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  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    ^^^
    I have Liberal views on some things, Conservative views on others, NDP and Green views too.
    I tried thinking like a liberal fulltime and got really scared that day. I couldn't tell if I was a zombie or I just attracted them by the millions.
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Ottawa sees Ontario stance on CPP as roadblock to expanding pension plan

    http://business.financialpost.com/news/economy/ottawa-see-ontario-stance-on-cpp-as-roadblock-to-expanding-pension-plan

    Are any of you Canadian poster interested in an expanded CPP. I'm not myself.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    The only reason we need an expanded CPP is because the government over the years have taken more and more of our paycheck allowing us less and less to save for retirement.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    ^^^
    Why not?
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    ^^^
    I have Liberal views on some things, Conservative views on others, NDP and Green views too.
    I tried thinking like a liberal fulltime and got really scared that day. I couldn't tell if I was a zombie or I just attracted them by the millions.

    Hehehehe ....
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Kelly McParland: The Harperization of Justin Trudeau’s Liberals

    http://news.nationalpost.com/full-comment/kelly-mcparland-the-harperization-of-justin-trudeaus-liberals
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    edited June 2016
    ^^^
    Nice article.
    NP is more often than not a good read. Andrew Coyne with Chantal Hebert together would make this newspaper great again (no pun intended actually)
  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    PJ_Soul said:

    1ThoughtKnown said:

    ^^

    Yeah what's the matter with you leave1? This is not a free country where you are allowed to change your mind! The left is right and when the right thinks left, it's shady :lol:

    Oh please. I am not talking about him changing his mind. I'm talking about him having completely contrary opinions in different threads at the same time. He's all over the board, apparently depending on his mood or what kind of reaction he can get.
    But also, who said anything about him not being free to do that?? Ugh, so many right wingers do this. Someone says something, gives their opinion, and they suddenly treat that as some kind of declaration that restricts their rights. It's so fucking ridiculous.
    ...I think someone can't comprehend sarcasm. i was a right winger though... How did you know? Right up until peanuts I played centre and then the coach wanted my large frame in front of the goalie so he moved me to the right wing in atoms.
  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    ^^^
    I have Liberal views on some things, Conservative views on others, NDP and Green views too.
    I tried thinking like a liberal fulltime and got really scared that day. I couldn't tell if I was a zombie or I just attracted them by the millions.

    When I did that quiz before the election I was one third Conservative, one third Liberal, one quarter NDP, and 9% mentally insane , I mean Green Party.

    Yet, I'm a "right winger" on here. Which reminded me a joke a boss of mine used to tell me. She said "I'm from Kirkland Lake and the only thing from there is hockey players and whores. I'm a right winger"
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,665
    edited June 2016
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    ^^^
    I have Liberal views on some things, Conservative views on others, NDP and Green views too.
    I tried thinking like a liberal fulltime and got really scared that day. I couldn't tell if I was a zombie or I just attracted them by the millions.

    No man, i'm talking about how you sometimes actually contradict yourself depending on the day.
    Most if not all people have views that touch on various party views. I think I agreed with 32% of Conservative platforms doing that quiz (92% for both NDP and Liberal).
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    ^^^
    Nice article.
    NP is more often than not a good read. Andrew Coyne with Chantal Hebert together would make this newspaper great again (no pun intended actually)

    I enjoy both in Cbc at issue panel.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    lukin2006 said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    ^^^
    Nice article.
    NP is more often than not a good read. Andrew Coyne with Chantal Hebert together would make this newspaper great again (no pun intended actually)

    I enjoy both in Cbc at issue panel.
    At issue panel is almost always insightful.
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    ^^^agreed
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    ^^^
    I think they could have their own show without Mansbridge and it would thrive.
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Very true ... 1/2 every Thursday ... Send Pete home early those nights
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • polaris_x
    polaris_x Posts: 13,559
    +1 for gov't

    https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/06/02/liberals-give-up-majority-on-voting-committee-in-major-win-for-ndp.html

  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    polaris_x said:

    +1 for gov't

    https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/06/02/liberals-give-up-majority-on-voting-committee-in-major-win-for-ndp.html

    That's good news. Good on the NDP for fighting for it and good on the Liberals for compromising.
  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    polaris_x said:

    +1 for gov't

    https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/06/02/liberals-give-up-majority-on-voting-committee-in-major-win-for-ndp.html

    Wow ... big big surprise, i echo digging sentiment goo on liberals for changing their mind and yes good for the nap fighting for it ... I would have preferred referendum ... but at least this insures no one party decides ... step in the right direction.
    I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin

    "Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    edited June 2016
    ^^^
    This isn't really a surprise more than a wider deflection from elbowgate.
    Olive branches from a PM are rare.
    Post edited by PJfanwillneverleave1 on
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,665
    Has nothing to do with "elbowgate".
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata

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