Canadians Helping spread Democracy

I found the answer to my question last time about “how to become an election monitor”. And in the process, found a very cool and interesting website. CANADEM is a non-profit agency dedicated to advancing international peace and security through the recruitment, screening, promotion and rapid mobilization of Canadian expertise. These are the people who …

US Senator calls for “Facts” on Iraq

So many times I have been taken to task for accusing the US of botching the situation in Iraq and creating far more hardship than was there before the invasion, or right after the fall of Saddam. Today I will simply point at Republican Senator Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island. He said insurgents “pretty much” …

Ukrainians will vote again: Canada sends Army of observers

Good news from Ukraine last week. They will rerun the run-off (get that?) vote between the two candidates on Dec. 26. Canada is sending 500 observers to ensure a fair vote. It’s been truly amazing watching the goings on in the Ukraine. I wonder if there has been, in the history of the world, a …