Learning Stories
by
Mario deSantis
mariodesantis@hotmail.com
“I am a Canadian, free to speak without fear, free to worship in my own way, free to stand for what I think right, free to oppose what I believe wrong, and free to choose those who shall govern my country.” - -The Rt. Hon. John Diefenbaker, Canadian Bill of Rights, 1960
“The whole judicial system is at issue, it's worth more than one person.”--Serge Kujawa, Saskatchewan Crown Prosecutor, 1991
“The system is not more worth than one person's rights.”--Mario deSantis, 2002
Ensign Stories © Mario deSantis and Ensign
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Mario deSantis recognises the commendable and tireless efforts of two
Saskatchewan women who have decided not to roll over but stand up for
Saskatchewan people who are suffering from the rough behaviour of SGI
and the Saskatchewan Department of Justice. 
Mario deSantis worries that the American media being so concentrated is
no longer willing or able to perform the function needed in a democratic
society. 
Mario deSantis lays down his cards and he wins. The free market system
of thinking that tax cuts improve things for everyone is wrong. But
don't take Mario's word for it check out the references and you will
discover that what is continuing to be world economic policy has failed
and more of the same will cause more of the same. 
Mario deSantis has identified a very serious problem. Corruption is a
main component of the so-called "free market" economy. Like private
property and earning a profit corruption is on the menu. 
Mario deSantis points out that the US government is doing a cost benefit
analysis of the imminent war with Iraq and contrasts that to Robert
Kennedy's statement about Gross National Product. 
Mario deSantis discusses the remarkable affects of the assumption that
the Free Market economy actually works. 
Mario deSantis points out the disconcerting evidence that our lives and
what we want to do with them is really the issue and with SGI definitely
its is about control. 
Mario deSantis points out that the economists of today have a tendency
to view the possibilities only through their eco-political point of view
therefore developing remarkably different results from scientists
considering the same problem. 
Mario deSantis takes us along with him on a journey into understanding
the whole process of conceptual modelling that will allow us to
understand the dynamic processes that involve interactive and
interrelated systems. Mario provides us with real life examples of how
these concepts come into play in the real world
Mario deSantis explains the business, government and economists are
compounding the problems they have created instead of reversing their
actions are making things exponentially worse. 
Mario deSantis reports on the way the Canadian Statistics agency views
the Canadian economy without reference to the lives of Canadians. 
Mario deSantis clues us in on the serious problem of conservative
decision making that involves repeating errors because of the inability
to adopt better decision making methods. 
Mario deSantis shares with us his picture from St. Peter's
Basilica in
Rome and his Christmas wish for us all. 
Mario deSantis identifies the major problem in the world today and then
explains that the leading country in the world and its government seem
to be at the root of the problem.
The American government's pursuit of war is suspect and the importance
of oil both in its economy and determination of foreign policy
undermines whatever moral authority it might once have enjoyed. 
Mario deSantis points out the methods of the United States President and
the anti-social behaviour of Saskatchewan's Insurance company. 
Mario deSantis details what looks very much like wrong headed economic
theory that goes behind the United States tax cuts. The hard facts are
that the American economy is not performing well and despite predictions
of budget surpluses the reality is a big deficit.
Mario deSantis identifies a major problem. The method and and the
thinking process involved predetermines the solution developed. Though
this seems like a simple premise the ramifications are extremely far
reaching and most definitely affects everyone living on this planet. 
Mario deSantis takes issue with Walter Robinson's facts and observations
that the Bush tax cuts will be good for the United States and would have
positive effects if Canada followed suit. Mario sites a number of
American sources that point out that the US deficits are certain to
degrade both the economy and the standard of living for the majority. 
Edward Lorenz made an incredible discovery about weather computer
modelling that has rippled through every theory related to existence.
Mario gives us the details on how he sees the chaos theory affecting
human economic activity and theory. 
The idea that Gross Domestic Product can grow infinitely is simply not
true and yet the principles that the worshippers of the god of money are
convinced that there are no limits. Indeed greed is in itself infinite. 
Put on your thinking cap because this story demands that you work your
way through some serious logic. The consequences of escalating
repressive behaviour by government and its agents are themselves
increased escalation of these same behaviours. 
Wednesday afternoon there was the grand opening of the Metis Nation's
building in Nipawin and Mario was there and has pictures to show us what
happened. 
The United States Republican government pushes forward its extreme
rightwing agenda as it moved yesterday to challenge in the supreme court
the quota system in the University of Michigan's Law school. 
The warmongering both of the US government and the television news
system is unprecidented in modern history and Mario deSantis points out
the utter disregard being given the rest of the world. 
The private medical system in the United Sttes is becoming mired in
impossible premiums for medical doctors boosting the over all cost of
medical care. The ugly loop of overworked doctors and reduced proper
care is leading the US president to fire the symptom with tort reform. 
This is one of the most important stories you will read today as Mario
deSantis explains the underlying unsettling situation that is motivating
the American government to secure oil reserves as the American economy
and way of life is so heavily dependent upon the lifestyle that requires
cheap oil. The references for this story are remarkable. 
The feelings of insecurity that seem to be a part of life now in all
parts of the globe and the constant threats from the most powerful
military country clearly suggest to everyone that the real villain is
the former governor of Texas. 
German and France are in agreement requiring a peaceful negotiation with
in the United Nations while in 1983 it was Donald Rumsfeld who was
supplying the weapons of mass destruction to Saddam Hussein. 
The simple principles that product the exact opposite consequence of
what was intended is ever so likely to result from the overwhelming
intent by the United States to launch an unwarranted war on Iraq. 
If the problems of the world were easily solved with basic solutions
then our world would be a utopia. Human beings act upon a wide range of
stimuli and the "American Way" was a complete bust in the old West now
it would appear gunslingers and sheriffs are about to take over the
world. 
The lack of a plausible argument for the American quest to depose the
government of Iraq leaves the only logical conclusion as Mario deSantis
points out the commonly held belief that the motivation, the only
motivation for this intended aggression is the need for inexpensive oil. 
A world filled with serious problems, most of those problems could be
substantially improved with money while the United States concentrates
on Iraq alone amidst the rotting economic situation which has the
ominous appearance of yet another recession. 
Mario's story today is more of an introduction than a story in itself as
he has set out a list of web references that both support and define the
problem that threatens to overwhelm the quality of life for us and our
neighbours
The use of terms in context that are meant in opposites is a matter of
serious confusion and Mario deSantis wonders if the thinking that leads
to such confusion is not deliberate.
With millions of people involved in peace marches around the globe and
Mr. deSantis' two sons in the march in Winnipeg today its time to take a
look at what American leaders have been saying about the prospect of war
and peace. 
The Picasso mural of the Basque village of Guernica that was bombed by
the German airforce in 1937 symbolises the atrocity of war and it must
never ever be repeated. The veracity of the US president needs to be
tested as he and his nation move so clearly toward invading Iraq. 
With the world wide peace demonstrations it is time to reflect on what
sort of system is at work here and who is speaking and who has the right
to speak.
The evidence is mounting that United States had boxed themselves into an
energy corner some time ago and their course of action may not be a
matter of choice but rather a necessity. This article has some
outstanding references and it is worth your while to look these over. 
The US does not want war with Iraq it needs war with Iraq as Mario
deSantis spells out the circumstances that make war the only alternative
yet the economic ramifications boggle the mind. 
Carolyn Parrish said words that she later apologised for but what the US
president wants to do is not something that afterward you can say "oh
sorry about that". Mario deSantis has brought us some compelling
thoughts on this issue and as usual he accompanies his remarks with six
references that need to be considered as we consider what Americans
themselves are saying about the whole situation. 
Former Saskatchewan minister moves into his new office and Bush wants
the US military to move into Iraq. We have to wonder what is becoming of
law and appropriate behaviour.
The people of Turkey have spoken through their parliament to oppose the
use of their country to launch an attack on Northern Iraq by the United
States. But it should be clear to all this is not the time for a war. 
Conflicting explanations sound like excuses while the United States
Media covers for a man who seems to think everyone has a similar poultry
grasp of the real world as himself.
While Walter Robinson advocates tax cuts Mario deSantis points out that
perhaps the rosy tax picture in the United States is actually a major
nightmare as debts rise and the economy winds down. 
For a country that
segregated Afro-Americans from "whites" up until only
decades ago it is hard to swallow the claim to moral high ground as the
United States claims its "just war" against Iraq. 
Some reflections on the carefully orchestrated and rehearsed press
conference that essentially was a series of speeches presented by the
American president on live television Thursday night. As with other
stories by Mr. deSantis this one includes some really interesting
references that need to be checked out. 
Often we are given suggestions, this story gives that idea a whole new
meaning as Mairo deSantis has a reading list of online stories and
articles that will heighten your awareness and give you the edge on
moving toward a much better understanding of the forces that are shaping
this world at this time. 
Clearly the world is not buying the story that the United States is
selling so instead of presenting an argument that makes sense they have
turned to their self proclaimed moral standing and the ultimate weapon,
"God is on their side."
Peace and prosperity stem from a world where there are civilised rules
of conduct for both individuals and countries. The United States and
other countries who have chosen to ignore the International Court and
are threatening to defy the United Nations are edging the world and its
inhabitants toward disorder as they feel they have the right to ignore
what has taken centuries to develop. This short article is the
introduction to the topic spelled out in the extensive references that
support the position. 
Two revelations today, one in USToday about the US president's
membership in the secret society "Skull & Bones" and the NYTimes story
about post conquered Iraq and war criminal proceedings. Mario deSantis
gives us the background with excellent references on both stories.
Digging through scores of sources today, Mario deSantis has come up with
a mix of world opinion as he found the London Daily Mirror branding the
Blair/Bush decision as "madness" and provides us with perspectives from
CNN, BBC and the New York Times. 
The US president referred to France having shown their "hand" and this
prompted several articles in the American press about this odd reference
by their president. Mario deSantis has been doing his homework and shows
in today's story the implausibility in each of the Bush arguments. As
with other stories the whole story is told in the references.
This
story was written today before the invasion began but this writer was
sickened by the show business attitude of the American television
networks as he points out that the use of force to change the government
of another country is the beginning and as our Canadian Prime Minister
stated that once begun no country is safe if it does not follow the line
set by the United States or what it considers democracy.
Mario has discovered throughout the world that the opinions of people
everywhere are decidedly against the "unprovoked attack" by the United
States on Iraq. He summarises his findings in the story but the full
details are in the references and many of these stories are archived on
this web site for future reference.
A dangerous policy to invoke though some have suggested that we should
not worry. Mario deSantis is clearly concerned and his research shows in
his references where that concern is coming from. When you consider the
United States gets more oil from Canada than Saudi Arabia perhaps God
will back President Bush to launch a pre-emptive invasion of Canada to
liberate its oppressed people
The
peculiar stance taken by the United States as some guardian of
freedom and liberty told everyone that their invading forces would be
welcomed by the Iraqi people as liberators. Apparently this prediction
was a little optimistic. Mario deSantis shines the light of his research
on some other troubling paradoxes that seem to be emerging from the
bombastic rhetoric of the American leadership.
The Republican lead attempt to unseat the last president was based on
the man's sexual escapades but Mario deSantis has detected a movement in
the United States that wants to impeach their current president for his
breaches of the constitution and international law. But Mario believes
that the war has strengthened the President's support in Congress and it
is unlikely that such movement could progress. This prompts Mario to
suggest an alternative solution to controlling the American warmonger.
Michael Moore, Mario deSantis characterises the reality TV show "Shock
and Awe" as just more fiction as America's economic crisis is a
propellant behind the need for a war.
In this shocking article Mario deSantis explains how his own opinions
have been shaped by elements of this time and the conditions that
impinge on our private lives. 
High tech video game war has stumbled to a slowing grin after two weeks
as United States forces bomb the Iraqi capital and wait to attack. But
the world is almost unanimous in condemning the American aggressor as it
is abundantly clear that the people in the country fear the American
liberators more than their dictator. This story is accompanied by a
comprehensive set of references archived on this site to explain the
position taken in the story.
The difficulty the people of this planet are faced with is the complex
problem of what is motivating the United States of American to pursue a
policy of world domination. Here is a possible explanation and it isn't
pretty. This is not an unsubstantiated accusation, check the references
in this story.
History, the actual events of the past are not to be ignored if you want
to make sense of the present situation that the world is not finding
itself. Mario deSantis' research is included in this story and
demonstrates that what you are being told by American government sources
is less than truthful and this war is not just. 
No matter what the topic the Canadian Taxpayers Federation sings its
only song, over and over. "Less Taxes."
It seems that the picture of what is happening is coming together as
there is a convergence as stories unfold revealing solid financial ties
between the military complex, the so-call free market system and the
unseemly behaviour of the leadership of the United States of America.
Mario has been busy digging into the connections that suggest that the
war in Iraq stands to be profitable for some and an economic necessity
for others. The links with this story present a powerful argument and
need to be considered.
It is now widely known that the American President has deliberately and
systematically been saying things that he knows are not true. The
American television networks and newspapers are providing him knowingly
with support and assistance. This can not be good.
Each day as Mario deSantis
searches through countless stories and
information and then as I go through hundreds of pictures to illustrate
the summation he writes of his research, we both are considerably
saddened by the scene we are uncovering. As I went through mid-eastern
and Asian sources tonight I was struck with the enormity of what is
going on and know that those lives lost will not be forgotten but
generations will live on to avenge their loss. This can not be good.
Mario damaged his car, then went to SGI about a claim but got the "you
can claim but I won't tell you how much it will cost you" line and
wonders if there isn't a metaphor in this experience as we look upon
irresponsibility worldwide
The pictures that accompany this story are not directly related. Mr.
deSantis is dealing with the generalities and the specifics of the legal
system as it protects itself and often avoids any conflict that might
cast shadows upon itself. The pictures tell about a similar story that
surfaced early this morning as CBC has been digging into the death squad
cases and Saskatoon Police force.
While praising the American armed forces the United States president
cuts veterans pensions. If we accept the weapons of mass destruction
story there will be more stories.
The contracts to fix this rebuilt that all over Iraq are already let and
American and some British companies will begin to see the profits flow
their way from the invasion of the country. The country that was
plundered and today the medium of exchange in Iraq is the US dollar.
There are so many times that as we put together a story for this web
site we have a longing hope that this just can't be true. Sadly in the
case of the Carlyle group the more we learn the more we all realise just
how very bad things are and will continue to be.
No with standing the myth that tax cuts produce increased economic
activity there is an amazing math problem that the Bush administration
is touting as a solution.
In this story Mario deSantis contrasts the basic mode of operation in
use by the United States and a surprisingly attractive alternative.
American economic operations are in the Texas Enron pattern. Spend money
they don't have, cover it with wars and cut taxes to fatten up the
wealthy. The whole thing is just delayed failure in progress.
What you will find in this story is the bottom line. Mr. deSantis has
been digging and the text of his story is how he feels after finding
what he did but to understand this conclusion you are going to have to
look at some of the references as the ABC story on the Whitehouse and
its "emphasis" is truly a shocker.
This column comes to us from Rome Italy as Mr. deSantis who is a
tireless researcher and he is showing remarkable concern that the growth
of "totalitarianism" in Italy and he warns that it is pretty close to
home.
UofS researcher settles out of court and the
University gets to keep its
bribery based research a secret. And nothing is new.
The US government is attempting to pass the tax cuts but there is
growing awareness that this tax cut for the rich is more of a joke than
a plausible means of improving the United States' sagging economy.
Today's story is a refined summary of the extensive research that went
into it as Mr. deSantis has been checking out the huge amounts of
information that now confirm the suspicions of months ago.
The US president has just appointed an advisor who is committed to the
concept that a greater inequity in income is good for the economy. The
story and its references illustrates the economic basis for this kind of
thinking.
This short story is in actual fact a summary of a wide range of material
that Mr. deSantis has compiled. Its like hearing only the punch line of
a joke, it won't mean that much to you unless you check out the powerful
references that are listed at the bottom of the story.
It appears as though the war in Iraq was planned long before 9-11 as
Vice President of the United States company, Halliburton, had been given
contracts for work there after the expected war. As in other stories
like this we present you with a summary of the story with the details in
the references.
This story and its references discuss the growing awareness by Americans
that their leadership have been misleading them and have been doing so
for reasons that are pretty much "the American way" while other and much
more serious issues have been ignored.
Racism
is an ugly thing but we are not going to make any progress with it as
long as we come out and deal with the issue. Police Chief
Sabo has acknowledged that two decades ago at least one Saskatoon police
officer was reprimanded for leaving a woman out on the city's outskirts
to die, the police association has proclaimed their lack of confidence
in him. There are games being played here and its time to call it what
it really is. 
The political predisposition of so many leaders both at home and around
the world is determining governmental action rather than basing
administration on the needs of the real world. 
If you ask a question it appears that the process in itself will develop
an opinion that matches the views of the questioner. By polling
continuously and acting upon the polling results ignorance and
misinformation become the means of government. 
Yesterday Mario told us how polls were being used to create, rather than
measure public opinion, today he gives us an example of this process at
work in Saskatoon. 
This is a warning, you can choose to ignore the growing body of
empirical evidence that points toward what the United States and its
leadership are undertaking. But ignore it or not Mario deSantis is
backing up his claims in this story with excellent sources. 
It is disturbing indeed to find out that the Italian Premier merely
passes a law to prevent his conviction of corruption but even more
disturbing that the United States is forcing nations around the world to
sign agreements exempting Americans from War Crimes. Looks like Hitler
and Mussolini would have been better off to have had better lawyers.
The American economy accounts for fifth of all world trade and it is in
a serious mess with a growing deficit, a trade deficit and mounting debt
from its war adventures. It would be nice if this were their problem but
unfortunately because of the dominance of their imposition of their
system on the rest of the world we all will share in their catastrophic
decline.
The references on this story indicate the extent to which journalists
and doubters have gone to realise the fabrication of Iraq evidence of
weapons of mass destruction. 
To make up for stock market losses Canada's Insurance industry is
cutting service and raising premiums all a part of their "streamlining"
process.
Many think that just cutting down on the size of government would make
things better. Mario deSantis presents quite a different argument and it
is illustrated by a shocking graph that shows the growth of jobs under
the various American presidents in the past and not since the thirties
has the American economy done as poorly as under George W. Bush. 
Fair warning, this is a complex story, but you will have to read it a
couple of times for the message to sink in and if you do not check out
the reference to the Kuwait parliament you will definitely be lost. No
one ever said figuring things out was going to be easy.
The post office is raising the cost of a postage stamp by a penny but
the boss of the corporation, Liberal hack, Andre Ouellet is getting a
pay raise to half a million a year. Nice job.
The American President and his staff are busy defending the use of a
forged document more than a year old claiming that Iraq was trying to
purchase Uranium from Niger. In the face of such incredible information
you are being asked to simply think this one through for yourself. But
to help you look into it the references with this story lay out the
confusion.
The clouds of deceit roll in as the CIA takes the blame for the Bush
State of the Union speech error but other CIA people explain that the
warning of authenticity had been given and ignored. It all sounds a
little late, the US public bought the man's "weapons of mass
destruction" song and dance and the invasion took place, people died and
debts pile up. 
This story discusses the web of deceit that is an everyday and expected
behaviour of the United States President. But there is more notice in
the image that accompanies the story is a picture showing clear
violations of the Geneva convention.