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[A Girl is No one]

Yes it was!
When I was there it was very orderly and friendly. Lots of witty signs (example: “if I had wanted a prick I would have married one”)

Interestingly, it was the participants who were managing traffic and ensuring pedestrian safety at the crossing in front of the leg. I’ve never seen that before.

[JimV]

Also lots of bystanders on the streets waving and giving the thumbs up to the convoy.  It’s very obvious (maybe even eventually to Adam Stirling) that this was not just about trucker vaccine mandates.  It is a protest against government overreach. The crowds were clearly enjoying participating in a mass event not approved by the “authorities.”

 

Too early to pop the champaign, but it feels like we may have witnessed the end of peak woke yesterday and the beginning of a return to reality, common sense and freedom.

[Mike K.]

Do we have any idea where Trudeau is? He reportedly left Ottawa this weekend and is at an unnamed US location.

[Nparker]

If he promises never to come back, do we care where he is?

[JimV]

Do we have any idea where Trudeau is? He reportedly left Ottawa this weekend and is at an unnamed US location.

Probably hiding out in Biden’s basement.  Hopefully old Joe won’t mistake the button for a red checker and get a Russian nuke in return.

[Victoria Watcher]

Elon should offer him a ride to space.

[Nparker]

Elon should offer him a ride to space.

One way.

[LJ]

Do we have any idea where Trudeau is? He reportedly left Ottawa this weekend and is at an unnamed US location.

He couldn't possibly do that. He said he had to isolate himself for 5 days, he certainly wouldn't have taken any flight, surely.

 

Coward of the Cottage.

[Hotel Mike]

You know, you may be opposed to some of Prime Minister Trudeau's politics or policies. But it doesn't take much effort to just be decent human being and be kind. This whole discussion site is becoming toxic.

[Mike K.]

When the prime minister called the truckers a “fringe minority” movement organized by individuals who hold “unacceptable views,” that became a turning point culturally for Canadians.

Ottawa also labelled the convoy as potential insurrectionists. That’s not a good move.

Now I personally do not agree with a lot of what the convoy represents, but it has turned into a release of emotion on a national scale and people are taking the opportunity to vent after what has been for many a difficult, tumultuous time. I mean yes, we are all in this together, but there are many Canadians who gave up everything due to the pandemic restrictions. They deserve an outlet to be heard, acknowledged and respected even if the other side doesn’t like what they’re hearing. That’s the democratic right of Canadians.

[dasmo]

[Mike K.]

What are the chances of a snap election this year?

Where do union workers (NDP?) stand on these issues?

[Nparker]

...Where do union workers (NDP?) stand on these issues?

Please do not assume that all of us who are forced to be part of a union are automatically NDP supporters.

[JimV]

I want to make it perfectly clear that most of Trudeau’s drama students did not end up playing frightened teens in low budget zombie movies.  Don’t believe everything you hear.

[Mike K.]

Please do not assume that all of us who are forced to be part of a union are automatically NDP supporters.

 

Well, I think after a decade+ of our conversations you know I'm not talking about you. I'm talking about the unionized workers who vote for the NDP, which CUPE and other unions openly support as the party of choice for their members.

 

CUPE: Jagmeet Singh and the NDP are the only ones who have workers’ interests at heart, and the only ones with a plan to strengthen our system of care and ensure a just recovery from the pandemic. CUPE strongly encourages our members to vote for their local NDP candidate.

 

- https://cupe.ca/elec...versation-guide

 

Does anyone have any insight into what's going on between the Lib/NDP alliance?

[Nparker]

Well, I think after a decade+ of our conversations you know I'm not talking about you....

It's just inaccurate to label all union members as NDP supporters.

Edited by Nparker, 31 January 2022 - 06:59 PM.

[Mike K.]

I didn't. I included a question mark, leaving other options.

[Mike K.]

It is likely Pierre Poilievre will become the new leader of the Conservatives. I suspect he’ll be a fairly popular leader.

[lanforod]

I"m not convinced they'll turf O'Toole yet. Find out tomorrow. Poilievre would be my pick, but his reasoning for not running last time still exists... he still has a very young family. 

[A Girl is No one]

It would be so nice to have a leader who understands monetary policy and how to balance a budget!