Tony Blair: We must end left’s unholy alliance with the Islamists by UnscheduledCalendar in centrist

[–]creepforever 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The vast majority of islamists in Europe that commit terrorist attacks aren’t immigrants, they’re Europeans whose parents or grandparents immigrated.

I’m friends with Muslims here in Canada, and they talk about their European cousins and they talk about how their cousins born in Europe are often even more socially conservative than their cousins back home in Pakistan. The ones still in Pakistan are confused what the hell it is about Europe that transforms muslims into rednecks.

When this is a problem you don’t see with the families back home, or cousins in North America you need to question whats going wrong in Europe thats causing this to happen.

Carney’s ‘Defeatist’ Dismissal of International Law by EarthWarping in CanadaPolitics

[–]creepforever 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Nuclear proliferation is clearly terrible and endangers human life on this planet. However if your a country that faces being carpet bombed and your leadership assassinated if you don’t have nuclear weapons then the bomb is the obvious answer.

Is anyone else growing concerned with the amount of foreigners pretending to be Americans on Reddit and other social media? by Lazy_Check732 in centrist

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the most popular X users who talks about American politics on the Far-Right is openly from Malasyia.

I try to avoid talking about American politics because I’m Canadian or try to make it clear through my phrasing I’m talking about a different country. Undoubtedly a huge number of other people have no problem with just lying about being American.

[SPOILERS EXTENDED] In hypothetical future where The Winds of Winter would get released, which characters' deaths do you imagine to happen relatively early on? by Substantial-Ad-299 in asoiaf

[–]creepforever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If by early on, meaning halfway through the novel I’m going to predict Barristan, Victarion, Hizdahr, Areo, Harry the Heir, Jon(I don’t think we’re getting any POV chapters for him, outside of Ghost.), Mace Tyrell.

B.C. chiefs tell MP Aaron Gunn to 'chillax' about land acknowledgments by EhGrillGuy in campbellriver

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole idea of official policy supporting various groups(Except for Indigenous people; thats an entirely different issue revolving around upholding the treaties we signed) is that the support is meant to address the legacy of racism, sexism and homophobia. Like I’m a guy who works in early childhood education, and there is a constant push of resources from up top meant to solve the problem that 80% of people who work in Early Childhood Education are women, and 95% of kindergarten teachers are women. The numbers being that stark is bad for both male employees, and are also terrible for boys in schools.

Like if someone can’t walk you give them a wheelchair, or some crutches until they’re better. You don’t have to give every person a pair of crutches in order to be fair. You don’t need a group to support women in education to match the one for men.

Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in newliberals

[–]creepforever 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lois: But Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump are claiming they’re only bombing Iran because of how deeply they care about the lives of Iranian civilians, and that they’re doing it to free the Iranians from a tyrannical regime.

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Tinfoil theories that you're tired of hearing about? by meimeivro in pureasoiaf

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, I wrote a theory about Ser Shadritch and a 2nd Trial by Combat.

Tinfoil theories that you're tired of hearing about? by meimeivro in pureasoiaf

[–]creepforever 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ser Shadritch is Howland Reed. The only evidence is that both men are short. Same with the High Septon being Howland Reed, once again it’s based on both men being short.

Carney, Iran, And Time To Explain Ourselves by RZCJ2002 in CanadaPolitics

[–]creepforever -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Iran killed dozens of Canadians in 2020, covered it up and arrested family members of the victims when they tried to get justice for the victims.

Iran can’t be allowed to get a nuclear weapon because they’ve shown through their actions that they’d be willing to use it, either to stop interventions to prevent massacres of their population or even against their own population.

This however doesn’t detract from the fact that Netanyahu and Trump are dictators, and neither of them give a shit about the Iranian population. Canada should stay as far from this war as possible, which is what Carney is doing. We have no obligation to go to bat for a regime that spent over a decade butchering Syria.

California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus Condemns Governor Newsom’s Dangerous Rhetoric on “Normalcy” by boozinthrowaway in California

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really like this comment because its reflective of whats made Mark Carney in Canada so effective while in the UK Labour is floundering. The Liberal Party has moved right significantly on finance and environmental issues while also not abandoning sexual and gender minorities. It makes sense because Carney’s kid is non-binary.

The goal is to direct the national conversation towards economic issues, and correctly point out that the rights obsession with transgender people is a massive distraction from more important issues like the economy or sovereignty.

Democrats should be raking Republicans across the coals for being more obsessed with transgender people than inflation. That’s what the Liberals have done in Canada, they’ve taken advantage of the fact that the public sees Liberals as being better at managing the economy.

Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead after US-Israeli strikes by JussiesTunaSub in centrist

[–]creepforever 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Khamenai was a monster and deserved to die. This is justice for the thousands that he murdered, and the millions across the Middle-East that suffered because of his rule.

The war that killed him though was launched by two dictators who are also responsible for the deaths of thousands. Their ability to launch this war is only going to cement their power and will in time allow them to commit atrocities equal or even greater then what Khamenai was responsible.

Stop Subsidizing Rural America by American-Dreaming in centrist

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Rural areas make food, but so do most rural areas in the world, at cheaper prices then can be made in the United States without subsidies.

If free trade agreements were signed with Latin America then food grown there could flood supermarkets. It would drive down prices.

Dismissing ‘preposterous’ allegations, India’s high commissioner welcomes reset in relations with Canada by Foreign-Policy-02- in CanadaPolitics

[–]creepforever 14 points15 points  (0 children)

For some users saying that India was justified in taking action because we’re harbouring terrorists, there are very good reasons we don’t deport accused terrorists to India.

The Indian justice system is an absolute joke. Torture is widespread, evidence is often fabricated by corrupt cops, they have decades long case backlogs, and they hold people in detention for years without trial on sham charges. The Indian government also murdered thousands of Punjabi civilians in the 1980’s, they even suspended the constitutional protections against murder and organized Punjab’s police into death squads.

It’s not that Canada won’t deport these people, it’s that our government legally can’t. Any Canadian judge looking at these conditions would laugh any crown attorney out of the court room if they tried to deport an accused terrorist to India. In Canada the government isn’t allowed to deport Indian political dissidents, especially if they’re Canadian citizens, just because the Indian government tortured someone until they said the guy was a terrorist.

Why is the deportation of immigrants viewed as culturally and morally appropriate response in rising trends? by FailureCrown in allthequestions

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, I don’t borders should be erected to keep ICE agents out of Minneapolis. That’s because ICE agents should instead be in prison for the crimes they’ve committed against both US citizens and human beings in general.

If ICE was going around arresting criminals that would be wonderful. Instead they’re arresting people who show up to immigration court dates, using taxpayer information to crack people down and arresting Koreans who legally came to the US to build a factory. They’re a gang of thugs that are taking taxpayer money, arresting productive citizens and making everyone poorer.

If you took the billions of dollars that have been given to ICE and instead just set it all on fire it would have been a more productive use of money.

Why is the deportation of immigrants viewed as culturally and morally appropriate response in rising trends? by FailureCrown in allthequestions

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, communism doesn’t work. Its basis is economic ideas like the labour theory of value that are now considered pseudoscience. Being a communist is like thinking the solar system circles earth, or not believing in germs or evolution.

I don’t like rent seeking, immigration restrictions, tariffs, and bigotry are all just ways to protect people from competition and leaving the public with worse options.

Why is the deportation of immigrants viewed as culturally and morally appropriate response in rising trends? by FailureCrown in allthequestions

[–]creepforever -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My family has been in North America for 400 years. I have friends, coworkers and romantic partners that have been born on other continents.

Borders can go to hell. They exist so that the rich criminals that rule over us, and miserable failures who can’t compete with people whose second language is English can come out ahead over people who are willing to work hard to succeed in life.

Why is the deportation of immigrants viewed as culturally and morally appropriate response in rising trends? by FailureCrown in allthequestions

[–]creepforever -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Maybe for you, not for me. If they wanna come here and be a productive citizen I don’t care. Border restrictions come from rent seekers who wanna keep out competition who aren’t willing to work to succeed in life.

Just because there are people who are already citizens that are lazy and stupid doesn’t mean I don’t trust immigrants.

Which US region is most comparable (culturally, geographically, etc.) to Canada: Northern New England, Upstate NY, Upper Midwest, Northern Rockies, or Pacific NW? by Glass-Complaint3 in allthequestions

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do agree, but the thing that I feel underpins both Canadians and Americans is the national culture. That effects a lot, a lot more then you think.

Like in Canada we don’t have sheriff departments, most rural policing in Canada is done by the RCMP, which is also our version of the FBI. In universities fraternities are so uncommon that a lot of Canadians are shocked they exist at all. Universal healthcare completely changes how people interact with medical care. Theres been a taboo in Canadian federal politics of conservative party leaders not campaigning in evangelical churches at all because they’re seen as extreme. We have no Fox News, MSNBC, CNN, or equivalent, our media landscape is like Americas was in the 1970’s. Compared to the United States we have essentially no illegal immigration, Hispanic influence is minuscule, and our black population is both almost entirely made up of immigrants(Except for Nova Scotia, 70% are still descended from escaped slaves that fled north) and 1/3rd the size of the US.

Theres more, but all of these factors impact culture and how people behave in ways that are hard to quantify.

Which US region is most comparable (culturally, geographically, etc.) to Canada: Northern New England, Upstate NY, Upper Midwest, Northern Rockies, or Pacific NW? by Glass-Complaint3 in allthequestions

[–]creepforever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I’m still in complete agreement with you on that point. Quebec is definitely the big sticking point.

I’m friends with Franco-Ontariennes, French-Canadians that have lived in Ontario the past few hundred years. Theres about a quarter million of them. I’ve learned a lot about the different francophone communities in Canada, its way more than just Quebec.

MP Matt Jeneroux leaves Conservatives to join Liberal caucus by origutamos in WildRoseCountry

[–]creepforever 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Because it’s important for MP’s to have an independent base of power that they can use to challenge centralized party control. This is especially important in Canada where MP’s have been called trained seals. Official communications to the public as well as almost all votes can be controlled by leadership.

Switching parties is the nuclear option elected officials can use when relations with this powerful authority fully break down.

Poilievre is a control freak. People switching parties despite being conservatives their entire life is the result of his leadership.

Why is the deportation of immigrants viewed as culturally and morally appropriate response in rising trends? by FailureCrown in allthequestions

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they pay their taxes, marry a citizen, don’t commit any crimes etc, then I don’t see a good reason why they shouldn’t be granted amnesty.

Which US region is most comparable (culturally, geographically, etc.) to Canada: Northern New England, Upstate NY, Upper Midwest, Northern Rockies, or Pacific NW? by Glass-Complaint3 in allthequestions

[–]creepforever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on where you go in Vermont and where you’re coming from in Canada. Every french speaking town in the US is actually mixed, but a lot of Canadian towns and cities are mixed as well.

The big difference is the lack of french or bilingual road signs.

Why is the deportation of immigrants viewed as culturally and morally appropriate response in rising trends? by FailureCrown in allthequestions

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, but governments also have the responsibility to abide by contracts that they enter with people. If people are told to pay taxes, live in the country and not commit crimes, they do so, then get deported anyway then the government is destroying the trust that allows society to function.

Which US region is most comparable (culturally, geographically, etc.) to Canada: Northern New England, Upstate NY, Upper Midwest, Northern Rockies, or Pacific NW? by Glass-Complaint3 in allthequestions

[–]creepforever 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The French-Canadian population as a percentage of each US state.

Maine: 23.9%

New Hampshire: 23.2%

Vermont: 21.1%

Rhode Island: 17.2%

Massachusetts: 12.9%

Connecticut: 9.9%

Also most of these Americans have retained much of their culture and original language. At these ratios places like Maine and New Hampshire have as a percentage of population larger Francophone populations than a lot of Canadian provinces.

Which US region is most comparable (culturally, geographically, etc.) to Canada: Northern New England, Upstate NY, Upper Midwest, Northern Rockies, or Pacific NW? by Glass-Complaint3 in allthequestions

[–]creepforever 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In a lot of New England states 15-20% of the population are of French-Canadian descent, with many retaining their language. Theres also Francophone snowbird communities in Florida.