Canadian Politics Redux

I haven't researched this enough yet, but on the surface, I'm mildly disappointed in Justin appointing equal genders in the cabinet. you appoint those that are the most qualified, not those simple because they have a vagina. sorry, but that's no different than appointments of yesteryear of those with penises.

appoint those who are the most qualified, regardless of genitalia.

Interesting thing we have learned in Argentina and Chile, after a long periods with socialist/leftist governments their economies are in ruins.
Argentina is in the middle of elections next month and will be turfing the existing president. Locals I have talked to are hoping things will become better.

Chile has always been like the "US" of South America. Their flag looks like the flag of Texas. They went left a number of years ago. For forty days the section of the government.responsible for registries has been on an illegal strike. Basically the economy has ground to a halt as the government workers (who make twice as much as the average Chilean) want more money.
You cannot buy a new car, for instance, because if you did it is impossible to register it and get a licence plate. Want to get married? Same thing.

It has been a great learning experience, especially here in Argentina. The black eye they have on the international stage for defaulting on their debt is very hard on them. I sensed the embarrassment when I broached the subject delicately. They are a proud people. They are survivors, self-admittedly, and are hoping for a return to an economy (a government) where business can thrive and opportunities exist.

Keep in mind, these are comments from people I have talked to. I have not had time to research all the information as I am on a vacation. Cheers!

1ThoughtKnown said:

Interesting thing we have learned in Argentina and Chile, after a long periods with socialist/leftist governments their economies are in ruins.
Argentina is in the middle of elections next month and will be turfing the existing president. Locals I have talked to are hoping things will become better.

Chile has always been like the "US" of South America. Their flag looks like the flag of Texas. They went left a number of years ago. For forty days the section of the government.responsible for registries has been on an illegal strike. Basically the economy has ground to a halt as the government workers (who make twice as much as the average Chilean) want more money.
You cannot buy a new car, for instance, because if you did it is impossible to register it and get a licence plate. Want to get married? Same thing.

It has been a great learning experience, especially here in Argentina. The black eye they have on the international stage for defaulting on their debt is very hard on them. I sensed the embarrassment when I broached the subject delicately. They are a proud people. They are survivors, self-admittedly, and are hoping for a return to an economy (a government) where business can thrive and opportunities exist.

Keep in mind, these are comments from people I have talked to. I have not had time to research all the information as I am on a vacation. Cheers!

You might want to talk to people who are a little older and remember when Chile prospered as a 'socialist/leftist' government. When I say 'prospered'... I mean kicked ass in a region where countries 'kicking ass' were slim to none.

In the early 70s, the US, unable to exploit resources in that country, propped up a militant capitalist, Pinochet, who staged a brutal coup to overtake President Allende and establish what you advocate for.

A civil war where 1000s are executed in brutal fashion and the implementation of capitalistic policies that exposed the country's natural resources to those with their fangs out is not something a country just bounces back from in a few decades. The pursuit of capitalism damaged Chile beyond repair to this point in time.

It is here where I would recommend a book to you: The Shock Doctrine. A very, very important read.

PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

Stephane Dion as foreign affairs?......
oh boy

Stephane Dion is the perfect liberal for the job. He portrays the stature and demeanor I would like in our foreign affairs minister. Not looking to menace, bully or otherwise tell anyone how to live their lives or conduct their cultural affairs. When the Muslims of the world decide enough is enough they will work out their problems. When the men and women of that region realize that the misogyny, killing, brutality and out right delusions of religious zealots' has gone on long enough; they will deal with those issues, like our European decedents did by way of North American nation building and little items like separation of church and state. the American war of independence. The Canadian Charter of rights....etc.

Oh, my heads starting to hurt again.

On the bright side, gonna catch a PJ tribute band tonight in Brantford...birth place of the great one.

Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

Interesting thing we have learned in Argentina and Chile, after a long periods with socialist/leftist governments their economies are in ruins.
Argentina is in the middle of elections next month and will be turfing the existing president. Locals I have talked to are hoping things will become better.

Chile has always been like the "US" of South America. Their flag looks like the flag of Texas. They went left a number of years ago. For forty days the section of the government.responsible for registries has been on an illegal strike. Basically the economy has ground to a halt as the government workers (who make twice as much as the average Chilean) want more money.
You cannot buy a new car, for instance, because if you did it is impossible to register it and get a licence plate. Want to get married? Same thing.

It has been a great learning experience, especially here in Argentina. The black eye they have on the international stage for defaulting on their debt is very hard on them. I sensed the embarrassment when I broached the subject delicately. They are a proud people. They are survivors, self-admittedly, and are hoping for a return to an economy (a government) where business can thrive and opportunities exist.

Keep in mind, these are comments from people I have talked to. I have not had time to research all the information as I am on a vacation. Cheers!

You might want to talk to people who are a little older and remember when Chile prospered as a 'socialist/leftist' government. When I say 'prospered'... I mean kicked ass in a region where countries 'kicking ass' were slim to none.

In the early 70s, the US, unable to exploit resources in that country, propped up a militant capitalist, Pinochet, who staged a brutal coup to overtake President Allende and establish what you advocate for.

A civil war where 1000s are executed in brutal fashion and the implementation of capitalistic policies that exposed the country's natural resources to those with their fangs out is not something a country just bounces back from in a few decades. The pursuit of capitalism damaged Chile beyond repair to this point in time.

It is here where I would recommend a book to you: The Shock Doctrine. A very, very important read.

Thirty Bills Unpaid said:

1ThoughtKnown said:

Interesting thing we have learned in Argentina and Chile, after a long periods with socialist/leftist governments their economies are in ruins.
Argentina is in the middle of elections next month and will be turfing the existing president. Locals I have talked to are hoping things will become better.

Chile has always been like the "US" of South America. Their flag looks like the flag of Texas. They went left a number of years ago. For forty days the section of the government.responsible for registries has been on an illegal strike. Basically the economy has ground to a halt as the government workers (who make twice as much as the average Chilean) want more money.
You cannot buy a new car, for instance, because if you did it is impossible to register it and get a licence plate. Want to get married? Same thing.

It has been a great learning experience, especially here in Argentina. The black eye they have on the international stage for defaulting on their debt is very hard on them. I sensed the embarrassment when I broached the subject delicately. They are a proud people. They are survivors, self-admittedly, and are hoping for a return to an economy (a government) where business can thrive and opportunities exist.

Keep in mind, these are comments from people I have talked to. I have not had time to research all the information as I am on a vacation. Cheers!

You might want to talk to people who are a little older and remember when Chile prospered as a 'socialist/leftist' government. When I say 'prospered'... I mean kicked ass in a region where countries 'kicking ass' were slim to none.

In the early 70s, the US, unable to exploit resources in that country, propped up a militant capitalist, Pinochet, who staged a brutal coup to overtake President Allende and establish what you advocate for.

A civil war where 1000s are executed in brutal fashion and the implementation of capitalistic policies that exposed the country's natural resources to those with their fangs out is not something a country just bounces back from in a few decades. The pursuit of capitalism damaged Chile beyond repair to this point in time.

It is here where I would recommend a book to you: The Shock Doctrine. A very, very important read.

That book again.

Listen bud, once again because I don't totally agree with your ideologies you basically take us back to 1974 to 1990 and Pinochet.

I'm talking about what is going on NOW and what the people THAT LIVE THERE are telling me. I'm experiencing and learning about the country by actually talking to some of the people there.
Whatever the US did with Pinochet, or any other dictator for that matter. Was not the point of my post.

Why it had me thinking is that whenever a country goes a little to far left or a little too far right, after a while a correction is required.

On a side note, I find it still hilarious that you continue to believe I am a straight capitalist who doesn't believe in a social safety net. I mean, I think Donald Trump is a nightmare, the Tea Party is scary as shit, and said repeatedly I was no Stephen Harper fan.

When I post, talk about the issues don't make assumptions about what I do or don't believe. With all due respect, it causes me to brush off any intelligent comments you may have made.