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Radical environmentalism threatening Canada's energy policies?

Alaska Dispatch -- There is a "growing radicalized environmentalist faction" in Canada that is opposed to the country's energy sector policies, says a newly declassified intelligence report.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police's criminal intelligence assessment, focusing on Canadian waters, cites potential dangers from environmental activists to offshore oil platforms and hazardous marine shipments, representing perhaps the starkest assessment of such threats by the Canadian security community to date.

The report drew a sharp dismissal from Greenpeace -- a prominent environmental group singled out in the document -- which suggested it could simply be an effort by security authorities to tell the Canadian government what it wants to hear.

The Canadian Press obtained a heavily censored copy of the September

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Submitted Aug 02, 2012 By: angel4me

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carranco Champion Author Georgia Posts:1,027 Points:267,390 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 9:54:41 PM Ignore carranco Report Abuse Radical environmentalism has been threatening our energy supplies in the U.S. as well. The group's leader is in our White House, but not for much longer.
sparky808 Champion Author Honolulu Posts:2,981 Points:594,810 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 11:15:54 AM Ignore sparky808 Report Abuse Thank you for posting.
crep1291 Champion Author Ottawa Posts:2,576 Points:480,635 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 9:59:51 AM Ignore crep1291 Report Abuse With more and more idiotic decisions being made by our government, it's normal there are more and more who oppose it.
AlienBug All-Star Author Connecticut Posts:732 Points:218,035 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 9:38:26 AM Ignore AlienBug Report Abuse Must be all those leftists that promised they would go to Canada if GWB won.
NukeAtComEd All-Star Author Milwaukee Posts:725 Points:338,520 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 7:52:47 AM Ignore NukeAtComEd Report Abuse "There is a difference between breaking the law and criminal activities," Cadan added So says the eco-nut from Greenpeace - just go live in the Stone Age and let the rest of us enjoy what science and technology brings society. Just make sure to leave your smartphone and ipad behind!
SycamoreISU Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,040 Points:258,185 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 7:12:22 AM Ignore SycamoreISU Report Abuse Radical environmentalism is already threatening the U.S. After all, companies already have mandates to use alternative energy sources that don't exist.
Nicoalbum Champion Author Ottawa Posts:6,001 Points:1,185,220 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 7:02:58 AM Ignore Nicoalbum Report Abuse Canada's caring policy usually outweighs.
bar1035 Champion Author Charlotte Posts:9,130 Points:1,294,220 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 6:32:04 AM Ignore bar1035 Report Abuse There's a growth in the US too
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,065 Points:2,367,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 5:12:24 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse tax sierra, wow and greenpiss out of existence
jl1rp Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:1,794 Points:353,555 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:57:08 AM Ignore jl1rp Report Abuse good read
AskMeLater Champion Author Amarillo Posts:1,968 Points:574,025 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:48:52 AM Ignore AskMeLater Report Abuse Probably yes.
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,696 Points:1,687,875 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:48:13 AM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse There is a "growing radicalized environmentalist faction"
Dodge_Me Champion Author Atlanta Posts:2,214 Points:553,230 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:47:01 AM Ignore Dodge_Me Report Abuse Hmm, sounds like they need an EPA agency. :-)
heyaim Rookie Author Madison Posts:13 Points:177,565 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:38:06 AM Ignore heyaim Report Abuse Will there be anything left seven generations from now? It's time to stop trashing Mother Earth.
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:6,382 Points:1,352,705 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:20:12 AM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse From this article it sounds like Greenpeace may be an oxymoron.
kitty1750 Champion Author Kitchener-Waterloo Posts:2,199 Points:470,675 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:20:07 AM Ignore kitty1750 Report Abuse This is an interesting read.
BJWI Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:6,389 Points:732,325 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:18:53 AM Ignore BJWI Report Abuse And lax environmental laws or regulation can damage the environment for years or forever. There must be a mid-range approach that protects the environment without stifling oil production.
leemun Champion Author Utah Posts:5,513 Points:1,036,125 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:11:37 AM Ignore leemun Report Abuse Wow! Just like the U.S. Check out this new book: Brian Sussman,“Eco-Tyranny” From a review by Mark W. Hendrickson: "Far too few Americans are aware that environmentalism is one of the most virulent illiberal ideologies in the world. Sussman traces the history of illiberal environmentalism from the 1800s up to the present...."
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,087 Points:868,005 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:11:16 AM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse Canada needs to nip the eco left in the bud.
RENEGADEGAS Champion Author Missouri Posts:14,893 Points:1,588,300 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:11:12 AM Ignore RENEGADEGAS Report Abuse Again, greenie weenies are a very small percentage of the people. Less than 5%. Just ignore them and give no credence to their rantings. Once they fail to be recognized they will disappear.
vulcan96 Champion Author Ohio Posts:26,873 Points:3,100,640 Joined:Aug 2004	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:09:13 AM Ignore vulcan96 Report Abuse need to find an even balance...
Z51Corvette Champion Author Austin Posts:8,475 Points:1,668,445 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2012 12:07:27 AM Ignore Z51Corvette Report Abuse Environmental freaks need to let it go. They're behavior is getting very tired. One word responses are cheap attempts for points and a waste of most peoples time. [Edited by: Z51Corvette at 8/2/2012 1:10:02 AM EST]
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LanguageMan1 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,702 Points:1,657,790 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Aug 1, 2012 11:30:10 PM Ignore LanguageMan1 Report Abuse The extreme among my fellow greenies, and I happen to be a greenie, just a REALISTIC one, doesn't help any of us out in the short or long term.
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