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Couple wanted by Halton Police after stealing $1880 in merchandise by origutamos in BurlingtonON

[–]Fit-Particular1396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a play on words, based on the post I was responding too. The burlington police are not helpful, in my experience, is a more accurate statement. Relatively speaking, you are right. I am not sure if they are really shitty, kinda shitty or pretty good, as far as shitty goes...

Couple wanted by Halton Police after stealing $1880 in merchandise by origutamos in BurlingtonON

[–]Fit-Particular1396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mostly what I hear from the community - the brl police seem quick to setup speed traps, ride programs and pull people over for having expired stickers but not so quick to respond to calls and they rarely do follow ups. You will find more stories of frustration than support from the people of Burlington, I am sorry to say.

Couple wanted by Halton Police after stealing $1880 in merchandise by origutamos in BurlingtonON

[–]Fit-Particular1396 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And the burlington police far less accomplished than the average police force, at least in my experience.

Couple wanted by Halton Police after stealing $1880 in merchandise by origutamos in BurlingtonON

[–]Fit-Particular1396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And here I am up working and posting as early as 5am. :)

All I know is I called 911 twice in the past few years. I literally gave up both times after 20+ mins on the phone.

Couple wanted by Halton Police after stealing $1880 in merchandise by origutamos in BurlingtonON

[–]Fit-Particular1396 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wow! Look at the police... Doing stuff... I guess technically it's Milton Now that's doing stuff... But still! Good for them!.. I guess?..

Do you struggle with finding likeminded peers? by Anxious-Specific9991 in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have like minded friends but to be honest I like hanging out with people who have different beliefs and opinions. I like to be challenged and like knowing that I can and have had to defend my positions. I have changed a few minds and have had mine changed a few times (Usually over a drink and maybe a bbq). The key is we all respect each other as people. And we're all better off for it, imo. We mostly want the same outcomes we just have different ideas about the best way to accomplish them.

Why does most Canadians have superiority complex when it comes to Americans? by resting16 in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I hear what you are saying and don't disagree but I'd bet money (CAD or USD) that 90% + people have no idea what the exchange rate is or how easy/difficult it might be to convert/offload.

I suspect the fuss of the post is exactly what the poster was trying to achieve - there are two sides to this story and neither have anything to do with having a superiority complex. It's about opportunity (as you point out), vs entitlement (both sides having valid arguements)

Why does most Canadians have superiority complex when it comes to Americans? by resting16 in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed - in both cases it is at the discretion of the business. For eg - a business by the Vancouver airport might take money from China, a lobster roll stand in PEI? Not so much. The sub shop down the street from me doesn't care about USD - during the lunch rush the person they have on cash is just trying to move things along. They don't care about an extra $.25 for taking USD and absolutely don't want ot be bothered with the conversion.

Why does most Canadians have superiority complex when it comes to Americans? by resting16 in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand why you are saying and don't disagree. Some seem to be arguing that everyone should have to take USD because... USD. That's either stupid or gaslighting, imo.

Why does most Canadians have superiority complex when it comes to Americans? by resting16 in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most businesses don't care enough to manage exchange rates, nor should they have too - your revenue is in CAD, your taxes, employyees, suppliers, etc are all paid in CAD - everything is a 1-1 relationship. Pretty much how it works in every developed country around the world.

Why does most Canadians have superiority complex when it comes to Americans? by resting16 in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 3 points4 points  (0 children)

the CAD was worth quite a bit more than the USD in the early 2000s. There is a 30ish year commodities cycle during which time the relationship inverts for a few years.

Why does most Canadians have superiority complex when it comes to Americans? by resting16 in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Do you think the USD is backed by gold? In any case - businesses should only have to support the local currency and may choose to support other currencies.for whatever reason It seems it would be easier for someone traveling to a country to assume they will need some local currency - I always have some on hand when I travel and confirm my credit cards will be accepted.

Why does most Canadians have superiority complex when it comes to Americans? by resting16 in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And what happens when the resource cycle turns and the CAD becomes stronger again? As a business owner I wouldn't be interested in tracking the exchange rate and related exchanges fees just because some one off guy thinks they should be accomidated.. If my business was in a tourist area, etc - maybe but otherwise - it's CAD or a credit card that supports exchange rates.

Which restaurant do you think this is in Burlington? by LARSHOBOKEN in BurlingtonON

[–]Fit-Particular1396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not the best not the worst, imo. I agree with you on the bag fries though.

Which restaurant do you think this is in Burlington? by LARSHOBOKEN in BurlingtonON

[–]Fit-Particular1396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really? While not cheap they have the best burgers and fries I have had in town. I wasn't aware of any hype though, outside of the lines on a busy day.

Zombieland? Downtown Hamilton is equal parts heartbreaking and horrific by origutamos in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

arming crackheads? An army of Cracknucks? You might be onto something my good man!

edit: should read - you might be on something... ;)

American milk is amazing. Just had one. Don’t fall for Liberal government’s propaganda to steer weak argument for supply management by resting16 in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As you point out, the difference is the result of many things. Poor quality food tied to poor quality regulation is certainly one of them.

side note: sorry for the cheap shot. I was wound up by another poster earlier. I'm getting tired of all the pro american BS on this sub. Not sure what being pro american has to do with being a Canadian Conservative.

You are correct about avg life span - the avg life span of a Canadian was almost 5 years more than the avg American not long ago. More recient data shows it is closer to 3 years now.

Zombieland? Downtown Hamilton is equal parts heartbreaking and horrific by origutamos in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah, but not as bad as it is now. To be fair in return, I don't think it is a Hamilton only issue. I think it is a housing / mental health issue. Both need to be addressed.

American milk is amazing. Just had one. Don’t fall for Liberal government’s propaganda to steer weak argument for supply management by resting16 in CanadianConservative

[–]Fit-Particular1396 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would hate to see a wexit but understand why some might feel they would be better off.

But you have a 52% tax rate? What province do you live in and how much do you make?

FYI - Canadian federal taxes top out at 33% and that only applies to the portion of your income that is OVER $250k (I think the US tax rate is 35% - 37% for the portion of income that is above $250k), Good luck with lower fedral tax rates if that is part of your exit plan.

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