Category Archives: CBC

Afghanistnam

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Yaacov

CBC has an interview with hawkish Senator Colin Kenny, head of a federal committee on defense and security urging Canadian withdrawal from Afghanistan. Among other clear statements, Kenny said “Prime Minister Harper should do the right thing, and start moving … Continue reading →

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Robert McNamara

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Yaacov

Despite the many articles on Michael Jackson, there has been very little on CBC about the passing of Robert McNamara, and I almost missed it. I know little about McNamara beyond the basics; he was Secretary of Defense for much … Continue reading →

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What do you have to do to get arrested?

Posted on June 1, 2009 by Yaacov

When Canadian Tamils recently occupied the Gardiner Expressway in Toronto, I held my breath. Not because I was worried about what they might do, but because I was worried about what the police might do. Canadian police have occasionally used … Continue reading →

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Condoms and HIV/AIDS

Posted on March 25, 2009 by Yaacov

The Pope said condoms don’t help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. Most women don’t carry condoms because they are too embarrassed. And American priests have a higher HIV/AIDS infection rate than the general population. Make sure you are part of … Continue reading →

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Josef Rotblat

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Yaacov

Friday night I went to see the NFB documentary The Strangest Dream about Josef Rotblat, the only scientist to quit the Manhattan Project for reasons of conscience. The movie covered Rotblat’s life and the Pugwash conferences that bring scientists from … Continue reading →

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