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Oh my, how could we survive without a parade? What has happened to us that we now feel the need to ban so many people for so little difference of opinion? | 0 | not toxic |
Does anyone really think it took Butts and McKenna to say something for intelligent Canadians to identify Rempel's and Kent's treachery in ranting about Khadr in the U.S. on the eve of the NAFTA negotiations?
Of course there's a connection – stirring up anti-Canada sentiment. That two Canadian MPs should go out of the... | 0 | not toxic |
Homeless downtown, I've heard from those that have studied this problem, who speak out for the homeless, put down those of us who question why a solution has never been found. This situation should have been addressed and solved years ago under Mayor Kitty reign, ( I've heard her response many times, some of which st... | 0 | not toxic |
Where have all the flowers of pacificism gone? Long time passing. | 0 | not toxic |
David the PFD will be gone next year. What's amazing is we the people are on a doomed airliner thinking it's going to land safely. But it won't. It can't. It's lost it's tail rudder and all four engines. Billy is the just the pilot and doesn't want to alarm the passengers. Do the math. It's over already.... | 0 | not toxic |
Got rid of the landline several years ago and it's been great. Even though we were on no-call lists, after having the same number for about 25 years, we were also on just about every marketing and scam list too. It was impossible to sit down to dinner without junk calls. My wife just gave all the mainland relatives her... | 0 | not toxic |
Openwater.......Pre-Columbian North Americans were a stone-age society using the most rudimentary of tools. Everything you have mentioned was also done by every other culture on earth thousands of years ago. Native culture offers nothing new. Every culture has been there and done that already, albeit thousands of ye... | 0 | not toxic |
Seem to me that if you don't want the dark corners of your sport exposed, then you shouldn't invite a reporter with a flash light into your sport. | 0 | not toxic |
"...there is irony in the fact that Boeing is heralding the potential offsets from the fighter jet contract at the same time as it criticizes government subsidies to Bombardier."
Defense is the major way the US government subsidizes its aerospace industry (and many others). Boeing have especially benefited from channe... | 0 | not toxic |
There is no proof the company found anything. Could just be part of a fight to influence tax credit legislation. | 0 | not toxic |
Why not just target the Presidential Palace?? For some reason, everyone wants to keep Assad. | 0 | not toxic |
Why are you so mean to progressives.
Not nice! | 0 | not toxic |
'Their sense of entitlement to South Africa’s resources and disdain for the country’s people are perhaps most infuriating.'- do you know what's more infuriating? the ignorance of the people, who based on mere allegation have deemed Guptas as the culprits. | 0 | not toxic |
Why no mention of SENATOR ELIZABETH WARREN! A very smart accomplished woman who embodies the old but still viable "American Dream". She understands the angst of the TRUMP voters, and the gravitas to lift them out of their everyday despair. BERNIE is too far left , the GOP propaganda machine would portray him as a stali... | 0 | not toxic |
My father, who was married for 58 years before death did them part, said that a really good marriage was 60/40, both ways. | 0 | not toxic |
Try multi-level marketing allie. Mo betta than 5 ABC jobs! | 0 | not toxic |
I'm sorry, Chiaroscuro but you're mistaken on both counts. The working owners of a small business are self-employed in every sense of the term. Calling us "business owners" implies that Title Wave's founders are merely investors, not the entrepreneurial booksellers that we are. Business people do not cease to be self-e... | 0 | not toxic |
After watching the Broncos for 40 years, I am done with this bunch of ungrateful, spoiled "children" I served my country during very difficult times and I do not need this or them any longer | 0 | not toxic |
The thought of Clinton as president makes me retch. Its ironic that a country that touts itself as the richest, most powerful, best place to live has offered us a lying, thieving, crooked bitch and a narcissistic, greedy, erratic (albeit successful) businessman to select from for the position of "Commander and Chief" o... | 1 | toxic |
agree...there are way too many unexplained deaths there. | 0 | not toxic |
Smoke and mirrors to muddy the water and distract the public from demanding a real investigation of heinous abuse of power and position. It's all that's "left". | 0 | not toxic |
This page is full of ignorant, uninformed and mostly racist comments. Puerto Ricans unlike many of the people commenting and thier ancestors on this thread, have been American citizens due to the islands colonial status. Puerto rico did not dig itself into this hole that was done by the Jones act. Oh one more thing the... | 1 | toxic |
The sad thing is, at some point they will understand what they did, and not be able to do a darn thing about it. They will wish that they had done what they should have, but cant. | 0 | not toxic |
Kevin, the thing is that Margaret Stock used other people's statements about what Lisa has said about climate change and clean energy rather than Lisa's own statements. The facts are that Lisa was one of the first Republicans to acknowledge climate change and to act to address it. | 0 | not toxic |
Layla writes:
"Yet when she was featured in a spread in the magazine "Fashion", she clearly allowed herself to be photoshopped, with a longer neck, narrowed nose , chiselled jaw line and thinner body."
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You are clearly obsessed with detailing her physical characteristics.
How much time do you spend on studying an... | 0 | not toxic |
“A general dissolution of principles and manners will more surely overthrow the liberties of America than the whole force of the common enemy. While the people are virtuous they cannot be subdued; but when once they lose their virtue then will be ready to surrender their liberties to the first external or internal inva... | 0 | not toxic |
This is the grip fake news has on the trump admin folks:
"As CNN reported in mid-November, Flynn Jr routinely circulates conspiracy theories and makes racist comments of all sorts. Nor is this some tenuous guilt by association. The younger Flynn is not only his father's son. He is also his chief of staff and top aide ... | 0 | not toxic |
This could all be true, but I don't see a long term vision. With a huge reliance on oil, we should follow the example of the Gulf Nations who cannot diversify their economies fast enough. They are years ahead of us, yet the UAE is still creating an income tax of their own. Like Nevada who relied too heavily on gambl... | 0 | not toxic |
I hope the cops that did this all have daughtes, and that all the daughters get a chance experience this type of 'justice'. Only then will the officers have any idea of the damage they did to this young woman.
Disgusting. | 1 | toxic |
Drove from lower Hillside to Dowling and New Seward, to the airport, back to midtown (C Street and 36th) to downtown back to lower HIllside this morning and never lost traction and just drove a little more defensively than normal. We live in Alaska. This is a weather pattern so common that the Natives gave it a name.... | 0 | not toxic |
Even more experience than I thought
Good to know | 0 | not toxic |
Mark, in other words, why not forget about being a politician! Don't you have any other skills? | 0 | not toxic |
The 50 acres is in the valley and is part of the conservation / green space area which cannot be developed. Clublink is required to leave that space, they have not offered it. | 0 | not toxic |
To be fair..Sen. Sullivan..was already pretty low..this just verifies for those who might have thought otherwise.. | 0 | not toxic |
Keep dreaming Killery lover! | 0 | not toxic |
You must be very old, indeed. The first police dogs were used at the turn of the 20th Century. Just sayin'. | 0 | not toxic |
I believe Hoskins tried to do that when he was taking on the doctors...but the same people here sided with the doctors even though they represent the largest portion of the health budget. So you want it fixed but don't mess with the doctors... | 0 | not toxic |
You find it hard to believe?
Read the comments and get back to me!!! | 0 | not toxic |
Doesn't Francis know the whole point of a church is doctrine? It's all Jesus ever talked about. | 0 | not toxic |
Trump could teach someone what he is best at: going bankrupt, avoiding paying workers, and living off other people's money. He's just a grifter. | 1 | toxic |
JT's mother was born in Vancouver to Anglo parents. | 0 | not toxic |
Governor, it is ironic for you to encourage Alaskans to contact our legislators, while your office has basically eliminated responding to constituents or providing feedback. Communications should be two- way, not one way, and your/ your office’s refusal to provide feedback, or clarify your point of view in constituent ... | 0 | not toxic |
TD, do you have any numbers to support your claims? Because I know you're wrong about me being a cat hater. And you're obviously afraid to admit your real name. Anonymously calling people names and inventing false narratives are great ways to win an argument, don't you think? | 0 | not toxic |
No, a Democrat. | 0 | not toxic |
Call such people out if you want. I might do it too, but I'm not aware of such people in my life, and I'm not aware of any in this forum. I realize you need to portray others as bad to make yourself look good, but that works no better than driving the biggest pickup in town and using a suggestive username. | 0 | not toxic |
Well, I "liked" Wolf's comment and I'm a white female. | 0 | not toxic |
What an immense waste of money, time, and effort.
This money could have been allocated for women's shelters, alcoholic rehab, or even subsidies for our local oil companies.
Instead we are spending money to understand why natives get the heebie jeebes when driving near the grave of some dirt worshiping shaman?
What i... | 0 | not toxic |
The applicator is responsible for the material applied..... The owner of the company didn't pull the trigger on the gun. You did!!! And by reading your reply, 75% of the companies you worked for did the right thing. Further more.... Why in the hell would you discredit the industry that feeds you?!?!? You want people to... | 0 | not toxic |
They are protesting for higher pay and more work breaks, also maternity leave. | 0 | not toxic |
"Big hat, no cattle."
Cute. But the saying is actually "he's all hat and no cattle". And yes, that difference in phrasing makes a difference in meaning. | 0 | not toxic |
I wonder why they moved from Anchorage to Palmer? Maybe the author is wrong about Alaska's lack of good ideas, and should study obstacles to small business imposed by endless layers of government intrusion. Specifically, compare the number of small business startups in the last eight years with the previous eight years... | 0 | not toxic |
"Even though she is undocumented, Victoria has a full-time job at a local bank. "
Must be one of those jobs legal citizens won't do.
Seriously though, how does an "undocumented" person get a job (other than cash payment) without a Social Security number? Perhaps the RG is on the moral high ground to protect her iden... | 0 | not toxic |
So are you saying there is no information. Actually it comes down the the motive behind the investigations. The people investigating Trump want to find something, anything possible to delegitimatize his presidency. In the case of the Obama investigations like the one regarding Hillary they were doing everything they c... | 0 | not toxic |
good thing his name not mike hunt | 0 | not toxic |
You're an idiot | 1 | toxic |
We are given this investigation by our intrepid news media into the corruptions of the Trump presidency with the same diligence they gave as to why Trump would never be president. | 0 | not toxic |
Total BS. Crime is up in Anchorage. Trying to blame social media is a total crock. Everyone is complaining about the higher crime rates. And saying it isn't as bad as 30yrs ago is just a cop out. | 0 | not toxic |
By all means, ADP, don't let the public in on your secrets. And in this case you cannot claim to be protecting an ongoing investigation. Why is it so hard for you to ever let the public know what is going on. Many police forces do not act like this. | 0 | not toxic |
Not a chip on my shoulder, Richard, that's what happened. AND IF ALL LIFE MATTERS THOSE PAMPERED WHITE KIDS WHO KILLED NATIVE FOLKS WOULD BE IN JAIL. BUT THEY'RE NOT. So I guess "all life DOESN'T matter" inside Alaskan courtrooms, only WHITE lives. Next! | 1 | toxic |
I rated your comment as civil. | 0 | not toxic |
I'll take you on that bet..for 18-24 year old workers - they will get crucified by this change. Considering what the fed tax coming will do, on top of the $14 an hour minimum wage, set for Jan 1, there will be shortages of hours and fewer jobs.
Along with my company, there are 5 others in town that already have reduce... | 0 | not toxic |
While the USA drains the swamp, Canada is still a swamp.
Good luck with your housing bubble. | 0 | not toxic |
Let's be clear on this, the automobile attack in the security disaster at Charlottesville, VA was poorly reported at the beginning, for the car that ran into people after it was stopped by a mob that was shouting and screaming at people. There were many conflicting videos on this, including a video I saw of someone hi... | 0 | not toxic |
Russia is just looking out for its customer, North Korea. Unfortunately, the US can no longer tolerate the situation. Kim has nukes capable of reaching not only some of our strongest political and economic allies but also the US mainland. And he has repeatedly threatened to use them, while he tests them and demonstrate... | 0 | not toxic |
I think she just admitted, she can't nor would she be willing to if she could. | 0 | not toxic |
Yes. Another old wolf in sheep's clothing. Names may change, but identifiable patterns do not. Good eye for discernment, Caiside. | 0 | not toxic |
What happened 400 years ago has no bearing on immigration today. The fact is that if you immigrate to another country, be prepared to leave the old behind and adapt to your new culture, language, traditions, etc. If you liked the old country and ways so much, then you should have stayed there. | 0 | not toxic |
The rise in crime since SB91 is obvious - and not only in Anchorage. It's so frustrating in Juneau to see the PD do little to nothing with the surge in burglaries. Criminals know no one will come after them, so there is no deterrent. While I'm sure some of it is related to drugs, much of it is just sheer opportunism... | 0 | not toxic |
Islandsun, you are a local bigot. I was born here, fourth generation kamaaina, and never worked on the rail project. You are showing your true character, No Aloha for Anyone. | 0 | not toxic |
His poor performance yesterday was by no means an isolated incident. | 0 | not toxic |
The title says "The end of the two-state option could kill any chance of peace for Israel".
Of course, if Israel continues to build and expand Jewish settlements in the West Bank, that could kill any chance of peace.for Israel.
And, if Hamas and other Palestinians and other Muslims don't renounce their covenants to ... | 0 | not toxic |
Nope. | 0 | not toxic |
It is so bad I don't think you van point a finger at any one group. What does the contract say about completion and why are they paying more money for something that has not been completed? | 0 | not toxic |
In anchorage yes, very true. Too high for a decade or so I'd say... | 0 | not toxic |
So you had a choice: an incompetent pretty face or a detailed oriented leader | 0 | not toxic |
As a Christian, I am speaking up. Congratulations to the Government of Quebec for this long awaited bold move to remove public displays of Islam. | 0 | not toxic |
yes. As they should. | 0 | not toxic |
dackster--my sympathies...and genuine heartfelt sympathies to your disabled brother, too. Truly.
I've posted some pretty red-hot comments about Veterans Affairs (mis)treatment of our disabled and retired former Canadian Forces personnel in the past--most recently in association with the Khadr story.
And yet, yes, ... | 0 | not toxic |
Liberals coddle Kommie Kim and hate their own President. What a fine kettle of fish we have here in America. | 0 | not toxic |
So let's recap your position,
Robert Byrd renounces his Klan past so he's okay.
David Duke renounces his Klan past but he's still bad.
I have denounced both Byrd and Duke, yet you still refuse to denounce Byrd.
Your stance is dripping with hypocrisy, while mine is consistent.
Like I said, if you didnt have double... | 1 | toxic |
Yesterday when a reporter asked Sean Spicer whether people with pre-existing conditions would still be covered under the current version of Trumpcare he said yes. That was a lie. The question remains: for how much longer will Trump's faithful supporters continue to play along with such lies? | 0 | not toxic |
You'll be drunk within the first few minutes! | 0 | not toxic |
What makes you think we got rid of this POS? Sentenced for thirty years? Bwa-ha-ha-ha! He'll likely be out in 10 and ready to kill again! | 1 | toxic |
I disagree with Biden on the issue of sexual assault guidelines he helped champion. I'm not sure if it was the way the guidelines were written or how they were interpreted but the effect was to convict men without giving them a chance to defend themselves. There are numerous examples of this happening. I'm all for prot... | 0 | not toxic |
Human beings have no choice but to live in tension with mystery. But we do have a choice in how we respond to it. Faith isn't about being educated or uneducated. It's about choosing, in the face of unanswerable questions, to see the cosmic glass as half-full rather than half-empty.
I don't begrudge those who choose to... | 0 | not toxic |
When did drills become threats? | 0 | not toxic |
Do drones and robots vote?
Think about it . . . | 0 | not toxic |
#1. This is mostly about money. Owners are businessmen and in the US most more than likely have no historical attachment to the sport in that they didn't grow up with it. They are in it now because they could not afford or there weren't available any franchises in baseball, football or basketball. THAT'S where the mone... | 0 | not toxic |
Amnesty only means....the real "Death to America"......last nail on the coffin....democrats in power for life like in California....New York and Venezuela. | 0 | not toxic |
Seriously? A trip to Hawaii? What an unrealistic luxury. How about a trip to a museum - the Smithsonian - or use the money on the girl's education? | 0 | not toxic |
Or find some way to make the country viable in the long term without requiring unending growth. | 0 | not toxic |
Yet they were so willing to elect a lying, corrupt, fraudulent, sexual assault enabling career criminal. That tells me something about their parents. | 1 | toxic |
I am OK with joint private-public efforts, the ultimate issue is that, when the government does business it doesn't do it well. Any concerns about a private / public partnership can be addressed through a proper contract. Make a mandatory (legislated) clause that the government has a 50, 100, and 150 year option to p... | 0 | not toxic |
I reckon any attempt to demolish the iconic Robert E Lee in Hazard County, would have dire consequences. | 0 | not toxic |
I think the mos interesting feature it you can BARGAIN with the hospital and the doctors. I had a similar experience in Hawaii, where a 2 hour stay in emerge (don't ask) generated a $14,000 bill. The amazing thing is tha ton advice from a friend , some vigorous lobbying and letter writing reduced the bill by 50%!
Ima... | 0 | not toxic |
I was a part-time "floater" at the Kailua Liberty House for six years, working after my regular job downtown. One of my funnest p/t jobs. Growing up in Kailua, it was a special time when we saved up enough of our allowance to buy something "fancy" at Liberty House, instead of Kress or Wigwam! And working there was f... | 0 | not toxic |
Trudeau has said himself that he represents women. | 0 | not toxic |
Solutions?? There are many solutions. However to expect anyone to write solutions in media article is simply unrealistic. Due to restrictions on the size and readers comprehension. Even a minuscule suggestions in the newspaper words would be twisted and torn to shreds by wolfs of media.
Mr. Manning at least acknowledge... | 0 | not toxic |
if the economy is so bad and so many "uncertainties"
why is Justin opening the flood gates to refugees who may just be economic migrants
posing as persecuted refugees
and do-gooders of the left need to ask how many refugees cannot can afford with its federal debt of $600 plus billion
the sky is not the limit when ... | 0 | not toxic |
How do you know if a Liberal is lying ?
There lips are moving.
One shake there head with this government,
How many broken promises?
Failed tax grabs
Double standards from an elite finance minister.
Blunders on the international stage
No pipline to get our resources to tide
Tarrifs on dairy, lumber and Bombardier... | 0 | not toxic |
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