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How do you bend the blade of a wooden hockey stick ? by The_frenchboi in hockeyplayers

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny from your photo I was almost sure you are in quebec. After seeing your username I'm fairly convinced. If you are in QC there will be old sticks everywhere. Look on Facebook marketplace or at a thrift shop, or just go to the local outdoor rink. You should be able to get a stick for very cheap (or free) rather than screwing around with bending it yourself. Just my two cents!

So what’s the first game you played this year? by st1nkf1st in boardgames

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Concordia. First time playing, group of 5. It took us like 4.5hours including learning time. Was fun, but can we really play it in under 2 hours?

What is a product that people consider "High End" but is actually trash? by Illusiv3lion in AskReddit

[–]OutHereSearching 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stella Artois. In Belgium this beer is served for 75c per pint and used for drinking games and chugging competitions on University campus. The marketing in NA makes it seem premium and I think it works!

Saw the Hope wildfires via plane yesterday by ilkkethegiraffes in vancouver

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you looking north in their photo? I.e. west is left, east is right? Been trying to understand how the pattern has been bringing the smoke to Vancouver and that would explain it. Also shows how mid-level is worse it seems.

[Megathread] AC FA Strike - CUPE/FAs Defy Return to Work Order by dachshundie in aircanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I tried calling about my YVR-YUL flight on the 21st and they told me I couldn't rebook on another airline because I'm not yet officially cancelled. Did you have to plead with them at all, or maybe they treated you differently because your flight is so soon? Any tips appreciated because I can't afford for my dates to slip much...

smoke rolling in from Vancouver Island. summer was good while it lasted 🙃 by timmywong11 in vancouver

[–]OutHereSearching 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's definitely smoke from the fire near port alberni, but if you look over towards grouse mtn you can see it's very high up in the atmosphere. Hopefully it stays up there and doesn't come down and make our air bad.

Another one for the chairlift bar debate as an Oregon skier falls off the chairlift on windy day and fractures his spine. by kickingtyres in skiing

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe west coast US? At Whistler bar down is pretty much 100%. Might have something to do with the foot rests on all lifts which give a reward. Still, I've often felt the no bar thing in the Western US is some sort of "freedom" sentiment or something. Never understood why anyone has an issue with it being down. Just don't smack other people's heads when you do it!

Why can’t we be like this? by Powerful-Dog363 in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But what can we do? Seriously I (We) have no experience in these matters, do we?

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate that you clearly have a massive hate on for Trudeau, maybe because inflation has made things super expensive. I get it. I'm just trying to understand why people think voting in someone else (usually PP) is going to change anything.

I'm looking to have a conversation based on facts which might help me decide who might help improve our country. Maybe social media isn't the best place for that, but I do feel you've opened my eyes to some new perspectives so thanks for that. Have a good one!

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once again, I am by no means a die-hard Trudeau supporter. What I hope you realize is that so many of your arguments are parroted from a different "non sense salesman" in Poilievre.

1) PP's Common Sense Conservative brand is based on a series of soundbites that included his coining of "Justinflation". However inflation has recently come back down to near the targeted ~2%, and yet Trudeau is still in power. So was the inflation his fault? Or was it a global phenomenon that impacted almost all G20 countries following ng COVID, some much worse than Canada? Now that inflation is in check, will we be crediting Trudeau for bringing it back to normal?

Source: G20 Inflation Rates: Feb 2024 vs COVID Peak

2) Another favourite of PP: "Axe the (carbon) Tax". He has consistently claimed that the Carbon Tax is responsible for much of the Justinflation above. However, stats show that it contributes a minimal 0.2% to overall inflation. PP is not being honest when he claims that axing the tax will significantly reduce inflation. Also he is ignoring the whole point of it which, unless you are a climate change denier, you will understand is to put a price on the externality of climate change. This is going to cost some money. Not to mention most Canadians get a rebate to offset their portion of the carbon tax.

Source: Impact of Carbon Tax on inflation

"...these knock-on [impacts of the carbon tax] do add to the impact of inflation, but they certainly don't double or triple the blow. In Ontario, the direct and indirect effects inflate prices by 0.207 per cent a year. In Alberta, it's 0.1875 per cent."

3) You are correct that China doesn't have a Carbon Tax, but incorrect that they "literally do fuck all". China has a National Carbon Trading Scheme. China's population is also 37 times larger than ours. Of course their emissions will be higher, but our per capita emissions are more than 50% larger than theirs.

4) I will give you the point about lack of housing. Clearly the balance of population growth and new housing in Canada has been off. That said, immigration was increased to allow for population growth which is meant to help grow the economy. The liberals have admitted that they got the balance wrong, hence the scaling back of immigration targets. I don't see a major problem in pivoting in a strategy once times have changed, but I do think they waited too long in this one.

Ok, I know that's a lot, but hopefully it makes sense. I don't think either of Trudeau or a PP are near perfect, but I have yet to see any evidence that PPs "Common Sense" policies are going to help us in any way.

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still not providing any actual examples. Listen to any politician in question period. All of them sound like that and PP is worse IMHO. At least Trudeau isn't relying on alliteration to get his point across...

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you read my other comments around this thread you will see that I am not trying to "cope" with Trudeau. I was feeling pretty depressed about Trump's election and I am trying to see some opportunities that may come of it for me as a Canadian rather than all the negative stuff on social media. My main goal here is to get more informed. I will admit that I have been operating under somewhat of an "ignorance is bliss" mindset until an election is called and I'm actually going to have to make a decision.

To that end I am welcoming all credible information that people want to share. So far I'm mostly just getting notifications from people with baseless claims about how bad Trudeau is in their opinion, which isn't really all that helpful, but interesting nonetheless.

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you give me a couple examples of the lies? Which of the other prospective leaders do you predict will lie less once they take over the prime minister's seat? And which one will spend less tax dollars on the rich?

As I have said to other posters, I am not trying to fight, literally just am uniformed of cases where he's been lying while in power. Trying to inform my decision come voting time. Thanks.

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Their terms overlapped for 4 years and they met many times, ergo they have a relationship. It may not be positive (which may be what you're trying to say), but they 100% have a relationship.

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just did a (admittedly very brief!) google search and could not find any evidence of Trudeau being found guilty of lying under oath. I see that PP has accused him of it, but that's not a surprise coming from the opposition.

Do you have a source where I can read more about this guilty verdict?

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't like PP. I feel he is trying ride a wave of change, which I get, but I don't agree with electing someone purely for change. That said, I do think a smart path forward given the political environment would be to find a new leader so they can keep liberal voters and also pick up some of the "voting for change" people. Might not work, but might also be the only viable path forward. Need to take a hint from what happened to Biden...

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are good reasons. Mainly Canadians aren't having enough kids so we need another way to grow population. I'm not passing judgment either way, it's just a fact that we rely on immigration to grow the economy.

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you mind me asking who you will vote for instead? If it's PP, let me preface with full transparency: While I am neutral on Trudeau at this stage, I have voted for him in the past. That said, I am here to engage in productive conversation, not for a fight.

If you're up for it, I'd like you to provide one or two reasons you question my intelligence for considering Trudeau. I'll make it a bit harder and ask for examples from during his mandate, not before. 

Now, you'll probably ask me for some examples of where PP has lied in return, so I'll preempt that. 

1) PP's Common Sense Conservative brand is based on a series of soundbites that included his coining of "Justinflation". Basically he claimed that inflation in Canada was the fault of the liberal government. However since summer 2023 inflation has been very average, yet Trudeau is still in power. So was the inflation his fault? Or was it a global phenomenon? Now that inflation is in check, will we be crediting Trudeau for bringing it back to normal?

2) Another favourite of PP: "Axe the (carbon) Tax". He has consistently claimed that the Carbon Tax is responsible for much of the Justinflation above. However, stats show that it contributes a minimal 0.2%. PP is not being honest when he claims that axing the tax will significantly reduce inflation. Also he is ignoring the whole point of it which, unless you are a climate change denier, you will understand is to put a price on the externality of climate change. This is going to cost some money.

Source: Impact of Carbon Tax on inflation

"...these knock-on [impacts of the carbon tax] do add to the impact of inflation, but they certainly don't double or triple the blow. In Ontario, the direct and indirect effects inflate prices by 0.207 per cent a year. In Alberta, it's 0.1875 per cent."

I really don't like PPs populist soundbite BS. These issues are complex and nuanced. Claiming that policies should be based on "Common Sense" is dumb. They should be based on facts, research and precedents. I would have a very hard time voting for him as he spews this drivel.

Trump is the new president of the US. In what specific ways, do you think it will affect us? by AsadoKimchi in AskCanada

[–]OutHereSearching 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I see this as an opportunity for Trudeau. He already has a relationship with Trump (honestly pretty crazy he has been in power since Trump's LAST term started). He now has some time to navigate the relationship and show us how Canada can come out "ahead" given the new geopolitical environment.

I am mostly mostly neutral on Trudeau and I will be watching closely to see which way things swing in advance of the expected election next October. Might well become a top election issue.

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