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Wow, Although relatively new here, I know a hissy fit when I see one...I would recommend Bossi take a cold shower. Perhaps I misunderstood what the 'Directing Staff' label meant, but I didn't think it was a license to make personal attacks on contributors and/or imply that some posters are more...

Great topic.... First a question: What the heck does NBSP mean? I've seen it in a few places and can't figure it out. Now that that's off my chest.....I must state that I have a major issue with the fact that the 'education' of these clowns is subsidized by up to 80% of the actual cost by my...

Sorry to deflate the ego bubble, but having served a decade in the reg infantry and almost the same in a city police service, I would not be boasting about general CF marksmanship skills to anyone. The average city copper in my dept fires their weapon easily five times as frequently as the regs...

Yes, of course. With the exception of the few enlightened souls on this board, the rest of the Canadian population is, by and large, a bunch of uneducated pinons, incapable of making the most basic and rational of decisions. As evidenced by the past half dozen under-achievers that have occupied...

As far as the military was concerned, she was top notch. In fact, I think both organizations (the CF and the GG's office) mutually benefited from the relationship. Her involvement with the military is perhaps a major factor in the popularity (public opinion poll type) of the CF right now. I have...

Try this link....there are many more. http://www.canoe.ca/NewsStand/Columnists/Ottawa/Greg_Weston/2005/01/20/904016.html. The problem is Mr Wallace, I am only too aware of what has happened in this country's history in the last couple of decades. I have been witness to far to many abuses of...

It is true that those in Ottawa that treat public tax dollars with respect are in the minority. Some may recall the GG's taxpayer funded shopping romp to Paris awhile back. One of many stories of abuse. Perhaps I may be in the minority on this board, however, I took issue with the sense of...

Nice bit of googling, however, the same public fawning was done when Trudeau retired, and again when he died. Doesn't mean much. Further research will lead you to find articles that were and are highly critical of Ms. Clarkson's extravagent spending and her abusing the discretionary powers she...

"And I don't like either Rick Hansen or Betty Fox".... Begs the question if you know who either are....If you would write a quote like that, I think not. Problem with Ms. Clarkson is that she was not the Queen, but sure didn't spend like that was the case. Perhaps the greatest stain on her...

At issue is not Clarkson's devotion to the military. Of all her actions and faux pas, her dealings with the military were the one brigtht spot in an otherwise dismal record as GG. Perhaps the most negative factor of her tenure was the increase in her budget from $11 Million in 1999 to over $19...

There is no doubt that in her current state she is a cancer....but on a recent business trip to California, it became apparent to me that she is a lightning rod for the 'anti-war' movement....which in itself is confusing because the war is over, and by all accounts the struggle now is truly one...

Interesting read, although I would like to see the entire report and not just the summary... Here's a thought: Why doesn't the U.S. Military invite Cindy Sheehan on a tour of Iraq? As she is camped outside of the President's ranch over the summer, she has asked repeatedly "what noble cause did...

Hmmmm, Still somewhat computer illiterate, but I think I've succeeded in completing the profile. Have no concerns....I would not waste my time trying to impress. However, I will say one thing about the Ranger Course. When I returned home, I was quite depressed for awhile, and I know that I...

Just discovered this site, and finally found something worth responding to... Not mentioned on this thread was one of the reasons Canadians generally do well on the course. (And if memory serves, contrary to the lead article, many Canadians have come off the course as top dog - I personally...