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To: Stephen O who wrote (11751)	4/14/2007 7:13:14 PM
From: DeplorableIrredeemableRedneck	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 37569

Feds name lawyer to investigate RCMP Meagan Fitzpatrick, CanWest News Service Published: Friday, April 13, 2007 OTTAWA—Lawyer David Brown, the former head of the Ontario Securities Commission, will lead an independent investigation into allegations related to the RCMP and pension plans, Public Safety Minister Stockwell Day announced Friday. Mr. Brown’s report is to be submitted to Day and the Treasury Board by June 15, 2007. “Public confidence in Canada’s national institutions is of critical importance to this government,” Mr. Day said in a press release. "Today, we are pleased to be moving forward quickly on this issue by appointing Mr. Brown, who will help us get answers into allegations surrounding the RCMP pension and insurance plans. Canadians, and members of the RCMP, deserve nothing less.” Mr. Brown’s mandate includes examining the following: • whether the RCMP’s assessment of allegations of mismanagement of the RCMP pension and insurance plans was conducted in an appropriate and timely manner; • whether the members and employees involved in the reporting or reviewing of mismanagement were treated fairly and in accordance with RCMP procedures and practices; • whether management responded appropriately and in a timely manner to mistakes or inappropriate conduct by members and employees; and • whether management responded to findings of mismanagement or non-compliance in a timely and effective manner. His report is expected to contain factual findings and provide a recommendation as to whether a more formal inquiry is necessary. The investigation was called after a number of witnesses appeared before the House of Commons public accounts committee on March 28 and made allegations of cover-ups at the RCMP related to allegations of the mishandling of pension funds. Opposition critics wanted a full public inquiry with subpoena powers but Mr. Day said that would take too long and he wants answers now. canada.com

To: Stephen O who wrote (11751)	4/14/2007 7:53:35 PM
From: Richnorth	Respond to of 37569

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To: Stephen O who wrote (11751)	4/14/2007 8:15:08 PM
From: Richnorth	Respond to of 37569

YET ANOTHER BUSH LIE EXPOSED. SEE LAST PARA OF ARTICLE BELOW. Bush Is Mobilizing The ENTIRE National Guard Voice of the White House WASHINGTON, DC -- I have two subjects to deal with today. The first is the completely disastrous military situation in Iraq and the second deals with deliberately poisoned food in the United States. In the first matter, it will soon become public that Bush is going to extend the tours of duty for troops to 15 months or, with some clever interpretation of the rules, to 20 months. In addition to these draconian measures, be advised that a classified Pentagon report confirms what we already knew: that Bush is ordering all, repeat all, National Guard units activated (in discreet stages) for immediate shipment to Iraq. Legally, Bush can do this, but the political uproar is going to be immense. "National Guard (In Federal Status) And Reserve Mobilized As Of April 11, 2007 This week, the Army, Navy and Air Force announced an increase, while the Marine Corps and Coast Guard had a decrease. The net collective result is 1,030 more reservists mobilized than last week. At any given time, services may mobilize some units and individuals while demobilizing others, making it possible for these figures to either increase or decrease. Total number currently on active duty in support of the partial mobilization for the Army National Guard and Army Reserve is 63,689; Navy Reserve, 6,404; Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve, 5,079; Marine Corps Reserve, 5,514; and the Coast Guard Reserve, 302. This brings the total National Guard and Reserve personnel, who have been mobilized, to 80,988, including both units and individual augmentees." defenselink.mil The press is being strongly advised by the White House and the DoD to "play this down" lest it cause "unnecessary political problems." Also, there is a plan to reactivate many ex-soldiers who have completed their service within the past five years. This will be guaranteed to create even greater uproar but Bush is determined to do this and in the end, he will have his way regardless of Congress or the opinions of the American public. The new "surge" troops are not properly armed; have absolutely no body armor, for example, and not is, or will be available, and the casualties are soaring. Bush's goal of crushing any Iraqi resistance to the American occupation has been doomed from the start but no one dares to advise him of this dismal and growingly obvious fact. Bush obviously has a death wish but unfortunately, the casualty rates of both American military personnel and the Iraqi civilian population (ca. 600,000 in four years) have absolutely no effect on him. Another Pentagon report on desertions in addition to a new one under date of April 9, 2007, speak of the exploding rate of desertions and the very strong possibility of mutiny. The Pentagon hopes that such rebellions would be in Iraq where they can be ruthlessly dealt with out of sight of the increasingly enraged American public. Shooting dozens of soldiers would be much easier in the privacy of Baghadad barracks rather then at Ft. Bliss. Also, it is interesting to note that the highly sophisticated roadside bombs that are inflicting many deaths and terrible injuries were not manufactured in Iran but in Iraq! A bomb-making factory was recently uncovered (a full report will be printed here soon) in Baghdad and both the Pentagon and the White House were fully advised. The American media has been ordered to shut this off because Bush demanded it. tbrnews.org