Jim Lahey Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 What do you call it when you take money from a group of people who have earned it and give it to those who haven't earned it? Just kidding. Now that I have your attention: hello, I'm new here. If someone could please quickly tell me how well represented Conservative supporters are in this forum, that would be great. If these is a breeding ground for NDP supporters/Bolsheviks, then I don't think you serve my kind here and I'll pack up and make my own way out of town. Quote
Shwa Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) Why not read some of the posts and find out for yourself comrade. Edited May 15, 2011 by Charles Anthony deleted re-copied Opening Post Quote
ninjandrew Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) The people on this forum all have different ideological beliefs and points of view. It would be a good representation of the Canadian population, except that the people on this forum care about how our country is run. If youre a right winger, why would you want to go to a right wing forum? You wouldnt learn anything... Edited May 15, 2011 by Charles Anthony deleted re-copied Opening Post Quote "Everything in moderation, including moderation." -- Socrates
Jim Lahey Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) Why not read some of the posts and find out for yourself comrade. I'd like to voice my opinions in a place where they will be questioned, but not gainsaid. I'm asking this because I'm a regular a non-political forum, and when discussing Canadian politics, I am literally the only one that supports Conservatives. Also, are there are fair amount of Albertans here, or would I be wasting my time discussing Alberta provincial politics? Edited May 14, 2011 by Jim Lahey Quote
RNG Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) I'd like to voice my opinions in a place where they will be questioned, but not gainsaid. I'm asking this because I'm a regular a non-political forum, and when discussing Canadian politics, I am literally the only one that supports Conservatives. Also, are there are fair amount of Albertans here, or would I be wasting my time discussing Alberta provincial politics? The debate on this site is usually quite good. As in every other forum I have visited, there are a few from each extreme, but this has less insults and "is - isn't - is - isn't" type of exchanges than most. And Alberta is represented fairly well, but I have never gone to the provincial politics forum here. Edited May 14, 2011 by RNG Quote The government can't give anything to anyone without having first taken it from someone else.
Uncle 3 dogs Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) You should give them a slim majority Edited May 15, 2011 by Charles Anthony deleted re-copied Opening Post Quote
jacee Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 What do you call it when you take money from a group of people who have earned it and give it to those who haven't earned it? Just kidding. It's called a democracy where people choose to pool their money to provide essential services for everyone. Don't want to pay taxes? Don't drive on our roads, use health care, education, etc., and no ei, welfare or CPP for you either. Just kidding. ;-) welcome. Quote
WIP Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 If youre a right winger, why would you want to go to a right wing forum? You wouldnt learn anything... Exactly! If I just wanted to hear reverberations of my own beliefs, I would be on the Rabble forums! There is already a huge problem with the internet allowing people to descend into political and religious silos where everyone more or less believes the same things and reinforce each others' beliefs and prejudices. Quote Anybody who believers exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist. -- Kenneth Boulding, 1973
dre Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 Exactly! If I just wanted to hear reverberations of my own beliefs, I would be on the Rabble forums! There is already a huge problem with the internet allowing people to descend into political and religious silos where everyone more or less believes the same things and reinforce each others' beliefs and prejudices. Yeah its kind of sad that the internet while having incredible potential as a conduit for the exchange of ideas, has in effect balkanized people around such an obviously fallacious dichotomy. Quote I question things because I am human. And call no one my father who's no closer than a stranger
WIP Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 It's called a democracy where people choose to pool their money to provide essential services for everyone. Don't want to pay taxes? Don't drive on our roads, use health care, education, etc., and no ei, welfare or CPP for you either. Just kidding. ;-) welcome. It seems to me that libertarians generally want to eliminate the government services that they don't use. Now, that it seems we are entering an age when natural disasters are getting worse, I expect that even the people living out in the boonies will realize that they can't do it all on their own any more than city dwellers can. Quote Anybody who believers exponential growth can go on forever in a finite world is either a madman or an economist. -- Kenneth Boulding, 1973
ninjandrew Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 Where are you Jim? Quote "Everything in moderation, including moderation." -- Socrates
PIK Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 It's called a democracy where people choose to pool their money to provide essential services for everyone. Don't want to pay taxes? Don't drive on our roads, use health care, education, etc., and no ei, welfare or CPP for you either. Just kidding. ;-) welcome. Surpluses are theft. And yes they are many cons or ''the smarter ones'' on this board. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Shwa Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 I'd like to voice my opinions in a place where they will be questioned, but not gainsaid. I'm asking this because I'm a regular a non-political forum, and when discussing Canadian politics, I am literally the only one that supports Conservatives. Also, are there are fair amount of Albertans here, or would I be wasting my time discussing Alberta provincial politics? You'll get it all here so welcome. Although don't bring up Alberta separation unless you want to be told to go back and pump our oil. Quote
Jim Lahey Posted May 14, 2011 Author Report Posted May 14, 2011 Where are you Jim? Edmonton. You'll get it all here so welcome. Although don't bring up Alberta separation unless you want to be told to go back and pump our oil. Maybe I'll upload a pic of my "Let those Eastern b------s freeze in the dark" bumper sticker Quote
capricorn Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 Maybe I'll upload a pic of my "Let those Eastern b------s freeze in the dark" bumper sticker Good. Someone with a sense of humour. Welcome Jim Lahey. Quote "We always want the best man to win an election. Unfortunately, he never runs." Will Rogers
jacee Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 Surpluses are theft. And yes they are many cons or ''the smarter ones'' on this board. What surpluses? Quote
punked Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 Edmonton. Maybe I'll upload a pic of my "Let those Eastern b------s freeze in the dark" bumper sticker Sounds good you guys just need to pay the Easterns back the money it cost to build a railroad for you bums so you could even have a province and we will call it even steven. With interest that should be around 1 trillion dollars. Thanks. Quote
Hydraboss Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 Edmonton. Maybe I'll upload a pic of my "Let those Eastern b------s freeze in the dark" bumper sticker Great! Another fricken Albertan. "But it's OUR oil!" Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. "Our votes don't count!" Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. "Let the eastern bastards freeze in the dark!" Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. "Why does all our money go to Kwebek????" Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Just what the board needs. Another "anti-eastern Canada, anti-Kwebek, anti-equalization, anti-bilingualism redneck". You and Jack Weber ought to get along fine. Quote "racist, intolerant, small-minded bigot" - AND APPARENTLY A SOCIALIST (2010) (2015)Economic Left/Right: 8.38 3.38 Social Libertarian/Authoritarian: 3.13 -1.23
Tilter Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 (edited) I'd like to voice my opinions in a place where they will be questioned, but not gainsaid. I'm asking this because I'm a regular a non-political forum, and when discussing Canadian politics, I am literally the only one that supports Conservatives. Also, are there are fair amount of Albertans here, or would I be wasting my time discussing Alberta provincial politics? where would you find that many losers? Edited May 14, 2011 by Tilter Quote
jacee Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 It has always seemed odd to me that Albertans act so mean spirited towards easterners. I truly don't get it. One said to me once that he assumed we talk that way about them too, and he was surprised to hear that I've never heard any of that. Perhaps you can clarify what it's all about? Speaking personally, it has destroyed any interest I ever had in vacationing in Alberta, though I've done so in every other province. I have no interest in facing that kind of prejudice, and it certainly is no joke. Quote
BubberMiley Posted May 14, 2011 Report Posted May 14, 2011 Speaking personally, it has destroyed any interest I ever had in vacationing in Alberta, though I've done so in every other province. I have no interest in facing that kind of prejudice, and it certainly is no joke. But then you'd never see Jasper. I think putting up with Albertans is worth it just to be in Jasper. Quote "I think it's fun watching the waldick get all excited/knickers in a knot over something." -scribblet
RNG Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 Sounds good you guys just need to pay the Easterns back the money it cost to build a railroad for you bums so you could even have a province and we will call it even steven. With interest that should be around 1 trillion dollars. Thanks. Actually, you shoved a railroad down our necks so that you could plunder our wealth. You owe us, big time. Quote The government can't give anything to anyone without having first taken it from someone else.
Smallc Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 Actually, you shoved a railroad down our necks so that you could plunder our wealth. You owe us, big time. Oh please . Alberta was created as part of Canada. It was never independent. No one shoved anything down your throat. Quote
punked Posted May 15, 2011 Report Posted May 15, 2011 Actually, you shoved a railroad down our necks so that you could plunder our wealth. You owe us, big time. Pretty sure the railroad was the Wests ransom to join Canada. Sorry. Quote
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