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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    PJ_Soul said:

    lukin2006 said:

    Must be some kind of single day post record in the Canadian thread ...hahahaha

    Thirty, if you think your going to see tougher sentences with Trudeau at the helm...

    I actually don't feel that "upper management" is responsible for most of the too-light sentences. Not directly, anyway. The judges are responsible for it. Where politicians come is with funding for the court and prison systems (and don't forget this is also on a provincial level - believe it or not, it's not all Trudeau's fault, lol. who somehow just hasn't managed to rearrange the entire criminal justice and penal system during his first year in office. :lol: Hey, Harper couldn't do it in 10, right? ;)
    Lol
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,716
    lukin2006 said:

    PJ_Soul said:

    lukin2006 said:

    Must be some kind of single day post record in the Canadian thread ...hahahaha

    Thirty, if you think your going to see tougher sentences with Trudeau at the helm...

    I actually don't feel that "upper management" is responsible for most of the too-light sentences. Not directly, anyway. The judges are responsible for it. Where politicians come is with funding for the court and prison systems (and don't forget this is also on a provincial level - believe it or not, it's not all Trudeau's fault, lol. who somehow just hasn't managed to rearrange the entire criminal justice and penal system during his first year in office. :lol: Hey, Harper couldn't do it in 10, right? ;)
    Lol
    Care to elaborate?
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  • DarthMaeglin
    DarthMaeglin Toronto Posts: 3,025
    All this talk about Bernardo reminds me of something I heard on the radio around the time of his trial (or sentencing, sorry, can't recall exactly).

    The local classic rock station used to run a talk show during the lunch hour, and one day the topic was that waste of breath. Somehow (and in all honesty, I'm not sure if it was a prank call) they had a caller from Kingston Penitentiary, where Bernardo was being kept at the time. I forget who the caller was, but he was in general population, calling with a message for those in the segregation unit. What it boiled down to was the caller acknowledged that those in segregation were there because if they were in genpop the other inmates would likely kill them. However, if any of the segregated could help the genpop inmates get to Bernardo, they'd be safe for the rest of their sentence.

    I'm guessing the offer still stands, and I have to admit to some disappointment that it hasn't happened...yet. I can count on one hand the people whose deaths would bring me joy, and Bernardo's one of them (Homolka and Bin Laden are the only others from my lifetime).

    One of the recent stories I saw pointed out that Bernardo's been designated a dangerous offender, which is the main reason he'll (presumably) die behind bars.
    "The world is full of idiots and I am but one of them."

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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    edited November 2016
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    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
    Our countries will work together. Trump and Trudeau
    TnT
    http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-trump-canada-us-relations-1.3843142

    Canada has no closer friend, partner, and ally than the United States. We look forward to working very closely with president-elect Trump, his administration, and with the United States Congress in the years ahead, including on issues such as trade, investment, and international peace and security," Trudeau said in a statement.
  • PJfanwillneverleave1
    PJfanwillneverleave1 Posts: 12,885
    Our former PM sent his congrats to Donald.
    https://twitter.com/stephenharper?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,595
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Our former PM sent his congrats to Donald.
    https://twitter.com/stephenharper?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

    Shocking. Misogynysts of a feather.....
    By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.




  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,716
    edited November 2016
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Our former PM sent his congrats to Donald.
    https://twitter.com/stephenharper?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

    Shocking. Misogynysts of a feather.....
    Huh? You're comparing Trudeau to Trump now in terms of misogyny? You okay?
    EDIT: Sorry!! I missed the "former" part. :lol: I was like, whaaaa? HFD? Buddy? ;)
    (but to be fair to Harper, he wasn't anywhere near as bad as Trump either, but that he sent congrats when he isn't kind of obligated to is pretty damn telling. God I hate that guy)
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  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,716
    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Our countries will work together. Trump and Trudeau
    TnT
    http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-trump-canada-us-relations-1.3843142

    Canada has no closer friend, partner, and ally than the United States. We look forward to working very closely with president-elect Trump, his administration, and with the United States Congress in the years ahead, including on issues such as trade, investment, and international peace and security," Trudeau said in a statement.

    I must say, I admired Trudeau's restraint when he kept getting asked about his thoughts about Trump during the campaign. Many world leaders didn't show that kind of restraint. It did occur to me that he was being a wuss by doing that, but pretty quickly decided that he was simply being prudent. Until last night I thought it was unnecessary prudence, however mature, but unfortunately it was necessary after all (and no, him trashing Trump would not have been a more upstanding option, since I know someone or other would have likely suggested that).
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,595
    PJ_Soul said:

    HughFreakingDillon said:

    PJfanwillneverleave1 said:

    Our former PM sent his congrats to Donald.
    https://twitter.com/stephenharper?ref_src=twsrc^tfw

    Shocking. Misogynysts of a feather.....
    Huh? You're comparing Trudeau to Trump now in terms of misogyny? You okay?
    EDIT: Sorry!! I missed the "former" part. :lol: I was like, whaaaa? HFD? Buddy? ;)
    (but to be fair to Harper, he wasn't anywhere near as bad as Trump either, but that he sent congrats when he isn't kind of obligated to is pretty damn telling. God I hate that guy)
    Thats just it. Harper had no official or professional reason to weigh in. So glad he got walloped.
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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    Now I think some of you are just nit picking, big deal Harper offered his congratulations...
    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
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,716
    lukin2006 said:

    Now I think some of you are just nit picking, big deal Harper offered his congratulations...

    What kind of evangelical Christian thinks he should go out of his way to congratulate a man who sexually assaults women, swears his face off, has 3 wives and cheated on all of them, and lies about being religious? The kind who is as hypocritical as Stephen Harper, that's who! I'm sure he knows about a few wheels that he figures Trump can grease for him and made that call, God and his religious values be damned. :plus_one:
    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
    ^^^^^lmfao...
    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
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,595
    lukin2006 said:

    Now I think some of you are just nit picking, big deal Harper offered his congratulations...

    Harper is a women-should-be-barefoot-and-pregnant douchebag. Not nitpicking, just not surprised.

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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    edited November 2016
    Of well, he just offered his congratulations, the same as Clinton and Obama did, I guess Harper didn't get memo that he should live like a hermit to please mighty left...
    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
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,595
    lukin2006 said:

    Of well, he just offered his congratulations, the same as Clinton and Obama did, I guess Harper didn't get memo that he should live like a hermit to please mighty left...

    Thats not what anyone is saying. Stop with the right v left bullshit. Obama and clinton congratulated him out of respect for the process and professional courtesy. Harper did so as a personal courtesy, which tells me he legitimately is pleased that trump won.

    Which i find disgusting as the former leader of my country.
    By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.




  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,716
    edited November 2016
    lukin2006 said:

    Of well, he just offered his congratulations, the same as Clinton and Obama did, I guess Harper didn't get memo that he should live like a hermit to please mighty left...

    What are you talking about? He's not the PM anymore, and he retired from politics. He did this as a private citizen. The only reason I can imagine he'd do that is because it benefits him personally somehow, to have a connection with Trump, and he's finally got a somewhat legit reason to contact the guy. There must be money to be made, or he is trying to still have political influence by setting up connections for his political friends who are still active. If he just did it out of the goodness of his heart or because he couldn't resist because he's so happy Trump won, then he's an even bigger scumbag than I thought, lol.
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  • lukin2006
    lukin2006 Posts: 9,087
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    lukin2006 said:

    Of well, he just offered his congratulations, the same as Clinton and Obama did, I guess Harper didn't get memo that he should live like a hermit to please mighty left...

    Thats not what anyone is saying. Stop with the right v left bullshit. Obama and clinton congratulated him out of respect for the process and professional courtesy. Harper did so as a personal courtesy, which tells me he legitimately is pleased that trump won.

    Which i find disgusting as the former leader of my country.
    This election seems to have you stressed, now breath.
    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
  • HughFreakingDillon
    HughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,595
    lukin2006 said:

    HughFreakingDillon said:

    lukin2006 said:

    Of well, he just offered his congratulations, the same as Clinton and Obama did, I guess Harper didn't get memo that he should live like a hermit to please mighty left...

    Thats not what anyone is saying. Stop with the right v left bullshit. Obama and clinton congratulated him out of respect for the process and professional courtesy. Harper did so as a personal courtesy, which tells me he legitimately is pleased that trump won.

    Which i find disgusting as the former leader of my country.
    This election seems to have you stressed, now breath.
    Yeah, equal rights are a pesky thing, but they are important to me.
    By The Time They Figure Out What Went Wrong, We'll Be Sitting On A Beach, Earning Twenty Percent.




  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,716
    HughFreakingDillon said:

    lukin2006 said:

    HughFreakingDillon said:

    lukin2006 said:

    Of well, he just offered his congratulations, the same as Clinton and Obama did, I guess Harper didn't get memo that he should live like a hermit to please mighty left...

    Thats not what anyone is saying. Stop with the right v left bullshit. Obama and clinton congratulated him out of respect for the process and professional courtesy. Harper did so as a personal courtesy, which tells me he legitimately is pleased that trump won.

    Which i find disgusting as the former leader of my country.
    This election seems to have you stressed, now breath.
    Yeah, equal rights are a pesky thing, but they are important to me.
    No shit. +1
    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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