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Martin To Sign 1st Step Of Missile Defence

Posted on Thursday, April 29 at 10:21 by sthompson
Sources said yesterday that the Bush administration has been pressing Ottawa for a decision on the warning technology, a crucial stage in Washington's timetable for beginning deployment of missile defence systems in California and Alaska this fall."

The Liberals plan on joining missile defence but are wary of the timing, because it could hurt their election chances.

"It is 'a vote loser' acknowledged an adviser who supports Canadian involvement."

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  1. by N Say
    Thu Apr 29, 2004 5:40 pm
    That's great! Good for them. :-)

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  2. by avatar Flick
    Thu Apr 29, 2004 6:08 pm
    Remember, the Canadian Census is being contracted to Lockheed
    Martin, who make Star Wars components. Boycotting the census is a
    good way to send a message against Star Wars as well.

    Remember to check:

    http://census.vivelecanada.ca

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    Flick Harrison’s new digital feature
    MP3, trailer, scenes and stills at:
    http://www.armedrabble.org/sdlm.htm

  3. by avatar arc628
    Thu Apr 29, 2004 6:22 pm
    What happens if Bush isn't re-elected? Will this still go through?

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    If you don't like what you got, why don't you change it. If your world is all screwed up, rearrange it - Trooper

  4. by avatar Dr Caleb
    Thu Apr 29, 2004 6:41 pm
    Kerry seems to have no problem with it, so I'd say yes.<p> Typical Government decision - ignore the people.<p><p>---<br>"History does not repeat itself, but it does rhyme" Mark Twain <br />
    "The greatest price of not participating in politics is being governed by your inferiors." Plato

  5. by avatar whelan costen
    Thu Apr 29, 2004 9:05 pm
    What happens if Martin doesn't get elected? How many letters and petitions do we have to sign to get the message to these guys?

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    If I stand for my country today...will my country be here to stand for me tomorrow?



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