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Sorry, I don't recall. Different context. Is there anything wrong with being a competitor, and an ally? No.

Agreed, there is nothing wrong here that could not be resolved if Canada had a more capable PM.

Not necessarily, if we have the US as our ally. If I were Prime Minister I would be seriously considering cancelling Huawei, not the least reason due to the security concerns raised by the United States. This move by Canada would also be of value to the US, as they are engaged in a trade dispute with China. By taking a stand against Huawei, Canada is not only sending a message to China, but to other allied countries who might also be considering doing business with them: Don't buy Huawei. So what does our PM do? Exact opposite. Canada is now "demanding" that USA help us with China, and at the same time is threatening to hold back on trade negotiations with the US. That approach is completely nonsensical. Threaten your friends if they don't help you? I can't see Donald Trump being interested in that. But he might be interested if we discuss a strategy to punish China through Huawei, one that could be tied to better trade deals with the US in exchange for taking the financial hit.

Let me guess... wife was out for the afternoon and you've been pounding back the Goose Bay India Pale Ale?

Cancel Huawei contract.

If it is, there is no cure.

More specifically, they are very tiny. Very tin, like a fly spec. But if you zoom in on them, and give them a platform, there they are. Now you peoplw can all get excited about that little fly-spec.

Depends on the virtue we are breaking. Rather than give a specific example, I will refer to the saying "sometimes it's easier to ask for forgiveness, than permission." Now you can find places to plug that idea in. Because if the virtue gets out of hand, it gets a little too gosh-darned virtuous and then nothing gets done. Then all you virtuous types would be afraid to make any false move. Then you people need to call in the Devil to do your dirty work... so your own hands remain clean.

They only exist when you observe them. Like quantum mechanics

I meant can think of several instances where being virtuous is a mistake, but they are off topic. Even if PM Trudeau tries to be sincere, his proclamations of virtue can still potentially set him up for fall, because government corruption has a life of its own. That is why I said it's better to leave it out of the political conversation entirely. In fact, my view is it should not even be permitted by law. The government has too much power already. I'm for the creation of new laws that specifically limit the free speech - of Government.

Ok. Just remember, it's not necessarily what I'm saying that counts, but what I actually MEAN...

There could be several instances when it is wrong. In the context of this thread, or Canadian political debate: When you are faking it.

It's too simple, I can't answer the question. But at the risk of being crude, It is right sometimes, wrong at others.

I know. Some say Scheer will be Trudeau-light, and I agree on some issues. Look, most likely he's going to be the next PM, as it stands now. Let's just hope he's also lighter on the bullshyte.

Even if any of that were true, and it's not, so what. Many Canadians are religious, and white. Many, many are racist. That is my personal view and I believe that statistics will not bear that out. Almost any normal person will say "no" to the question, "Are you a racists?" but most people do sometimes have feelings of racial difference and xenophobia. I want a government that focuses on matters of law and the economy, and security. One that does not use the government platform to inject their ideological issues into society, by which they attempt to maintain a hold on power. I want a government that purposely avoids making ideological virtue signalling, because they understand the pitfalls when you go there. They must stick strictly to the business of government. Where most liberals are somewhat moderate, lets face it everyone's a bit of a mix, Mr. Trudeau represents the more extreme, polarized view as he seeks to intentionally veer us to the left, towards his personal vision of a Canadian utopia. That is why he is unfit to be our leader, because his ambitions in politics are personal in nature. He is not here to erve Canadians first. No person should be given that kind of power to influence our society. As for Bernier, well what more can you say. Here comes the equal and opposite reaction.

Not necessarily, it depends who she killed, and why. There might be circumstances where she had to kill someone, and it was NOT a crime to do so. So it depends.

Because the world belongs to Baal, Beelzebub, and Angra Manyu.

Nonsense. There are even conservative men and women whose children are gay. and they still love them, too, imagine that. Look, if you want to be gay with another man, ok go ahead. But I don't want to see it, nor think about it all the time. I see no reason for it to be constantly put it on display such that I must continually acknowledge it and reaffirm my acceptance of it. Because quite frankly, I don't give a hootin what you people do. Indeed, it will be like having a Gay- Pride parade in my pocket.

Yah, they don't sprechen sie henglisch.

Canadians would benefit from having several more political parties to choose from. There should be multiple shades on the left and right. I think it would benefit to spread political power around much more. No more majorities, they simply cannot be trusted with such power. The government will always seek ways to circumvent any controls that place limits on their power, and this is even more problematic when they have a majority. Just take a look right now. So what Mr. Bernier is doing is important if it can get enough support to have an impact.

Yep, you nailed it there, fella!

I don't mind the PEI solution. Conservative government with Green party opposition. Liberals completely out.

Say what you will but the Quebecers know how to look after their own. They don't like people like you and me. Good.

No, but it wasn't a laughing stock. Get it, Gay Loonie?

Now Canada's legal tender shall be a laughing stock.