Big Cliff Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 I'm all for helping others but when we have Canadians being treated like this it's time you re-think your priorities! http://bc.ctvnews.ca/senior-forced-to-recover-from-surgery-in-homeless-shelter-1.2782496 And this is a woman who at 82 years old, took two busses and a sea bus to get to a part time job just to help make ends meet.
Weeds Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 Easy to see where this thread is going. This isn't an either or scenario. You come across as having a major chip on your shoulder and a great deal of resentment towards non Canadians. You manage to work it into countless threads. Obviously the woman should not be recovering in a homeless shelter but that's completely its own issue.
Terry Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 i just see it for what it states i guess you can read anything into it you want
FloatnFly Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) Easy to see where this thread is going. This isn't an either or scenario. You come across as having a major chip on your shoulder and a great deal of resentment towards non Canadians. You manage to work it into countless threads. Obviously the woman should not be recovering in a homeless shelter but that's completely its own issue. so enlighten us, why is it we're spending all this time, money and resources to make sure that non canadians have, a place to live, warm clothing, and a job. meanwhile we have how many tens of thousands of homeless canadians that can't make ends meet? Why can't we take care of our own people like we take care of non canadians and refugees? Thats right, its because canadians aren't the minority, and minority makes the government look good. Im all for helping others, but we need to make sure that everyone is being helped the same way. Edited February 18, 2016 by FloatnFly
SirCranksalot Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) This isn't an either or scenario. Right on!! Edited February 18, 2016 by SirCranksaLot
chris.brock Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 We've been down this road before. I'm with FnF. On a positive note, hey Justin, I'm netting about $50 more per week with your income tax changes, pretty cool, thanks man!
BITEME Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 so enlighten us, why is it we're spending all this time, money and resources to make sure that non canadians have, a place to live, warm clothing, and a job. meanwhile we have how many tens of thousands of homeless canadians that can't make ends meet? Why can't we take care of our own people like we take care of non canadians and refugees? Thats right, its because canadians aren't the minority, and minority makes the government look good. Im all for helping others, but we need to make sure that everyone is being helped the same way. well said and my biggest beef with that whole process bullpucky
misfish Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) On another note Justin,,,,,,,,,,,,, Leave those fighter jets where they are. You are not doing us "CANADIANS" any great favors pulling them. IMO, you are showing weakness. I hope this dosent come back to bite us hard. Edited February 18, 2016 by Brian B
Whitespinnerbait Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 Justin Trudeau is a member of OFC .....?????
Dara Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 Justin Trudeau is a member of OFC .....????? Lets hope not
manitoubass2 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 Justin Trudeau is a member of OFC .....????? ???
woodenboater Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 this is all on the landlord. they should have to cover all her costs while her place is being renovated and really, was she even given any notice that it was being done ? I'd be letting people know who the bldg owners are and shame them tbh.to do this while she;s in the hospital is just plain mean. this has nothing to do with JT imo.
woodenboater Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 Justin Trudeau is a member of OFC .....????? he'd be using spinning gear if he were
Sharkbait22 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 Without being specific, some Canadians are in their situation by course of their actions (or inaction). It's about people: Canadian or not. Most of these "non-Canadians", many of them children, left their country because of war. It's odd to read some of the comments with that story and how people want government to take care of people, perhaps the same people that don't understand or despise taxes. How much socialism do you want and how much are you prepared to pay. Now here's to hoping Simcoe produces 7 inches for the lakers.
muddler Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 he'd be using spinning gear if he were Now that's funny! Reel on top reeling backwards. muddler
manitoubass2 Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 he'd be using spinning gear if he were Hey now! ?
GBW Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 he'd be using spinning gear if he were I think you meant spincast gear, while standing on his soapbox that so many others here have (a soapbox that is)
woodenboater Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 I think you meant spincast gear, while standing on his soapbox that so many others here have (a soapbox that is) can you still buy spincast reels ? that was like so many moons ago when I was a kid lol me at high park fishing for sunfish
GBW Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 can you still buy spincast reels ? that was like so many moons ago when I was a kid lol me at high park fishing for sunfish Oh yeah they still make and sell them. My kids started out that way a few years ago...
davis Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 Without being specific, some Canadians are in their situation by course of their actions (or inaction). It's about people: Canadian or not. Most of these "non-Canadians", many of them children, left their country because of war. It's odd to read some of the comments with that story and how people want government to take care of people, perhaps the same people that don't understand or despise taxes. How much socialism do you want and how much are you prepared to pay. Now here's to hoping Simcoe produces 7 inches for the lakers. Amen. So many people are jumping on the 'help our own' wagon and most of the ones that I personally know don't ever raise a finger to help the homeless or the vets in this country. If you're on Facebook, i encourage you to check out the Humans of New York page - and in particular, the series of stories done on the victims of war and other mindboggling atrocities in places like Syria. It's beyond heartbreaking. The comments I read on news articles about the refugees coming to this country make me embarassed to be a Canadian. We are humans - help for all where possible. I would rather my tax money go to help these people than some one like the guys down my street who smokes a pack and a half a day, drinks like a fish, and in no short time will be adding to the strain on our health care system that I pay into.
glen Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 Don't chase your tail. The government of this country should be for the improvement of this country. After that we can save the world.
netminder Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 Amen. So many people are jumping on the 'help our own' wagon and most of the ones that I personally know don't ever raise a finger to help the homeless or the vets in this country. If you're on Facebook, i encourage you to check out the Humans of New York page - and in particular, the series of stories done on the victims of war and other mindboggling atrocities in places like Syria. It's beyond heartbreaking. The comments I read on news articles about the refugees coming to this country make me embarassed to be a Canadian. We are humans - help for all where possible. I would rather my tax money go to help these people than some one like the guys down my street who smokes a pack and a half a day, drinks like a fish, and in no short time will be adding to the strain on our health care system that I pay into. Exactly. It doesn't have to be either or. It can be both. And I can only assume there aren't very many news stories about people who are happy with the system. It's pretty easy to pick out the bad stories. An average person wouldn't be a very interesting news article, now would it?
Old Ironmaker Posted February 18, 2016 Report Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) I don't know where my post went but it gone regardless. What does the Provincial Heath system in BC have to do with Junior? He hasn't been PM long enough to find all the bathrooms in Sussex Place. Let's maybe give him a bit of a chance, he's all we have for 5 years unless he's given a non confidence boot. Many of our homeless here have nothing to do with the lack of helping them. For many reasons some refuse help, many because of mental illness. Some Canadians out on the street are there because of addiction. Some because they have had a bad break and are desperately trying to back on track. Some Canadians because they are lazy and won't work. They would rather rob from you and I to get their next fix or beg on the corner to buy their next bottle of Aqua Velva or spray paint to get high. Helping others in dire need, like these refugees fleeing a war of genocide, is what Canada is and has always been all about, and I'm proud of it personally. If Canada didn't let my Grand Father immigrate here before WW1 I wouldn't be here. He went on to fight for the King in WW1 and came back with a plate in his head. In 1939 he was arrested for being an enemy of the Crown and spent WW2 in the Prisoner of War camp at Camp Pettawawa. Canada isn't perfect, wasn't then and isn't now but no matter what it is the only country to be a citizen of. For reasons like saving refugees. I'm behind our PM on this one, 110%. Don't forget 49% didn't vote for him so 1/2 the voters will never agree with him. Edited February 18, 2016 by Old Ironmaker
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