Canadian Federal Election

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by Marshsparrow

A serious question...

The public displays of affection between Pierre and Anaida - today "Two hearts, one Rock" with them in an embrace. The kissing before and after each announcement or campaign stop.

Damage control after his comment about women's biological clock running out yesterday.

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by elly63

They looked to be getting into tiny (micro) homes a while back (I have always loved the concept) but it didn't last very long.

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More an option for moving from your parents' basement to your parents' backyard than a SFH solution, istm.

[EnvisionSaintJohn]

Originally Posted by P'tit Renard

I've worked in Singapore and Hong Kong as well, and now have regular jaunts to Markham. I can say without a doubt you are blowing up this face issue, and pushing this concept onto unwitting Chinese Canadian voters (especially the HK and Taiwanese contingents) that do not agree with you. It's fine if that's your personal stance, but don't push it onto the community like you speak for them.

I think you’re vastly, vastly underestimating how integral the concept of face is to Chinese people. I think you’re also probably underestimating how pervasive pro Beijing sentiment is among the Chinese diaspora in Canada.

I’m not claiming to speak for all Chinese Canadians, I’m simply pointing out how many of them may view this issue… and that had Carney pushed strongly for Mr. Chiang’s removal, instead of just letting him resign, like has happened, it could have had a negative impact on LPC support among Chinese Canadians, more than it would have had a positive impact on non Chinese Canadians had he been swiftly removed.

[whatnext]

Originally Posted by EnvisionSaintJohn

I think you’re vastly, vastly underestimating how integral the concept of face is to Chinese people. I think you’re also probably underestimating how pervasive pro Beijing sentiment is among the Chinese diaspora in Canada.

I’m not claiming to speak for all Chinese Canadians, I’m simply pointing out how many of them may view this issue… and that had Carney pushed strongly for Mr. Chiang’s removal, instead of just letting him resign, like has happened, it could have had a negative impact on LPC support among Chinese Canadians, more than it would have had a positive impact on non Chinese Canadians had he been swiftly removed.

If we have a vast pro-Beijing sentiment in Canadian citizens then we have a problem.

[BlackDog204]

Originally Posted by casper

The conservatives believe in magic. Cut taxes and companies will hire more people and pay better salaries..

I don't understand why so many people, especially Conservatives, believe in "trickle down economics." It does not work, and it was proven not to be effective for decades.

[BlackDog204]

Originally Posted by elly63

This screams about the high cost of a university education, that is more and more not seen as an education but more of a leftist indoctrination unless one is in STEM.

This is a ridiculous misconception. The majority of University students are not going to school for arts degrees. Aside from that, who is so wrong with progressive ideas. For example, if one is taking criminology, is it not beneficial that students learn the root causes of crimes, and risk reduction to improve communities in order to prevent crime itself?

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by EnvisionSaintJohn

I think you’re vastly, vastly underestimating how integral the concept of face is to Chinese people. I think you’re also probably underestimating how pervasive pro Beijing sentiment is among the Chinese diaspora in Canada.

I’m not claiming to speak for all Chinese Canadians, I’m simply pointing out how many of them may view this issue… and that had Carney pushed strongly for Mr. Chiang’s removal, instead of just letting him resign, like has happened, it could have had a negative impact on LPC support among Chinese Canadians, more than it would have had a positive impact on non Chinese Canadians had he been swiftly removed.

If so, I'm sure they took it into account. The main consideration, I suspect, was to let Chiang exit with a bit of dignity intact, taking into account his background of service. Losing the chance to become MP seems punishment enough - no need to burden him with additional scandal.

[elly63]

Originally Posted by BlackDog204

who is so wrong with progressive ideas.

Like harassing Jewish students?

[elly63]

Originally Posted by BlackDog204

I don't understand why so many people, especially Conservatives, believe in "trickle down economics." It does not work, and it was proven not to be effective for decades.

I agree, we need to give Communism another shot. The reason I say that is because true Communism has never been implemented or so I keep hearing.

[elly63]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

More an option for moving from your parents' basement to your parents' backyard than a SFH solution, istm.

What about seniors, who want to downsize?

[kwoldtimer]

Originally Posted by elly63

What about seniors, who want to downsize?

Not sure how attractive a loft bed and ladder would be for that demographic.

[WarrenC12]

Originally Posted by elly63

I agree, we need to give Communism another shot. The reason I say that is because true Communism has never been implemented or so I keep hearing.

The difference is that people here aren't advocating for Communism. Some still think trickle-down will work though. There's a lot of billionaire humping despite the obvious evidence we have that they don't care about anyone but themselves.

[elly63]

Originally Posted by kwoldtimer

Not sure how attractive a loft bed and ladder would be for that demographic.

I agree, but a loft bed isn't etched in stone to a tiny home. I have a concept for a small extreme space saving cottage using a Murphy bed.

Believe it or not, I was talking about this with my nephew who was buying a house and he said he saw Murphy beds in new houses. I couldn't believe it.

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[O-tacular]

Originally Posted by elly63

I am younger than you but my much older siblings, like you, were able to fund their way through university via their summer jobs and not our parents or loans.

This screams about the high cost of a university education, that is more and more not seen as an education but more of a leftist indoctrination unless one is in STEM.

All leftist criticism aside, even without that, the fact that a kid can't even have a full time summer job and fully fund their education is outrageous. The bloating of useless university bureaucracy along with the student loan scam leaving students with a pile of debt is loathsome.

Unlike Biden's plan, it is totally unfair to pay off these loans, someone has to go after the universities and it's unlikely they'll change until they are forced to.

I hesitated to even respond to this as I don't think it's worth the time, but can you elaborate on what makes universities 'leftist indoctrination' centres? I think it says something that the more educated one becomes, the less they see things in black and white, overly simplistic terms. One might even say they develop more empathy, or at least understanding of the root causes of problems. You sound like Hecate or Photolith.

[elly63]

Originally Posted by WarrenC12

The difference is that people here aren't advocating for Communism.

Give it time, my friend, give it time.

[elly63]

Originally Posted by O-tacular

I hesitated to even respond to this as I don't think it's worth the time

That works for me

[CanSpice]

Originally Posted by O-tacular

I hesitated to even respond to this as I don't think it's worth the time, but can you elaborate on what makes universities 'leftist indoctrination' centres? I think it says something that the more educated one becomes, the less they see things in black and white, overly simplistic terms. One might even say they develop more empathy, or at least understanding of the root causes of problems. You sound like Hecate or Photolith.

It's pretty common that when people are put in situations where they interact with people from other cultures (like in university or in dense urban areas) they become more tolerant towards those other cultures. It's kind of telling that some people see tolerance and empathy towards others as being "leftist", which kind of implies that intolerance would then be "rightist" I guess.

[elly63]

Originally Posted by CanSpice

It's pretty common that when people are put in situations where they interact with people from other cultures (like in university or in dense urban areas) they become more tolerant towards those other cultures.

Unless you happen to be a Jewish student

[O-tacular]

Originally Posted by elly63

Unless you happen to be a Jewish student

Bullshit.

[LeadingEdgeBoomer]

Originally Posted by elly63

That's one way of looking at it. How about the universities are charging outrageous amounts for a diminishing product and any support to them should be curtailed until they get their bloated business model in order.

Back when I was protesting tuition increases (like a good little leftist) at least it was affordable. You could get a loan that wouldn't kill you to pay back.

Yes it was easier to finance your own education, as I did a few decades ago.

In Ontario, tuition costs have been frozen for several years. The PC government ordered them frozen when they first came to power. Ontario provides less grant money per student than any other province does. As a result Ontario universities and colleges are running increasingly large deficits each year.

I do feel that university administrations have become bloated. Employees have pretty generous benefit and pension packages.

In summary, Ontario needs to provide more grant money, particularly if it continues to freeze tuition. Plus, it would help a bit if the universities cut down the size of bloated administrations.