Moses Kagan- Here's an argument for pardons that argues against them

From the Times:"As the administration wrestles with the cascade of petitions, some lawyers and law professors are raising a related question: Will Mr. Bush grant pre-emptive pardons to officials involved in controversial counterterrorism programs?Such a pardon would reduce the risk that a future administration might undertake a criminal

John Redwood

The BBC follows the government on the economy

johnredwoodsdiary.com -Yesterday the BBC did move from ignoring the idea of cutting public spending, to mentioning it in pejorative terms. At the same time they started pushing out the government propoganda that the UK exceeding the 40% limit on government borrowing should be viewed alongside Italy where government [...] more »

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Michael Geist

King Continues Copyright Focus in Guelph

michaelgeist.ca -NDP candidate and noted author and broadcaster Tom King continues to place the spotlight on copyright in the forthcoming Guelph by-election with another press release and an interview with ITWorld Canada. more »

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John Redwood

The government at last wants to find some more road space

johnredwoodsdiary.com -Welcome to the real world! The government at last admits it cannot switch enough from road to rail because the railways are full, and accepts that congestion is both expensive and environmentally damaging. As an emergency measure they are suggesting allowing people to use the hard shoulder of the motorways at busy times of day. It [...] more »

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Susie Madrak

Moral Hazard Is For The Rubes

susiemadrak.com -Don’t you think? July 13 (Bloomberg) — Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson swung the weight of the federal government behind Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the beleaguered companies that buy or finance almost half of the $12 trillion of U.S. mortgages. Paulson, speaking on the steps of the Treasury facing the White House, asked Congress for authority [...] more »

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Paul Kedrosky

Rumor: $15-Billion Government Injection Considered Into Fannie/Freddie

paul.kedrosky.com -According to the Times of London -- in a very thinly-sourced story today -- Treasury Secretary Paulson is considering (or is that planning?) a $15-billion Federal Government cash injection into troubled U.S. mortgage firms Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. The supposed plan would involve a new class of shares, almost certainly preferreds, and would hugely dilute exist more »

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Rob Hyndman

Fair Copyright for Canada Toronto Chapter Strategy Building Session With Michael Geist

robhyndman.com -The Toronto chapter of the Facebook Fair Copyright for Canada group has announced an evening with Michael Geist on July 24 at the Edward Day Gallery: The Toronto Chapter of the Fair Copyright for Canada movement will be hosting an informational and strategy building session with keynote speaker Michael Geist at the Edward Day Gallery on [...] more »

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Michael Geist

NDP Pledges To Make Copyright A By-Election Issue

michaelgeist.ca -The federal government is expected to call three by-elections within the next couple of weeks, with the voting set for early September.  One of the most hotly contested by-elections will the riding of Guelph, which currently held by the Liberals.  All three parties believe they have a shot at this riding - the riding was held by the Conservatives under Brian Mulroney and the NDP views the riding as a possible pickup as well.  With that in mind, it is noteworthy that the NDP candid more »

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Michael Geist

Copyright Watch on Prentice's Parrots

michaelgeist.ca -Copyright Watch notes the striking similarity between Industry Minister Jim Prentice's talking points and some letters to the editor from local chambers of commerce." more »

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Martin Stabe

Peterborough Today: Ex-MP in legal action threat over YouTube video

martinstabe.com/blog -"Former Peterborough MP Helen Clark has threatened to take legal action after a film of her involved in an altercation in a Peterborough hotel was posted on [YouTube]." more »

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