Michael Hardner

As I said... Earlier there didn't seem to be any Trump supporters overjoyed with this, even though they're celebrating some of the good news that has manifested so far...

1. Ok - but doubting the experts isn't a lie. A lie is wilful misrepresentation of what you know to be true. Everybody doubts the experts. 2. Well that's wilful ignorance, it sounds like. I didn't understand climate science that much until people came on here about climategate many years ago. i got interested and it was executed as a professional hit job on naive academics...

1. Yes, that's better. 2. Ok well you seem to say both sides do it, which I agree with.

1. I don't like using the term lie. If you thought the conservatives lied, you wouldn't back that up. Would you? And yet both sides excuse the other of lying Climate change is real. Some exaggerate the threat, others call it a hoax Are these lies?

1. So you're saying that the other side is dishonest. And they say the same thing. I trust that the people can decide, in a public sphere with good sources and honest leadership. 2. I would say we're in an era of persona-based. Tribalism. Not based on race, or you wouldn't have Patel as a major Republican or Bill Clinton as a major Democrat. It's persona based but still Us versus them. 3. I'm a rationalist, humanist and a bit of a positivist. As such, I don't think either side of the... Let's face it.... American-based political divide owns a monopoly on correctness. I do think the arena in which the public sphere hashes all of this out is broken. Or maybe in a state of transition.

We're really at the precipice of banning liberalism, I guess. There we go...

Yes, some of this is true. Our culture is maybe one of a polite and educated peasantry. But we're also just a piece of the Mosaic of the global/western monoculture

I'm pretty sure he believes them too. In which case, they're not lies they are potentially evidence that he is better at swimming in the shallow end of the pool. I know you guys are against conservatives... You're all sharpening your blades against me. But I have scud missiles. And I can mix metaphors with ease! 😉

1. 2. 3. Note to self - Robotsimth doesn't understand ironic humour. Also he's a mean bear, who likes to insult poor little conservatives like me...

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/02/world/video/pete-hegseth-pentagon-iran-strikes-digvi Pardon the fonts but... "This is not a so-called regime change war" Hegseth

Conservatives are pro-business. Business is pro-profit. Profit doesn't care about your borders. Wake up.

Your hatred for the Liberal brand blinds you, I believe. Carney was a Harper insider. Liberals and Conservatives are as Canadian as you and me.

1. It's in front of your face. He never said that the USA is our enemy, and he said he supports the US action. And yet you're confused. 2. Agreed. 3. Oh come on... Walk back something he never actually said? 4. I concede. 5. So was Harper a globalist then or not? Sure sounds like he was. It's not a made-up word but it's used to describe politicians that one opposes, even if they pursue the same policies as everyone else.

Well I concede your point. But every word is made up after all. The point is that globalism is as much part of conservatism as socialism these days. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75evve6l63o Three tankers struck in the Gulf of Hormuz .. I filled up at $1.36 a litre.

1. You're overstating what he said. Why would he have to walk back anything? He just said he supports the US action in Iran. ... so do you think that was difficult 2. Globalist is a made-up word. You think Stephen Harper was not conservative because he pursued trade deals with the Pacific rim? World Blanket, defacto establishment conservative.

Excellent article, although there are facts you chose to skip over. The G&M describes the effect of policies as 'muddied' which I agree with. For example new entries for temporary are cut significantly but permanent entry is on a "temporary" upswing. "The government has made big cuts in new temporary work and study permits, but Canadians shouldn’t expect huge departures of temporary residents who are already here. They are being prioritized for permanent residency through Express Entry draws for workers with Canadian experience." One thing that you, Groot, should be pleased with is reduced family unification. That means fewer grandparents coming over to add burdens on the health system. Incidentally here's a conservatives' take on the effects of immigration, full perspective.

It doesn't matter whether you think it's true... Discussing it would be boring for you. Or should be boring for you.

It's just this weird anomaly in politics around identity. It makes people think politics is about morality and nothing else. The nothing else part... Well... for both sides... They try to use morality to argue it but the facts are boring, and when they're not they don't exactly bend towards a moral certainty. You should back off on this... It's not an exciting argument.... It's just about certainty of wording etc Old relationship versus relationship Close military support versus support

Why are they spending? They should be overjoyed that the liberal party is run by a conservative now. Isn't that what victory is supposed to look like? Some people just like fighting I Guess... https://macleans.ca/news/canada/the-canadian-hired-to-save-the-world/ Harper again : “On behalf of the Government of Canada I would like to offer my congratulations to Mark Carney on his appointment as Governor of the Bank of England. “In this time of global economic uncertainty, Governor Carney has done an admirable job in fulfilling the Bank of Canada’s mandate and has been a valued partner as the Government has worked to steer Canada away from the worst impacts of the global economic recession. As a result, Canada remains an example to the world with its strong banks, effective regulatory environment and sound economic policy. “I wish Governor Carney every success as he begins his new role on July 1, 2013.”

1. 2. Unless something crazy happens, these things won't change. I almost never make predictions on here.... But you can write down this one. The PM has no secret agenda to change things radically, as he is a conservative at heart.

1. Exactly. 2. We're never going to quit the US. We're going to pay for this new faux independence though. 3. Semantics means "meaning". So, yes, I think that the meaning of words is important. No, we're not "done ' with the US and we're not 'allies" with China. If you have a problem with me disagreeing with your framing of the situation, what's this board for?

1. I am making that distinction. These words in speeches are chosen very carefully. 2. No, he said that old relationship included CLOSE cooperation. He did not say we wouldn't support the US any more. In fact his statements on Iran today support the US, morally at least. 3. He didn't say that China is our closest relationship. 4. You're right that it doesn't sound like much of a relationship. But these little words that they put into statements are important, and you have to look at them closely.

Pretty glad I filled up my tank.

Our OLD relationship means something different than 'our relationship'. Do you agree? Yes or no?

You are honest enough. I'm sure to admit that the few words that are different from your quote and what was said in this video alter the meaning. You may not think it's significant, but it is. After we had kids, my wife and I admitted that our old relationship was over. I guess I could have said our relationship is over. I don't think it would have had the same effect. I'll give you a chance to respond, but if you don't want to admit that the words are at least different, then we'll just move on. It's kind of a tell, as in a tell in the poker sense, that you replied to my post twice before I responded. I can say we are aligning ourselves to China but it's not the same thing as an ally. Words mean things.