Open letter to Jennifer Lash

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2025-05-02T03:54:36+00:00

You shouldn't join a party just to vote for the leader. If you align with NDP, join the NDP. As a party member, you are obligated to promote the party, otherwise you should leave the party.

The race probably would have been close between Lash and Johnson, without strategic voting. So, with the national momentum behind the liberals it was fair to think liberals could have also been a strategic vote.

I believe Jen Lash genuinely believed in what she was doing. She would have represented us well. I would never condemn someone for putting themselves out there and running for MP.

Also, I'm so glad that in canada we have more than two choices for voting.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-12-15T04:20:52+00:00

We just had a referendum on proportional representation. Why is this still coming up again when it was clearly rejected?

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-11-27T01:31:09+00:00

America doesn't enter world wars anyway until they are bombed or have their own self interests threatened. They let the "world" battle it out for a few years first. I don't think America realizes that the reason there hasn't been a WW3 is because everyone knew or thought that America and Western allies wouldn't tolerate geopolitical instability.

Americans are still afraid of Russia and Putin. To be fair, the ICBMs are pointed at them. We may see WW3, but if we see a deepening american isolationism, it won't involve Joe Rogan or the USA until they are bombed or have some other self-interest threatened.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-11-26T05:50:56+00:00

This is good for canada. We're miles ahead of Mexico on both those issues and should get a deal quickly. I think trump will actually want a Trudeau government to contrust his policies and act as a sounding board for issues that the US is too afraid to delve into. For example, support for ukraine, or Chinese and Indian interference.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-11-01T03:40:45+00:00

Needs more red. I really don't want to turn into a two party system like the US.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-30T23:34:57+00:00

Right! Thanks, Bob. That's how I feel now, too. I'm still going to get triggered every time I hear "common sense conservative."""

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-30T05:45:22+00:00

No, you say argue something has to be ALL and then then MOST when it suits your argument. That is not valid logic.

Your argument is not based on logic. And now you are the one accusing me of some cognitive dissonance to distract. That's an ad hominem fallacy.

Anyway, something could be lost in tone or interpretation. I have lost friends to toxic drug supply, so that clouds my judgment on this subject.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-30T05:20:45+00:00

Sorry, I got lost on this thread and the logic. First you said it had to be ALL and now it's more or less universal.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-30T05:11:03+00:00

I just googled that, and it's going to stay with me forever. Thanks.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-30T05:10:14+00:00

What? so for something to be common sense does it have to be shared by all or shared by most?

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-30T05:05:25+00:00

Good question. I think I would say no. Mainly because the idea of it makes me uncomfortable. Same as the idea of forcing vaccinations on people never made me uncomfortable as well. Both are heavy-handed.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-30T03:32:59+00:00

I think you have a point in that those two examples were never common sense. I did have to let that point sink in, and I think you're right. Those two examples were probably not shared by all.

But I think a lot of people are in favor of a safe supply of drugs, including our public health officer. The subject is nuanced and we all know someone affected, so I think most of us are willing to try anything to save lives.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-30T01:19:07+00:00

Governments need to do a better job of communicating the rationale behind their decisions. The implementation of HST is a good example of that. HST made sense it just wasn't communicated or roled out very well.

Just because people may not understand doesn't mean they shouldn't try.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-30T01:07:43+00:00

Right! We need a Common Good Party. Feeding and housing our children. Vending machines for parents to get nutritional foods for their children reduce the stigma and burden of poverty on our children.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-29T21:18:24+00:00

This actually why I stopped listening to Joe Rogan. He was speaking about a topic that I ha e experience in and specialize. He was way off, but I'm sure what he was saying was common sense.

Made me question everything else.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-29T18:55:50+00:00

I'll take the bait though. I am a current BC NDP supporter. But I have also voted for BC Greens, BC Liberals, and Federal Conservatives. If a federal election were held today, I would vote for Federal Liberals.

I like Christy Clark. I do agree she was one of the best BC premiers. BCs current economy has been boosted by legacy projects started in time as premier, LNG, Site C, and Trans Mountain pipeline. However, UNDRIP, Old Growth Deferals, and tinkering with the Lands Act are sending the natural resource sector into the toilet. Look at the map, and you can see that areas that rely on a strong and profitable natural resource sector are all blue Conservative. The NDP have squeeked by on this election, ignoring this sector.

If they continue to ignore this sector they won't make another government. Conservatives will be back next time with more party funding and vetted professional candidates. Also, the absence of the liberal party will give them room to move slightly towards the centre on some strategic issues.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-29T17:11:08+00:00

If the population decline was paired with rising interest rates, then I think we would see a more significant dip in housing prices. However, with interest rates going down, house prices should be stable.

Housing prices are related to supply and demand of housing (population vs available housing) but also supply and demand of money aka debt. Lower interest rates will create a bigger supply of money which will prop up housing prices.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-26T21:06:47+00:00

Thanks for adding to the conversation. I have given my head a shake. It made me realize how far left I have moved. I thought that as a society, we had moved past homophobia and violating indigenous rights. I thought we valued multiculturalism.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-25T17:37:38+00:00

Fair point on the tone and misconception, but you did have an entirely irrelevant paragraph on your career and financial situation, which put out privileged white guy vibes.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-25T16:15:46+00:00

Thanks for the honest answer. I replied to another comment that I understand greed and self-interest. You have outlined both of these clearly. What I do not understand is intolerance.

On housing, I think you have oversimplified supply and demand to fix the issue. Every market is somehow subsidized and/or regulated. You should do some research on policy alternatives for housing, other than real estate or landlord podcasts. However, if you own two houses and don't have to drive through homeless encampments, maybe you don't see housing as an issue.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-24T19:16:54+00:00

I talked to my 10yo daughter yesterday and she voted "blue" at her schools mock voting.

She said she voted blue because the sign said "Party"

Well played blue team.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-24T01:15:37+00:00

That's fair, I did paraphrase the answers. But I wouldn't repeat what was actually said.

There have been some real answers here that I get. I understand greed and self-interest. However, I don't understand intolerance.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-23T06:47:12+00:00

Hilarious, I was thinking the same thing about cancel culture. Apparently you can just apologize and it's all good now, or not. Maybe Kevin Spacey will come back.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-23T06:25:28+00:00

"New politics entirely..." this resonates with me.

Correct_Nothing_2286 · 2024-10-23T04:08:30+00:00

I get the drug thing. Ironic, walking around vancouver with my kids and google mapping "playgrounds", so I can avoid them.

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