Canadian Federal Politics Thread v5

[BoLevi]

Originally Posted by iggy_oi

Is that because it completely debunks your theory?



By your logic equalization payments wouldn’t have a negative impact on job creation, it would just move where those jobs end up. And since you’re such a proponent of people just packing up and moving to wherever the jobs are I’m not sure why you would take issue with that.

Fact of the matter is that with or without equalization capitalism can’t and doesn’t guarantee equality to everyone if it doesn’t produce enough jobs for everyone. You can’t sit here and pretend as if it does because frankly it never has. That doesn’t mean capitalism in itself is a bad thing, it’s just that it isn’t the be all end all flawless solution to all of our problems that you’re trying to make it out to be.

It's the best solution we have.

As for "producing jobs", that's a very socialist way to look at things. People create jobs. You don't have to sit around waiting for someone to post something. Go forth and be an entrepreneur.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Delthefunky

We should make an alliance with Greenland. Trump would be so pissed.

We should invade Greenland...conquer it...and then try selling it to Trump for a wildly inflated price!!

Oh that'd drive him batcrap nuts!

"We're coming for you next Falklands! NO ONE EXPECTS THE CANADIAN INVASION!!!!"

[TorqueDog]

Originally Posted by GGG

For those interested in voting in the liberal leadership race it is free to enter. You just have to check the following

If you signed up with the NDP to vote for Nenshi that would have expired in December.

Deadline in the 27th, and no poll tax.

How would they go about verifying that you aren't, anyway?

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Lubicon

Wait, what am I missing here? Was not aware of this.

It's true, when sea levels are low enough.

[belsarius]

Originally Posted by Locke

We should invade Greenland...conquer it...and then try selling it to Trump for a wildly inflated price!!

Oh that'd drive him batcrap nuts!

"We're coming for you next Falklands! NO ONE EXPECTS THE CANADIAN INVASION!!!!"

Our chief weapon is surprise, surprise and fear, fear and surprise!

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by Lubicon

Wait, what am I missing here? Was not aware of this.

Hans Island.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Island

Back in June 2022, Denmark and Canada agreed to split the disputed island.

Technically, it is within Greenland, so under the Danish Crown currently, but not part of Denmark the actual country.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Lubicon

Wait, what am I missing here? Was not aware of this.

It is a little known fact as it takes place in the Arctic and we've sort of been...not 'at war' but 'in conflict' with Denmark for a bit over it.

My understanding is that this conflict has long been fought over who's alcoholic beverages are best and in my opinion Crown Royal has been doing a lot of the heavy lifting in this conflict and, I think, won it for us.

But I do believe that some sort of 'cease-fire' was reached and the offensive beach-head is now in a state of mutually agreed-upon peace.

Much to relief of the native population who suffered through this egregious and brutal conflict, a population, which as I understand, is a single family. Of Seals. And potentially one Narwhal! Although that is speculation! He tends to move around a bit.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by belsarius

Our chief weapon is surprise, surprise and fear, fear and surprise!

"Hey...whats going on?"

The Canadians took over. I guess we're Canadian now.

"When did that happen? A couple days ago? I didn't see that happen! Meh...I guess there could be worse things. Is this complimentary Maple Syrup? This is awesome!"

[iggy_oi]

Originally Posted by BoLevi

It's the best solution we have.

As for "producing jobs", that's a very socialist way to look at things. People create jobs. You don't have to sit around waiting for someone to post something. Go forth and be an entrepreneur.

Right. Because banks are just waiting around to provide everyone with money regardless of things like their credit history.

Your constant framing of everything you disagree with as being socialist is making me question what your definition of socialism even is. It’s also kind of ironic that you started off by claiming capitalism would provide equality to all.

[Cappy]

Originally Posted by Locke

"Hey...whats going on?"

The Canadians took over. I guess we're Canadian now.

"When did that happen? A couple days ago? I didn't see that happen! Meh...I guess there could be worse things. Is this complimentary Maple Syrup? This is awesome!"

"They were actually really nice about it!"

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

And ruthless efficiency! Our three chief weapons! Three! Fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency... and a fanatical devotion to Terry Fox! Four! Our four weapons...

[Lubicon]

Originally Posted by Locke

"Hey...whats going on?"

The Canadians took over. I guess we're Canadian now.

"When did that happen? A couple days ago? I didn't see that happen! Meh...I guess there could be worse things. Is this complimentary Maple Syrup? This is awesome!"

Originally Posted by Cappy

"They were actually really nice about it!"

"Then they apologized".

[BoLevi]

Originally Posted by iggy_oi

Right. Because banks are just waiting around to provide everyone with money regardless of things like their credit history.

Your constant framing of everything you disagree with as being socialist is making me question what your definition of socialism even is. It’s also kind of ironic that you started off by claiming capitalism would provide equality to all.

Capitalism will "provide" you nothing. That's not a bug, that's a feature.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

And ruthless efficiency! Our three chief weapons! Three! Fear, surprise, and ruthless efficiency... and a fanatical devotion to Terry Fox! Four! Our four weapons...

It always seems insensitive to ask but what’s up with that anyway?

[Firebot]

Originally Posted by GGG

I think it’s important to join parties to push them all towards the middle otherwise it’s strong partisans that dictate the general election choices.

Interesting and very commendable practice.

Honestly it's one very active way to make a party change from within if not happy with the status quo or current party directions.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Lubicon

"Then they apologized".

"Sorry for conquering you guys...no hard feelings?"

I guess it's alright...no worries, just dont sell us to that madman!

[iggy_oi]

Originally Posted by BoLevi

Capitalism will "provide" you nothing. That's not a bug, that's a feature.

Interesting.

Originally Posted by BoLevi

Equalality is always available to every citizen. They just have to move to the location with the more productive economy.

So who or what is providing the equality that is available for all?

[Paulie Walnuts]

https://twitter.com/user/status/1882836543695450507

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by iggy_oi

So who or what is providing the equality that is available for all?

Metallica!

no wait that was Justice

my bad

[direwolf]

Originally Posted by Paulie Walnuts

https://twitter.com/user/status/1882836543695450507

We seem to be the shiny new toy that he can't shut up about. What a f***ing clown. Someone needs to distract him with something else so that hopefully he'll finally stop with the 51st state nonsense.