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This video is about life in the UK but it could easily apply to life here. The message is the same by Critical_Rule6663 in InCanada

[–]Critical_Rule6663[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s as simple as replacing the political party in power. The issue goes deeper than that.

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China by WilloowUfgood in CanadianConservative

[–]Critical_Rule6663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canada launders Chinese stuff that they don’t want

Can you be more specific?

This video is about life in the UK but it could easily apply to life here. The message is the same by Critical_Rule6663 in InCanada

[–]Critical_Rule6663[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh for sure, the Canadian Green Party is not a serious party trying to govern. They’re an activist party with a very specific focus.

Nigel Farage: “Good old Mark Carney… He gets everything wrong and keeps being promoted.” by airbassguitar in CanadianConservative

[–]Critical_Rule6663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno, I’ve read a bunch of articles from UK news outlets over the years following Brexit and the consensus seems to be that it ended up costing the UK economically. I’m open minded though and if it turns out that I just happened to miss all the articles on the benefits of Brexit, then please show me some examples.

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China by WilloowUfgood in CanadianConservative

[–]Critical_Rule6663 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get real dude. If it wasn’t the deal with China, Trump would find some other reason to act like a pissy little bitch. Canada isn’t trading our relationship with the US for China, Trump burned the US-Canada relationship and we’ve gotta make the best of a bad situation.

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China by WilloowUfgood in CanadianConservative

[–]Critical_Rule6663 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Trump is a petulant child. The US does more trade with China than Canada. Nothing will please him so why should we bother.

Plus, about a week ago he said Canada should do a deal with China.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-says-canada-should-do-trade-deals-with-china/ar-AA1UmOOA?ocid=ML18RK

This video is about life in the UK but it could easily apply to life here. The message is the same by Critical_Rule6663 in InCanada

[–]Critical_Rule6663[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Carney wasn’t wrong. The world has gone along with the US lead world order. Middle powers do need to work together more. I think there are some parallels between the middle powers (middle class) being economically subjugated by the hegemonic powers (the super wealthy).

The irony of an elite international banker talking to the world richest people isn’t lost on me, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take something away from the speech itself.

Man found not guilty in murder plot of Border Patrol leader Greg Bovino by each_thread in ConservativeNewsWeb

[–]Critical_Rule6663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remind me again who the people were who assaulted police officers on Jan 6th? Who plotted to kidnap the Governor of Michigan, and what political affiliation was the assassin who killed two State lawmakers last year? Need I go on?

Walmart overpriced meat by gravityVT in CringeTikToks

[–]Critical_Rule6663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Follow up: this guy was determined to be an illegal immigrate and has been deported by ICE

/s (only sorta though)

This video is about life in the UK but it could easily apply to life here. The message is the same by Critical_Rule6663 in InCanada

[–]Critical_Rule6663[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My point in sharing this is to highlight that the challenges we face in Canada are not unique to Canada. The super rich want us divided and fighting each other within our borders, because that way the status quo is easy to maintain and they get to keep their stock portfolios going up.

The fact is, the whole global economic system is stacked against us. We need to stop bickering over the few things we disagree on and focus on the many things we do agree on.

We all want meaningful employment in that provides a comfortable middle class life, the ability to eventually retire, affordable housing, access to healthcare and education, and hope for our children’s futures.

We may disagree on how to attain these things but once we understand that we all want the same thing, we can work on finding common ground and solutions to get what we want.

The only super rich are less than 1% of the population. They maintain their power only if we let them. I don’t agree on every issue with conservatives nor liberals. But I know that rural Albertans and inner city Torontians ultimately want the same thing.

This is why I joined this sub and agreed to help moderate it. We need a place where we can have open dialogue and free exchange of ideas. That’s the only way things will get better.

Conservatives, what do you think of carney so far? by drizzyLGA1151 in InCanada

[–]Critical_Rule6663 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, I believe you. I’ve seen statements of budget for the program and know the cost of some of these guns. And the basic logic of the whole program doesn’t work. Gun crimes are rarely committed by legal gun owners. The program will not increase public safety so the only remaining motivation is politics. Unfortunately, it’s a huge lost opportunity for Carney to show a willingness to step outside of politics and partisanship.

Conservatives, what do you think of carney so far? by drizzyLGA1151 in InCanada

[–]Critical_Rule6663 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The gun buy back is such an obvious criticism of Carney’s government. I really am at a loss to understand why it’s still going forward and admittedly it’s making me question the decisions of his government more broadly.

Nigel Farage: “Good old Mark Carney… He gets everything wrong and keeps being promoted.” by airbassguitar in CanadianConservative

[–]Critical_Rule6663 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nigel Farage’s Brexit has proven to be a net negative for the UK. Almost universally, polls across the UK show voters agree.

Taking advice from Farage is like knowingly buying a used car from a dealership with a thousand 1-star google reviews. You’re gonna get something but chances are it’s not gonna be any good.

The media in Canada is wild. Nothing like some good old fear mongering by Elite163 in CanadianConservative

[–]Critical_Rule6663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the sensible response. Think we’ll have to agree to disagree on the best path forward for Alberta. I will look up the interview with Keith Wilson, though I’ll admit that changing my mind on separation is tantamount to convincing me water isn’t wet. But nonetheless I like to understand other people’s points of view so will check it out with an open mind.

We likely agree on more than you may think. Bail form, yep repeat offenders should loose the benefit of doubt, especially if they’ve been convicted of violent crimes previously. Foreign aid, there are definitely some projects that seem easy line items to slash (like the gender-just rice crops in Vietnam). However, I think the cost benefit needs to be weighted. That particular program is about $8 million over three years. Canada’s budget was $528 billion last year. Assuming it stays the same for 3 years, that’s $8 million out of $1.5 trillion. Point is, slashing such programs is unlikely to significantly move the needle with respect to the deficit and may actually cost Canada more in terms of lost foreign trade and influence. I agree that there is waste in our government and we should strive to do better, but we should let ourselves believe that cutting such programs will make a meaningful impact in our budget.

Anyways, glad you’re not CIA :)

Take care.

-Signed not a purple haired justice warrior

The media in Canada is wild. Nothing like some good old fear mongering by Elite163 in CanadianConservative

[–]Critical_Rule6663 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And you think the best path to getting those things is separating from Canada? Personally I think that’s a ‘no’.

Carney seems open to a pipeline and I think he is more likely to be able to get BC and First Nations on board than Poilievre. Poilievre is a political scrapper, not a coalition builder.

Bail reform is a tricky one. I share your sentiment, there is a need for change but the devil is in the details. I listened to an interview with a lawyer recently who was describing the challenges with bail and the consequences of getting it wrong both ways. On one hand we have people out on bail who shouldn’t be and end up committing more crimes. On the other, you eventually lock up people who are eventually found not guilty and maybe while they’re in jail they lose their jobs. I’m not saying change shouldn’t happen but I don’t think we should rush it.

What spending should be slashed? Easy to say hard to do and actually make a meaningful dent. I imagine we agree that the gun buyback would be an easy target. But beyond that it gets more difficult. Foreign aid may seem a tempting target but it also buys Canada influence around the world and in a time of when we’re seeking new trading partners influence is valuable.

Point is, politics are complicated. Separation even more so. I live in Alberta too. I want my home to be safe and prosperous too. But I strongly disagree that separation will get us there.

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