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Everyone thinks they know more than the locals and the experts. The Vuntut Gwichin have done an admirable job of managing the Porcupine Caribou herd over many hundreds of years, in the face of many recent challenges. The herd is a major local food source. They know what they are talking about. The herd's calving grou...
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Getting up this fine '150 Morning', I suggested to my wife we go to an afternoon.early evening event put on by a local microbrewery in Sorrento - just outside Salmon Arm BC. Called " Unsettling Canada 150 ", it will feature some of Canada's finest dark beer - 'Back Hand of God' DOA is heading a fundraiser to protest...
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There is a fundraiser started for the landowners legal fees https://www.gofundme.com/fund-against-eminent-domanin
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Russia Worked the GOP Primaries Too Did Trump Campaign Collude with Russia to Defeat Republican Opponents in GOP Primary? Why yes, …yes they did. https://www.justsecurity.org/43270/trump-campaign-collude-russia-defeat-republican-opponents-gop-primary/
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The Trudeau government has set aside $348.6 million over the next three years for the deployment of a Canadian battle group in the Baltic States and ongoing air and sea patrols to counter the threat of Russian aggression on Europe's eastern flank.Here is your money.Canada is sending soldiers on expensive vacation to Eu...
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Just think...government power USED to be "with the consent of the people".
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You just described Donald Trump to a tee, except the millionaire part
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You're talking out of both sides of your mouth. You say the white supremacists should be condemned. Then you say the counter protesters "lose credibility". In what way, then, do they lose credibility? What part of the white supremacists platform isn't wrong?
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"In Canada, progress of women into working life simply halted. Around 2007, the percentage of women in the labour force stopped growing, and has stalled for a decade, at about eight percentage points below the rate for men." Goodness gracious! My suggestion is that, after this huge front page article is digested by Ot...
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Wow. Congrats to all the competitors, but especially Jason. That is a huge a accomplishment.
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Are you aware that China has 15-K troops poised on NK borders---what for, to cross over, or to prevent a mass exodus of NK's?
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BTW, just for clarification, I do NOT think what this man did was OK. I simply don't think it's that big a deal.
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They just signed a similar deal in Alberta as well. I honestly can't see where we're going with all this, other than to create another massive windfall for Canada's legal community. Perhaps if the Supreme Court is going to be writing our laws for us they'd take a moment to explain what the social deal is going to be in...
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Great job ladies see you in Indy😀
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Bill Walker lies to Alaskans again. http://mustreadalaska.com/new-direction-alaska-gasline-ends-questions/ ...the Alaska Legislature’s consultant, Nikos Tsafos of enalytica, gave a strong closing presentation, during which he raised questions for members of the House and Senate Natural Resources Committees to consid...
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Your analysis/comment confuses two separate issues: the rates themselves & what the companies do (or do not) pay. To say that the companies do not pay the "effective" tax rate is not the same as saying that the tax rates are not the highest. Which is exactly what the NPR article is saying. The statutory US corporate ta...
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Red8wop which services, that you currently used, are you willing to give up?
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Nincompoop, that's a nice one! I'm partial to silly goose.
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It says he was using the bathroom, not returning to a kill. And given his aim, I doubt he killed anything.
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When BC is starving to death they will allow a pipeline. When the USA places their duties of 50-70% on their clear cut lumber / forced to spend 100 million on sewage treatment because they can't unleash all their feces into the ocean.....yep, likely the hypocrites will need a little starvation before coming to their s...
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You live in Mt. View, I presume?
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Don't forget about the great BC Rail caper that Bobblehead and Bro Bruce got away with.
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Thank goodness for an excellent Dr., seems like this should be the norm but there was the dr. that called my son's 18 mo increasing pain in his hip a "muscle strain". He has had two hip replacements since. My wife went 3 or 4 years with extremely low vit D, repeat trips to many Drs failed to find it finally a P.A. act...
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Brad Sherman must be targeted, just like he and others of the Left are attempting to destroy the Trump presidency. Nothing less will suffice.
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Need a citation, not what your small mind perceives.
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6000 thousand miles away! Why are we not trading with them now if "they would love to trade with us"
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I've never seen that protest sign here before...has anyone else?
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Mr S G thanks for the link. This state is insolvent and it seams that the people that know that are trying to grab all they can before the fall. How are we the small people to make it through it with the inability to save money . My bank will not let me have a budget that doesn't balance. When I don't have the mon...
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Is he getting his name on a building? A building wasn't mentioned. It is kind of strange to criticize his motives while totally guessing on his motives! Makes it easy to be negative I suppose if you just make things up.
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Kudos to Leitch's press team. You got her ahead of the pack, onto the G&M online front page. Never mind that she still comes across as "unbalanced". Any press is better than no press, right?
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Seems small compared to a $13 billion aircraft carrier.
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Ridiculous, Las Vegas-y, blot-out-the-night-sky distraction to both drivers and pilots. Expensive to maintain. Pumping out green house gases. And apparently fairly useless too! No wait, it advertises!
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"Force-selling credit to you for the purpose of putting you in debt for life?" Come on, that's away over the top. The agent was selling in order to hike his commission or fulfill a target, not to "put you in debt for life." Consent is a central question here, as it is in other areas nearly as sensitive as cash. If th...
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we need a new mayer.......he said that he was going to help the homeless .....but he has not......
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But there are strict laws surrounding these drugs, how can people still readily get such easy access to drugs? I thought making drugs harder to get, resulted in less drug use?? For example, teenagers can easily get their hands on marijuana, yet it's totally banned and prohibited. The right wing loves its war on dru...
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The interesting thing about the Church is that we don't make distinctions between the nouveau baptized and the ancien regime. Converts have the same rights as cradle Catholics, including the right to defend their own views, which we so vigorously espouse at NCR.
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"Enryo" notwithstanding, local AJAs hold racist attitudes like any other group. While not PC, Kent expressed her frustration in the heat of the moment. I'm sure she regrets it, but it's done. Time to move on.
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I should have also asked who is paying for this private attorney?
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If only it were so all over the world.
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Pruitt's actual reported words were: Pruitt: "No I, no I think that, that measuring with precision human activity on the climate is something very challenging to do and there’s tremendous disagreement about the degree of impact. So no, I would not agree that it’s a primary contributor to the, to the global warming that...
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"The higher dollar will hurt Canada as a net exporter." We were running deficits when the dollar was at it's weakest level
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But does he understand the bigger picture? All this will do is hurt US sales overseas in the large expanding markets. That will have massive problems for cash flows and shareholder value causing capital to leave the US. Something it can hardly afford. Trump is a fool catering to his stupid base.
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Not convicted means innocent. False accusations are common in politics from both sides. There is nothing particularly special about this election that our nation hasn't seen before.
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The right made degenerate comments about Obama when he did the right thing. It goes with politics these days. Republicans expecting Democrats to defer to Trump is hypocritical in light of the completely degenerate treatment they gave to their previous president.
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66 in total, 39 in the old, and 27 in the new. those that study say there are no real issues, though non-believers often tout there are. i am in error, i thought it was the woman at the well. but that is not the point. the point is this: Jesus did not just wink and smile and say go on your way, He said: Go and sin no m...
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This is more wonderful news. With Britain exiting and France poised to reclaim their society and now we have Italy seeing the light. Hopefully the EU dissolves.
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It's said that the flapping of a butterfly's wings can change the weather half way round the world and, as this article points out, influence politicians. What an inspiring article on the interplay of biology and politics, and youthful enthusiasm. Much appreciated Burt. The picture of William Haines is worth a thousan...
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The increase to the minimum wage is a major boost in tax revenue or he federal and provincial governments. It is not about the workers. It is about taxing the "rich" employers. That is why Wynne is not listening. She and Justin are desperate for cash.
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How is the new dicktator working out for you?
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Execute him.
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Most of the social and financial problems that we have in the USA stems from Federal ideas and laws. How about taking an old law off of the books when we enact a new one?
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"Crushing defeat for the harbingers of hate." Sounds good. Like to believe that. "A battle not seen since World War Two." Nope. Didn't see it then, either, moon. See my comment re: D-Day to Paris. The "best-trained" Iraqi forces STILL lost 40% to rag-tag bands of guerrillas who rely mainly on small-arms fire?...
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How about we get rid of Martin Kent (&2) for abusing the comment board?
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so what is the real big deal with all of this. its just a bunch of nosey neighbors or jealous neighbors. I can see if there is criminal activity going on like drug dealing, meth labs, abuse, prostitution etc etc, but i don't see why a homeowner can't rent out a room or part of their house to short term renters. One ...
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(Collateral) Beauty is discovered and appreciated in the heart, of which Blaise Pascal once said: "The heart has its reasons, which reason [the mind] knows nothing of." And so we must look for our joy in pain and suffering, which make room for joy in our often over-full selves. Thanks, Sister Rose!
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What are they going to do with the homeless in Waikiki?
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You have firsthand knowledge of the Bundy family finances? I know Ammon owns a truck maintenance company, how many trucks did "we" buy him?
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Yes here's your real corruption folks..Chris Christie, the head of Trump's transition team, will close lanes on your bridge and endanger your safety if you don't do things his way. Corruption at its finest. Trump surrounds himself with the most corrupt. Here's another example..Guiliani. The story behind the fake FBI l...
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They aren't "public safety officers" any more. They're sworn police officers. They're just not allowed to have a gun on their body due to laws regarding campuses. One of my friends is one and said students are shocked when they get combative and then find themselves in handcuffs.
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Yeah, let's keep this baby going forever.
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Unbelievable!
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'enforcement backup' Which means we Springfield and all Lane County taxpayers still get to cover the basic patrol costs for the LCSO. Two deputies and a Sergeant to the knifing for a few hours adds up fairly quickly. And when there are trials, Eugene isn't paying for their overtime, I will be. That isn't cov...
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You left out "lickspittle", "bootlicker", "lackey", "stooge", but you got "punk" and "toady". Trump has been described as a lonely man. He buys his friends, and therefore, holds them in contempt, knowing they like him only for his money. A very sad and lonely man. My pity ends, though, when it comes to choosing hi...
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"He was a loser when it came to establishing any kind of long-term relationship that would provide emotional security and health." Are you saying he should have lived longer than 91? Fortunately your values don't apply to everyone.
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I hope, Wavemaker, that the ADN shall be brave enough to publish mine own letter that I just submitted, and that YOU shall be brave enough to take up said challenge.
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Well written informative article.
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aa the depression ended and things turned around cause of the war pal, not government regulation.
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"The city said the Planning Department filed a lien Jan. 4, 2013, against the owners, who now owe $223,100." Rather than taking action against those that owe fines and property taxes, seems like whenever the city needs money it's easier to just raise property taxes as they know the majority will pay it on time. The m...
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The problem with Amazon is that it forces prices to the very bottom even if they have to sell below cost to take market share. The only way to succeed is to be the manufacturer selling directly to the consumer. That eliminates all of the companies and jobs in between the two. You can say that's good - it certainly res...
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Maybe Gardner cares and knows he needs to really - in depth - study this new bill and make sure it will help Americans. He has to get it right. Although this one is shorter than ACA's, it is extremely complicated as was ACA. The CBO predictions - well, they have been wrong year by year to date with ACA and their predi...
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Confusing comment, Neko: Are you saying Bibi is a Nazi? Or do you deny that Netanyahu disrespected Pres. Obama, and that Israel disregards international law and US policy by continuing to build settlements on Palestinian land? Would you be in favor of banning all Palestinians -- Christian as well as Muslim -- from ...
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On this page the concern troll speaks of climate change being real. When he concern trolls on the climate change articles, he claims climate change is a hoax perpetrated by evil liberals. Proving once again that the concern troll's objective is to attract attention to himself in any manner possible even if it means con...
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"Agree to" is "playing God"? Yeah, that logic IS shocking.
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AGREE! Wow, I even remember when Babers was still playing! Wishing much success with Syracuse! Another UH alum that will soon be a head coach is Ivin Jasper, currently on Niumatalolo's staff at Navy.
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Le Weinstein has apparently checked himself into a "sex addiction" clinic. If the issue was just sex, surely there is no shortage of women in LA who would be happy to oblige for various sorts of considerations. Renzetti is right to talk about POWER.
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Might be a nation wide; Breaking News, Milwaukee Police Officer ambushed while in his car. http://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/milwaukee-police-officer-shot-suspect-dead-following-altercation
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Regarding: "Assaults on Muslim women force some to rethink hijab" - Sadly assaults triggered by issues of ethnic origin or by evidence of religious faith (such as a cross, or an hijab) occur world wide. - Currently in Europe, especially in countries who have opened their borders to refugees (a great many of whom are Mu...
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Technically the biggest deficit in Canadian History was Trudeau Père's last at 8.1% of GDP BTW, second biggest was.....TP's last but one at 7.7%, third largest was..... TP's last but 2 @ 7.5% http://www.fin.gc.ca/frt-trf/2015/frt-trf-1501-eng.asp#tbl2 ALL the debt Harper and Mulroney added were the interest on TP's d...
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The Church does not place a greater value on a fetus than on a woman. The Church does recognize that God made them Man and Woman. It is impossible to reconcile the Church teachings with abortion "should be legal and safe".
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Head scratcher for sure.
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none of that is true -
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There was an example of this on a tv show few years back where they put up a 6 foot fake monster in the dark on the side of the road and asked them what they saw. The descriptions varied from like 10-20 feet, teeth and movement exaggerations, even adding wings and glowing eyes. It's due to the fight/flight mode, you ...
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If you want to fly for FREE, shouldn't you comply with the airlines dress codes? Just my opinion...
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"I am always anxious about them wobbling into my lane causing a horrible accident that I would be considered responsible for." Cyclists don't generally "wobble", but if you suspect that there are issues with control, then you need to allow some space. And yes, you would be responsible if you did not allow that space. ...
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I think you are missing the point. This article speaks to the large number of middle income earners whose main source of income in retirement will come from their RRSP/RRIF. It does not concern the wealthy. It concerns those who may by withdrawing their retirement savings for other purposes (housing in particular) and...
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Of course you don't want to argue with me, because you'll lose: (1) Your bible lists several names for the Deity--Adonai, Elah/Elohiim, HaShem, Hotheos (literally-THE God), El-Rahiim, El-Rabb, YHWH, Alah/Alaha etc. Many of these Names likewise occur in Qur'an. And in all cases they refer to The God of Abraham (alayh...
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Hello ArtEndsemble, Wrong, I did not change my thesis. My thesis was about fanciful works of fiction, and I named two: Works by Atwood and Clancy. And when another post writer brought out works of non-fictional material (e.g. assassinating Bin Laden in a Pakistan hideout), I stepped forward to emphasize that my thesis...
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If you don't answer the question, then I'm leaving. The question does not include my original "qualifier" referencing only modern warming. Is CO₂ a "greenhouse" gas that forces warming?
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Exactly what I have been saying since the first internet classes were offered. If people could get an education without the leftists, globalists, indoctrination garbage...they might begin to become intelligent again.
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Gotta love the religionists. Wyatt will have a lot of time to "pray for forgiveness". The girl's father ought to be dumped in to the slammer, as well. By the way, what was the mother doing to prevent this?
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Canada aims for higher standards than Saudi Arabia.
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What a self-absorbed pos you are. This has nothing to do with my comment & you should get that checked out. The early signs of dementia are very subtle, like an inability to stay on topic, of which you have.
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Re: "The only evidence is some pictures." See argyle5663's response with the OTHER "evidence" that you (and all Trumpsters) choose to ignore. Conway and Spicer LIED when they said the National Parks service posted numbers. They did not. They simply published two pictures taken at the same time and from the exact sam...
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How about cutting the "good old boy" cash cows?
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Except that it's a mistake to tar everyone on the conservative side of the political spectrum as as a "Nazi" and that is what's been going on here with the help of an abusively biased news media.
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Ok, now lets get the other Tobin to respond.
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it was all done legally no one has the right to enter any sovereign country if you don't like the questions, then simple, don't go everyone knows the border guards are acting legally I heard an immigration lawyer on TV today, basically you are at the mercy of the border agents
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The Liberal government is about to tax small hardworking family businesses even more in the next budget. However, a big corrupt family businesses like Bombardier gets bail outs. Effectively my hard (& legally) earned tax dollars have been used to support a poorly governed corrupt Company. This stings.
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Roy Anthony must be a paid snowflake. He is such a flake, he even "likes" his own comments.
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Not apples and oranges at all. Regular programming on pay TV, even broadcast IS falling as my link shows. I've already explained this to you before but I'll do it again. Right off the bat you're admitting that up to 13% of NFL games can't be watched by cord cutters. We also need to take into account that Thursday...
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