Independent1986

I am curious to find out how are you going to enforce this idea to be happier with less ? What if one person in that group works harder and has better ideas than someone that is lazy or is just a follower ? Tell us, Mr. Red General how are you going to make sure you keep people in line ?

A lot of people picture the far left and the far right in a line (far away, different,opposite) FL------------------------------------FR however it is more like a sphere and if you picture it like a sphere you will see how the FL and FR are closer to each other and they need each other to be relevant. Most of the time in history they became a reaction to each other. It is important to remember though that is the responsibility of us, the middle of the road individuals to not allow any extreme or mob mentality rule a society. Stalin & Hitler, 2 examples of both extremes could not have become so powerful if it wasn't for fear (economic, social and uncertainty) that made the average person close his/her eyes to the crimes that they were happening. Fear creates masses and masses lead to terrible things. There was a time when masses were necessary for change (civil rights & women's rights) however I believe we live in a society now that ensures equality for each individual that wants it. Is time to enjoy this individual freedom and stay away from group thinking. Even groups with great ideas like #MeToo are losing their pursuit of equality, I recall a founder saying one time on twitter "If some innocent men get caught in the campaign it will be worth it". This is precisely what happens when people have group thinking, they lose their rational thinking and abuse of power happens. The road to hell is paved with good intentions.

now i know your trolling

Of course the virus is not that deadly, we all know that, the issue is the rate of infection. The issue is that it can mutate from case to case. You might wake up tomorrow and we might have a COVID-2020 doomsday and you people will still say "SOROS DID IT". If I had the power i would take all of you to talk to the COVID victims, I have someone at my firm that one of her friend's son is 14 years old is dying of COVID (he has asthma), critical care. Lets hope he gets better. Is easy to sit there and listen to a crackpot telling you is a conspiracy until you face reality.

I used to love looking for patterns in my calculus class, in University, yes i went to school for Math, not for social sciences communism. The only pattern that I am seeing in this case for you, Mr. Eyeball is that people with your way of thinking create dictators. In a way you get what is coming to you. I cheers to you after my second glass of red wine. I won't apologize, because I paid for the wine, I did not get it for free from the government

Do you know how serious this garbage is ? Do you know if we open the economy too soon and God forbids this virus spikes and we close back again, we are toasted. You will have people like @eyeball and @Right To Left in the streets going after private property. Trudeau does not want the economy to fall, that is just propaganda from Alex Jones like shows.

In 5 years you will look back at these comments and laugh at yourself. Trudeau, which I am not a big fan of, is the PM of Canada which includes native people, as much as I don't agree with the identity politics, it is a sensible topic that should be addressed accordingly. Is that what the new conspiracy is going around ? that Trudeau released the virus for him to get away for the railroad blockage ? I don't get it, explain it in simple terms, how is Trudeau at fault for the blockade ?

After 48 hours if you turn it on is the same as after 1 week. I know you like conspiracies but let me tell you a true conspiracy: companies have the technology to create phones that are waterproof but these crooks just want us to spend the money

You dropped your iphone in water ?

That's your opinion, but I think based on facts, the way of thinking that focuses towards the individual betters society more than your fairy tale of communion marching towards Mao's picture. Not sure what is more Neanderthalic in this case ? Me, as a free thinker or you as a sheep ? You might not believe in religion but you do belong to a cult, SOCIALISM even communism in some cases, too tired now too pull your past comments. Only time will tell who's way of thinking will succeed. Remember: is not the strongest that will succeed, is the one that can adapt to change. It seems to me you are singing an old tune and are out of sync with what is happening today.

Doug Ford and Donald Trump are the illusion I was talking up there. If the economy does not get any better, even the left wing will want Donald Trump or Ford back for the dictatorship that awaits if us, masses get pissed. I will include myself in this because every human being, in fear can become brainwashed and follow like a sheep.

I think if they collect a DNA sample from you, even in your dandruff they will find communistic DNA

I will give you that one, don't have arguments to debate, but you have to remember this was before 1840. After 1840, after the ideas of the lunatic Karl Marx any kind of movement of masses was a disaster. Is nothing wrong to concentrate on individual rights, it is a safer route, the power of the masses can have devastating results even though you might have a few exceptions like the American Revolution.

Name one system where "the masses" or "the people" movement did not lead to dictatorship ?

hahahahaha I don't know why but when I read that I remembered a story I heard once that in the 60's communist women were offering intimacy meaning sex for anyone that wants to join the communist party. Commies love you, you have to love commies :))))))))))))))

Study the history of Stalin and Hitler and you will understand the danger of "masses" . They used to talk like this: "the interest of the rich and elites". That link you sent me is correct, if you look in history it all started with a series of small events (populism) then it went to communism or fascism. The key is with the individual, if we better our self daily and stay away from the brainwashing of the masses we can make society better.

Is hot in here, @Rue keeping busy I see

Do you honestly think us, "the people" elect governments and the PM, President ? The system is well designed to give us the illusion that we have freedom and we are the ones that put people in office. But you know what ? The more I look what "the people" did (Stalin, Lenin, Hitler, Mao, Pol Pot) when they had the power maybe it is better like this. Balance is maintained, one example is the US (Bush Sr. - Clinton; then Bush Jr. - Obama; then Trump then ?) and the masses think they have voted them in

It is slippery slope to adapt any kind of populism, any kind of "masses" only leads to atrocities in the long run. My opinion based on history. Every time "the people" had the power bad things happened.

I was watching a debate in which a left wing populist was agreeing with Steve Bannon (the knight of right wing populism). They both agreed that the way the economy is heading and the elite being out of touch with the average person it is just a matter of time until a populist revolution might emerge. I think that populist revolution might be either right wing & ultranationalistic or left wing & communistic. This was even way before the virus hit and we are heading into dark times economically, people when they are afraid they tend to fall victim to the individuals on both extremes that can't wait for new recruitments. Any thoughts ? Will the average Canadian fall victim to the extremes like it is happening around the world or we will be able to keep it in the middle ? I want to debate communists and fascists, let us hear your opinion

After a long day If I get punished for off topic so be it, it will be worth it for this: Lockdown leaves festivalgoers stranded on beach with sewage problem 30 British attendees at Panama event criticise embassy and say they fear being stuck for months It must have seemed like a dream adventure: a two-week festival on a beach in Central America, camping out under the stars at night in what organisers called “paradise on Earth”. The group were taking part in Tribal Gathering, a festival in Panama billed as “an amazing indigenous musical journey through time and space”. Then the weather changed. “It rained nonstop for a few days. There was no sewage system and disgusting water was pouring everywhere." You can read the full article here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/24/lockdown-leaves-festivalgoers-stranded-on-beach-with-sewage-problem I may add at one point someone started taking food and a guy picked up the microphone and started saying that this is his place and to not steal or else face consequences. # PEACE #LOVE #NO BORDERS #MOTHER EARTH #HIPPIES #COMMUNISM #MARXISM #EQUALITY #ONE #SOCIALISM

Please change your name to a ProudAnarchist

What do you guys drink up there in Muskoka ?

When you are supplying 8 million of masks for the federal government validation needs to be a top priority even if that requires having someone (direct contact) in China to approve it. Funny how the name of the company was not released yet, I would be very curious to see how they won this bid. Regarding opening everything else except Montreal, only time will tell. Quebec will tell us first how will be for everyone else.

Winston Churchill's famous remark, "No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. Indeed, it has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all those other forms that have been tried from time to time."