Canadian Federal Politics Thread v5

[chemgear]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1860196649206730943

[flylock shox]

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[Whynotnow]

Originally Posted by DiracSpike

A pro-terrorist mob is carrying out widespread destruction in Montreal while our deeply unserious Prime Minister is doing the Austin Powers dance move at a Taylor Swift concert. Right at the front, because of course.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1860139171018604969

Friendly reminder to anyone that voted for this fool, or the clown leading the NDP keeping him in power, that you absolutely own all of this. Thanks a lot.

There are a lot of things that bother me about Trudeau, this isn’t one of them. It’s a bit of an unserious issue to be frank, he doesn’t have a role to play in Montreal unless asked p, he has people near him who can keep him appraised, so he’s out there enjoying something millions of people have throughout this tour.

[Azure]

Trudeau is a turd, but lets not all pretend that any other party in power wouldn't have kept the same immigration program which also resulted in bringing in terrorist supporters into Canada.

The price we are paying for being a country beholden to our corporate overlords.

Cheap labour FTW!!

[Ozy_Flame]

I've never understood the backlash he gets for attending concerts and events. First getting emotional at Gord Downies passing, then getting lambasted for dancing at an Asian street festival in Toronto, now for attending a Taylor Swift concert.

The guy is human, just like every other Canadian.

Toxic masculinity at its most vile primitiveness.

[Winsor_Pilates]

Agree, he is a father as well. He's going to do things with his kids.
Let's just be glad the concert didn't fall on Truth & Reconciliation Day; then we'd have a real schedule conflict.

[Locke]

Well if Trudeau likes her then she must be awful.

[PepsiFree]

Trudeau has pretty cringe dad vibes but, honestly, it’s worth it for the entertainment value of watching it trigger emotionally stunted man-babies. I’ll miss that part when he’s gone.

“Trudeau was… d-d-dancing bad…. AT A CONCERT!! I can’t take it! YOU DID THIS!!!”

Yes yes, cry your little tears. We’re all here for you.

[Roughneck]

Would it have been better for Trudeau to bring the protesters coffee and donuts?

What’s the request, exactly?

[Doctorfever]

The riots in Montreal are not related to Trudeau at a concert.

Two totally unrelated things.

The Montreal riots themselves are newsworthy. Trudeau at a concert is not. The guys is a moron, and there are a million things you can critique him on politically, so just stick to politics.

People making fun of politicians looks and things like that are all very shallow, and probably insecure people. The only thing I think was / is fair game when it comes to how politicians look is how the dress and carry themselves at work. I do think the blackface scandal is an exception to this, but that’s just my opinion.

The Montreal roots are a bit of a black eye on this country right now (in my opinion), Trudeau’s dance move at a concert is a nothing burger.

[TorqueDog]

This Canada Post strike is really pissing me off. I have no fewer than ten parcels that were ordered in advance of the strike that rely on Canada Post for last mile delivery, and initially it was said that the strikes would be rotating, so the fact that it was made a national strike the next day is mildly infuriating. I can only imagine how badly people who rely on Canada Post delivery to run their day-to-day operations are getting shafted.

Originally Posted by DiracSpike

A pro-terrorist mob is carrying out widespread destruction in Montreal while our deeply unserious Prime Minister is doing the Austin Powers dance move at a Taylor Swift concert. Right at the front, because of course.

Friendly reminder to anyone that voted for this fool, or the clown leading the NDP keeping him in power, that you absolutely own all of this. Thanks a lot.

Speaking of deeply unserious people, this right here is a perfect example of why no one takes Conservatives seriously. Because of the vocal minority of completely unserious people within your ranks -- in this case, you -- with the inane sh-t that you get riled up over. What a idiotic thing to take issue with.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

This Canada Post strike is really pissing me off. I have no fewer than ten parcels that were ordered in advance of the strike that rely on Canada Post for last mile delivery, and initially it was said that the strikes would be rotating, so the fact that it was made a national strike the next day is mildly infuriating. I can only imagine how badly people who rely on Canada Post delivery to run their day-to-day operations are getting shafted.
Speaking of deeply unserious people, this right here is a perfect example of why no one takes Conservatives seriously. Because of the vocal minority of completely unserious people within your ranks -- in this case, you -- with the inane sh-t that you get riled up over. What a idiotic thing to take issue with.

Honestly, I've experienced this on many levels, first with the CRA strike and now with the Canada Post strike.

I do work for a great many Seniors in this neighbourhood, I do it because they need someone to help them.

You know what the vast majority of Seniors suck at? Computers.

CRA wants them to file electronically, no problem, they also want Direct Deposit information, thats touchier because Seniors like going to the Bank, its like a night on the town for them. They want that cheque, physically, in their hands.

When CRA went on strike there was no one doing this work, now with Post on strike the slips and benefits are being made but nobody is delivering them.

And it would be foolish to think that these Government Agencies and their Unions are unaware of this. They know who they're screwing over and they're doing it very deliberately.

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by Locke

And it would be foolish to think that these Government Agencies and their Unions are unaware of this. They know who they're screwing over and they're doing it very deliberately.

Thing is, it's a lot like protesting where they cause a massive inconvenience to the general population; the party that initiates the strike or lockout tends not to be the party people side with. And considering that this has happened twice in the last six years (2018 and 2024), it leaves me with limited sympathy for the side initiating the stoppage. At least the last one was a rotating strike.

[CliffFletcher]

The anti-NATO riots are horseshoe theory in action. Wouldn’t surprise me if a bunch of pro-Putin right-wing populists turned up and were surprised to see Islamists waving flags. “Hey, what are you guys doing here?”

[iggy_oi]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

This Canada Post strike is really pissing me off. I have no fewer than ten parcels that were ordered in advance of the strike that rely on Canada Post for last mile delivery, and initially it was said that the strikes would be rotating, so the fact that it was made a national strike the next day is mildly infuriating. I can only imagine how badly people who rely on Canada Post delivery to run their day-to-day operations are getting shafted.

From a business retention perspective I can understand Canada Post wanting to try and prevent customers from taking their business elsewhere but wow what an underhanded statement on their part. While Canada Post didn’t explicitly state that there couldn’t possibly be a full strike they certainly implied that is wasn’t likely, and IMO that’s just dirty pool because most of the public probably wouldn’t stop to consider that it’s not Canada Post’s decision to make. Sorry to hear that their shenanigans prevented you from being able to make alternative arrangements.

Originally Posted by Locke

Honestly, I've experienced this on many levels, first with the CRA strike and now with the Canada Post strike.

I do work for a great many Seniors in this neighbourhood, I do it because they need someone to help them.

You know what the vast majority of Seniors suck at? Computers.

CRA wants them to file electronically, no problem, they also want Direct Deposit information, thats touchier because Seniors like going to the Bank, its like a night on the town for them. They want that cheque, physically, in their hands.

When CRA went on strike there was no one doing this work, now with Post on strike the slips and benefits are being made but nobody is delivering them.

And it would be foolish to think that these Government Agencies and their Unions are unaware of this. They know who they're screwing over and they're doing it very deliberately.

From the statement TorqueDog linked:

Canada Post and CUPW have agreed to continue the delivery of socio-economic cheques during any upcoming labour disruption, for eligible and participating government organizations. The agreement ensures government financial assistance delivered by mail will reach seniors and other Canadians who rely on it.

Socio-economic cheques for the month of November will be delivered on November 20. Canadians will receive their cheques the same way they normally receive their mail.

Those monsters. Amirite Locke?

[Hackey]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

I've never understood the backlash he gets for attending concerts and events. First getting emotional at Gord Downies passing, then getting lambasted for dancing at an Asian street festival in Toronto, now for attending a Taylor Swift concert.

The guy is human, just like every other Canadian.

Toxic masculinity at its most vile primitiveness.

Nothing about that Taylor Swift post could even remotely be considered toxic masculinity. Big reach there trying to paint your imaginary picture.

[Ozy_Flame]

Nope.

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by Hackey

Nothing about that Taylor Swift post could even remotely be considered toxic masculinity. Big reach there trying to paint your imaginary picture.

How about "fantastically f-cking stupid"? I think that works pretty well.

Originally Posted by iggy_oi

From a business retention perspective I can understand Canada Post wanting to try and prevent customers from taking their business elsewhere but wow what an underhanded statement on their part. While Canada Post didn’t explicitly state that there couldn’t possibly be a full strike they certainly implied that is wasn’t likely, and IMO that’s just dirty pool because most of the public probably wouldn’t stop to consider that it’s not Canada Post’s decision to make. Sorry to hear that their shenanigans prevented you from being able to make alternative arrangements.

What if, just what if, CUPW's represenation is the one that suggested to Canada Post that strikes would be rotating, only to decide to pivot to full strike action? Given that neither of us work for Canada Post nor their union, I think that has to be considered an equal possibility.

Originally Posted by iggy_oi

From the statement TorqueDog linked:
[quote from the notice I posted that said the strikes would be rolling]
Those monsters. Amirite Locke?

Considering the strike notice made no mention of it, Locke should be forgiven for taking any claims written before the strike occurred as suspect. It just would have been nice if those assh-les had done rotating strikes as was previously stated too.

I'm on no one's side except the "get the f-ck back to work" side, whatever that needs in order to be accomplished. Personally, I hope the an arbitrator rams a compromise so far up their asses that they get a funny taste in their mouths.

[transplant99]

Originally Posted by TorqueDog

How about "fantastically f-cking stupid"? I think that works pretty well.

What if, just what if, CUPW's represenation is the one that suggested to Canada Post that strikes would be rotating, only to decide to pivot to full strike action?

Considering the strike notice made no mention of it, Locke should be forgiven for taking any claims written before the strike occurred as suspect. It just would have been nice if those assh-les had done rotating strikes as was previously stated too.

I'm on no one's side except the "get the f-ck back to work" side, whatever that needs in order to be accomplished. Personally, I hope the arbitrator rams a compromise so far up their asses that they get a funny taste in their mouths.

There is no arbitrator.

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by transplant99

There is no arbitrator.

Yeah, I knew that, should have said "an" rather than "the", implying that one might be leveraged to end the stoppage at some point, instead of suggesting that one is already in place.