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[Parsad]

8 hours ago, Gregmal said:

I’m just waiting for the next act. After being dead silent about pedos while their friends had the Epstein files for four years, likely to protect the likes of the Clintons, Gates and Summers types…the calendar changes and they went rabid trying to hang that one on Donny…now, after screaming dictator for a decade; I’m excited to see if they take the bait and start aggressively defending Venezuela and the Maduro regime. Real life soap opera! 

 

Well, we all know what Venezuela is, right?  He's stirring shit up to push his agenda and distract from everything else...tariffs, Epstein, record low polling, probable large losses in upcoming mid-terms, etc.  The playbook is pretty much routine now!  Cheers!

[Parsad]

6 hours ago, Gregmal said:

It appears(without looking at the same polls that the fools always find solace in), that most of the gains Trump made with Hispanics between 2016-2024 he's lost because of how he's handled the immigration stuff. And its hard to see how thats retrievable given that for many(not all) of those communities, its a matter or survival either directly, or for people in their communities. Total unforced error on Donnys part. 

 

Greg, you do know exactly what an unforced error is, right?  It's when you make your own mistake!  Are you saying Trump made a poor decision?  Cheers!

[Parsad]

3 hours ago, RichardGibbons said:

 

Yeah, good one. She better meets the criteria than even Thunberg.

 

Whenever I think of Malala, this standup comes to mind:

 

 

 

That guy is funny!  Cheers!

[Jaygo]

14 hours ago, Parsad said:

23 hours ago, Jaygo said:

 

We are the top 5% or higher.  The unfortunate part is many people are financially inept, and have no idea how to thrive in this environment. So when you have a lot of people who are struggling and then you enact the very anti-human policy of increasing the cost of the most vital human needs like food, fuel and housing via taxes you are plainly saying F..k you poor ass bitch, eat cake!

 

First of all, I would never say that!  Food, fuel and housing are not up solely due to immigration.  You're bitching about taxes and the like, yet you don't want to pay more to fund health care and housing initiatives.   

 

Sorry for any confusion. I was definitely not implying you said that or feel that way. When I used the word "you" im referring to the leadership of Canada. 

 

I was suggesting that the most vulnerable among us are getting raked over the coals with the cost of living and when you peel back the layers you see that taxes are a huge component of the cost increases in the needs of human beings. To then send that money out the door to pet projects while the working poor are suffering is hard to argue for no matter what your leanings. 

[Jaygo]

14 hours ago, Parsad said:

Then what the fuck are you doing here?  You can easily go to another country you think is better!

 

Lol, your point is taken but come on man! I am born and raised here, I just want Canada to be the best it can be, not just run away. I am also doing well and enjoying my life here.

 

I'm talking about making life better for the people who are struggling by growing the pie instead of distributing the same pie. You can't distribute what has not been produced. Have you read Atlas Shrugged? give it go if not. You will see so many similarities to our current admin you may start to see my take. 

 

 

 

 

 

[gary17]

Most people in Canada —Canadians or those aspiring to be— want a nation that is distinct from superpowers like the US or China, and we are proud of our unique culture, values, and traditions.

 

However, to survive as an independent nation, we must be strong in our economy and defense. This requires capital, investment, and human talent. Extreme policies—whether 'woke' cultural agendas or radical environmentalism and socialism—will not attract the resources we need. Ultimately, these policies weaken the very foundation of what makes Canada, Canada.
 

I agree with Bill Gates’ perspective: we cannot focus narrowly on reducing global temperature at any cost. Those costs have an immediate, negative impact on affordability and human well-being. We need a balanced solution that acknowledges our impact on the planet while ensuring the population can weather the necessary changes.

The same logic applies to socialism. Most Canadians are generous and want to help the less fortunate. However, we cannot afford wasteful spending, red tape, and excessive bureaucracy that stifle productivity and investment. It is frustrating that the NDP’s solution to every problem—from housing to the environment to healthcare—seems to be 'tax, tax, tax.' We are so heavily taxed; healthcare is a shame compare to countries like Taiwan. Streets are not safe - in Japan - apple products are on display with no security wires .  Empty home tax, etc did not solve home prices / cost of living.  And carbon tax will certainly not solve enviromental issues - those in my life that say they care about the enviroment, fly the most to places.  Drives the most.   

We should put resources back into the hands of innovators, setting clear goals and rewarding success.  We need to attract talents that can create succesful bussinesses that solve problems.   

 

IMHO: economic strength is a prerequisite for social good.

[Jaygo]

5 minutes ago, gary17 said:

Most people in Canada —Canadians or those aspiring to be— want a nation that is distinct from superpowers like the US or China, and we are proud of our unique culture, values, and traditions.

 

However, to survive as an independent nation, we must be strong in our economy and defense. This requires capital, investment, and human talent. Extreme policies—whether 'woke' cultural agendas or radical environmentalism and socialism—will not attract the resources we need. Ultimately, these policies weaken the very foundation of what makes Canada, Canada.
 

I agree with Bill Gates’ perspective: we cannot focus narrowly on reducing global temperature at any cost. Those costs have an immediate, negative impact on affordability and human well-being. We need a balanced solution that acknowledges our impact on the planet while ensuring the population can weather the necessary changes.

The same logic applies to socialism. Most Canadians are generous and want to help the less fortunate. However, we cannot afford wasteful spending, red tape, and excessive bureaucracy that stifle productivity and investment. It is frustrating that the NDP’s solution to every problem—from housing to the environment to healthcare—seems to be 'tax, tax, tax.' We are so heavily taxed; healthcare is a shame compare to countries like Taiwan. Streets are not safe - in Japan - apple products are on display with no security wires .  Empty home tax, etc did not solve home prices / cost of living.  And carbon tax will certainly not solve enviromental issues - those in my life that say they care about the enviroment, fly the most to places.  Drives the most.   

We should put resources back into the hands of innovators, setting clear goals and rewarding success.  We need to attract talents that can create succesful bussinesses that solve problems.   

 

IMHO: economic strength is a prerequisite for social good.

 

100%  in agreement Gary. You said everything I wanted to say but better and more concise!

[SharperDingaan]

15 hours ago, Parsad said:

I'm not suggesting that everyone has it easy and great.  Only that the bulk of the population will see improvements each generation...mentally, physically, financially, etc.  Cheers!

 

Quite agree. Back in the day even the king and queen had to use a bowl/bucket, in a drafty room, that the servant took out. Today, even the poorest man gets to use a flush toilet in a warm room that washes itself. Progress!

 

SD

[Mephistopheles]

23 hours ago, Gregmal said:

Yea but for immigrants it’s existential. If you can’t be here the economy doesn’t matter. 
 

Of course the tricky part is that immigration was soooo disgracefully abused and mismanaged for voting points with certain crowds, that someone had to do the hard work in fixing it; sure. But that also means a lot of good folks who happen to be here without necessarily having the proper credentials; whom just wanna work hard and make some money to improve their lives or help their families, they are getting fucked. And even if it’s not prevalent..we ve learned fear sells and motivates. So all the libs need to do is equate Trump with “we all get deported” and that swings the pendulum. 

Interesting to see you acknowledging this and this whole immigration thing, and you’re pretty much saying exactly what the rational anti Trumpers say. Which is you can have a good immigration policy while also being humane. Kinda like the way Obama did it.

 

But the point here is not that Trump made a simple mistake - is that the thugs who are in charge of his policies live and breathe the inhumanity. Miller and Noem.

 

And of course the most common response on the MAGAsphere to the above bolded line is “they crossed illegally, so it’s a crime…(and that justifies zip tying 12 year olds, or whatever the flavor of cruelty is at that moment)”

[rogermunibond]

Who thinks Trump's drug trafficking interdiction policy will work to significantly reduce the flow of drugs into the US?  I have admit I'm of the mind that a harsh sentence (possibly death) for larger amounts of drugs, similar to Singapore or China, would be interesting to try in the US.  Death penaly or lifetime jail for larger amounts of drugs within the US would probably be a sh*tshow to implement with all kinds of civil rights challenges.

[cubsfan]

1 hour ago, Mephistopheles said:

But the point here is not that Trump made a simple mistake - is that the thugs who are in charge of his policies live and breathe the inhumanity. Miller and Noem.

 

You must be so proud of the NY thugs that have unleashed hell on the citizens of your great city:

 

New York’s failure to honor ICE detainers has resulted in the release of 6,947 criminal illegal aliens since January 20. The crimes of these aliens include 29 homicides, 2,509 assaults, 199 burglaries, 305 robberies, 392 dangerous drugs offenses, 300 weapons offenses, and 207 sexual predatory offenses.

 

https://www.dhs.gov/news/2025/12/01/sanctuary-new-york-released-nearly-7000-criminal-illegal-aliens-including-murderers

Sanctuary New York Released Nearly 7,000 Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Murderers, Terrorists, and Sexual Predators

[Parsad]

6 hours ago, Jaygo said:

 

Sorry for any confusion. I was definitely not implying you said that or feel that way. When I used the word "you" im referring to the leadership of Canada. 

 

I was suggesting that the most vulnerable among us are getting raked over the coals with the cost of living and when you peel back the layers you see that taxes are a huge component of the cost increases in the needs of human beings. To then send that money out the door to pet projects while the working poor are suffering is hard to argue for no matter what your leanings. 

 

I totally agree with that.  My comments weren't meant to demean the lowest tax brackets...that's the last thing I would ever do.  My point was that Canada was always a land of opportunity...it wasn't easy for my grandfather, nor even my mother and father, but became a bit easier for me, my brother, and certainly my niece and nephew.  I recognize that same trend in my family, friends, associates...each generation builds a bit so that the next generation can get ahead.  That's all I meant.  There aren't that many countries in the world that allow that type of progression, even with their mistakes in governance.  Cheers!

[Ghost]

5 hours ago, Jaygo said:

 

Lol, your point is taken but come on man! I am born and raised here, I just want Canada to be the best it can be, not just run away. I am also doing well and enjoying my life here.

 

I'm talking about making life better for the people who are struggling by growing the pie instead of distributing the same pie. You can't distribute what has not been produced. Have you read Atlas Shrugged? give it go if not. You will see so many similarities to our current admin you may start to see my take. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In Canada, being “poor” can look a bit different than people expect. Sometimes it just means living off cheap carbs, hanging out in front of that big TV you bought on sale at Costco, driving a leased car because the dealership only needed a signature and a heartbeat, and holding onto a newer iPhone because without it you basically can’t bank, work, or survive the daily chaos of life. It’s a weird mix of having decent gadgets but also feeling like one unexpected bill could knock everything over.

 

Meanwhile, poverty in other parts of the world is a whole different story. There are places where getting a stray Wi-Fi signal from the next village feels like winning the lottery, and you celebrate because it loads half an email before disappearing again. Out there, the “luxury items” aren’t electronics—they’re things like having electricity all day or owning a goat.

 

[cubsfan]

7 hours ago, gary17 said:

Most people in Canada —Canadians or those aspiring to be— want a nation that is distinct from superpowers like the US or China, and we are proud of our unique culture, values, and traditions.

 

However, to survive as an independent nation, we must be strong in our economy and defense. This requires capital, investment, and human talent. Extreme policies—whether 'woke' cultural agendas or radical environmentalism and socialism—will not attract the resources we need. Ultimately, these policies weaken the very foundation of what makes Canada, Canada.
 

I agree with Bill Gates’ perspective: we cannot focus narrowly on reducing global temperature at any cost. Those costs have an immediate, negative impact on affordability and human well-being. We need a balanced solution that acknowledges our impact on the planet while ensuring the population can weather the necessary changes.

The same logic applies to socialism. Most Canadians are generous and want to help the less fortunate. However, we cannot afford wasteful spending, red tape, and excessive bureaucracy that stifle productivity and investment. It is frustrating that the NDP’s solution to every problem—from housing to the environment to healthcare—seems to be 'tax, tax, tax.' We are so heavily taxed; healthcare is a shame compare to countries like Taiwan. Streets are not safe - in Japan - apple products are on display with no security wires .  Empty home tax, etc did not solve home prices / cost of living.  And carbon tax will certainly not solve enviromental issues - those in my life that say they care about the enviroment, fly the most to places.  Drives the most.   

We should put resources back into the hands of innovators, setting clear goals and rewarding success.  We need to attract talents that can create succesful bussinesses that solve problems.   

 

IMHO: economic strength is a prerequisite for social good.

 

So well said.

[TorontoRaptorsFan]

Has anyone started working on portfolio allocations if CUSMA is cancelled next year?

Will the U.S. demand that dairy, retail banking, and telecommunications get opened up?

 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-11-28/how-carney-needs-a-new-playbook-to-counter-trump-in-trade-talks

[Spekulatius]

[Parsad]

Credit where credit is due, even if I don't like the way he does many things or his asshole-like behavior!  Talking about Trump, not Dell.  Cheers!

 

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/michael-dell-unveils-6-billion-gift-to-trump-accounts-at-white-house-154201188.html

[SharperDingaan]

The reality is that most people do not have the opportunity or skill set to earn the living that allows for your own place in one of the major cities. If you can only work minimum wage, you need to share your place with others to help pay the rent. New arrivals with extended families need to work near every hour of the day, take advantage of whatever assistance they can get (school lunch programs, food banks, language courses, etc.), and have every family member working as soon as possible. 

 

Minimum wage covers a lot of jobs. Migrant labour works the farms and picks the crops because it isn't a year round thing; burger flipping at minimum wage in a major city pays better because it's year round, it's possible to do 2-3 jobs to get the hours, you are not captive to any one employer, there's a bus/transit to get to work, and places to rent. People want/need the work, and those marginal improvements matter.

 

AI/Robotics are replacing many of the jobs these folks rely on, and these are the folks who are able to work (desire, skilled, able, and not drug addicted). Hence, installing tech to do the heavy lifting .... also means a monthly payment to those in need, potentially for an entire lifetime. Simply because if you have to work minimum wage over a working lifetime, you also will not have the savings for retirement. Yet silence .......

 

Today's social net was designed for life last century, not for life in this century. It is obvious that change needs to happen, it needs to be both fundamental and wide reaching, it is going to uproot a great many traditions and social strata, and it is going to be very scary for a great many. Many would prefer to fight/run, others prefer to see it as the unique opportunity for positive change that it is. Change management.

 

Gordon Lightfoot famously wrote the Canadian Railroad Trilogy, essentially a history of Canada. For those up to the challenge, we're about to write the next chapters that a future Gordon Lightfoot will immortalise; this time with all cultures, all colours, all languages, and across all Canada. There is a reason why the major projects office is attracting the best of the best.

 

https://ca.video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=AwrEmE0nYjBpDgIA81nrFAx.;_ylu=Y29sbwNiZjEEcG9zAzEEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Nj?p=gordon+lightfoot+canadian+railroad+trilogy&fr=mcafee#action=view&id=20&vid=550860e05e910deb88028b84f02ae217

 

All good!

 

SD

 

 

 

Edited December 3, 2025 by SharperDingaan

[Charlie]

Sometimes the short ideas are perfectly obvious. 

 

The 26-minute, 51% wipeout that deepened Trump family's crypto woes

 

https://www.theedgesingapore.com/news/cryptocurrency/26-minute-51-wipeout-deepened-trump-familys-crypto-woes

Edited December 3, 2025 by Charlie

[rogermunibond]

This seems huge for health insurers.

 

 

[dwy000]

5 hours ago, rogermunibond said:

This seems huge for health insurers.

 

 

This was announced as a voluntary measure by insurers to reduce costs back in May or June

[Spekulatius]

I think one thing that should be totally clear is that the US is basically gone from NATO. The Trump administration basically excused itself and even suggested to mediate between NATO and Russia amongst other things. Quite frankly, the US should just leave NATO but I think the way it shakes out is that the corpse stays intact and the Europeans  wills start their own defense partnership out of necessity, perhaps with Canada as well.

 

Japan and Taiwan better watch out because the US is not a credible defense partner any more as they will sell out any ally as they see it fit.

 

 

[Spekulatius]

On 11/27/2025 at 11:25 PM, Spekulatius said:

The plan is being revised .This is likely what happens next:

 

And here we are:

 

[cubsfan]

17 minutes ago, Spekulatius said:

I think one thing that should be totally clear is that the US is basically gone from NATO. The Trump administration basically excused itself and even suggested to mediate between NATO and Russia amongst other things. Quite frankly, the US should just leave NATO but I think the way it shakes out is that the corpse stays intact and the Europeans  wills start their own defense partnership out of necessity, perhaps with Canada as well.

 

Japan and Taiwan better watch out because the US is not a credible defense partner any more as they will sell out any ally as they see it fit.

 

Yeah, the US will sell out NATO, just as the Europeans have sold out Ukraine.  We learned quick that they don't take their own defense seriously, so why should we.

[John Hjorth]

5 hours ago, Spekulatius said:

And here we are:

 

Yes,

 

It's actually a calamity that this situation is used to *BS* spin, the fact is that neither Putin [from here on by me : PORF] nor POTUS gives a damn about the war calualities caused by this war. It's meaningless talks when Ukariane, and the European countries aren't participating in such, based on the expectation, that USA will not participate in, contribute to any peace guarantees.