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  • Halifax2TheMax
    Halifax2TheMax Posts: 42,162
    AW124797 said:
    BF89905 said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    Jughead needs to get off the meth…
    Not cool, my friend.
    ..............
    Many in the GTA media calling this a truckers' protest is a farce.

    For the most part these are anti-vaxxers who throw around the tired line, 'my body, my decision.' How about putting the greater good in front of your own selfish decisions?

    No one is saying you need to do anything with or to your body. Just like needing a license to drive, it's a decision. 

    Disappointingly, the police response to this farce would likely have been much different if this was a protest of, by, and for First Nations People, and/ or People of Colour. It's shameful.

    Look at how the police and RCMP are 'surveying' the protests of the pipeline through the Wet'suwet'en lands - it's a lot more aggressive.

      Yet, white anti-vaxxers and ultra conservative politicians in this country throw around divisive language regularly here, and are snapping photo ops with these protestors that literally have swastikas on the Canadian flag.

    I fear covidiots are becoming more boisterous and unhinged.

     The political state of affairs here in Ontario and Canada ain't that far off from America, and that's dreadful.  

    Let's hope things improve for the greater good - for all us. 

    Be healthy and kind everyone.  


    Right. "My body, my choice" is exclusive for pro-choice abortion activists. Catchy, too.
    Because abortions are contagious. You must be male. Must be nice to have a choice. And privilege?
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  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    Stay classy


    Terry Fox statue used in ‘stunt’ in Ottawa, sparking condemnation

    A photo circulated online of the statue with a sign saying ‘Mandate Freedom’ stuck to it, and holding an upside-down Canadian flag.


    https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2022/01/29/terry-fox-statue-defaced-in-ottawa-sparking-condemnation.html



  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    BF89905 said:
    Meltdown99 said:
    Jughead needs to get off the meth…
    Not cool, my friend.
    ..............
    Many in the GTA media calling this a truckers' protest is a farce.

    For the most part these are anti-vaxxers who throw around the tired line, 'my body, my decision.' How about putting the greater good in front of your own selfish decisions?

    No one is saying you need to do anything with or to your body. Just like needing a license to drive, it's a decision. 

    Disappointingly, the police response to this farce would likely have been much different if this was a protest of, by, and for First Nations People, and/ or People of Colour. It's shameful.

    Look at how the police and RCMP are 'surveying' the protests of the pipeline through the Wet'suwet'en lands - it's a lot more aggressive.

      Yet, white anti-vaxxers and ultra conservative politicians in this country throw around divisive language regularly here, and are snapping photo ops with these protestors that literally have swastikas on the Canadian flag.

    I fear covidiots are becoming more boisterous and unhinged.

     The political state of affairs here in Ontario and Canada ain't that far off from America, and that's dreadful.  

    Let's hope things improve for the greater good - for all us. 

    Be healthy and kind everyone.  


    Bingo.

    The whole thing is an embarrassment.

    They have now blocked the border just south of where I live. Doesn't that kind of defeat the whole purpose?
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    hey look one shows up 2 shows … lol.  So predictable….your more loyal than my dog.
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    @HughFreakingDillon they are discussing some of that bs I’ve been discussing in this thread..Now the next time before you spout your rhetoric try backing up you what have to say..Otherwise you are free to grow up and put me on ignore…that’s what shat that feature is for.. Not everyone is a Trudeau cultist…
    Give Peas A Chance…
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Found Trudeau…he’s incognito or this his usual day wear…



    Give Peas A Chance…
  • BF89905
    BF89905 Posts: 1,447
    Sorry, Meltdown99, I now see that you linked a PPC twitter account above. Why reference 'torch some churches'? I don't think you know what 'hard left" means.

    I'm not a Liberal or Trudeau supporter. I'm simply looking to put my vote behind a person/party that I think will do what's best for the vast majority of people in Ontario, and Canada. Canada needs leaders that will follow through on righting the centuries of harm caused to First Nations People, women, people of colour, LGBTQ2S+, and people who identify as a follower of a faith that is not Christian/Catholic. While we're in the midst of a pandemic, following the advice of epidemiologists should trump the whims of big business.

    I am certain that my vote is not going to the Conservatives here in Ontario, and definitely not the PPC party that is borderline fascist, anti-science, and blatantly not in support of tangible reconciliation with First Nations People and the LGBTQ2S+ community. Heck, Hillier (independent) publically refered the Federal minister of transport, Omar Alghabra, as a terrorist on social media because he is a Muslim. We need to demand better of all our elected officials.

    The actions of many police during the G20 protests in Toronto was unacceptable and an abuse of power. I support people's right to a peaceful protest. There was a significant number of people yesterday in Ottawa that were not peaceful - they were selfish idiots - and espousing blatantly racist ideology. The PPC and Conservative supporters of the protest did nothing to distance themselves from that blantant garbage. The fact that Bernier, Hillier, and other less prominent Conservatives and PPC members quietly supported that nonsense tells us that it was pure rubbish.

    I'm not a supporter of big police budgets. That doesn't mean I think all police are bad people. It does mean that I think more public money should be pushed towards the healthcare, education, and community support sectors of society. 

    I hope you and your family stay safe and open minded. Take care.

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  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    dignin said:
    Russell Brand now? The guy who thinks he's some kind of prophet?

    I'm not going to watch that BS.

    Fuck, we're doomed.
    Right on bud, gotcha
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  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478

    Top Canadian defence officials condemn protesters dancing on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier



    https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mobile/top-canadian-defence-officials-condemn-protesters-dancing-on-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-1.5760168




  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    dignin said:

    Top Canadian defence officials condemn protesters dancing on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier



    https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mobile/top-canadian-defence-officials-condemn-protesters-dancing-on-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-1.5760168




    can't wait to see the excuses for this one.....
    By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.




  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    dignin said:

    Top Canadian defence officials condemn protesters dancing on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier



    https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mobile/top-canadian-defence-officials-condemn-protesters-dancing-on-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-1.5760168




    can't wait to see the excuses for this one.....
    Pictures of Nazi, confederate and Trump flags at the rallies too.

    Putting an upside down flag on the Terry Fox statue was also gross.

    This was after they were doing everything they could to hide the protests ugly underbelly.

    They still have the border blocked just south of where I live. Which makes sense how?

    I'm looking forward to this dumb rally fading away. Similar to the hospital protests. A lot of these people have no decency.

    By the way, that was a nice thoughtful post you made in the Rogan thread. You have way more patience than me.
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,473
    edited January 2022
    dignin said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    dignin said:

    Top Canadian defence officials condemn protesters dancing on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier



    https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mobile/top-canadian-defence-officials-condemn-protesters-dancing-on-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-1.5760168




    can't wait to see the excuses for this one.....
    Pictures of Nazi, confederate and Trump flags at the rallies too.

    Putting an upside down flag on the Terry Fox statue was also gross.

    This was after they were doing everything they could to hide the protests ugly underbelly.

    They still have the border blocked just south of where I live. Which makes sense how?

    I'm looking forward to this dumb rally fading away. Similar to the hospital protests. A lot of these people have no decency.

    By the way, that was a nice thoughtful post you made in the Rogan thread. You have way more patience than me.
    thanks. i've been guilty of not being thoughtful. guess I'm in a zen mood today. who knows. lol
    Post edited by HughFreakingDillon on
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  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    edited January 2022
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdhFuMDLBDM&t=2s

    Long but a good watch.  Editing cause I just want to make note, I know right away which points of this video most of you will bring up... towards the end.  If you touch on those points, i know you have lost the underling message.
    c
    Post edited by Nami on
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  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    dignin said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    dignin said:

    Top Canadian defence officials condemn protesters dancing on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier



    https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mobile/top-canadian-defence-officials-condemn-protesters-dancing-on-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-1.5760168




    can't wait to see the excuses for this one.....
    Pictures of Nazi, confederate and Trump flags at the rallies too.

    Putting an upside down flag on the Terry Fox statue was also gross.

    This was after they were doing everything they could to hide the protests ugly underbelly.

    They still have the border blocked just south of where I live. Which makes sense how?

    I'm looking forward to this dumb rally fading away. Similar to the hospital protests. A lot of these people have no decency.

    By the way, that was a nice thoughtful post you made in the Rogan thread. You have way more patience than me.
    thanks. i've been guilty of not being thoughtful. guess I'm in a zen mood today. who knows. lol
    My thoughtfulness is all tapped out these days.
  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    Before discrediting the trucker movement i'd like to see all the information.  The actions of a few should not ruin it for the rest.  You always get various groups from all backgrounds in these gatherings
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  • Nami
    Nami Newfoundland Posts: 5,999
    dignin said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    dignin said:
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    dignin said:

    Top Canadian defence officials condemn protesters dancing on Tomb of the Unknown Soldier



    https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/mobile/top-canadian-defence-officials-condemn-protesters-dancing-on-tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-1.5760168




    can't wait to see the excuses for this one.....
    Pictures of Nazi, confederate and Trump flags at the rallies too.

    Putting an upside down flag on the Terry Fox statue was also gross.

    This was after they were doing everything they could to hide the protests ugly underbelly.

    They still have the border blocked just south of where I live. Which makes sense how?

    I'm looking forward to this dumb rally fading away. Similar to the hospital protests. A lot of these people have no decency.

    By the way, that was a nice thoughtful post you made in the Rogan thread. You have way more patience than me.
    thanks. i've been guilty of not being thoughtful. guess I'm in a zen mood today. who knows. lol
    My thoughtfulness is all tapped out these days.
    You don't say, I couldn't resist
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  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    edited January 2022
    Yes there has been issues…when you get that many gathering, there will be actors.

    The good news Andy Lee a Calgary based reporter cleaned up the Terry Fox Statue which had been inappropriately used by other protest…but Andy took on the responsibility with some new friends got it cleaned.

    The organizers have taken responsibility for the war memorial and now have security stationed there.

    We all can all bitch about the food bank or we can all donate to the food bank…which is always a good thing anyways.

    According to the organizers they are in it for the long haul…they are well financed…close to 10 million raised, I believe…the trucks come and go, most of the truckers that show up are independent owner operators and have bills to pay…

    The Ottawa police are happy so far…

    reports that business that remained open did a brisk business…

    A couple malls closed…

    all in all it’s been relatively calm…

    and as long as Trudeau continues to insult good people that he don’t know by calling them racist and misogynist (he needs to look in the mirror), then he deserved all the blackface insults he receives.  Trudeau is not a leader, he’s a divisive prick who plays perfectly to his base…but his base is shrinking…
    Post edited by Meltdown99 on
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  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    And if these truckers upset you so…

    we’re you upset when churches were torched, rail blockade, Caledon blockade, Ipperwash blockade, the destruction at the g20 in Toronto and many many other protest?
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  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    Ottawa mayor would like protesters to move on, but organizers say they're not going anywhere


    Mayor Jim Watson said the protests have bled into residential areas, disrupting life for the city.

    "Quite frankly, [residents] feel they're prisoners in their own home. And so my hope is that at some point, the police reach the conclusion that it's time to have a serious discussion about moving these people on. They can't keep blocking routes that are emergency routes, that are bus routes, that allow people to get in and out of the downtown core," he told CBC chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton on Rosemary Barton Live on Sunday




    https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/truck-convoy-protests-sunday-1.6332893

    Sounds like they are winning hearts and minds.
  • Meltdown99
    Meltdown99 None Of Your Business... Posts: 10,739
    Excellent. Good job. Even the government minions don’t take care of the statue that well. And it’s standing in one piece…
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