at less than $1 a serving, it is way more affordable that most vegetarian food.
This is a great article! I'm 24 (no kids yet) but when I do eventually have children, I plan on raising them as vegetarians. No rotting flesh will be in their intestines, that's for damn sure.
If I ever adopt or marry a person who has children already, I would most definitely want my children to eat a vegetarian diet. However, when they become older and will want to rebel, I want them to be able to choose what they want to eat. With that being said, I believe having a meat product in my house is horrible karma so I wouldn't feel right with that. Also, I believe in eating animals and killing any living creature to be an enormity. If my children grow up and think anything different, it is their opinion. I respect everyone's opinion. I would also raise my child to know of many religions and cultures. Ignorance is the worst sin because it is also the most easily amended.
I believe being vegetarian or vegan is the right thing to do, but im such a picky eater, which means most of the vegan stuff does not appeal to me so i do not eat it, i do eat meat, but only on occasion.
My daughter and I have recently given up meat. She is 9 and she so proud of herself (as am I) even my son (who is still eating meat) has been really happy eating our new diet at dinner times.
I don't belive eating meat is wrong, i think it is a natural part of life. However i think eating meat from farm factories makes me a disgusting person, and i wish to stop immediately. However my mother has always been against me becoming vegan.. its always her way or the highway. But the animals are worth it (:
Hi Rocker940 – The baby you mention, Crown Shakur, died because he was not fed enough, not because of the type of food he was fed. Leading health experts agree that babies can thrive on a balanced vegan diet. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Dieticians of Canada, "Well-planned vegan and other types of vegetarian diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence." Further, PETA has no qualms with the natural predators of the wild who kill animals. Wolves could not survive otherwise, but the same is not true for us.
This is a form of child abuse… I have seen news stories where a newborn dies of malnutrition after its vegan parents refused to give it animal products. Children shouldn't be misled to believe they are superior to their peers because they dont eat meat. In nature, animals eat each other for food, so does that make wolves horrible, abusive creatures? No, eating meat is part of a healthy ecosystem, not exploitation.
hmm MY son is 3 yrs old, and im a vegetarian and 23yrs old. I want him to be one 2 but no one else around us is. So its me against everyone especially his dad lol who loves meat, we talk about it alot. They say he wont be healthy if i dont give him meat. I think he would be better without it. Guess i have to wait until he is older so he can express his feelings about meat himself. Because i am for sure letting him know were it comes from. He loves animals so it shouldnt be too hard. peace 🙂
This is a great article!
I'm 15 (almost 16), and I've been vegan for almost two months, and it's the greatest thing I've ever done for myself. I've also got a close friend of mine going vegan! She absolutely loves my cooking and it's encouraging her to go vegan.
I can honestly say, when I have kids, they're going to be vegan.
Great tips! Kids making the transition to a veggie diet can also use emotional and moral support. One way to help is to offer them veg-friendly books. From cookbooks for kids to veg-oriented storybooks, parents and grandparents have more and more choices. Among our favorites are 'Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey and Granny Gomez & Jigsaw by Deborah Underwood.