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Yep. I hear it's a great big convoy, and it's a beautiful sight.

Have you not been following this story in the media? It's sad how the government cocked this up. They flip-flopped three times on this until finally imposing the mandate at the last minute, after releasing their "decision" one day before that they wouldn't impose the mandate! I mean, come on. Sounds like somebody on high has simply put their foot down and said "No." Someone who is un poseur vide...

"Let them have Drugs" - J. Turdeua

I mean, I can only agree. To clarify my position, I prefer that people are educated on the risks of whatever substances they are taking. Once they understand the risks, they should be allowed to do what they want. They are making an informed choice. Some people are weak however. We gotta remember that. Some people are really weak.

You responded to a post that's almost two years old. You want me to go back and look up what I meant? Do you still care? Should I?

How about the one that made the sky blue? Every time I ask that, the answers the same. b-b-b-cause

Off topic. Not all things are subject to the laws of causation. I was simply using that as an example. Why did it bother you?

I know they all like to go to another site, though I can't remember what it's called. I tried to go there once, was banned within 60 seconds. I didn't even get to make a single post. Not leftist enough.

Hey, don't take it so hard man. I couldn't care less what you say. If that's what you want to contribute, go ahead. Fill one's boots

I don't consider Ford as one, but it doesn't matter. He was elected with no political past, and no platform. Into a majority, I might add... You know that. A fine example of stupid democracy in action. Or was that corruption? Is it a conspiracy to say Patrick Brown was usurped at the last minute, turfed and quickly replaced when everyone knew, whoever gets that job is going to be Premier with a majority. But nooo, there's not conspiracy here. It was not a conspiracy, was highway robbery. Not that I give crap about Brown. Just that it was a moment to see what's going on, someone is pulling the strings in the background. Dance, little man.

So that they too can be in love. Next

Not all things have a cause or a source, they just are. Like God, for instance. So maybe the answer is not that important.

Feds are calling the shots overall in the Covid game. Think Dr. Tam, setting the standards. Provinces cooperate with the Federalis to get a bigger handout of transfer money. Think syndicated mobs. Ya got yer big Dons and ya got yer little Dons. It's how Canada works.

He's got the time on his hands. Quiet day on Reddit...

Im just here to express my opinion. Its not about me. You tend to go for the poster, not the posts. Good thing we have you here.

"Criticizing for the sake of" is not what I said. Nor is it necessary, because there's is plenty worth criticizing daily. Government is highly prone to being dysfunctional in that is is far too empowered, over-funded, but highly unskilled. Whatever new ventures government touches, you can bet they'll inevitable cock it up unless people who actually know things are willing to step up, tell the government where to go. It really comes down to how much faith you have in people who get elected. The Doug Fords and Justin Trudeaus, people who've never done an honest days work in their lives. Even in context of thread topic, the misinformation and now hate messaging is coming from above. Someone needs to tell the Prime Minister to STFU.

Thanks for doing the research. I don't have time to address your points number-by-number. For me it gets rather tedious to discuss like that. I get the gist of your position. You don't think the problem of government involvement in funding media outlets is as much a problem as I do in light of the amount of money being doled out under the concern to prevent "fake news". I don't have trust or confidence in government, I believe it is inherently dysfunctional and needs to be "helped" into a position where it does something useful. Otherwise we are governed at our own peril. Interestingly despite that I don't see the media quite as polarized as you do. Sun and National Post are "liberal haters", etc. They are all haters of one thing or another at times, but they share a common need and love- for money. There are plenty of articles on the Sun that wholeheartedly support the Liberal govt's messaging. Including the guy who wants to shut down schools, vaccinate kids, punish the non-vaccinated. My view is that government must be criticized at every turn, especially where they are venturing into new territory like expanding their legal powers, or using money to influence outcomes toward their advantage. Not to praise Caesar.

Whole countries using the useless and dangerous Ivermectin, how can it be? It's hard to believe anything the authorities say when it can be demonstrated they are liars. I'm talking about the government and their press whores. No one is thinking or waiting for the facts, and the majority of Canadians stupidly follow along with a mere sound bite. Just like the farm animals we are. Don't expect this shit to go away anytime soon. It has inertia, big money and public support (the dunderheads). It's part of a new vision for Canada.

The strategy doesn't work. It can only work if we go completely 100% totalitarian, and we know this. There is no quarantine by half-measures. That's why we are heading towards this incrementally, it is the road we're on. No U-turns allowed in Trudeau's Canada. Now, today, there are polls showing that many Canadians support prison terms for the unvaccinated.

I went and watched it and think you would agree with some of the points raised. Both sides of the argument are presented. https://www.tvo.org/video/what-should-we-do-about-the-unvaxxed Overall I think the case was made, mandates are not going to solve this problem, not substantially. Percentage wise we have already crossed the Rubicon.

Government has CBC in their pocket already for years now. That is why their $600M media bailout goes mainly to other other news providers, not the CBC. But to qualify, you have to meet the governments standards. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/journalists-question-media-bailout-1.5147761 It's called "Buy Everyone Out." Furthermore comes the recent news that "The Liberals have promised $400 million over four years to make the CBC less reliant on advertising, and are aiming to ensure the public broadcaster’s programming is more distinct from its private sector competition." https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/liberals-move-to-modernize-cbc-making-public-broadcaster-less-reliant-on-advertising That's a lot of simoleons. What does it mean to qualify for these handouts? Is it "retarded" to believe that they will say only good things about Liberals, and not bite the hand that feeds them millions? Advertising is a business tool for any media outlet to make income, to become self-sufficient. Without it they must become more reliant on... what?

The “Great Reset” is a formal initiative from Prince Charles and the World Economic Forum (WEF), a Swiss-based foundation that organizes an annual forum for political and economic leaders in Davos. Trudeau UN speech sparks ‘Great Reset’ conspiracy It didn't help that he used similar language to the talking points given by the WEF. It wasn't just the word "reset" either. It is quite possible he is parroting their ideas. So hey, you want to blame someone for conspiracy and misinformation? I suggest talking to Justin. .... From the link- “The COVID-19 crisis has shown us that our old systems are not fit any more for the 21st century,” WEF founder and executive chairman Klaus Schwab said in June. “It has laid bare the fundamental lack of social cohesion,” he said during a virtual event hosted from the WEF headquarters in Geneva, adding that “now is the historical moment, the time, not only to fight the virus but to shape the system for the post-corona era.” Oh the incredible opportunity! A chance to reshape the world, re-imagine society! Limitless power!! .... Now you know what's up with all the foot dragging. They haven't decided on the perfect utopia yet.

And another one rides the bus. Ahhh...

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