boestar 1,249 Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 10 hours ago, Mitch Cronin said: Of course they have sources. You just don't always know what they are, but someone created them. tell the British people Memes don't have sources. It was Memes and the spread of false information on social media that set Brexit in motion. We know damned well where those came from. Link to post Share on other sites
deicer 811 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 The problem is that those who follow the doctrines of the 'right' on this forum get apoplectic when this is pointed out to them. Then they block you. So much for intelligent fact based discussion instead of baseless youtube videos. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, deicer said: The problem is that those who follow the doctrines of the 'right' on this forum get apoplectic when this is pointed out to them. Then they block you. So much for intelligent fact based discussion instead of baseless youtube videos. Are you sure they "block" you rather than simply ignoring some selective posts and posters? Link to post Share on other sites
seeker 1,280 Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 Marshall, it isn't called a "block", it's called "ignore." Aptly named I think. Just click on your name up in the top right and you can find the option. Link to post Share on other sites
deicer 811 Posted May 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Marshall said: Are you sure they "block" you rather than simply ignoring some selective posts and posters? On other social media, the term is to 'block'. Same result, either way. No longer a desire for intellectual discussion. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 18, 2020 Report Share Posted May 18, 2020 6 hours ago, deicer said: On other social media, the term is to 'block'. Same result, either way. No longer a desire for intellectual discussion. Deicer: sometimes the lack of interest is driven by one's definition of intellectual dissuasion vs the endless posting of one sided dogma from either side. Link to post Share on other sites
deicer 811 Posted May 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2020 When there is such a continual flow of new examples to add, as well as other related corruption, it isn't hard to add new to the discussion. Besides, when I am involved in so few threads, as compared to the numerous threads throwing bashes from the other side, who really has the endless posting of one sided dogma? Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydee 1,647 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 (edited) The Trudeau Star is sold to private individuals. Begs the question of will their coverage finally become neutral or will Trudeau have even more sway over its leanings. Will they still get bail out money ? One would think if someone thought them worth $52 M, they must anticipate making a profit? https://www.expressnews.com/business/article/The-Toronto-Star-to-be-sold-taken-private-15296461.php or do they play both sides of the field depending on which is the most lucrative? Fairfax holdings donates to Mitt Romney (Republican) https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/controversial-loophole-allows-toronto-based-insurer-to-make-1m-donation-to-romney/article4593461/ Edited May 27, 2020 by Jaydee Link to post Share on other sites
Airband 155 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Jaydee said: One would think if someone thought them worth $52 M, they must anticipate making a profit? The company has $69M cash on its balance sheet. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jaydee 1,647 Posted May 27, 2020 Report Share Posted May 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Airband said: The company has $69M cash on its balance sheet. One has to wonder how much of that came directly from taxpayers. And if that’s the case, why were they being bailed out by Trudeau? Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfhunter 1,010 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) A snippet of world news you won't find mainstream. For anyone who no longer cares what Trump had for breakfast, how much the 1% spend on golf carts or the fact they are constructed by the military industrial complex who received tax breaks because they play golf with Trump as part of a wider Russian collusion strategy to infiltrate golf club manufacturing .... or whatever: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/tense-india-china-standoff-himalayan-border-escalate-200527120501581.html Edited May 28, 2020 by Wolfhunter Link to post Share on other sites
seeker 1,280 Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, Wolfhunter said: A snippet of world news you won't find mainstream. For anyone who no longer cares what Trump had for breakfast, how much the 1% spend on golf carts or the fact they are constructed by the military industrial complex who received tax breaks because they play golf with Trump as part of a wider Russian collusion strategy to infiltrate golf club manufacturing .... or whatever: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/05/tense-india-china-standoff-himalayan-border-escalate-200527120501581.html Hey! Wait a second, did I miss a memo or something? Are we now supposed to post actual news. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted May 28, 2020 Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmknnrd Trusted news: BBC Reality Check https://www.bbc.com/news/reality_check Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post st27 609 Posted May 28, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 28, 2020 I’m not defending Trump or his policies, but at least the Potus has open access by the press...he may answer, he may ignore them, he may tell the to F off, but at least he has the guts to be in front of journalists and take unscripted, unfiltered questions. Our guy??? Not a F@$*ing chance! 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 1, 2020 Report Share Posted June 1, 2020 Three reports on the same event in Calgary 06/01/2020 One says thousands , another says over one thousand and the last say hundreds. Who to believe????? First from Global https://globalnews.ca/news/7012341/calgary-george-floyd-racism-protest/ Calgarians fill streets in 2nd protest in wake of George Floyd’s death Quote The City of Calgary has seen its second demonstration in two days, as thousands of residents took to the streets of the city’s downtown, making their voices heard in the fight against racism and police brutality. More than 1,000 Calgarians rally in solidarity with George Floyd protests in United States https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/protest-rally-calgary-black-lives-matter-george-floyd-1.5593537?cmp=rss Quote More than a thousand people came together in Calgary's East Village for a loud but peaceful demonstration Monday morning in response to the death of George Floyd, which has sparked widespread outrage in cities across the United States. Third story of the same event but this was 660 news Calgary : https://www.660citynews.com/2020/06/01/hundreds-march-downtown-in-support-of-black-lives-matter/ Hundreds march downtown in support of Black Lives Matter BY 660 NEWS STAFF Posted Jun 1, 2020 12:51 pm MDT Quote CALGARY (660 NEWS) – Hundreds of Calgarians marched to City Hall to show solidarity with Black Lives Matter demonstrations in the U.S. The march made its way through from East Village through downtown Calgary with many shouting slogans like “No justice, no peace. No racist police”, “Black lives matter” and “We want change”. Link to post Share on other sites
Moon The Loon 402 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 (edited) I fear we are on the verge of an event far surpassing the horrific days of the Kent State slaughter of nearly exactly 50 years ago. God help America. God rid its Coward In Chief. Edited June 2, 2020 by Moon The Loon 1 Link to post Share on other sites
st27 609 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 Or people could stay home....and stay safe...things are really getting out of control down there....how much “civil” disobedience should be allowed and where will it stop?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 32 minutes ago, Moon The Loon said: I fear we are on the verge of an event far surpassing the horrific days of the Kent State slaughter of nearly exactly 50 years ago. God help America. God rid its Coward In Chief. They could heed the message from his brother and stay home, stop looting etc. Quote n Minneapolis on Monday, Terrence Floyd delivered an emotional tribute to his brother George Floyd, whose death a week ago sparked protests against police brutality nationwide. “My brother moved here from Houston and I used to talk to him on the phone,” he said, speaking into a megaphone on the street corner where Minnesota cop Derek Chauvin held a knee to his brother’s neck. “He loved it here.” Floyd said that he came from a peaceful family and called on protesters not to damage property. “If I’m not over here wilding out, if I’m not over here blowing up stuff, if I’m not over here messing up my community, then what are y’all doing?” he asked. “Let’s do this another way,” he urged, as cheers erupted from the crowd. “Let’s stop thinking that our voice don’t matter and vote.” “Educate yourself and know who you’re voting for,” he continued. “And that’s how we gonna hit ‘em. Because it’s a lot of us. It’s a lot of us. It’s a lot of us.” Floyd then led the crowd in chants of “What’s his name? George Floyd Link to post Share on other sites
deicer 811 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 For those who say 'stay at home stay safe', you are missing the whole point. It is way deeper than you want to acknowledge. The United States is getting what it created and deserves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lpkvwl9KROM 1 Link to post Share on other sites
st27 609 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 I'm not missing the point at all...merely stating if you don't want to get shot, don't go where they are shooting...with the level of gun ownership in the US, its not just the police that will be armed. Quote A police officer has been shot in Las Vegas and authorities are responding to another shooting in the city as people protest the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, authorities said. The officer was shot in the area of the Las Vegas Strip and an officer was involved in a shooting in the downtown area, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported early Tuesday. The department said both shootings were on Las Vegas Boulevard. Pick your protests. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
deicer 811 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 And sometimes, to affect real change, you have to be willing to get shot. History repeats itself... https://www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/kent-state-shooting Link to post Share on other sites
st27 609 Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 Quote And sometimes, to affect real change, you have to be willing to get shot. Ok Deicer let’s go protest.....as long as you stand in front of me.... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted June 2, 2020 Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 What is bugging me in addition to the death is that the actions of one out of control cop results in all White people being labelled as racist! If you take a look around the world, it is not only white people who are racist, racism exists in most, if not all, races. Link to post Share on other sites
deicer 811 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 1 hour ago, st27 said: Ok Deicer let’s go protest.....as long as you stand in front of me.... Ok, I'm willing to leave a better world behind. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
deicer 811 Posted June 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2020 26 minutes ago, Marshall said: What is bugging me in addition to the death is that the actions of one out of control cop results in all White people being labelled as racist! If you take a look around the world, it is not only white people who are racist, racism exists in most, if not all, races. You're right. And it is a taught behavior. Time to work towards changing the curriculum. Link to post Share on other sites
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