Canadian Federal Politics Thread v5

[Paulie Walnuts]

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Another athlete shows us who he is a scumbag enjoy touring with Theo and Jamie Sale

[Cowboy89]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

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Another athlete shows us who he is a scumbag enjoy touring with Theo and Jamie Sale

How is he a scumbag? He’s a hunter who believes that the federal government’s latest gun bans go too far.

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

https://www.instagram.com/p/CltiUvFu...d=YTY2NzY3YTc=

Another athlete shows us who he is a scumbag enjoy touring with Theo and Jamie Sale

WTF is this dogsh-t post? Because he's advocating for the rights of responsible gun owners?

Look, I think owning a gun is ridiculous for the vast majority of people and the self-defense argument is dumber than a box of cat turds, but I am also accepting that there are people who do genuinely use them for a) hunting, and b) sport and can understand why they're frustrated. I have a few friends, one of whom is a vet, who do exactly that: hunting and sport shooting. That they are opposed to having their hobby made illegal, whether we agree on all the details and nuances, does not tempt me to pretend that they are on the same level as notable nutbars Theo f--king Fleury and Jamie Sale.

[Derek Sutton]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

https://www.instagram.com/p/CltiUvFu...d=YTY2NzY3YTc=

Another athlete shows us who he is a scumbag enjoy touring with Theo and Jamie Sale

Please explain. Under Bill C-21 the shotgun Price is holding in that picture would be banned, for reasons unknown.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Originally Posted by Cowboy89

How is he a scumbag? He’s a hunter who believes that the federal government’s latest gun bans go too far.

Well trying to help another scumbag like Pierre and blaming Justin directly shows this isn't about the laws. The laws are fine and he has nothing to worry about he just needs to show who he is.

[Cowboy89]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

Well trying to help another scumbag like Pierre and blaming Justin directly shows this isn't about the laws. The laws are fine and he has nothing to worry about he just needs to show who he is.

What incoherent babble is this?

[TorqueDog]

He didn't mention Pierre, pretty much everyone blames the PM irrespective of from whom the bill originates, and what in the hell are you even talking about "he has nothing to worry about he just needs to show who he is"? That doesn't even make sense.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

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Another athlete shows us who he is a scumbag enjoy touring with Theo and Jamie Sale

This us against them thing is what's creating such a divide in the country. I'm not a fan of hunting or guns in general, but you just can't classify people as scumbags because they share a different opinion on a political topic like this.

[PepsiFree]

I think it’s fine to criticize Price for his opinion but I don’t see how it’s him anywhere close to Fleury. I disagree with his position and think the organization he’s standing with is generally dumb and bad but at worst that makes Price’s opinion on this one subject dumb and bad (and I’m not convinced it’s anything more than disagreeable).

Suggesting Price is like Fleury now doesn’t just make Price sound a lot worse than he is, it makes Fleury sound a lot more normal and reasonable by association.

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

WTF is this dogsh-t post? Because he's advocating for the rights of responsible gun owners?

Look, I think owning a gun is ridiculous for the vast majority of people and the self-defense argument is dumber than a box of cat turds, but I am also accepting that there are people who do genuinely use them for a) hunting, and b) sport and can understand why they're frustrated. I have a few friends, one of whom is a vet, who do exactly that: hunting and sport shooting. That they are opposed to having their hobby made illegal, whether we agree on all the details and nuances, does not tempt me to pretend that they are on the same level as notable nutbars Theo f--king Fleury and Jamie Sale.

I am surprised you didn't say that he uses his for medicine.

[Suave]

Originally Posted by Azure

Yeah, not exactly a big proponent of the worker programs, but if we are going to have theme in place, it makes no sense in not allowing them to bring their families, and allow them a clear path to residency.

Now the money should at least stay in Canada.

I also used to be 100% in the 'pay more and you'll find help camp', but the least couple months I gotta say, I'm beginning to think that people literally don't want to work anymore. I know of lots trades positions with GOOD companies, and they can't fill them. Good pay, benefits, training opportunities....basically everything one would want to start a good career. Can't find anyone to fill the positions. Crazy times.

If people didn't want to work anymore than it would show in the employment rate of ~61.5%, which is right in line with the past 5 years. Looks to be more work than jobs going around. Seems calling people lazy, is a lazy way to classify the mismatch between offering competitive enough wages/benefits to entice more people into the workforce.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

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Another athlete shows us who he is a scumbag enjoy touring with Theo and Jamie Sale

[blender]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Little of column A and B, imo. There's so many people that just see themselves above any sort of labour/customer service/field work to the point of losing their house after two years of not working before they suck up their pride and start bringing in $23/hr cash flow to hold them over. It's crazy.

Is this actually happening to "so many people"?
Not trying to challenge it, just genuinely curious. I can't think of anyone who has lost their home to not working by choice.

In my industry we are having a tough time finding top-end workers (that we are willing to pay top dollar for) due to a shortage of qualified applicants. It has always been this way, but it does seem worse now.

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by TheIronMaiden

I am surprised you didn't say that he uses his for medicine.

Heh, oops, I can imagine that was confusing. Canadian military veteran, fought in Afghanistan.

He’s not firing medicinal pellets into cattle.

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

https://www.instagram.com/p/CltiUvFu...d=YTY2NzY3YTc=

Another athlete shows us who he is a scumbag enjoy touring with Theo and Jamie Sale

wow, gotta love the hot takes.

Based on what i have seen from Carey's Insta feed he appears to be an avid outdoorsman enjoying rodeo, fishing and hunting and he is questioning the proposed piece of legislation.

As i have said before, weather you agree with them or not you have to credit all these folks for posting on social media using their real names

[Kickazzflames]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

This us against them thing is what's creating such a divide in the country. I'm not a fan of hunting or guns in general, but you just can't classify people as scumbags because they share a different opinion on a political topic like this.

This is why I find politics so frustrating. Having a different opinion seems to slot you into extreme categories. I'm sure it's always been like this in the political landscape. But for me, it's at a point where I don't even bother to talk about my opinion, I do listen to everyone else's, whether I agree or not.

I also tend to not believe anything anyone says until I can read or watch something on the topic at hand. It's almost always you agree with me now or you are an extremist "left/right".

[TheIronMaiden]

Originally Posted by Kickazzflames

This is why I find politics so frustrating. Having a different opinion seems to slot you into extreme categories. I'm sure it's always been like this in the political landscape. But for me, it's at a point where I don't even bother to talk about my opinion, I do listen to everyone else's, whether I agree or not.

I also tend to not believe anything anyone says until I can read or watch something on the topic at hand. It's almost always you agree with me now or you are an extremist "left/right".

There is a growing sentiment that people are "bad" if they disagree with you. Honestly, it kind of feels like no one is above it. I check myself all the time for thinking less of people I disagree with.

[Azure]

Originally Posted by jayswin

Little of column A and B, imo. There's so many people that just see themselves above any sort of labour/customer service/field work to the point of losing their house after two years of not working before they suck up their pride and start bringing in $23/hr cash flow to hold them over. It's crazy.

Make that $25 per h starting wage, plus benefits, and a clear path to $30 per h in 1 year.

But, you have to want to WORK.

[DevilsAdvocate]

In a city that has memorials every year to the 14 women that died in the Montreal Massacre, I don't know if Carey Price is:
A) Woefully uninformed to the point that nobody should take his opinions seriously
B) A complete liar to the point that nobody should take his opinions seriously

[dino7c]

Originally Posted by Yoho

Muh Freedom!

where do you live? I would like to park in front of your house, block your driveway, and honk my horn all night.

Don't call the cops unless you have something against my freedom