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On 7/27/2019 at 8:52 AM, bishopshodan said:
I don't think they should have brought in a mortgage stress test when the economy is doing fine. Work with developers, get permits issued faster to increase inventory, offer incentives for low income and rental buildings.
Australia is reducing their stress test, I expect us to do the same too.
On the idea of foreign investment, do people forget how amazingly desirable the country of Canada is? I am one of those that believes this is the best place in the world without question. I think that many around the globe share that opinion.
Ya we tend to be a few years behind Australia in a lot of pragmatic ways. I find AUS to be more no non-sense, as in do what is best for the country and if some peoples feelers get hurt along the way, that's a tough tittie. I believe they already have far more stringent rules/regs and taxation laws when it comes to Foreign Ownership as well.
Canada is one of the most desirable countries, without doubt. For many good reasons but also because our system is easy to manipulate and fraud.
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2 minutes ago, morrissex95 said:
Islam comes from the Arabian peninsula and it's not exactly clear where Christianity is from.
It's not our fault that lots of countries don't recognize Israel. I don't know how to explain why we don't have global recognition but the reality is that we have the right to exist as a nation and if you don't agree with that I'm not getting into a debate with you.
Can you expand a bit and drop some knowledge? I am pretty ignorant when it comes to the plight of Jewish people. Banned in 100 countries? That sounds crazy.
I get the basic premise of what happened after WWII but why have they suffered so much hatred all along?
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8 hours ago, bishopshodan said:
whew,
Don't worry...we're all good.....till 2032
https://www.nbcnews.com/sciencemain/asteroid-threat-2032-dont-panic-dont-brush-it-8C11418631
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I said before the cooling measures were implemented that tanking the market would only mean that Canada is on sale to foreigners at an even greater discount. Looks like that might come true.
https://www.castanet.net/edition/news-story-262237-6-.htm#262237
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2 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:
there you go again with your slippery slope theory. No one is asking for "different" levels of protection, just that they are applied equally.
They face all kinds of higher risks, from job related discrimination, healthcare access, suicide rates, police abuse. All you have to do is google 'risks trans people canada' and you can get all the detials you want. E.g. here's this persons experience - how would you like to be treaded like that?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/transgender-robbed-police-discrimination-1.4619785
Ya well so do I and I have all my life.
My advice: Suck it up.
Edit: That's a really sad story but I honestly don't give a rat's ass about 1 off events. Stop acting like they being treated like Jews in Germany circa 1940. It's ridiculous.
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2 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said:
yeah thats a valid point too.
I guess the idea of the system interceding when you're in a vulnerable group tho might not ring as true for those of us not in the same kind of danger. I see this as pride organizers taking a stand to protect themselves and not wait for a system that has failed them often.
Man, if we were drinking scotch right now this could really get into a good yap
What in the hell kind of danger are they in?!
Everyone in Canada is covered with the same rights and freedoms. The idea of "The system interceding" and creating different levels of protections for different groups is a very slippery slope and highly undemocratic.
If there is hatred being propagated or acted upon, the authorities will step in. If people are simply projecting hatred onto others because of differing points of view, that should be considered a hate crime as well.
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3 hours ago, Kragar said:
What have they done for us lately
France has had a successful history in warfare, most notably in the past. That is not to suggest they are not worthy of alliance today. It would just help to put a few in the win column before strutting about.
Let's use our favorite sport as a metaphor: Leafs - 1967.
Ya, most of their success came before expansion (gun powder and the internal combustion engine).
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1 hour ago, Jimmy McGill said:
I'm curious - why do you require the pride parade to have more rules than say the Santa Claus parade? I'm being serious. I'd like to know why you are applying two sets of rules to parades that get permits for public spaces.
"yeah could be... I would just like him to explain why we don't see a Nazi float right after the elves. "
??I'm not applying any rules to anything. You're getting another confusey face if I have any left
I'm sorry, Sant Claus...?? What? Is he banning Institutions of public knowledge and free thought from his parade now? Or has been waiving his merry bits in people's faces? I'm confused...
Speaking of which. I thought they banned "Santa Claus" from being used in the name of the parade, no? Another victim of extreme Liberalism if you ask me.
R.I.P. St Nick.
So The Elves are to Pride parade as Nazi's are to Vancouver Public Library. Ya, there's no disconnect there, at all. LMAO keep going
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Anyways, some more ironing is in how much exposure is now being drawn to the speaker at the Library, whom I would have never heard from or about were it not for the exclusivity of the inclusivity parade. Interesting that there are more than one side to the whole thing, who knew?
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15 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:
you're one weird fellow
...and Proud of it!
8 minutes ago, Alflives said:I think there is a double standard because gay people have literally been beaten and mistreated for a long time. Maybe they’re scared? I really wouldn’t blame them if they are. However, even so, I still believe the gay people are wrong to try and suppress others’ views. What they should be doing IMO is talking to these people, and trying to educate the ignorant.
I understand the why's, kinda. I just like to point out the hypocrisy to keep everyone grounded and honest.
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Just now, Jimmy McGill said:
ah, we'll have to agree to disagree my friend. I don't know why people who want to help trans rights also have to support places that host anti-trans views. Seems cruel to me.
UBC and the VPL hosts free, independent thought and purposeful discussion. You know, the foundations of a democratic society?
For one minority group to try and press their will on the rest of the population while smothering everyone else's right to free speech, thought and association in a public place is unacceptable.
If it was going the other way there would be a huge uproar and possible hate crime charges so WHY THE DOUBLE STANDARD??
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2 hours ago, gurn said:
They are controlling who can be in their parade, that is all.
UBC is free to allow who ever they want to speak at their university.
Layman's terms.
you can say whatever you want in your house, but when over at my place chose your words wisely or gTFO
So now they own the streets as well? Case in point.
2 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:whats with all the confused faces @Boeserker
should i use more memes?
Keep playing aloof with me. It's cute.
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3 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:
There's lots of nasty treatment of Metis, you can go research that yourself.
What's 'stuffed in your face' precisely?
No they are not becoming what they fear the most, that's nonsense. Are they jumping out of trucks and beating them to death? Chemically castrating anyone? Killing careers? Get some perspective.
"Nasty Treatment" = Denial of existence" Okee dokee
I'm not going to repeat myself for you, I can see through your tactics.
Yes, they are. They are becoming the right. Intolerant of others.
2 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:It's not a free speech issue, you seem to not understand that basic idea.
Well then what is it, in your mind?
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I go to Off Topic and pick fights with every willing combatant. Helps pass the summer and keep me in fighting shape for when the real season starts
Edit: Jason Woolley on Ken Dryden. Hopefully my life is in Dyden's hands, not Wooleys
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44 minutes ago, HerrDrFunk said:
But Jimmy's right though.
In what way?
The lgbtq etc's are trying to merely picking a battle with the Institutions of UBC, the Vancouver Public Library and The Vancouver Police? Because why?
So if that is the case, I would suggest to you that they are trying to influence these public institutions into stifling opposing views (or maybe simply alternative views) and therefore freedom of speech.
Pretty obvious.
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2 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said:
its interesting to see people try to take ownership of things when its convenient too. No one of the right cared about pride at best or hated it at worst not so long ago, but suddenly the Shaprio-clones are defending free speech? okie dokie.
I think there's lots of examples you can use as analogies too. Lots of people don't think theres such a thing as Metis. I doubt they would want to have an institution or people at one of their cultural events who held those views.
I think social media plays a lot into this too, now all we seem to be able to do is have these stupid triggered discussions and one-upping vs. taking a minute to see someones pov.
I think you are out of touch on this. Nobody cares until is stuffed in your face every day for years on end and it really is a non issue. Everyone has the same rights. You are not going to stamp out bigotry by trying to drive it underground.
The majority of the population has stayed silent and basically agreed that people should be allowed to love one another. What is happening now is that A) People are tired of this "Story" and B ) The groups in question are becoming what they claim to fear the most.
Name me one person who doesn't "Believe in Metis"????
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3 hours ago, Warhippy said:
agree with you
But....
Sadly I have to agree that lately Pride has taken an ugly turn in the community. Edmonton being a prime example of who is and is not allowed to take part. even within the community itself. The irony of the push for equality is leaving groups further and further divided. In Edmonton they refused to accept people of colour, after people of colour refused to accept people from the RCMP or military. Not serving members, but literal people of LGBTQ orientation who happened to be serving.
This only gives filth like....well like we see in this and the other thread fodder to say the nonsense they do. The more marginalized we se these groups become the more we see them moving further from equality.
It's kind of sad really because we came so far and now see the entire movement sliding backwards due to their own infighting. LGBTQ period, not LGBTQ for you, but not you because you're native, or you because you're in the armed forces and sorry; you're black gay AND an RCMP officer? Ya none for you either.
That's sadly where the entire movement is heading and that is incredibly sad. Because it demeans everything they fought for, but also because it gives the bigots and loud mouths talking points to claim sort sort of superiority over them. See this thread or the other one for reference.
Everyone has the same rights now.
3 hours ago, RUPERTKBD said:Not the point, in fact I agree. What has changed is the people who believe that their values are the center, when they're not.
Well, to be fair, we are all at the centre of our own little universe. Some universes overlap nicely with a lot of others and some universes just seem way way out there on the fringe.
2 hours ago, Rob_Zepp said:This trend is a real concern. It is simply due to the fact, like the note above, that somehow the social engineering of the left wants equality of outcome versus equality of opportunity. While the extreme right's view of inequality for their benefit is no better, it is not as insidious and disguised as being a champion of human rights. So many, as evidenced by some here on CDC, have swallowed that kool-aid and lined up for more. The very notion that by knocking down qualified people to "level the playing field" it will benefit society - wow, just wow. The only real optimism is all the fractures you see on both extreme ends...the looney left seem to be coming apart at the seam with their more moderate factions, the alt-right (if that is still a term) have been caught defending the undefensible. I see potential for people to come to their senses and push for a society that truly does provide equal opportunity but stays very clear of meddling with outcomes......though still having the social grace and responsibility to take care of those who simply cannot take care of themselves (versus so much attention on those who simply choose not to and feel entitled).
The basic theme is most who are whiny want something from someone else. Perhaps the center is best defined by those who realize their lives are up to their own efforts and accomplishments without expectation of anything other than opportunity without bias (race, religion, sex, etc etc. etc.). We are in a time where equality of opportunity has been so incredibly muffled....but, again, I remain optimistic logic will prevail within this generation. Fingers crossed.
Re: The bolded. That's GOLD.
2 hours ago, Toews said:If this happened in front of children then I can see why they take issue. I am assuming this being the public library, they did have children present? When us as adults are having to reevaluate how we view trans rights as we learn more about the issue. I can't imagine a child is capable of handling such political discourse. We have seen some awful stories of how trans kids are bullied at school by their fellow students and the parents of these students.
If this event had an age limit and there weren't any kids present the Pride society need to get over themselves. We are more than capable of hearing dissenting opinions without being influenced entirely by them.
Uhm, healthy open discussion is what I am raising my children on. How is it not ok to talk about things and expose your children to knowledge but it is ok (in some peoples universes) to expose their children to blatant public sexuality? Yikes.
2 hours ago, Kragar said:Perhaps years of seeing what the government does with our money makes us think it can do more good in our hands than theirs? You make a good point about becoming more conservative as we age, and I think that is irrespective of the moving goalposts I posited earlier.
Ideals vs Realistic expectations. Sometimes it only comes from experience.
2 hours ago, Jimmy McGill said:of course its their parade Alf.
They aren't excluding people either, just the institutions.
People want to frame this as the only reason parade organizers are doing this is out of intolerance, like thats the only possible reason there could be for their decision. I think if people take a breath and try to ask why else they might be concerned about anti-LGBTQ speech you'd see their point.
I think part of this is that people forget they had to fight every step of the way for pride to be seen as the inclusive thing it is now, so much so that non-LGBTQ groups feel excluded from it! now thats real irony.
But allowing this to be framed as free speech isn't correct either. Why should pride organizers be forced to include anti-pride views? makes zero sense, thats not what they fought for.
Somewhere there is a sensible middle ground, this will work itself out eventually.
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7 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:
they're not trying to stop free speech at uni's, they're saying if you support people with anti-LBGTQ views they don't want you in their parade. Its an important distinction. And I think one most people could understand given their history.
I don't think so. They are applying social pressure on these public institutions to stifle people with differing view points. A lot like some posters here at CDC, actually.
They have drawn their line in the sand and said "Not only do you need to think like us, you may only associate with people who think like us or you are not welcome."
55 minutes ago, RUPERTKBD said:The whole premise of this thread makes me laugh...
If your ideals and principles put you in a particular spot on the political spectrum and you claim that it's the "center", (wherever it might be) then whatever is to your right or left can be considered "radical".
It appears as though certain folks here believe that if, for instance, one believes in man-made Climate change, or LGBTQ rights, then you're some sort of "far left, radical SJW/Libtard", Yet those same people bristle at being lumped in with the far right, even though they dispute the idea of man made Climate Change, rail at Gender Equality, (there seems to be this pervasive belief that if the PM appointed a gender balanced cabinet, then by definition, he had to have passed over better qualified male candidates in doing so) or attempt to promote fiction about what goes on a Pride parades, in the guise of "protecting children".....
I've got news for you self-proclaimed "centrists": You're not as "central" as you think you are.
Centre hasn't strayed very far from centre at all. All you need to do is exit the echo chamber and get a bearing once in awhile. Assign the co-ordinates, as it were.
The issue is that you have a few fringy groups who are actual just a Very Vocal Minority and drawing an inequitable amount of attention to certain "Issues". This creates the illusion that "Centre" is a lot more to the left than it actually is. As soon as anyone on the "right" of the so-called "centre" has anything to say, they get shouted down which further propagates the Leftist Centre myth.
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17 minutes ago, Alflives said:
I’ll talk on the picture. What’s wrong with it? In the fifties and sixties, lots of ladies ironed. Most mom’s stayed home and did this kind of stuff. Dad’s worked. Advertising an iron, during that time, would obviously have a woman model.
You the real hero here Alf. Is there any way we can vote for you for next Prime Minister?
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Nobody wants to talk about this one hey?
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3 minutes ago, HerrDrFunk said:
Not really. But then, you've made your feelings on Pride clear already.
Let's focus on the issue please. I knew somebody would say this.
I am only relating info I heard on Global. Take it up with them.
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36 minutes ago, HerrDrFunk said:
Yeah, it's basically just a spat between two entities.
err.....4.
UBC, Vancouver Public Library, Vancouver Police Dept(or RCMP?)
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37 minutes ago, Jimmy McGill said:
the VPL is allowed to host free speech events, Pride is free to invite who they want to participate. There's no legal issue here. People are free to do what they want. No one is "banning free thought"
Not yet, anyways.
The irony and the hypocrisy have almost come full circle, imo.
Canada's development of Hockey prospects trending down?
in General Hockey Discussion
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Will echo the prohibitive requirements of time and $$$ for parents. Turns hockey into a semi-elitist sport.
Also, with 10X the population to draw from, it was only a matter of time before Bettman's plan for world domination started producing large #s of American prospects.
Is Canad trending down? Maybe. I don't think it's realistic to hope for sustained world dominance that we enjoyed for 100 years.