printer
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Capitalism?
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CANON_Grow
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Crony capitalism, sure looks like it.
printer
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So what will stop inflation?
CANON_Grow
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Start with enforcing or changing the Competition Act to better preserve a free and fair market. It's time to start passing some tax reform so companies with higher profits or participating in stock buyback won't be eligible for ANY government subsidies. Put further restrictions on who qualifies for a CMHC insured mortgage or what can be insured through CMHC, target the changes so it benefits those that need it the most.
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cannabineer
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Is there any other kind?
CANON_Grow
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That's a loaded question, but I would say there is a certain level of cronyism that society in general deems acceptable and most would call that capitalism. When governance is used in a way to manipulate around the original intent of certain rules, that predominantly benefits the upper class, and the government does nothing about it, is what I would describe as crony capitalism.
cannabineer
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I suggest that it is woven into the fabric. Capitalists are like loosely social predators: they go it alone or consume rivals, but will work in a pack toward a common interest. Capitalism inherently selects for powerfully self-interested people. Take away the mutual advantage, and they become competitors whose only restraint is the expense of conflict.
DIY-HP-LED
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This moron won't be hard to find! Looks like he belongs in a cage to me...
CANON_Grow
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Reading the description of his tattoo's is hilarious. Specifically pointing out his right calf and left hand, is it too hard to identify him without knowing about them?
"a heart and teardrop and stitch trail on his left cheek, a stitch trail on his right cheek, “SD KEYZ” on his right calf, “THE WORLD IS MINE” on his left hand, “SPARTON” on the right side of his neck to name a few."
DIY-HP-LED
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We need service and agricultural workers, not much education required, there is a serious labor shortage in many places. So, how about a green card program that geographically restricts them, they have to live in certain regions. I'd rather have them working and filling a need than on the dole, give them a pathway to citizenship and don't exploit them, keep the criminals and terrorists out.
printer
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Border Patrol transfers 25 agents to Canadian border amid migrant influx
Extra border patrol agents have been transferred to points of the U.S.-Canada border as an influx of migrants — many from Mexico — are starting to cross into the country from the north.
The 25 extra agents have been assigned to a busy part of the northern border, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) spokesperson told NBC News. Some of those agents had previously been assigned to the southern border, NBC said, citing a source familiar with the move.
The agents have been transferred to the Swanton Sector of the U.S.-Canada border, which includes all of Vermont and parts of New York and New Hampshire.
“While the apprehension numbers are small compared to other areas with irregular migration flows, Swanton Sector apprehensions constitute a large change in this area,” the CBP spokesperson told NBC. “The deployed team will serve as a force multiplier in the region and assist to deter and disrupt human smuggling activities being conducted in the Swanton Sector area of responsibility.”
CBP encounters at the northern land border have surged in the last two years, according to the department’s data. Overall encounters in January were up nearly 100 percent over one year ago.
But the surge in the Swanton Sector has been even more severe. Encounters in this fiscal year have already blown past the last fiscal year. Agents had just 24 encounters in January 2022 — this January, there were 367.
The surge has caught the attention of federal authorities. It comes as more migrants are choosing to fly from Mexico to Canada and then attempt to enter the U.S. from the north; statistically, authorities are less likely to turn them away in the north under the federal government’s Title 42 program.
But agents say the conditions in the north at this time of year, with frigid temperatures and winter weather, means migrants are faced with dangerous conditions when trying to enter the U.S. Swanton Sector. Patrol Chief Agent Robert Garcia said in a statement last month that it was dangerous for both migrants and patrol agents.
“As we progress deeper into winter and continue to address the ongoing pace of illicit cross-border traffic, the level of concern for the lives and welfare of our Border Patrol Agents and those we are encountering — particularly vulnerable populations — continues to climb,” Garcia said. “It cannot be stressed enough: not only is it unlawful to circumvent legal means of entry into the United States, but it is extremely dangerous, particularly in adverse weather conditions, which our Swanton Sector has in incredible abundance.”
thehill.com
Extra border patrol agents have been transferred to points of the U.S.-Canada border as an influx of migrants — many from Mexico — are starting to cross into the country from the north.
The 25 extra agents have been assigned to a busy part of the northern border, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) spokesperson told NBC News. Some of those agents had previously been assigned to the southern border, NBC said, citing a source familiar with the move.
The agents have been transferred to the Swanton Sector of the U.S.-Canada border, which includes all of Vermont and parts of New York and New Hampshire.
“While the apprehension numbers are small compared to other areas with irregular migration flows, Swanton Sector apprehensions constitute a large change in this area,” the CBP spokesperson told NBC. “The deployed team will serve as a force multiplier in the region and assist to deter and disrupt human smuggling activities being conducted in the Swanton Sector area of responsibility.”
CBP encounters at the northern land border have surged in the last two years, according to the department’s data. Overall encounters in January were up nearly 100 percent over one year ago.
But the surge in the Swanton Sector has been even more severe. Encounters in this fiscal year have already blown past the last fiscal year. Agents had just 24 encounters in January 2022 — this January, there were 367.
The surge has caught the attention of federal authorities. It comes as more migrants are choosing to fly from Mexico to Canada and then attempt to enter the U.S. from the north; statistically, authorities are less likely to turn them away in the north under the federal government’s Title 42 program.
But agents say the conditions in the north at this time of year, with frigid temperatures and winter weather, means migrants are faced with dangerous conditions when trying to enter the U.S. Swanton Sector. Patrol Chief Agent Robert Garcia said in a statement last month that it was dangerous for both migrants and patrol agents.
“As we progress deeper into winter and continue to address the ongoing pace of illicit cross-border traffic, the level of concern for the lives and welfare of our Border Patrol Agents and those we are encountering — particularly vulnerable populations — continues to climb,” Garcia said. “It cannot be stressed enough: not only is it unlawful to circumvent legal means of entry into the United States, but it is extremely dangerous, particularly in adverse weather conditions, which our Swanton Sector has in incredible abundance.”
Border Patrol transfers 25 agents to Canadian border amid migrant influx
Extra border patrol agents have been transferred to points of the U.S.-Canada border as an influx of migrants — many from Mexico — are starting to cross into the country from the north. The 25 extr…
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Ozumoz66
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Many migrant workers are seen here from Spring to Fall. Most of them are from Mexico, some from Trinidad and few from Jamaica. They usually reside in bunk houses on the farms where they work. Few of them drive, so they mainly stay on the farm but they are taken to town weekly for banking, shopping and groceries.
Over the years that I've interacted with them, there was only one Jamaican that sought to stay (romance), as most have families in their home country. The local farmer pays airfare and some countries perform drug testing for eligibility. It is a tremendous service that the migrant workers provide.
Many fond memories of showing them the countryside in topless Jeep. One time we were by an apple orchard and the police happened to stop by. Immediately one of them put his hands in the air, scared shitless - didn't know any different. (No firearm drawn, this is Canada!) The situation was quickly/calmly diffused.
A friend sponsored a family from Mariupol last sumer - mom, dad, son and girlfriend. Not sure if it was through a service club, church or federal agency. Also not sure if they came on a working/education visa or are seeking residency/citizenship. Who knows, they may return to Ukraine.
Within three months they got jobs (all but Mom), opened bank accounts, purchased a car and found an apartment to move into. What a wonderful family!
Slava Ukraini
DIY-HP-LED
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You would think he would wait until someone was appointed before opening his pie hole without evidence, like Trump. Canada has a minority government and the NDP wants to get to the bottom of it too, so squeal all ya want. This asshole would take Russian money and sell yer ass for it, if he thought he could get away with it.
Roger A. Shrubber
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why don't you guys do an in depth investigation of that guy? people who are that suspicious of others are usually guilty of the same kind of shit themselves...
DIY-HP-LED
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Let American providers compete in Canada to drive down prices, most people don't care who provides their cellphone and internet connection, their cable TV and broadcast media is different though. Who the cell provider or ISP is makes no difference at all to Canadian content or culture, we share a power grid and sports leagues with America so why not this to give those greedy assholes some competition. Dropping internet and cell prices would be a very popular thing in Canada, we are getting screwed too badly when compared to other countries.
globalnews.ca
CRTC orders cut to some internet prices amid industry review. What’s going on? - National | Globalnews.ca
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced the price cut Wednesday while it conducts a review into internet services in Canada.
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DIY-HP-LED
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Eh? A generation of neurotics, social media, cellphones? What has changed in society so rapidly other than technology driving social change. People need physical closeness, sharing and caring too, they can't just exchange information online. Women feel loneliness and social isolation most acutely. So, the survey is flawed, or we have issues of recent creation that were growing in lock step with communications technology over the past few decades and have become acute with the advent of cellphones and an all-consuming online world. We live in our heads thinking all the time and lose touch with our bodies and the feelings that drive our emotional lives. Empathy suffers and thus wisdom, and wisdom is required to cope with our emotions and the vicissitudes of life.
DIY-HP-LED
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cannabineer
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the bad news: “by a Newfie”
Ozumoz66
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It'd be great if everyone had a decent throughput with their internet connection at an affordable price. Cell coverage remains unreliable in many rural areas. Not sure if competition would lower costs for the consumer. The big Telcos haven't played nice with any competitive efforts in the past, despite the rules.Let American providers compete in Canada to drive down prices, most people don't care who provides their cellphone and internet connection, their cable TV and broadcast media is different though. Who the cell provider or ISP is makes no difference at all to Canadian content or culture, we share a power grid and sports leagues with America so why not this to give those greedy assholes some competition. Dropping internet and cell prices would be a very popular thing in Canada, we are getting screwed too badly when compared to other countries.
CRTC orders cut to some internet prices amid industry review. What’s going on? - National | Globalnews.ca
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced the price cut Wednesday while it conducts a review into internet services in Canada.
An ex colleague sent me this last week - bragging rights I suppose - Rogers customer.
We set up a 900Mhz wireless connection to a neighbour down the road and get about 50Mbps down and 10Mbps up, which is lots for us.