eyeball Posted March 3 Report Posted March 3 Eby breaks the DST deadlock code. Just fùcking do it and git her done! Go figure! And Alberta is following the lead? I'll be dipped in shit! https://calgary.citynews.ca/2026/03/02/alberta-daylight-saving-time-changes/ 1 Quote I said now watch what you say they'll be calling you a radical, a liberal, oh fanatical criminal
CdnFox Posted March 3 Report Posted March 3 It's good to see. This was overdue and it was the right decision. 1 Quote "That which doesn't kill me... Had better start running."
John Stone Posted March 3 Report Posted March 3 ............ this province is facing a health care crisis.............. Always good to see where the priorities are with hacks. 1 Quote
eyeball Posted March 3 Author Report Posted March 3 9 hours ago, John Stone said: ............ this province is facing a health care crisis.............. Always good to see where the priorities are with hacks. You're missing the more important thing here - a decision was made. Let me repeat that - a government in Canada actually made a decision! I could have cared less which way the decision went just the fact it happened makes it such a shit-dipping moment in our history. This should be commemorated on a stamp or something. 1 Quote I said now watch what you say they'll be calling you a radical, a liberal, oh fanatical criminal
August1991 Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 5 hours ago, eyeball said: .... This should be commemorated on a stamp or something. Agreed. Quote
August1991 Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 15 hours ago, John Stone said: ............ this province is facing a health care crisis.............. Always good to see where the priorities are with hacks. Disagree. ==== This crazy time change every six months makes no sense. Priorities? Health care? It is costly. Imagine how many people have missed a health appointment for such a stupid change. Quote
500channelsurfer Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 17 hours ago, John Stone said: ............ this province is facing a health care crisis.............. There will be fewer traffic accidents and suicide attempts with DST eliminated. 1 Quote
CdnFox Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 8 hours ago, eyeball said: This should be commemorated on a stamp or something. One that glows in the dark, just for the irony. 1 Quote "That which doesn't kill me... Had better start running."
John Stone Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 16 hours ago, eyeball said: You're missing the more important thing here - a decision was made. Let me repeat that - a government in Canada actually made a decision! I could have cared less which way the decision went just the fact it happened makes it such a shit-dipping moment in our history. This should be commemorated on a stamp or something. ............. arguably for economic reasons it might make more sense to sync the entire Country ........Continent? Ham fisted decision - typical hack move. 1 Quote
Barquentine Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 18 minutes ago, John Stone said: arguably for economic reasons it might make more sense to sync the entire Country ........Continent? Not sure what economic difference not 'falling back' would make apart from more light for the drive home each day. Won't help electricity use. And think of people who work out side year-round. Won't it be be dark til 8:30 am in winter? So they don't gain any daylight after work. And now parents will have to get their kids up in the dark to get to school. Unless I've got my forward/backward mixed up... Me - I don't care either way. Just wondering about the advantages/disadvantages. 1 Quote
John Johnston Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 6 minutes ago, Barquentine said: Not sure what economic difference not 'falling back' would make apart from more light for the drive home each day. Won't help electricity use. And think of people who work out side year-round. Won't it be be dark til 8:30 am in winter? So they don't gain any daylight after work. And now parents will have to get their kids up in the dark to get to school. Unless I've got my forward/backward mixed up... Me - I don't care either way. Just wondering about the advantages/disadvantages. Pretty much. If a person is not dealing with livestock it does not really matter. However I hated the times when I get for work in the dark and come home in the dark. Quote
John Stone Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 7 minutes ago, Barquentine said: Not sure what economic difference not 'falling back' would make apart from more light for the drive home each day. Won't help electricity use. And think of people who work out side year-round. Won't it be be dark til 8:30 am in winter? So they don't gain any daylight after work. And now parents will have to get their kids up in the dark to get to school. Unless I've got my forward/backward mixed up... Me - I don't care either way. Just wondering about the advantages/disadvantages. .......... Washington State uses DST. In 2024, B.C. exported approximately 30 billion in goods to the U.S. - service exports amounted to 16 billion. The trade relationship is crucial for B.C. economy. 2 Quote
CdnFox Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 3 hours ago, John Stone said: ............. arguably for economic reasons it might make more sense to sync the entire Country ........Continent? Ham fisted decision - typical hack move. I'm pretty sure those who do business can manage the complex mathematics involved with counting a head or backwards a couple of hours. 3 hours ago, John Stone said: .......... Washington State uses DST. In 2024, B.C. exported approximately 30 billion in goods to the U.S. - service exports amounted to 16 billion. The trade relationship is crucial for B.C. economy. This is one of the Dumber comments. Without a doubt BC exported a lot of goods to the US, which involved multiple states across multiple time zones in multiple parts of the country and yet despite the fact that not everybody was on the same time somehow this business got done Which proves the point that what you're saying is childish. We already deal with multiple times, we already deal with the fact that some of the states and provinces we do business with every single day don't have the same time as us It's really not a big deal and pretending it is flies in the face of what we already achieve every day 1 Quote "That which doesn't kill me... Had better start running."
John Stone Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 1 hour ago, CdnFox said: I'm pretty sure those who do business can manage the complex mathematics involved with counting a head or backwards a couple of hours. This is one of the Dumber comments. Without a doubt BC exported a lot of goods to the US, which involved multiple states across multiple time zones in multiple parts of the country and yet despite the fact that not everybody was on the same time somehow this business got done Which proves the point that what you're saying is childish. We already deal with multiple times, we already deal with the fact that some of the states and provinces we do business with every single day don't have the same time as us It's really not a big deal and pretending it is flies in the face of what we already achieve every day The presence of different states across different time zones can significantly impact commerce by affecting the timing of business operations, communication and coordination – business 101. In any event the jump to make Daylight Savings Time permanent is likely an attempt to sync with the U.S. who is in favor for economic reasons – legislation is pending. 1 Quote
CdnFox Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 3 minutes ago, John Stone said: The presence of different states across different time zones can significantly impact commerce by affecting the timing of business operations, communication and coordination – business 101. Nope. And I'm sorry to hear that you failed business 101 Even in the old days it wasn't much of a big deal. But in this day and age with the technology and services we have available it's an absolutely zero issue. websites, emails and other tools wipe that out. Business is global, it's not even the same DATE with some of the countries we deal with and it doesn't slow things down at all. I deal with other provinces all the time and they all have different time zones and it's just not a problem. The problem of different time zones etc has been with us for well over 100 years in practical terms, we've learned to cope. 1 Quote "That which doesn't kill me... Had better start running."
John Stone Posted March 4 Report Posted March 4 4 minutes ago, CdnFox said: Nope. And I'm sorry to hear that you failed business 101 Even in the old days it wasn't much of a big deal. But in this day and age with the technology and services we have available it's an absolutely zero issue. websites, emails and other tools wipe that out. Business is global, it's not even the same DATE with some of the countries we deal with and it doesn't slow things down at all. I deal with other provinces all the time and they all have different time zones and it's just not a problem. The problem of different time zones etc has been with us for well over 100 years in practical terms, we've learned to cope. Yeah, guess we have something in common. Quote
eyeball Posted March 4 Author Report Posted March 4 (edited) 8 hours ago, John Stone said: ............. arguably for economic reasons it might make more sense to sync the entire Country ........Continent? Ham fisted decision - typical hack move. And what about all the decisions people are promising and yearning for and imagining and debating and yadda yadda yadda yadda...did I say yadda...that need to be made? I mean this DST issue has burned and lingered and smouldered and gone dormant and been stirred and woken up and yadda yadda...forever. The truly remarkable thing is that it's done so, as near as I can tell, without anyone getting particularly partisan or ideologically bent out of shape over it like virtually every other decision and decision making process people squabble over. Despite the odd half-hearted attempt to make this decision a partisan issue criticism of the meat of the decision itself still largely seems to be non-ideological. Is there anything teachable we should be gleaning from this, any insights? What is it about this issue that seems to transcend raw fundamental ideology where so many others trigger it at the drop of a hat? Edited March 4 by eyeball Quote I said now watch what you say they'll be calling you a radical, a liberal, oh fanatical criminal
CdnFox Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 6 hours ago, John Stone said: Yeah, guess we have something in common. Yep. we both reailze at this point you failed economics 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 1 Quote "That which doesn't kill me... Had better start running."
CdnFox Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 3 hours ago, eyeball said: I mean this DST issue has burned and lingered and smouldered and gone dormant and been stirred and woken up and yadda yadda...forever. This is (shockingly) true. And every time it comes up, and it has come up CONSTANTLY, the public says 'just do it! Do it now! Noooooowwwww" But for whatever reason they sluff it off. I personally hope that David Eby trips on a rusty nail, gets hit by a dirty truck catches aids and dies in the emergency room waiting for care. he's the worst premier ever times cancer. BUt this was the right call and credit where credit is due Quote "That which doesn't kill me... Had better start running."
John Stone Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 10 hours ago, CdnFox said: Yep. we both reailze at this point you failed economics 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂 haha ........... and we both also realize u don't have a day job! But, please carry on with ur rhetoric - I enjoy it. 1 Quote
Barquentine Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 21 hours ago, John Stone said: .......... Washington State uses DST. In 2024, B.C. exported approximately 30 billion in goods to the U.S. - service exports amounted to 16 billion. The trade relationship is crucial for B.C. economy. So? You're saying trade will stagnate if we don't sync our non-biological clocks? Just to make it more interesting or confusing: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/time-zone-changes-local-government-east-kootenay-9.7113102 B.C. cities can set their own time zones, province says East Kootenay will continue to spring forward and fall back with Alberta but local leaders say that may change 22 hours ago, John Johnston said: However I hated the times when I get for work in the dark and come home in the dark. Me too. Long depressing months. Quote
John Stone Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 10 hours ago, CdnFox said: This is (shockingly) true. And every time it comes up, and it has come up CONSTANTLY, the public says 'just do it! Do it now! Noooooowwwww" But for whatever reason they sluff it off. I personally hope that David Eby trips on a rusty nail, gets hit by a dirty truck catches aids and dies in the emergency room waiting for care. he's the worst premier ever times cancer. BUt this was the right call and credit where credit is due DST was implemented in 1916 (GB) as an energy (coal) conservation measure. Agriculture took advantage of more daylight hours to work the fields. Today, the benefits of DST are difficult to quantify ............ it IS an anachronism to many. When a government is looking at a debt of 160 billion with interest costs amounting to 5 billion, arguably it needs a red herring. This debt is attributed to increased government spending and is expected to rise in coming years. Some projections indicate Provincial debt could reach over 200 billion by 2028. .......... but let's focus on DST?? Typical hack move. Quote
John Stone Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 30 minutes ago, Barquentine said: So? You're saying trade will stagnate if we don't sync our non-biological clocks? Just to make it more interesting or confusing: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/time-zone-changes-local-government-east-kootenay-9.7113102 B.C. cities can set their own time zones, province says East Kootenay will continue to spring forward and fall back with Alberta but local leaders say that may change Me too. Long depressing months. ...........B.C.'s economy is stagnating, but unlikely DST has much to do with it. Anything that can be done to expedite commerce with ur largest trading partner should be examined - this momentous decision is pure politics. There is still controversy as to the reason Kanada went to the metric system. 11 minutes ago, John Stone said: DST was implemented in 1916 (GB) as an energy (coal) conservation measure. Agriculture took advantage of more daylight hours to work the fields. Today, the benefits of DST are difficult to quantify ............ it IS an anachronism to many. When a government is looking at a debt of 160 billion with interest costs amounting to 5 billion, arguably it needs a red herring. This debt is attributed to increased government spending and is expected to rise in coming years. Some projections indicate Provincial debt could reach over 200 billion by 2028. .......... but let's focus on DST?? Typical hack move. Quote
Legato Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 2 hours ago, John Stone said: There is still controversy as to the reason Kanada went to the metric system. Cos we dumb fooks could never understand about 1760 yards in a mile, or how many pints in a quart and we quickly gave up on 7 league boots and nautical mph. Yet we never say look at that guy he must at least 182.88 cm tall. 1 Quote
Nefarious Banana Posted March 5 Report Posted March 5 DST is being blamed for cracked concrete, unwanted hair growth on palms of the hands, rising price of Hawkins Cheezies, and cloudy days. To listen to the hand wringing wankers moaning and b!tching is a perverse kind of entertainment. The sky is falling, the sky is falling . . . 1 1 Quote
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