Many years ago, it took an educated man to decide, with a lot of decency that we should not consider our brothers three quarters man. Not because they look different, or they eat different food. We should consider all men and women equal.

With the victory of president Barak Obama, I belive we as a race can now announce to the galaxy that each and every single human is now awake.

“I am awake!!”

Then on the same day, the Tories announced a new thing. Apparently Canadians aboard will now be abandon provided they were sentenced to death in a ‘stable democratic county, that support the rule of law‘. Yet the only example so far is one state in the United States. Are we really ready to welcome capital punishment back into our courts? I am not, in fact, I was hoping we can talk the Americans into removing that sentence. It is not ‘right’ to murder another living person, no matter what that person had done.

So, after meeting with Dalia Lama, the best voice for peace I can think of aside from the Pope and mother Teresa, this is all the pants head at Ottawa can come up with? Oh maybe this is another part of that cost cutting strategies package, if we eliminate all the life sentences inmate, we may have an extra dollar in our pocket. Personally, I’d rather put that dollar in the system and keep them alive. It is historically proven that the Canadian Justice system are not always correct. We have seen several cases during the last twenty years that some inmates are wrongfully accused or wrongfully sentenced.

Are we, as a country, willing to take a life just because we thing they are wrong? What would Dalai Lama say to the Tories now?

Being landmass connected to the United States, Canadians are now some of the most blessed citizens on this planet. With the Canadian Looney being above par to the dollar, what used to be cheap to Canadians when the Looney is of lesser value has just become even cheaper. With this, it is reasonable for Canadians to flood to the States for their shopping needs.

This sudden revelation lifted the cloud of fear from my worries, at least World War III won’t be initialized on the grounds of rescuing a slowing economy. Is this flood of foreign shoppers the reason for a lower dollar? The United State’s resolution to the recent market problem is to become a foreign currency sponge? As we all know, the devaluation of the dollar is related to the deficit of the U.S. Government. This deficit is mainly caused by the non-ending war on Terrorism which lead no where. If George W. Bush were to introduce fear into the market by hinting that he plans to start another War, the Dollar might take another plunge, simply based on fear.

As all market watcher must know, the U.S. economy is heading towards a recession, the only question remain is when. This recession worries began with the low housing sales in the United States and was further more extended by the after effects of the Sub Prime problems. If there are no apparent solutions to repair or atleast contain the damages, the U.S. economy would enter a stage of retraction and drag the rest of the world with it.

How can a government ensure recession arrive and depart quickly? The answer is simple, increase its citizens’ spending and earning power! At points in histories, government had used projects to combat recessions. The theory is basic, if people can earn money, they are usually more willing to spend or invest. Spending or investing would reignite other sectors and create more jobs in those sectors. Workers in those sector would be more willing to spend or invest, and would slowly restart the entire economical cash flow cycle. However this style of recession combat can only be used in developing economies. Take Ontario for instance, the construction of the 407 might initially be planned for such purpose.

However, the challenges the states is facing right now is a nation wide problem. Construction projects such as express routes can’t be easily organized on such short notices. On top of that, the express route system in the states are already well established. With the government seeing red in their books, the next logical choice would be to lure foreign shoppers and investors into the market.

Using foreign buying power to reignite a slowing economy would have a similar effect as projects from the Government. The only difference is that this money isn’t from their own tax payer’s pockets but other countries. My guess is that the states would continue on this route of ‘foreign support’ until the market is capable of exiting the recession period and stand on its on feet.

These are my speculations on the subject.

Starting in August, where most of us are first introduced to the word ‘Sub Prime’, we have witnessed a global financial fallout. Ever since, investors have forseen an upcoming recession and attempted for a way out. They were later comforted by the Federal Reserves’ interest rate cut in September and therefore upheld the investing market. However, as each companies’ quarter reports are released, even the Bank of Canada had recently admitted that the Sub Prime problem is more serious then their initial predictions.

At this point, I am not sure how much more the Feds can do. Interest Cuts are only ideal for a short term revival, like electricity for a dying heart muscle, if you shock it too many times, you might end up with an ill effect. Since nothing can really amend the ever growing domino effect caused by the Sub Prime incident, I believe the Feds have taken steps for a backup plan, another war.

War traditionally help boost the economy for the winning countries. Weapon stocks, financial stocks, gold prices, oil prices and oil related stocks would all enter into rally mode. We can easily see this effect by comparing the gasoline prices from 1999 and compare it to today’s gas prices.

By going to war, it might give the market a well needed boost. But the men and women that are sent on this journey may have to sacrifice themselves for the well being of the economy, which is also part of their home and country. One of the events that hints at a possible war is obviously President Bush’s words, as recorded in my other post World war 3? You gotta be kiddin right?, some other hints includes the recent bombing in Karachi, which most likely targeted Benazir Bhutto. The South Korea’s visit North, also seen as initial steps of reunification, which is most likely fueled by the U.S. refusal to aid in the rescue of the then captive South Koreans. There are many more hints, where all results leading back to the progressively failing U.S. economy and somehow portrayed its enemies in a negative way. Is it really wise to head for War just so recession can be delayed or prevented? I don’t have an answer to it, but I pray I don’t have to find out one day that every penny I made from the stock market was drawn from the blood and soul of some poor person who’s job was to protect their home and country.

According to the book, Jean was the victim of a mutiny lead by Mr. Martin. This started around 2000, but the idea was pushed aside due to the possible repercussions on the financial sector.

For those who don’t know who Jean Chretien is, click here for more information. As a Canadian, my memories of him are the following:

Human! The most Human politician I can name, aside from Bill Clinton.
Attacked by PC ad campaign, these ads focus on his face, not leadership skills.
Saying something funny about the person who is making a speech, with his microphone completely on.
In Self defense, held a person in what looked like the classic Homer Simpson ‘I’ll kill you boy’ style.
Joked about pepper spray.

Aside for the pepper spray joke, I think the rest of the stuff make Jean a real ‘human’ in the political circle. It is something that you, me or anyone would have done if we were in his shoes. Yet most politician won’t do it. They’ll have their body guard do it, or somehow use the federal police to their advantage, but never personally.

A special note, those PC ads that targeted Jean Chretien’s face was lead by Campaign leader John Tory. Yes the same John Tory who lost in his own ridding recently in the Ontario Election 2007.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Here is a quick link to Jean’s New book, My years as Prime Minister.