hitops Posted March 29, 2016 Report Posted March 29, 2016 Go run that by a panel of SC judges and let us know how it works. Good point, all those judges got to those positions because of a lifetime of handouts. Oh wait, they didn't. Quote
eyeball Posted March 29, 2016 Report Posted March 29, 2016 Political politeness. Yes, and impoliteness too - an emerging issue that probably deserves it's own thread. Anyone else notice the flies gathering around here as other web-forums throw in their towels and shut down? Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Guest Posted March 29, 2016 Report Posted March 29, 2016 Yes, and impoliteness too - an emerging issue that probably deserves it's own thread. Anyone else notice the flies gathering around here as other web-forums throw in their towels and shut down? I was only involved in one other recently, and that was a soccer forum. It shut down because two people wouldn't stop fighting, believe it or not. Politeness is nice, but it can't be mandated, surely? Quote
hitops Posted March 29, 2016 Report Posted March 29, 2016 Anyone else notice the flies gathering around here....? In this analogy, are you the moldy sandwich? Quote
eyeball Posted March 29, 2016 Report Posted March 29, 2016 I was only involved in one other recently, and that was a soccer forum. It shut down because two people wouldn't stop fighting, believe it or not. Politeness is nice, but it can't be mandated, surely? I think it could be achieved by moderation. Perhaps in the future computing power will be sufficient for some automation of the task - I'd focus that effort on weeding out deliberate mis-interpretation of terms and definitions. It's not being mealy-mouthed that ruins a discussion its the tendency to be mealy-eared and pretending what was said is something else and then attacking that. Unless I'm mistaken this sort of sloppy debating style is not tolerated in a formally moderated debate. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
eyeball Posted March 29, 2016 Report Posted March 29, 2016 In this analogy, are you the moldy sandwich? No, I'm the fly swatter. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
jacee Posted March 29, 2016 Report Posted March 29, 2016 More substantial handouts does not = helps. Often it makes things worse. Some politicians are fine with that, a permanent dependent class is sometimes useful for votes. Those aren't handouts. Those are debt payments and legal recognitions long overdue. The Supreme Court is bound to honour the Crown's treaties. And so are we. You speak nonsense with questionable motivation. . Quote
Accountability Now Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 This audit did not include any Lands Settlement Claims that are maintained in third party trusts and therefore, are subject to different management processes. Key words....different management processes. Meaning they are being looked at and not some conspiracy theory as you suggest. And the shady dealings continue: When this litigation was first submitted in 1995, the government "ceased all research dollars" for Six Nations Lands and Resources. The litigation is still in preparation and covers financial transactions for all historic claims. We have already been through this one http://www.mapleleafweb.com/forums/topic/23721-white-people-cant-live-here-six-nations-racism/page-19#entry976145 No matter how many times someone shows you the complete story, you just end up saying "We'll let the courts decide". That is until the courts actually don't go your way then its a travesty. Quote
Accountability Now Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 Those aren't handouts. Some are obligations due to the treaties that were signed. Others are handouts due to the bleeding heart courts that go far beyond what the treaties say or ever intended. Quote
jacee Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 (edited) Interesting development: catholic-church-canada-repudiates-doctrine-of discovery/terra-nullius/ In the first of two texts, the Catholic signatories express support for the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People as a way forward to reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. ... The second of the two Catholic documents considers and repudiates illegitimate concepts and principles used by Europeans to justify the seizure of land previously held by Indigenous Peoples and often identified by the terms Doctrine of Discovery and terra nullius. The signatories say now is an appropriate time to issue a public statement in response to the errors and falsehoods perpetuated, often by Christians, during and following the so-called Age of Discovery. After outlining five principles which reject how these legal constructs have been used to disenfranchise Indigenous Peoples The Supreme Court has already repudiated the religious 'justification' for seizing land from 'heathens'. The British Monarchy did not 'seize land' using the religious justification, but made treaties using specific processes and compensation for access to lands and resources. It was the British North American/Canadian governments and corporations that seized land in violation of treaties, with involvement of the churches. I wonder if the Catholic Church (and others) will now be recognizing Aboriginal Title to it's land holdings. ? . Edited March 30, 2016 by jacee Quote
Accountability Now Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 I wonder if the Catholic Church (and others) will now be recognizing Aboriginal Title to it's land holdings. And that would matter how....considering most people in Canada don't really care about the Catholic church anyway. Quote
Big Guy Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 One answer to the aboriginal needs arguments for more funding may be a guaranteed minimum income for all Canadians. I believe that it would eliminate the special funding and force aboriginals to decide if they want to live where it is very, very expensive to live or move South where a guaranteed income of about $20,000 is enough to be comfortable. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
eyeball Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 What would we do about the people who are fed up with lefties though? Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Big Guy Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 What would we do about the people who are fed up with lefties though? Not sure if you are referring to my post about guaranteed minimum incomes but if it is, you are mistaken. The concept of a GMI is not considered a "left" leaning position. It is supported by very many on the right including most Libertarians. Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
square Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 Why are some people against GMI? Isn't it a good thing to reduce inequity within our society. Quote
Guest Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 It depends. How would you deal with someone who just decided not to work? Quote
Big Guy Posted March 30, 2016 Report Posted March 30, 2016 It depends. How would you deal with someone who just decided not to work? Treat them the same as those who are currently on welfare, or EI, or on reserves or disabled or ...? Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Guest Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 Treat them the same as those who are currently on welfare, or EI, or on reserves or disabled or ...? Welfare and disabled are two different things. So long as we reserve the right to not give anything to someone who can work but won't, I'm all for it. Quote
Big Guy Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 Welfare and disabled are two different things. So long as we reserve the right to not give anything to someone who can work but won't, I'm all for it. People on welfare, disabled, many aboriginals and others who are on some forms on public social assistance and those folks who do not want to work have the same thing in common. They are receiving government money and are not working for it. So a person does not want to be employed in legitimate employment. What do you suggest we do? Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Guest Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) People on welfare, disabled, many aboriginals and others who are on some forms on public social assistance and those folks who do not want to work have the same thing in common. They are receiving government money and are not working for it. So a person does not want to be employed in legitimate employment. What do you suggest we do? Nothing whatsoever. Anyone who can't work, we should help. Anyone who can but won't, we should do nothing for, except offer them jobs. Edited March 31, 2016 by bcsapper Quote
Big Guy Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Nothing whatsoever. Anyone who can't work, we should help. Anyone who can but won't, we should do nothing for, except offer them jobs.Interesting. Interesting. And if he chooses not to work and has a family then what do you suggest? Where is he/she going to get enough money for a home and food for him and his family? If he/she is single and chooses not to work then what do you suggest? Where (how) is he/she going to get enough money for a home and food? Edited March 31, 2016 by Big Guy Quote Note - For those expecting a response from Big Guy: I generally do not read or respond to posts longer then 300 words nor to parsed comments.
Moonlight Graham Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 Not sure if you are referring to my post about guaranteed minimum incomes but if it is, you are mistaken. The concept of a GMI is not considered a "left" leaning position. It is supported by very many on the right including most Libertarians. Libertarians? Most of them!?! How do you know this? Quote "All generalizations are false, including this one." - Mark Twain Partisanship is a disease of the intellect.
Guest Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 Interesting. And if he chooses not to work and has a family then what do you suggest? Where is he/she going to get enough money for a home and food for him and his family? If he/she is single and chooses not to work then what do you suggest? Where (how) is he/she going to get enough money for a home and food? They wouldn't. They would have to work, or starve. Or throw themselves on the mercy of gullible relatives. The children, if any, could be taken in by social services. Quote
eyeball Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Not sure if you are referring to my post about guaranteed minimum incomes but if it is, you are mistaken. The concept of a GMI is not considered a "left" leaning position. It is supported by very many on the right including most Libertarians.That sure seems to fly in the face of what I see and hear around here. Edited March 31, 2016 by eyeball Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
McQuaid Posted March 31, 2016 Report Posted March 31, 2016 The natives are probably getting fed up with the people too. The question is, do they have valid complaints and does might make right? Quote
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