How the mighty have fallen. Once was when British royalty led their troops into battle. And if there were nothing close to home they’d go out of their way to make war — like the crusades in the Middle East. Now the crown boasts a prince who hides behind weak excuses rather than do his duty by God and Country. The argument that he’ll not go to Iraq because it would put his regiment in harm’s way because he would be a special target is just as silly as Prime Minister Blair’s reason for going to war. Think again that he would be refused if he insisted on taking his place in combat duty. Second Lieutenant Prince Harry would rather play safe war games in Canada and strut around in uniforms, including those of Nazi Germany, than go to where the action is. Unless, of course, the action is in a Calgary bar where he can impress simple-minded gullible girls. Whoosh! The embarrassment is breathtaking.
Today is a tipping point day in the real war in Iraq
Oil workers called off their strike until today, giving negotiations with the government time to succeed. In this issue we feature a backgrounder on their resistance to the oil grab by raw military power of the willing coalition of London and Washington. Oil resources in such leading producers as Saudi Arabia were nationalized years ago. Canada is a leader of Global Village Idiots that, cap in hand, surrenders its oil and natural gas to privateers. Find below an analysis on the battle of Iraqis to retain control of their birthright. The real war in Iraq.
Found in every school yard
Stuart MacLean one of Canada’s leading humourists, did a piece on his CBC radio show a couple of years ago noting that a Washington congressional committee was considering banning four letter words other than love. He said something like, “Yeah they want to ban words that are heard on every schoolyard in the country.” Michelle Tsai of Slate Magazine entertains us with what makes a word dirty.
No delusions of grandeur here
You may have noticed that the price of gas dropped by three cents a litre within hours after True North launched its No Gas Friday campaign. We want to assure you that it was a mere coincidence. The proverbial power of the pen is indeed strong but probably no more than a handful took up our gas cause. At the same time, as the True North No Gas Friday campaign concept spreads and is practiced by growing numbers it will be taken into account by Big Oil and governments large and small. The bottom line is what counts here. Any threat to it, no matter how small, will have positive results at the pumps. The concept of organized drivers for lower gas prices sends a chill that weakens the spine of those who are governed by greed and enjoy the gouging process. More, lots more on this, in every issue.
And there’s lots more information, analyses, and entertainment, in this issue.
Looking forward
Carl Dow
True North
Editor and Publisher