Things I read today 05-12-08

Governor General - I Thank You Not
Another point of view on the Harper / coalition thing
The Case For The Coalition Reloaded
More Desperate Harperisms
Jean's decision sets 'very dangerous' precedent: constitutional expert - CBC News

Dissent in Liberal ranks appears after Parliament suspended - CBC News
And the games are beginning; even knocking the video quality of Dion's speech.

Opposition vows to topple Canadian leader Harper - Newsweek
And this one, nice headline. What is bound to happen is an election with a Harper majority in the end. I hope I'm wrong.

Meanwhile ... How About That Shiny, Brand New Arms Race We Got Ourselves? - Article
And while everyone is busy with a 'crisis' ...

Meteorite hunter lucks out - Canoe News
Everything about money. The beginning of the article says that he was "eking" out a living.

If I had four trillion dollars - By David Suzuki
Save the planet? Not economically viable

President Bush Signs H.R. 2040, S. 602, and S. 1193 Into Law - White House
Look at the second one "Child Safe Viewing Act" - must be ok, it's for the children.

Fact Sheet: Defending Against Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorism - White House
At least Bush is leaving.

AFRICOM China and Congo Resource Wars - By F. William Engdahl
AFRICOM - nope, no world domination here.

Customs warns of killer consoles - The Register
A fine example of government backed fear marketing. Buy the original as the other 'may' cause harm.