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@GlobalNational: NDP claims top Trudeau economic adviser at odds with Liberal pension policy http://t.co/Yi2lQtMHXr#Elxn42

Here is an interesting one: Washington (CNN)Ben Carson said Monday he could indeed support a Muslim for president -- despite words to the contrary on Sunday -- should they pledge fealty to the Constitution. Carson, under fire for seeming to suggest that he couldn't support anyone who subscribes to Islam to lead the White House, issued a caveat to that position on Monday evening. In an interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity, the Republican presidential candidate said there are some Muslims who could be president if they effectively renounced their faith. "If someone has a Muslim background and they're willing to reject those tenets and to accept the way of life that we have and clearly will swear to place our Constitution above their religion ... I would then be quite willing to support them," he said. In a post on Facebook also on Monday night, Carson reiterated that position. "I could never support a candidate for President of the United States that was Muslim and had not renounced the central tenant of Islam: Sharia Law," he wrote. "I know that there are many peaceful Muslims who do not adhere to these beliefs. But until these tenants are fully renounced...I cannot advocate any Muslim candidate for President. ****He had previously said while he had many Muslim friends he would not support a Muslim as President. And I find it interesting...because I'd assume most of us here have no racial bias against Muslim's but do we make an internal caveat that we *do* have a problem with Muslim's who follow all the beliefs of that religion? Conversely, when the President is sworn in and swears to uphold the constitution, doesnt that trump any religion? And yet, do they not swear "so help me God"? Would a Christian zealot be any less dangerous than a Muslim president? I find this interesting because there was a family uproar this past week when a relative of my gf was posting very anti-Muslim sentiments online...things such as Memes making fun of Muslim's etc. She called him out and his defense was that Muslim's are killing people and sneaking into the country and we have to stop them and send them back. He made no distinction between Muslim's and radical Islam. Obviously he was incorrect. But where does the line get drawn for most people? And again, relating to the US election, Trump got into trouble because someone asking him a question referred to Obama as a Muslim and Trump didn't correct him. Ultimately the question of "would you support a Muslim president" seems tantamount to the old "when did you stop beating your wife" legal question. Is there an answer that doesnt screw the candidate?

Great statement by Walters. He really hedged and some people cant see it. If no one from the team officially discussed this job with him, how can he "intend" to leave? Thats the key. No one has discussed it, no one has offered it. Team Boosters dont count. Thats why the U likely engaged their boosters to feel Kyle out, so everyone has deniability. When Kyle accepts the job he will say that back when he issued this statement, no one from the team had talked to him and he had no intention of leaving. But things change. And even if people get pissy with Kyle over it, what does he care? If he has to take a bit of heat later, he's doing the right thing for the team by trying to nip this in the bud right now.

Okay, whew thought so...thats what came up when I started typing so I;ve used it before. But then it sounded weird when spoken out loud. PoMo it is.

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PoMo? PaMa? friggen iphone. Whats the acceptable short form version of Paul Maurice? I need to type it about 50 times so my iphone doesnt auto correct it lol

Wow you're so objective about what can be politicized! tongue in cheek. Stop being so serious. lol

If thats a major issue this election, we've run out of issues. I think Trudeau having nary a clue as to the cost of his promises would mean more to Canadians than a minor pissing contest over charity donations between a political party and a few private citizens who are clearly not conservative supporters.

Clearly, some outlet covered it, or you wouldn't have come across it. But, hey, the media also missed Harper's lousy interview too. Oh wait, there wasn't one. Because he won't answer more than 5 questions at any presser, screens his conferences so only "approved" media and attendees show up, and has his crony supporters hurl insults at anyone who asks an uncomfortable question. If security hasn't already removed them. So you're comparing the media not covering a non-existent Harper interview with the media not covering a poorly performed Trudeau interview? Talk about spin! ;-)

Wasnt everyone raving about Simmons a couple of weeks ago?

Are any of the Jets' pre-season games televised?

Didnt MOS admit the team looked unprepared for the first 31 minutes of the game? Who's responsible for that? I dont know about practice. But if the players are unprepared who's ass should be on the line for that?

Yes Im sure they dont care about people with Cancer. Stephen Harper hates you if you have cancer! lol This is an amusing study. Firstly, this issue is about 425th on my list of things I give an F about so I have virtually no feelings either way. But I bet the Fox family werent Conservatives. And I bet if they are NDP'ers and Mulcair said this, they'd not have reacted outside of praising his generosity. Politicizing it works both ways. Someone made a post on FB a few days ago that essentially said guess who left their campaign bus running for 5 hours while he was inside talking about the climate, it was Mulcair. And the responses ranged from talking about how certain engines need to run constantly to how desperate "Conservatives" were to mention something so frivolous. There is a lot of frivolity on both sides. Although the bus issue would probably be 424th on my list of things I give an F about but I thought it was a funny mention. And people reacted so angrily. Its been a long election (though Trudeau admitted it was good for Canadians), it will be nice when it's over.

Yeah I think he's hoping Perreault-Burmi-Ehlers can be something. Speaking of hitting the gym, Scheif has gone from 170lbs his first year to 207lbs this year.

How dare they donate to charity. What animals!

it makes sense but you have to draw a line. Tillman is a POS and that was before he took a liking to his kid's babysitter. But you have high fives for Jagr for bedding a teenager? Redheads of the world just can't catch a break. Big big big difference between an 18 year old that consented and a minor who didn't. I mean really.....you don't see a massive difference??!

There's no media bias. Just every news outlet missed Jt's lousy interview.

It is for sure an interesting theory. Not that this should play too much into Maurice's decision on this, but Lowry is an RFA next year. If he does start logging 1st line minutes and put up decent points playing beside Little and Ladd, wonder what that does for his next contract. Think Chevy is saying to PoMo "uhhh hey, lets not get too ahead of ourselves here. Third line sounds right until we have a six year deal in our pockets"

http://www.hockeybuzz.com/blog/Peter-Tessier/Jets-Trying-Lowry-as-1-Centre/161/71091 Some fancy stats to explain the experiment with Lowry at 1C and how it actually might be very beneficial. I like it to a degree. It raises the bar for Lowry, gives us a bigger, stronger 1C and might elevate Ladd's grit game even more. My only concern is Lowry not being able to hold is own offensively and bringing down Little & Ladd's offensive numbers. But the way Lowry plays, that line might score more points, albeit less pretty ones and more hard working ones.

It did look legit. I didn't think he would finish the match to be honest. But good on him for toughing it out... however this is the risk with a guy who is that old. Just far more prone to injury. Yeah, look at Kevin Nash. Blew his quad simply by *walking* in his first match back in WWE. Remember when McMahon tore both his quads entering the ring? Yup. That was ridiculous. Even moreso since Cena & Batista blew the finish, otherwise he wasnt going to be down there anyway.

Yup. There might be some other circumstantial evidence. Her immediately calling for help, going to the ER etc...that would be evidence in her favour. Any witnesses to her or his actions (and reportedly her friend was with her) before, during, after would be used. The fact the DA went to a Grand Jury is interesting. Im not as familar with US law ofcourse, but if the police responded to a claim and found no evidence, couldnt they simply choose to not proceed? Then it gets sent to the DA and they could choose not to proceed. A Grand Jury almost certainly returns an indictment. So...I would suspect the DA believes the victim's account but doesnt have enough evidence to proceed without her. So it probably comes down to whether Kane is willing to pay her off or not. Edit: Also, lack of DNA from the rape kit doesnt mean an examination found nothing. There could be other physical evidence that support her accusation.

It did look legit. I didn't think he would finish the match to be honest. But good on him for toughing it out... however this is the risk with a guy who is that old. Just far more prone to injury. Yeah, look at Kevin Nash. Blew his quad simply by *walking* in his first match back in WWE.

Wrestlingobserver: Sting's injury was legitimate and we're trying to get more information on it. The early reports we have is that the injury was significant. Also, word is its a neck injury.

That certainly complicates things and explains why the DA would back off while Kane and the accuser were negotiating. To them, if she backed out, it would be difficult to proceed. If they had DNA, they could proceed even without her cooperation. And it also explains the reports that Kane walked away from negotiations at one point. Probably weighing the pay off versus a trial. And...explains the Blackhawks' actions, being told "there is no DNA". I wouldnt be so quick to embrace Kane though, if I were them. Even without DNA, it doesnt clear him and a victim on the witness stand can be compelling to a jury, especially considering Kane's poor judgement in the past.

Winnipeg Sun Tests from a rape kit lack DNA evidence from Chicago Blackhawks star Patrick Kane to confirm a woman's allegations against him, the Buffalo News reported. Four sources familiar with the case told the newspaper Saturday that there is no DNA evidence in the accuser's genital area or her undergarments. Kane, 26, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in August at his offseason home near Buffalo, N.Y. He has not been charged in the case. The Erie County district attorney's office delayed grand jury proceedings recently. Kane addressed his ongoing legal issues Thursday when he reported to the team's training camp at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. "This has been an incredibly difficult time for many people," Kane said in his first public comments since police began investigating the allegations. "I cannot apologize enough for the distraction this has caused my family, my teammates, this incredible organization and, of course, our fans. While I have too much respect for the legal process to comment on an ongoing matter, I am confident that once all the facts are brought to light, I will be absolved of having done nothing wrong." Sources told the Buffalo News that Kane's DNA was found on the accuser's fingernails and shoulders, but those sources said the DNA evidence could have occurred from casual contact. Sources told the newspaper that settlement talks were ongoing between the two sides, but Kane's attorney, Paul Cambria, had previously denied any settlement talks. Kane has helped lead the Blackhawks three Stanley Cup championships in the past six seasons and has scored 205 goals in eight NHL seasons. He signed an eight-year, $84 million contract extension in 2014.