Canada PoliERA |OT 2| Time Is a Flat Circle

Hideo GOATjima · Mar 10, 2020

Kernel said:
Party elections are the moat rigged in the entire country.

Let's be honest, People like Del Duca win because they get the most money from donors. The OLP is largely chasing the same pool of donors that Ford is.

Corrupt and out of touch is how they like them. Once a party's appeal to the voters has worn off, the money shifts from blue to red or vice versa. And the cycle repeats.

And people think the NDP has a shot in this province lol. It's hard enough to get a progressive OLP leader.

Yeah it was a foregone conclusion Del Duca would win under this closed system. A shame that the One man one vote thing they tried to implement last year failed. Going over the candidate policies, Kate Graham's looked the best imo, I would've voted for her

unfortunately, I will continue to park my vote with the ONDP then I guess

Caz · Mar 10, 2020

lupinko · Mar 10, 2020

Caz said:

Good old Harper Government.

/s

Kernel · Mar 10, 2020

So the US Oil Industry is already asking for a bailout.

I'm surprised that's not happening here yet. I'm sure some execs are at risk of not getting their bonuses this year.

Fuzzy · Mar 10, 2020

Kernel said:
So the US Oil Industry is already asking for a bailout.

I'm surprised that's not happening here yet. I'm sure some execs are at risk of not getting their bonuses this year.

How can they start asking for a bailout when Alberta has been doing it for them for years?

Kernel · Mar 10, 2020

Fuzzy said:
How can they start asking for a bailout when Alberta has been doing it for them for years?

Why get a bailout from one level of government when you can get 2?

Ottawa to release unprecedented report into foreign espionage in Canada

Parliament’s national security committee delivered classified report to Trudeau in September, deadline for public release Thursday.

www.thestar.com

This will hopefully be good.

Caz · Mar 10, 2020

Kernel said:
So the US Oil Industry is already asking for a bailout.

I'm surprised that's not happening here yet. I'm sure some execs are at risk of not getting their bonuses this year.

They got a tax bailout in Alberta shortly before some companies began cutting jobs despite still generating millions in profits *cough* Husky *cough*.

Kernel · Mar 10, 2020

Caz said:
They got a tax bailout in Alberta shortly before some companies began cutting jobs despite still generating millions in profits *cough* Husky *cough*.

Yes I know, but the whole oil collapse and coronavirus is a new excuse they can use.

And that was Kenney, they want some Federal $$$$.

Minthara · Mar 10, 2020

Ugh, so we have a Quebecer in Montreal who had COVID-19 and took public transportation. Turns out, not only did they take public transportation, but they also took the bus line I regularly take and went through the metro stations I go through as well.

They also took public transportation at the same time as me, according to this chart. While it's unlikely I have anything, I'm going to have to go to work tomorrow and let my boss know and see if she wants me to self-quarantine just out of precaution. Apparently the times that match up to me expired yesterday though and I'm not feeling super sick, so that's good at least.

djkimothy · Mar 10, 2020

Thanatos said:
Ugh, so we have a Quebecer in Montreal who had COVID-19 and took public transportation. Turns out, not only did they take public transportation, but they also took the bus line I regularly take and went through the metro stations I go through as well.

They also took public transportation at the same time as me, according to this chart. While it's unlikely I have anything, I'm going to have to go to work tomorrow and let my boss know and see if she wants me to self-quarantine just out of precaution. Apparently the times that match up to me expired yesterday though and I'm not feeling super sick, so that's good at least.

So sorry. That is a lot of points of contact. Your risk may still be low. I'm rooting for you all.

Fuzzy · Mar 10, 2020

Thanatos said:
Ugh, so we have a Quebecer in Montreal who had COVID-19 and took public transportation. Turns out, not only did they take public transportation, but they also took the bus line I regularly take and went through the metro stations I go through as well.

They also took public transportation at the same time as me, according to this chart. While it's unlikely I have anything, I'm going to have to go to work tomorrow and let my boss know and see if she wants me to self-quarantine just out of precaution. Apparently the times that match up to me expired yesterday though and I'm not feeling super sick, so that's good at least.

Why are you waiting to talk to your boss after you go into work instead of before?

Minthara · Mar 10, 2020

Fuzzy said:
Why are you waiting to talk to your boss after you go into work instead of before?

Was waiting because she was out of town. Actually did get a hold of her and I've been on hold with Info Sante for 30 minutes now.

Don't worry, I found a practical work around :)

Hours Left · Mar 10, 2020

Hella · Mar 10, 2020

I'm so glad the Conservatives aren't in power right now. They'd probably be on the hoax train with Trump or something.

Fuzzy · Mar 10, 2020

So JT will announce EI for people that have to self-isolate and money for airlines?

Leeness · Mar 10, 2020

Hours Left said:

I'd prefer we just shut the country down 😔

(I'm a total introvert, I've been preparing for self-isolation my whole life lol. Let's go.)

Minthara · Mar 10, 2020

Update from Info-Sante: I'm all clear to go into work tomorrow but I have to monitor myself for any possible symptoms (i.e. fever, cough or difficulty breathing).

This virus really sucks, by the time someone shows symptoms they've already likely infected other people.

Hours Left · Mar 10, 2020

Leeness said:
I'd prefer we just shut the country down 😔

(I'm a total introvert, I've been preparing for self-isolation my whole life lol. Let's go.)

Not until Animal Crossing comes out.

Leeness · Mar 10, 2020

Hours Left said:
Not until Animal Crossing comes out.

By the time we get in gear and shut things down, it'll be out. :p

Hours Left · Mar 11, 2020

🏳️‍🌈 ❤

Morrigan · Mar 11, 2020

Thanatos said:
Ugh, so we have a Quebecer in Montreal who had COVID-19 and took public transportation. Turns out, not only did they take public transportation, but they also took the bus line I regularly take and went through the metro stations I go through as well.

They also took public transportation at the same time as me, according to this chart. While it's unlikely I have anything, I'm going to have to go to work tomorrow and let my boss know and see if she wants me to self-quarantine just out of precaution. Apparently the times that match up to me expired yesterday though and I'm not feeling super sick, so that's good at least.

youarealreadydead.gif

In all seriousness, that really sucks and I hope you'll be OK! I also used the same metro line myself (ulp) a few times, but not the bus one.

gutter_trash · Mar 11, 2020

public transit during rush hour is a phobia nightmare

i'm not worried about myself but I am worried about the elderly. i would suck for young healthy people without symptoms community spreading unknowingly via public transit

Caz · Mar 11, 2020

Thanatos said:
Update from Info-Sante: I'm all clear to go into work tomorrow but I have to monitor myself for any possible symptoms (i.e. fever, cough or difficulty breathing).

This virus really sucks, by the time someone shows symptoms they've already likely infected other people.

Hope you'll be alright, stay safe.

Hours Left · Mar 11, 2020

Hot Take: We should probably close the US border to all unnecessary travel due to their insane bungling of a response to Covid-19.

Gunny T Highway · Mar 11, 2020

I wonder if we will reach the point where Schools are shut down. Since I work at one it will be interesting that is for sure.

Baha · Mar 11, 2020

Hours Left said:
Hot Take: We should probably close the US border to all unnecessary travel due to their insane bungling of a response to Covid-19.

This was my thinking at the start of this week. At least start rejecting anybody at the border displaying mild cold or flu symptoms.

djkimothy · Mar 11, 2020

Yah. Was listening to the Daily. It's fucked up.

Leeness · Mar 11, 2020

Hours Left said:
Hot Take: We should probably close the US border to all unnecessary travel due to their insane bungling of a response to Covid-19.

Not hot take at all. I've been thinking it for a bit now. At least check everyone coming through.

But we won't because then the US will be ~mad. :(

At least the government is dedicating $1b to this now. It'll probably have to be more eventually...

djkimothy · Mar 11, 2020

It was only a matter of time.

NetMapel · Mar 11, 2020

What is Canada's current testing capabilities? I am assuming this financial package will help increase that? I just don't feel like we are getting a lot of good information and data that will help us with prevention and containment. We got community spreads now and it I feel we need to know where the infected people have been. It will be horrible for business's in those areas for a month but that will be a short term pain.

Silex · Mar 11, 2020

djkimothy said:
It was only a matter of time.

I've been bracing for this.

FriskyCanuck · Mar 11, 2020

Thanatos said:
Ugh, so we have a Quebecer in Montreal who had COVID-19 and took public transportation. Turns out, not only did they take public transportation, but they also took the bus line I regularly take and went through the metro stations I go through as well.

They also took public transportation at the same time as me, according to this chart. While it's unlikely I have anything, I'm going to have to go to work tomorrow and let my boss know and see if she wants me to self-quarantine just out of precaution. Apparently the times that match up to me expired yesterday though and I'm not feeling super sick, so that's good at least.

I work in public transit, my coworkers are starting to get hysteria with all these news stories.

SixPointEight · Mar 11, 2020

djkimothy said:
It was only a matter of time.

My colleague knows him. We should kick her out of the office!

djkimothy · Mar 11, 2020

Silex said:
I've been bracing for this.

Same. I'm more worried about my elderly mother than myself. I almost want to tell her to minimize interaction with people but...

TheTrinity · Mar 11, 2020

We have a trip booked to Hawaii in a month and then we're traveling to Ottawa via the states in the summer. I'm trying to figure out what to do with these trips in regards to the virus. It's really hard to know what to do.

gutter_trash · Mar 11, 2020

it's time for companies to get with the times and let people work from home if possible

Icolin · Mar 11, 2020

lupinko said:
Good old Harper Government.

/s

harper's the chairman of an evil international far-right coalition and does pragerU videos now lol

StevieP · Mar 11, 2020

TheTrinity said:
We have a trip booked to Hawaii in a month and then we're traveling to Ottawa via the states in the summer. I'm trying to figure out what to do with these trips in regards to the virus. It's really hard to know what to do.

I also have a trip to Hawaii in a month, so see you there! Lol.

Not going to stop travelling for a virus. My only concern is really isolating myself from visiting my grandma afterwards.

djkimothy · Mar 11, 2020

Today's question period was a failure apparently...

NTGYK · Mar 11, 2020

I've stopped taking public transit in Vancouver and I just drive everywhere now. Keep my distance from old folks as much as possible. Hand wash often as I can. Life is normal otherwise, just avoiding huge events, but still going to the pub with cousins/friends like normal (just small groups, 3 or 4 people).

djkimothy said:
Today's question period was a failure apparently...

What happened?

SRG01 · Mar 11, 2020

NTGYK said:
I've stopped taking public transit in Vancouver and I just drive everywhere now. Keep my distance from old folks as much as possible. Hand wash often as I can. Life is normal otherwise, just avoiding huge events, but still going to the pub with cousins/friends like normal (just small groups, 3 or 4 people).

What happened?

According to the article, the Conservatives aren't asking good questions during question period, especially when COVID-19 is going around. They didn't even raise a related question until after 30 minutes.

djkimothy · Mar 11, 2020

SRG01 said:
According to the article, the Conservatives aren't asking good questions during question period, especially when COVID-19 is going around. They didn't even raise a related question until after 30 minutes.

Yup, and the questions they did raise were so inconsequential you could fast forward and not miss anything important.

People donate money to these donkeys.

Speaking of...

Hella · Mar 11, 2020

Love that the Cons' first thoughts when looking at a global pandemic is, "how can we use this against the Liberals?" /s no I actually fucking hate it completely. Fuck the Cons.

Kernel · Mar 11, 2020

Hella said:
Love that the Cons' first thoughts when looking at a global pandemic is, "how can we use this against the Liberals?"

Same with these guys.

All partisan hacks.

Vamphuntr · Mar 11, 2020

Shit just got real I guess? Received the work email about being forbidden of going abroad until at least August 31st 2020. Apparently everyone that work in hospitals got the same/will get the same in QC. Hopefully people have good cancellations policies for their trips as this was basically the period to lock in our vacation selection for the summer.

NTGYK · Mar 11, 2020

djkimothy said:
Yup, and the questions they did raise were so inconsequential you could fast forward and not miss anything important.

People donate money to these donkeys.

Speaking of...

Idiot.

djkimothy · Mar 11, 2020

Vamphuntr said:
Shit just got real I guess? Received the work email about being forbidden of going abroad until at least August 31st 2020. Apparently everyone that work in hospitals got the same/will get the same in QC. Hopefully people have good cancellations policies for their trips as this was basically the period to lock in our vacation selection for the summer.

I work for the CBSA as a civilian and we haven't gotten any moratorium for travel. I know someone who is going to Florida this Friday. I'm really at odds with people traveling to hot spots like the US. Risk may be low but you're intentional exposing yourself to a potential hazard. Luckily it's end of fiscal and there's typically little business travel around this time.

curiouscharles · Mar 11, 2020

Baha said:
This was my thinking at the start of this week. At least start rejecting anybody at the border displaying mild cold or flu symptoms.

Display of symptoms means jack shit with this volatile incubation period.

We just need to close the damn border already.

Personally I'm happy I have an excuse not to travel for market weeks / buying trips this summer [saves me money and isn't necessary just stupid status quo].

Kernel · Mar 11, 2020

I've had a business trip to Chicago cancelled. They even cancelled a town hall tomorrow.

My boss former employer already has people working from home.

Nothing on our end but it seems inevitable.

Monsieur Paul · Mar 11, 2020

Vamphuntr said:
Shit just got real I guess? Received the work email about being forbidden of going abroad until at least August 31st 2020. Apparently everyone that work in hospitals got the same/will get the same in QC. Hopefully people have good cancellations policies for their trips as this was basically the period to lock in our vacation selection for the summer.

What?! Could you elaborate please?

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