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Barquentine

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  1. Tesla owners might hope for vandalism (that's covered by insurance) when they look at their car's resale value.
  2. I lost count of how many times he said allegedly, and when he forgot his wife would say it for him. Seemed like the only reason she was there. northern perspective podcast from x.com: Canadian husband and wife team working to promote common sense Canadian Politics, and resist the radical left agenda. You owe me 15 minutes.
  3. Just because we have problems, the same problems most countries have, doesn't mean it's armegeddon. The country is not "in flames".
  4. Just highlighted ONE of the many stupid, racist, hate-filled comments. You sit in your armchair shaking your cane at the tv, no doubt, or listen to Rogan or some equally ludicrous podcasts. The US has MAGAtts. We don't need them.
  5. You look at the world through shit-tinted glasses. Healthcare? I had a biopsy on a suspicious mole last month, came back positive for melanoma. Within a month a surgeon cut it out, and because it was early stage, he saved me from a horrible outcome. And it didn't cost me an extra cent. My recent interactions with provincial and federal agencies, have been quick, efficient and beneficial. Separation threats? Who? When? Just the usual fed-bashing from whiny Alberta politicians. It's whining, blaming mis-informed people like you doing the dividing.
  6. I'm ok with this and the rest of your post.
  7. So you guys keep saying Carney is saying the same thing as Poilevre. If that's the case why the huge switch over to Carney? If they have the same policies why wouldn't people stay with the Pc's? I have a good idea why, but I'm guessing you guys will blame the media or some hidden hand with a nefarious agenda. C'mon, give me a good laugh.
  8. Kind of slanderous without proof, don't ya think?
  9. Glad you asked for help. It's ok to ask for help. Here are some up to date definitions for you. According to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED), "gay" as an adjective can mean "of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex". It also has other meanings, including "cheerful" or "bright". According to Merriam-Webster, "gay" can mean "of, relating to, or characterized by sexual or romantic attraction to people of one's same sex" or "happily excited; merry". While the latter meaning is also valid, the former is more commonly used to describe a person who is attracted to the same sex. You are disappointingly dishonest. I'm choosing that explanation, 'cause I can't believe you're that stupid. Woke, gay - need any more current definitions. (There's a thing called the internet. You can look things like definitions up there. Ask your kids.)
  10. Woke: An awareness and acknowledgement that there has been, and still is, systemic discrimination against certain segments of the population, particularly minorities. That's it. Simple enough even for you. BUT if you won't take my word for it: Merriam Webster: Woke is now defined in this dictionary as “aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially issues of racial and social justice),” The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) defines "woke" as originally meaning "awake," but now extends to describe someone who is aware of and actively attentive to issues of social and racial injustice. Got a wife? How would she feel if the guy in the desk next to her, doing the same job, with the same education and experience, made 20% more in salary than her? Got a daughter? Thank God we're Canadian, but what if she moves to the US to find old white men have passed laws, not applicable to all citizens, but just young women, telling them what the can and can't do? What if you're black and landlords won't rent to you just because you're black? What if you're black and afraid every time your son goes out, some white cop is gonna shoot him (and more often than not, get away with it)? Woke? What you guys are talking about are laws and policies that attempt to ameliorate these condition. You can argue about their necessity, their efficacy, or if they're taken too far, but what you guys are mostly talking about are white men's grievances, not about being woke. - Franklin Leonard “When you’re accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression.”
  11. Oh! Oh! OH! Teacher! He didn't cite the quote!!! " usually boils down to"? Pretty INDEFINITE definition. Wanna try again?
  12. You haven't defined woke. You just made a list of things you think are wrong. Try again to give us a definition. Or is it like Art - you don't know anything about it, but you know what you (don't) like.
  13. Something similar happened in Nova Scotia recently. The gov't has a super majority and tried to take away the auditor-general's power to do its job. People spoke up, complained, petitioned, emailed and phoned mlas 'til they backed down. It can be done.
  14. How can they be sick of something none of them can define? Trump, Desantis, Poilevre say it's bad so the flock follows them. They're walking amphigories, playing a con game.
  15. Unfortunately in reality things will never work that way. Once the supply-demand evens out, no one's going to build much on spec. (Except for small amounts.) The demand will always come first, the exception being a country like Italy with a shrinking population and a supply of old housing. Here we'll always be playing catch-up. And unfortunately, for decades now, builders have only wanted to build large homes to increase their profits, not 2 bedroom bungalows, not even split entries much. Why not small, expandable modular homes? But I do see lots of apartment bldgs going up. That will help. I never liked that guy. Something smarmy about him.
  16. What about a first nations GG, appointed by a non-partisan committee made of equal number from each party. That would tie the GG in to our land and history. No more monarchy.
  17. I've long thought Canada should have a population of 100 mil. Country this size with a pop. of 40 mil, about California's or metro Tokyo? Getting there's the problem, for sure but 60 mil over 75 yrs? might be doable.
  18. Finally figured out who PeePee reminds me of (apart from Chicken Little): Ron Desantis. He did ok in Fla. but on the national stage people were just creeped out. https://archive.org/details/building-canada-through-freedom-essay-pierre-poilievre_202407/mode/2up
  19. What's upsetting you? You said it was made up. Now you admit he wrote it, and there's no statute of limitations on hypocrisy. So are you mad because he wrote it or just want to shoot the messenger who brought it to your attention? So it seems not that many people actually liked PeePee or what he was saying. They just didn't want Trudeau anymore. And the more people see PeePee the less they like him. Probably why he won't let journalists on the plane. I'm sorry the last 2 weeks have been so upsetting for you but don't be glum. In political time it's a long way to the election. Maybe PeePee can pull it off. You know, come up with a new slogan or something.
  20. And CdnFox tells me its the libs that do the demonizing!
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