'Old Stock' Canadians?

[SirCranksalot]

I've never heard of them before but Harper seems to think they exist. I've heard of "Old Stock Ale" but not "Old Stock Canadians". I guess I don't qualify because my ancestors came less than 300 years ago (probably barely over 200). What class of Canadian are you??

[Steve]

I am Canadian.

[mr blizzard]

I appreciate what your saying but I will refrain comments, but I am sure there will be many

[2 tone z71]

I can't wear my ball cap at the legion ..why can you wear your turban ..true north strong and free...what's ole stock to me..the generations that built there businesses here the sons and sons of sons who continue running them ,the loggers ...miners ..the ones who fund and donate to community's

Edited September 19, 2015 by North East Shark

[Pigeontroller]

I'm New Stock, meaning I'm gonna help show him the door!

[dave524]

I must be old stock , I find it disgusting that any Canadian would vote for another Trudeau. All those who like the Party of One book on Harper should give this a read.

 

http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=0c1b3dca-544a-45d8-8ce3-f577f9cb43a6

[DRIFTER_016]

[Dave Bailey]

I can't wear my ball cap at the legion ..why can you wear your turban .

 

Because a turban is not a cap, it's a religious symbol. Asking them to remove it would be no different than asking catholic veterans to remove a crucifix from around their neck. And those turbans were worn by soldiers in battle, who acquitted themselves admirably In both World Wars, fighting for your freedom.

Edited September 19, 2015 by Dave Bailey

[Dave Bailey]

[manitoubass2]

Mr Harper just committed political suicide. (And almost every aboriginal wants him out big time)

 

Not that he cares, now he just moves into the corperate sector with an office and zero duties, but 6 zeros behind those duties

Edited September 19, 2015 by manitoubass2

[Dave Bailey]

Since I'm weighing in, I should get my bona fides on display. Born here in '53, to parents who emigrated from England. Ethnic background is English with a dash of Welsh.

 

Does that make me 'old stock'? Since Mr. Harper was probably using a dog whistle term for 'white European', I suspect he would include me. And thanks, but no thanks. I don't want to be included in his definition of Canadian.

[manitoubass2]

Its political jargon and who really knows what he meant???

 

Was he referencing aboriginals? The settlers that built this country?

 

Is he calling all present canadians as property of the country???

 

Who knows?

Edited September 19, 2015 by manitoubass2

[muddler]

Time for a new hair style. Harper's colon abrasion on his forehead is showing again.

 

muddler

Edited September 19, 2015 by muddler

[aplumma]

I can't see this as being good however please refrain from bashing or insulting comments and we will see where this goes.

 

 

Art

[lookinforwalleye]

Tax and spend...spend and tax...run a deficit with no fiscal responsibility, who cares...I almost hope you guys get what you want...you`ll be back whining here 4 years from now looking for a do over!!!

[Fisherman]

Who was first, science is coming up with more indications there were others here long before those that claim the land.

[Old Ironmaker]

What class do I fit in? Working class. The question is ridiculous.

[SirCranksalot]

Since I'm weighing in, I should get my bona fides on display. Born here in '53, to parents who emigrated from England. Ethnic background is English with a dash of Welsh.

 

Does that make me 'old stock'? Since Mr. Harper was probably using a dog whistle term for 'white European', I suspect he would include me. And thanks, but no thanks. I don't want to be included in his definition of Canadian.

 

Similar ethnic background, and yes "thanks, but no thanks"

[outllaw]

I am canadien . no more no less.. once again the playing of a country founded on immigration. the only true inhabitants were first nation. .hopefully the next goverments smarter then tha last pigs at the trough.

[SirCranksalot]

What class do I fit in? Working class. The question is ridiculous.

 

The question may be ridiculous but so is the term.

[dave524]

I believe Old Stock may refer to those old enough to remember The Canada that was before the majourity started to believe the multicultural , peacemaker etc. Krap that the liberal media and education system hammered into us since the sixties. I was born in 50 , the most influential people in my life were for the most part WW2 vets and believe me their values and influence on my youth were miles apart from the influences on todays youth, even the generation after me is totally different than me, you had these men as fathers, teachers, barbers etc.

Edited September 19, 2015 by dave524

[Gerritt]

I can't support any of these so called "Leaders" or their parties.

 

None of them deserve the position in which they are seeking.

 

G

[NANUK]

Who was first, science is coming up with more indications there were others here long before those that claim the land.

 

Nobody is stopping those "others" to claim the land.

You have to exist to claim anything

[craigdritchie]

"Old stock" refers to Canadians. The context of the comment was in reply to Mulcair and Trudeau insisting Canada must do more to help migrants from Syria by bringing them here, setting them up with housing, etc. Harper said he didn't think any new refugees coming in should be entitled to get anything from the government more than what Canadian citizens get.

 

He shot himself in the foot in how he phrased it, but the basic answer - saying everyone should be treated the same way - is something I support. Why should someone who has been in the country for five minutes be entitled to things I am not, when I have paid taxes here my whole life?

[2 tone z71]

"Old stock" refers to Canadians. The context of the comment was in reply to Mulcair and Trudeau insisting Canada must do more to help migrants from Syria by bringing them here, setting them up with housing, etc. Harper said he didn't think any new refugees coming in should be entitled to get anything from the government more than what Canadian citizens get.

 

He shot himself in the foot in how he phrased it, but the basic answer - saying everyone should be treated the same way - is something I support. Why should someone who has been in the country for five minutes be entitled to things I am not, when I have paid taxes here my whole life?

....agree !!! 110 %