And, here is the Bukhovsky warning referred to in the interview:
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Free Dominion makes the pages of WorldNetDaily
July 21, 2012 — xanthippaFree Dominion, the oldest conservative internet discussion forum in Canada, has made the pages of WorldNetDaily!
‘Mark Fournier, in a statement on the website, explained that the appeals court has instructed parties to return to Superior Court with expert witnesses who can better inform the court of the many new issues related to the situation.
“Traditional defamation law is badly in need of an update in its application to the Internet,” Mark Fournier wrote.
“Unfortunately, and for reasons we do not understand, the high court ordered us to pay John Baglow $14,000 in costs. It is difficult because the appeals court wants us to help them examine these important issues, yet they placed a financial burden onus that could potentially knock us out of the game. If this happens it will be bad for Canadian Internet users.
“We will remain in an era where Internet arguments will be settled by SLAPP suits and lawfare, and, to us, that is completely unacceptable.”’
The article also lists the link where one can donate to help the Fourniers fund the legal battle to keep our internet speech free and a link to the long list of legal battles the Fourners have already withstood!
Obama to Starship: You didn’t build that city, somebody else made that happen
July 21, 2012 — xanthippa
Exactly when did Jerusalem stop being Israel’s capital?
July 20, 2012 — xanthippaSo, what is the capital of Israel?
According to the UK‘s Guardian, it is Tel Aviv.
According to the BBC, while East Jerusalem is the capital of Palestine, Israel does not have a capital at all! (H/T: BCF)
And the US State Department sort of splits the difference between the two:
So, exactly when did Jerusalem stop being Israel’s capital? (Or, at least, West Jerusalem – if you want to avoid internal inconsistency within the BBC narrative…)
UPDATE: this video seems like it ought to be part of this post:
Omar Khadr protests – 18th of July, 2012
July 18, 2012 — xanthippaThis post will continue to be updated as information comes in – newest on top.
And here is a comment received at my site about this from someone who, like I, is an immigrant into Canada and wants to preserve the Canada we came to:
‘I was an immigrant to Canada and I proudly stood up at my citizenship ceremony and swore allegiance to Canada, I chose Canada for the freedoms and opportunities. I find it irrehensible for a person born in Canada who goes overseas to fight against Canada and Canadian values; this is tatamount to treason and Mr Khadr should face the full extent of the law; The entire khadr family gave up their right to be called Canadian.If Minister Toews is forced to accept Khadr, then He (Khadr) should be imprisoned for life on the crime of treason.
Keep up the good work and fight to keep Khadr out, even expand the campaign to the rest of his family.’
Excellent coverage of the Toronto event – with pictures – by BlogWrath.
More from BlazingCatfur, including re-printing of a nasty letter condemning the protests – and video of Shobie Kapoor’s speech.
Ezra’s speech over at BCF.
A report from the Edmonton Sun.
BlazingCatFur reports having returned from the event – and that the Toronto speakers were excellent. He even has one photo up.
Free Saudi Liberals
July 18, 2012 — xanthippaUPDATED on 9th of January, 2015
Raif Badawi had been sentenced to flogging with 1 000 lashes and 5 years in jail. For more info, click here.
The website is in Arabic, but since it is easy to get translated (not well, but understandably), please, feel free to visit the site ‘Free Saudi Liberals’.
According to Human Rights Watch, that website’s creator Ra’if Badawi has been arrested and charged under the cyber-crimes law for having created and operated this website. Apparently, providing a forum where people can discuss matters of concern ‘infringes on religious values’.
He is also criminally charged with ‘not obeying his father’…
From Reuters:
‘Court documents show the evidence against Badawi includes a post on the website that asks, “is God unjust?”, sarcastic remarks about the Saudi religious police and a senior scholar, and a post that asks, “why is Saudi’s Grand Mufti blind?”‘
Online political forums are important to society.
And, it is not only in Saudi Arabia that online forums are targeted by censors. Right here, in Canada, the methods may be civil rather than criminal law, but, the impulse to censor is the same. At least here, we can help people who are unfairly targeted raise the funds for their defense.
Toronto Imam says rape is the victim’s fault
July 16, 2012 — xanthippaIdiot!
I agree with Raheel Raza: it is time to stop being politically correct and to be tolerant of intolerance!
More information on the Omar Khadr protests
July 16, 2012 — xanthippaWednesday will see demonstrations across Canada of people protesting the return of convicted terrorist Omar Khadr. I just received this press release from the folks organizing the Edmonton protest:
STOP Khadr Edmonton
Canadian Patriots Unite
http://stopkhadredmonton.wordpress.com
Contact: Sharon Maclise For Immediate Release
Tel: 780-455-1330
Email: skymac@telus.net
STOP Khadr Edmonton Rally
Wed July 18, 12 noon
Edmonton Law Court Plaza – 10287-99 St
Recent polls suggest a majority* of Canadians are opposed to the return of Omar Khadr because we think he continues to represent a serious threat to the security of our country.
We are concerned Albertans who have joined forces with others of the Canadian Patriotic Society1 across the country – in Toronto, Montreal and Abbotsford – to make our opinion known about this decision. It is important that dmontonians
are aware that Khadr might chose to live and study here as he has a strong base of local support – his former Lawyer Dennis Edney; English Prof’s Arlette Zinck at Kings University and Janice Williamson at UofA; Edmonton Journal Editorial Writer Shelia Pratt and Columnist Paula Simons – have all written glowing testimonials for Khadr.
Al Qaeda declared a “War on Terror” against many western countries including Canada and it is a threat that needs to be taken seriously. Khadr remains a dangerous threat because of his radical family and Al-Qaeda roots, plus he has not been de-radicalized at Gitmo. If he returns and is going to be released we believe a case can be made to have him charged with Treason for “assist[ing] an enemy at war with Canada, or any armed forces against whom Canadian
Forces are engaged in hostilities”2. To support that we plan on a public petition asking the Government of Canada to bring this charge against Khadr.
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If you would like more information about this Event, or would like to schedule an interview with Sharon Maclise – please email your requests to skymac@telus.net.
Footnotes:
* May 25, 2012 – Sun News: Close the Door Media. “53% of Canadians oppose the return of Omar Khadr” Abacus Data Poll. http://abacusdata.ca/2012/05/25/sun-news-close-the-door-to-khadr-canadians-say .
1) Canadian Patriotic Society – Contact: Shobie Kapoor c 647-500-5192
W: http://canadianpatrioticsociety.blogspot.ca/ E: canadianpatrioticsociety@gmail.com
2) Criminal Code of Canada, Section 46 (1) c – Definition of High Treason.
Canada-wide protests against Khadr’s return planned for Wednesday, the 18th of July, 2012
July 16, 2012 — xanthippaWhen: July 18th, 2012
Where:
Abbotsford, BC
Contact: Lee Hanlon – lhanlon@shaw.ca
In Edmonton
Contact: Sharon Maclise – stopkhadredmonton@gmail.com
Toronto
Contact: Shobie Kapoor – CanadianPatrioticSociety@gmail.com
Montreal
Contact: Ber Lazarus – actforcanada@pobox.com
Please note: pre-registration may be required for security reasons, so if you plan to attend, please, plan ahead.
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