Johnny Shotgun Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 So what do you think? Is it a good idea to have a foreign born individual now head our Ministry of Immigration? Not judging the individual by any means but his former country is a hot bed of radicalism not friendly to the west, the optics of this must look poor to others in certain circles. Not that our government should make appointments based on how other nations view it. However it is looked upon and considered. Governments make appointments all the time for their own agenda within their borders. Look to our Minister of Defense for example was that not a signal and a thank you for your vote. Not saying it was but be honest. One ministry a very important one at that, was overlooked in this latest shuffle. The Ministry of Energy. Would Canada not be better served by appointing someone who's background would be viewed favourably by the most populous nation on earth hungry for oil. Just a thought. Might help work out trade agreements for the sale of oil and gas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM_ Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 A refugee running the immigration ministry seems like the perfect Canadian story to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inane Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Johnny Shotgun said: So what do you think? Is it a good idea to have a foreign born individual now head our Ministry of Immigration? Not judging the individual by any means but his former country is a hot bed of radicalism not friendly to the west, the optics of this must look poor to others in certain circles. Not that our government should make appointments based on how other nations view it. However it is looked upon and considered. Governments make appointments all the time for their own agenda within their borders. Look to our Minister of Defense for example was that not a signal and a thank you for your vote. Not saying it was but be honest. One ministry a very important one at that, was overlooked in this latest shuffle. The Ministry of Energy. Would Canada not be better served by appointing someone who's background would be viewed favourably by the most populous nation on earth hungry for oil. Just a thought. Might help work out trade agreements for the sale of oil and gas. Anytime you start a sentence with xyz BUT, you think xyz. I'm not racist but....you're racist. I don't mean to be mean but....you're being mean. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammertime Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 "I don't mean to" profile........."But" Johnney Shotgun sounds like sure sounds like a racist to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toews Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 3 hours ago, Johnny Shotgun said: So what do you think? Is it a good idea to have a foreign born individual now head our Ministry of Immigration? Not judging the individual by any means but his former country is a hot bed of radicalism not friendly to the west, the optics of this must look poor to others in certain circles. Not that our government should make appointments based on how other nations view it. However it is looked upon and considered. Governments make appointments all the time for their own agenda within their borders. Look to our Minister of Defense for example was that not a signal and a thank you for your vote. Not saying it was but be honest. One ministry a very important one at that, was overlooked in this latest shuffle. The Ministry of Energy. Would Canada not be better served by appointing someone who's background would be viewed favourably by the most populous nation on earth hungry for oil. Just a thought. Might help work out trade agreements for the sale of oil and gas. You do know that China is the most populous nation on earth? And no, the racist clowns soon to be occupying the White House will never be able to influence Canadian appointments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocksterh8 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Oh, I thought you meant the cabinets in my kitchen. hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sygvard Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 1 hour ago, inane said: Anytime you start a sentence with xyz BUT, you think xyz. I'm not racist but....you're racist. I don't mean to be mean but....you're being mean. etc. Man, its funny how much of a snapshot that post seems to give. It may be be a totally incorrect archetype, but it certainly jumps out at you. Doesn't like the immigrant holding office, really likes oil and gas, really likes the US, named after a gun. Instant mental image. Although who knows. Maybe he spends his spare time rescuing puppies and planting trees. Who am I to judge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I find the new the foreign affairs minister interesting... wonder what Trump and his Russian masters think? 'Chrystia Freeland, who is now Canada's top diplomat, is one of the prominent names sanctioned by Russia.' http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/freeland-russia-fallout-1.3930024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violator Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Not like he was some kind of Somali war Lord or something but a lawyer isn't really far off at least he got it in Canada not some diploma mill that passes as a university. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofsurrey Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Politicians / Pigs at the trough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shotgun Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 9 hours ago, Toews said: You do know that China is the most populous nation on earth? And no, the racist clowns soon to be occupying the White House will never be able to influence Canadian appointments. Doesn't everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 10 hours ago, hammertime said: "I don't mean to" profile........."But" Johnney Shotgun sounds like sure sounds like a racist to me. Classic. Everyone and their dog is now labeled a racist for speaking their opinion. So basically what is happening now is reverse racism. People like you make me sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshinefe Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I think he might be an OK candidate? He's experienced the Canada immigration process first hand and has experience going through it. That seems like a good credential to have. Remember, he's ultimately answering to his party and Trudeau, it's not like he's going to go off the grid against their wishes and do something they wouldn't have been doing anyways. I also, however, echo Rypien's comment. OP was just asking other people's opinions (even mixing in platitudes) on a person who spent their entire childhood in a terrorism riddled country being appointed to control immigration in Canada. He's right, some circles will find that disagreeable. How is that racist? I'm pretty left wing, but this shouting down all opposing opinions and dismissing people as racists or ignorant whenever they disagree with you is a very, very tiring trend and one of the reasons I believe many Western nations are shifting right. It's not helping guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Strome Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 19 hours ago, Toews said: You do know that China is the most populous nation on earth? And no, the racist clowns soon to be occupying the White House will never be able to influence Canadian appointments. I think he ment the most populous Country hungry for oil, at least that's what I understood. Isn't Murica still the biggest oil consumer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shotgun Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 5 hours ago, Ryan Strome said: I think he ment the most populous Country hungry for oil, at least that's what I understood. Isn't Murica still the biggest oil consumer? You got it. As in a Chinese energy minister...the optics would look good in Beijing. Harper allowed them to purchase a huge interest in the oilsands anyway. It would get their attention. Oh and Trump's too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Shotgun Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 17 hours ago, kingofsurrey said: Politicians / Pigs at the trough Why should every politician have a pimp in the family? So they have someone to look up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 Wonder if this has anything to do with Trudeau's vacation over the holidays? You know, the one where he broke the ethics rules. Nah, doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 19 hours ago, RRypien37 said: Classic. Everyone and their dog is now labeled a racist for speaking their opinion. So basically what is happening now is reverse racism. People like you make me sick. That's now the way it works. If someone makes a statement you disagree with you label them a racist and/or a xenophobe. Because it's 2017, or something stupid like that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRypien37 Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 28 minutes ago, Grapefruits said: That's now the way it works. If someone makes a statement you disagree with you label them a racist and/or a xenophobe. Because it's 2017, or something stupid like that... Racist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapefruits Posted January 13, 2017 Share Posted January 13, 2017 9 minutes ago, RRypien37 said: Racist. You catch on quick, LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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