ReeferMadness

People with a little bit of information on the subject will know that Islam has been around for less than 1500 years and will instantly recognize your post as fear mongering and dismiss it with the derision it deserves.

I don't understand why the police would drive straight at this person. Looking at the video, I suspect most people would react in a way that would have gotten them shot. Could they not have approached in a less aggressive manner?

The interesting thing about voting reform is how public discourse seems to be dominated by people who have little background in or understanding of voting systems. So, while experts like Dr Dennis Pilon find it hard to get scholarly articles published in the MSM, guys like Ray Argyle, (who appears to have no background that would convey relevant expertise) are published in the Globe and Mail. Let's take a look at a couple of Mr Argyle's statements: There is almost no chance that under STV, The Liberals would have gotten more seats. It would appear that Mr Argyle is confusing STV, which is a form of PR, with alternative vote, which is not. So, people who read this column will likely come away less informed than when they started. This is why I don't favor a referendum. Voting systems are almost endlessly variable and very complicated but most people don't seem to get that. That's why we see imbecilic statements like if Canada adopts a form of PR, it will turn into Italy. Or Greece. Or whatever. In the wake of the STV referendum, despite the fact that the BC Government awarded a million dollars to the yes and no campaigns, polls showed that most BC voters didn't understand STV. I hope that the Liberals engage some experts. I hope they consult the other parties. I hope they solicit the views of Canadians. Then, they should make a decision and implement it.

Sure. Let's do everything exactly like they did in the 15th century. Forever.

You can elect a bunch of members through a non party FPTP but what about cabinet? FPTP was devised hundreds of years ago in a time when only rich white men could vote. It's time to look at something for the 21st century.

A preferential ballot is a mechanism, not a voting system. Alternative vote, STV and other systems all use preferential ballots.

Merry Christmas, everyone! And all the best in the New Year.

If you wonder why the Republican race is dominated by such a bag of wingnuts, consider this: 30% of Republicans said they would be in favor of bombing Agrabah. And that number goes up to 41% if you zero in on Trump supporters. If you don't recognize the country it's because it's a fictional nation from the Disney movie Aladdin. #democracyisdoomed

When I saw the title of this thread, I had to assume that Harper, who just ran the most secretive and unaccountable government in history, isn't white. Is that the implication?

This excellent 5 minute video is the best I've seen to show what an unholy mess Syria is. It's a proxy war where everyone is playing bullshit poker. Anyone who thinks bombing is a good idea needs to look at this and explain how the bombing is going to bring a good end to this gong show.

The dominant religion in the developed world is capitalist dogma. It's easy to laugh at people who believe in 72 virgins in the afterlife but it really isn't much different from poor/low income people who accept what right wing politicians tell them about their policies. In fact, in some ways, believers in extremist capitalist dogma are worse than religious fanatics. With religious fanaticism, there is no way to disprove their beliefs. With extremist capitalist dogma, there is lots of good evidence it only benefits a few but people refuse to accept the evidence. 'Economic interests (aka greed) is by far the leading cause of conflict in the world. Religion doesn't even come close.

Sooooo, how are those oil ETF's working for you?

It's funny how far the economic politics across the western world have moved to the right over the past 4 decades. Today, you don't even have to pretend to care about the poor and you can still be accused of being "far left".

The question wasn't whether you liked a tax hike - it was whether you had any objective evidence that it would slow the economy. Based on your responses, it seems like the answer is no. There is a belief that lower taxes makes the economy spin faster but it seems like it's really more of an article of right wing faith than anything backed up by real data.

So, that would be a no then.

Can you offer the tiniest shred of evidence that lowering the GST had any significant effect on accelerating the economy? And I won't accept Harper's endless claims to that effect. #faithbasedeconomics

woot!! After the last 10 years, that is a laugh! You guys are sore because 10 years after it was promised, we're finally getting open and accountable government. Just not by the guy who made a huge deal promising it.

Isn't it obvious? They want Stephen Harper back.

Familiarize themselves with the issues? Easy to be popular? :lol: Are you SERIOUSLY suggesting that the Harper regime provided good government? Have you already repressed your memory of the worst serial abuser of power in Canadian history? Let me remind you. This is why Canadians are so happy to have a new government. It isn't that Trudeau is that great - it's that even a moderately competent, open, inclusive government looks amazing by comparison.

Guess you're one of the other 22%

Awww, this is gonna hurt all those Trudeau haters on MLW. The latest Ekos poll shows Canadians haven't been this happy about their government since 2001. Among the findings: - Confidence in the country is 61% (20 points higher than under Harper) - Trudeau's personal popularity is at 64% - If an election was held today, 46% of respondents would vote Liberal - Elizabeth May has a smoking 78% approval rating All those Conservative voters sitting in the corner licking their wounds won't like this one very much.

Except Uruguay, which has 95% renewable power. Drives Tim crazy but not crazy enough to actually learn from them.

You're bad-mouthing the 40 year old jets that are still faster and more maneuverable than the current butterballs?

I'm glad you brought that up. I've been meaning to talk to you about all that air you've been breathing for free.

See? The butterball is all ready to go.... as long as you don't make it carry missiles or bombs.... or make it land on a deck with other planes.... or make it fight against enemies. Other than that, it's ready to go!! Think of the operational readiness certification in the same you you think of 'participation medals' they give kids in kindergarten!