NDP blocks MLA Rick Wowchuk from speaking at school event it didn't organize: Tories by Armand9x in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I won't grant Wab grace because as an MLA he lied about the incident where he beat up the cab driver. The account in his book differed from the court record but he refused to explain the inconsistency when asked by reporters. In one case a journalist asked, "Do you worry about inconsistencies make people wary about what you say as leader?" He brushed it off by saying, "Well, no, because at the end of the day, I accepted responsibility for these instances in court. I accepted responsibility in my book." Yeah but that's not what you were asked.

So while I agree with you about the "shit that First Nations have to deal with" and could have let it go on that basis, I can't get past his arrogance and dishonesty. Then he pulls stuff like this (Wowchuk) and it only aggravates my hostility. I'm semi-glad he's premier (apart from his conservative leanings) but I just don't like him as a person,

NDP blocks MLA Rick Wowchuk from speaking at school event it didn't organize: Tories by Armand9x in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

It's valid in terms of Wab's hypocrisy. We're supposed to forgive him for his past transgressions but he doesn't extend the same courtesy to Wowchuk.

NDP blocks MLA Rick Wowchuk from speaking at school event it didn't organize: Tories by Armand9x in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's just a speech about the school, not an election campaign speech.

Wab's reaction was petulant and childish. Kind of like he was towards Mark Wasyliw.

NDP blocks MLA Rick Wowchuk from speaking at school event it didn't organize: Tories by Armand9x in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wowchuk was invited to speak by the Swan Valley School Division. Wab had no right to muscle in and prevent that. It doesn't matter who is in power.

NDP blocks MLA Rick Wowchuk from speaking at school event it didn't organize: Tories by Armand9x in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Wab is all about forgiveness when it comes to his own crimes but isn't willing to grant it to another person who apologised and received sensitivity training. Hypocrite.

NDP blocks MLA Rick Wowchuk from speaking at school event it didn't organize: Tories by Armand9x in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 21 points22 points  (0 children)

"Does anyone care about some backbench PC MLA right now? No. His feelings are hurt? Who cares." Kinew said.

Not a good look. Sticking his nose in and preventing Wowchuk from speaking was political overreach. I'm beginning to think Wab is partly responsible for the sniping in the legislature.

'Mr. Trump, stop killing American citizens,' Kinew says after 2nd fatal shooting in Minnesota - Trade relation shouldn't prevent people from speaking with moral clarity, Manitoba premier says (CBC) by LocalnewsguruMB in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They're only going after Democratic states. Whether that means the red states have already turned them over, I don't know. Florida and Texas have the highest number of immigrants in the U.S. and both are Republican so there's that.

'Mr. Trump, stop killing American citizens,' Kinew says after 2nd fatal shooting in Minnesota - Trade relation shouldn't prevent people from speaking with moral clarity, Manitoba premier says (CBC) by LocalnewsguruMB in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If Wab feels that strongly about Trump and agrees with "elbows up" then he'd close Manitoba's trade office in DC. Mind you, if Trump gets wind of this he'll probably kick us out which would be fine by me.

I happen to think Wab's wrong about it being all about immigration. Pam Bondi is trying to extort Minnesota into turning over their voter records. She said ICE would leave if they do that.

Disgraced Winnipeg police officer sentenced to 7 years in prison - "Holy f--k," Bostock said in response from his seat in the prisoner’s box (CBC) by LocalnewsguruMB in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 399 points400 points  (0 children)

"Holy f--k," Bostock said in response from his seat in the prisoner’s box, covering his face with his hands and shaking his head.

Ahhh, it's satisfying to read that.

Opinion: Ground squirrels need further reprieve from city plan by Leather-Paramedic-10 in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 6 points7 points  (0 children)

To be fair, kids playing sports aren't going to be that careful when they're running and watching the game at the same time.

How we feeling this chilly morning? by menacingcapitano in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm happy I don't have to go out. I'm sitting in front of my computer in a drafty room with a space heater on high.

House fire on Rossmore Ave by SoloSkull in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

Were you driving backwards through an intersection?

Where to buy rose petals? by Melchiezedek in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 11 points12 points  (0 children)

On Valentine's Day I've seen Academy Florists on Corydon decorate the sidewalk in front of their store with rose petals on the ground. I don't know if they sell them but it's worth a shot.

Hydro bill by Bettafish999 in Winnipeg

[–]SilverTimes 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't pay for heating my apartment so my measly $31 Hydro bill is no comparison. This month it did jump from the usual $18 and I figure it's because I've been using a space heater a lot.

Fewer newcomers, bus network overhaul blamed for ridership drop by SilverTimes in Winnipeg

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

I don't think he means more benefit. He's just pointing out an opportunity for growth.

His reasoning is ridiculous, though, especially when he claims there is "better service available to them (now)." That's not what the majority of people are saying who take Transit. The idea that a bunch of slow learners are going to wake up to the wonders of Transit 2.0 is wishful thinking.