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February 22nd, 2022, 05:54 PM
#11

Originally Posted by
Birdbuff
Funny story Joepa, it seems our neighbours garden was overrun by some bad weeds for about 4 years. In that time some seeds managed to blow this way. Now we’re clearing our garden of those weeds to ensure a healthy crop for generations to come. You guys should consider getting a weed wacker. Cheers.

Nice analogy. I may have to borrow it.
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February 22nd, 2022 05:54 PM
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February 22nd, 2022, 06:23 PM
#12

Originally Posted by
trimmer21
That concept is completely foreign to Canadians because most weren't around during WW2. Revisionist leftist history is the only history taught in Canadian schools from Grade 7 through to the end of high school. The history of the Russian Revolution leading to Communism up until it's inevitable collapse,history of China,Viet Nam,Cambodia has never been part of civics classes,so,students have no idea what those totalitarian concepts were. That's why most Canadians can't (or won't) recognize it when they see it because they don't know what they're seeing happen right in front of their faces. This is going to get a lot worse before it gets better.
I would say our youth inherited the freedom many died for, yes. They do learn about it at school as it is part of the curriculum. They are inundated with information of this nature every year during the week leading up to remembrance day. We need to have a bit more faith in this demographic. They have known nothing but freedom, and would know quickly if it were taken away. They are much more technologically savvy and would coordinate efforts much quicker than generations past.
What the issue looks to be is a small group of people are worried the sky is falling when no such thing is happening. Yet they are screaming at the top of their lungs to get attention for their paranoid driven beliefs.
Of course their is the odd chance that this is all a dream, and none of it is real.
Good old time and patience will figure this one out.
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February 22nd, 2022, 06:37 PM
#13
Democracy left Canada about 6 years ago
"This is about unenforceable registration of weapons that violates the rights of people to own firearms."—Premier Ralph Klein (Alberta)Calgary Herald, 1998 October 9 (November 1, 1942 – March 29, 2013) OFAH Member
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February 22nd, 2022, 06:59 PM
#14

Originally Posted by
greatwhite
Democracy left Canada about 6 years ago
Come now GW, there will be a chance to vote and help form the future of Canada. We will all have our chance. Democracy is strong in Canada, but I think so is the level of mixed emotions or even general unhappiness. This too shall pass.
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February 22nd, 2022, 07:23 PM
#15
Has too much time on their hands

Originally Posted by
greatwhite
Democracy left Canada about 6 years ago
The problem is Canada elects a dictator each time and this time it was an actual dictatorship admirer, once in Canadians just have no way to recall or kick out a politician once they are elected if they have a majority or support of another party with the same goals. Rex Murphy and Jordan Peterson give an excellent discussion of the disaster we have now.

Originally Posted by
Birdbuff
Come now GW, there will be a chance to vote and help form the future of Canada. We will all have our chance. Democracy is strong in Canada, but I think so is the level of mixed emotions or even general unhappiness. This too shall pass.
I am sure the supporters of the National Socialists said that too in 1933 when the Enabling Act was put in place.
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February 22nd, 2022, 09:15 PM
#16

Originally Posted by
Birdbuff
I would say our youth inherited the freedom many died for, yes. They do learn about it at school as it is part of the curriculum. They are inundated with information of this nature every year during the week leading up to remembrance day. We need to have a bit more faith in this demographic. They have known nothing but freedom, and would know quickly if it were taken away. They are much more technologically savvy and would coordinate efforts much quicker than generations past.
What the issue looks to be is a small group of people are worried the sky is falling when no such thing is happening. Yet they are screaming at the top of their lungs to get attention for their paranoid driven beliefs.
Of course their is the odd chance that this is all a dream, and none of it is real.
Good old time and patience will figure this one out.
I disagree - not sure what the rest of you are seeing but my 12 and 10 year old tell me things that make me think they’re being indoctrinated with left-wing ideology. The lessons of history are not being passed on
“You have enemies ? Good. It means you have stood up for something, sometime in your life”: Winston Churchill
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February 22nd, 2022, 09:18 PM
#17

Originally Posted by
Gilroy
Its true joe America is very good at being aggressive and starting wars all over the globe especially if they have Republican Governments but they are pretty terrible at winning wars.
What you see in Canada is a copy cat of what happened on Capitol Hill with again the right taking the law into their own hands and attempting in both instances to overthrow a duly elected government.
In both instances they failed, our Government did not call in the militia but gave the citizens three weeks to go away.
Even after three weeks when the police were used they did not use excessive force.
If I was to chose between what happened in Ottawa and lets say Kent State University where unarmed students were gunned down, I think I chose Canada.
Honestly Gilroy ??? I saw a peaceful protest, yes with some inconvenience for some residents which is regrettable but NECESSARY
you can bet your last dollar that if that protest was supporting Black Lives Matter, or LGBTQ rights, or First Nations, young Justin would be defending their rights of protest and likely flipping burgers to feed them.
“You have enemies ? Good. It means you have stood up for something, sometime in your life”: Winston Churchill
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February 22nd, 2022, 09:21 PM
#18

Originally Posted by
73hunter
I disagree - not sure what the rest of you are seeing but my 12 and 10 year old tell me things that make me think they’re being indoctrinated with left-wing ideology. The lessons of history are not being passed on
While the schools can’t cover every last piece of information, the main themes and ideas are covered. Of course it doesn’t hurt to supplement their education with some in-depth information from parents.
I do wonder, what kind of left wing indoctrination?
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February 22nd, 2022, 09:23 PM
#19

Originally Posted by
73hunter
Honestly Gilroy ??? I saw a peaceful protest, yes with some inconvenience for some residents which is regrettable but NECESSARY
you can bet your last dollar that if that protest was supporting Black Lives Matter, or LGBTQ rights, or First Nations, young Justin would be defending their rights of protest and likely flipping burgers to feed them.
It’s not the protest. I’m not sure why people think that was the issue. It was the trucks and rv’s camping on a public road and blocking it that was the problem. If the campers and trucks left, the protest would still be going on without any emergencies act. Seriously!:
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February 23rd, 2022, 10:39 AM
#20

Originally Posted by
73hunter
Honestly Gilroy ??? I saw a peaceful protest, yes with some inconvenience for some residents which is regrettable but NECESSARY
you can bet your last dollar that if that protest was supporting Black Lives Matter, or LGBTQ rights, or First Nations, young Justin would be defending their rights of protest and likely flipping burgers to feed them.
The protestors made their point in the first weekend. When they decided to entrench themselves in downtown Ottawa vowing to remain until they got what they wanted their actions went beyond a protest and became an illegal occupation that disrupted the lives and businesses of the people who live there. The rights of the people in Ottawa to live peacefully in their community outweighs the rights of protestors to squat in their streets indefinitely.