One Canuck's Radio Weblog

  Friday, 5 November 2004

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G2: Simon Schama on a newly divided America

G2: Simon Schama finds the US split in two, with mutual aleination as extreme as between Sunni and Shia Muslims.
[Via Guardian Unlimited]

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'He opposed redeployment'

Brother of dead Black Watch soldier's brother angry over regiment's move.
[Via Guardian Unlimited]

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A Vote for Inequality

IT'S NO SURPRISE that proposals to bar gay marriage passed in all 11 states where such wrongheaded measures were on the ballot. But that doesn't make the results any less disappointing to those who believe, as we do, that gay individuals, couples and families are entitled to the same legal rights and protections as other Americans.
[Via washingtonpost.com - Editorials]

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Democracy

Joi Ito: Whenever Japan or the Japanese do something stupid, I feel bad and guilty. Like it or not, I'm part of the "Japanese". Like it or not, Americans are all Americans. I'm reacting, in part, to the notion that just because you voted for Kerry, that you are not responsible for the actions of your government and the results of your election.

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"What makes this web of reactionary ideologues a menace to the world is that they believe complex, historic problems have simple, instant, military solutions. And it is an article of faith with them that America must acquire full-spectrum dominance of military capabilities in order that it can impose such solutions unilaterally. They are the product of an era in which America has emerged as the sole hyperpower, and they regard allies not as proof of diplomatic strength but as evidence of military weakness."

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Most Canadians oppose missile defence: poll
A new survey suggests 52 per cent of Canadians don't want Prime Minister Paul Martin to sign on to the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defence System. FULL STORY
[Via CBC News]

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Yasser Arafat reportedly in coma

A spokesperson for the French hospital treating Yasser Arafat denied Israeli television reports Thursday that the Palestinian leader had died. FULL STORY
[Via CBC News]

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U.S.-Led Coalition Could See Desertions (AP)

AP - President Bush's "coalition of the willing" in Iraq isn't quite so willing any more, even though its largest members — Britain and Italy — are standing firm.
[Via Yahoo! News - World]

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Wal-Mart Wins Battle for Store Near Mexico Pyramids (Reuters)

Reuters - Bargain-hungry shoppers flocked to a new Wal-Mart-owned store half a mile from ancient Mexican pyramids on Thursday, ending a bitter fight by opponents who said U.S.-style consumerism would mar the ruins.
[Via Yahoo! News - World]

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Religious right relishes chance to push agenda
US elections: Abortion and gay marriage to be targeted as moral crusaders demand election payback.
[Via Guardian Unlimited]

Be afraid.