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Someone is confusing "we've moved on" with "governments responsible for public health have totally abdicated responsibility and accountability". Again with the "I see it with my eyes, therefore it's true and right." rather than "What am I seeing with my eyes, and why?" That is the difference between our commenting.

Your "attempt" was more than solid.

Somewhat related:

Jean Chretien brought in a per-vote tax subsidy to reduce outside influences, but Harper scrapped it. https://www.ctvnews.ca/federal-government-moves-to-kill-per-vote-party-subsidy-1.707244

Regarding the dreaded media - you need to ask yourself why every successful dictator crushed the media first in order to maintain control. It is not the media's fault that you can't tell fact from fiction. Research the principles of journalism and which organizations adhere to them. Pay attention to which organizations post retractions and corrections - that will help guide you to the reliable ones. Read. Avoiding the news is not going to make you any smarter. Avoid it if it makes you happy, but then stay clear of discussion if you're too sensitive for criticism. Finally, know the difference between an opinion column and a news story. Recognize which editorialists back their information with facts rather than simple assertion. The truth can be painful and difficult, but it is necessary.

Oh boy! This is why you've made yourself a target around here. The weakness in almost all your arguments is that you speak in absolutes when all you have is your own anecdotal evidence as "research". You seem incapable of comprehending complexity or nuance because it's just easier to relate your "knowledge" based on what you see in your small corner of the world. To top it off, you have the nerve to suggest that your detractors (like me) get off social media because it's poisoning our minds. As someone who constantly provides links to information, I suspect that you can't even access half of them. Do you even subscribe, bro?

I went to a smoking area once and everyone was smoking. I guess it's safe now.

Updating this makes me happy! Bomber Roster – Player Status for 2023: Quarterback Zach Collaros (A) – Under Contract Dru Brown (A) – Under Contract Dakota Prukop (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Running Back Brady Oliveira – (N) – Under Contract Johnny Augustine (N) – Under Contract Fullback Konner Burtenshaw (N) – Under Contract Mike Miller (N) – Re-signed Receiver Carlton Agudosi (A) – Under Contract Tavaris Harrison (A) – Under Contract Jaivon Heiligh (A) – Under Contract Brendan O’Leary-Orange (N) – Under Contract Drew Wolitarsky (N) – Under Contract Dalton Shoen (A) – Under Contract but in NFL Window Rasheed Bailey (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Nic Demski (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Greg Ellingson (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Janarion Grant (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Timothy Knuettel (G) – Unsigned Free Agent Greg McCrae (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Luke McMillan (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Offensive line Liam Dobson (N) – Under Contract Geoff Gray (N) – Under Contract Chris Kolankowski (N) - Under Contract Tomoya Machino (G) - Under Contract Drew Richmond (A) – Under Contract Stanley Bryant (A) Re-signed Jermarcus Hardrick (A) Re-signed Patrick Neufeld (N) Re-signed Tui Eli (N) - Signed 3 Years Michael Couture (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Eric Lofton (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Tyler Witt (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Defensive line Thiadric Hansen (G) – Under Contract Cole Adamson (N) – Under Contract Cameron Lawson (N) – Under Contract Ricky Walker (A) – Under Contract Jackson Jeffcoat (A) Re-signed Willie Jefferson (A) Re-signed Jake Thomas (N) Re-Signed Keion Adams (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Casey Sayles (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Linebacker Tanner Cadwallader (N) – Under Contract Malik Clements (A) - Under Contract Brian Cole (A) - Under Contract Adam Bighill (A) Re-signed Kyrie Wilson (A) Re-signed Jesse Briggs (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Shayne Gauthier (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Les Maruo (G) – Unsigned Free Agent DeJuan Cooper (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Defensive back Brandon Alexander (A) – Under Contract Karon Delince (A) – Under Contract Nick Hallet (N) – Under Contract Noah Hallet (N) – Under Contract Evan Holm (A) – Under Contract Demerio Houston (A) – Under Contract Redha Kramdi (N) – Under Contract Deatrick Nichols (A) – Under Contract Jamal Parker (A) – Under Contract Desmond Lawrence (A) Re-signed Winston Rose (A) Re-signed Alden Darby (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Mercy Maston (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Nick Taylor (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Souleymane Karamoko (G) – Unsigned Free Agent Cedric Lavigne (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Donald Rutledge Jr. (A) Left for USFL Tyrell Ford (N) – Signed in NFL Kicker Mark Liegghio – (N) Under Contract Ali Mourtada (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Long snapper Mike Benson (N) Re-Signed

Continuing on from the Bombers 2023 thread and addressing those who think it's "time to move on". January 2023 data for the U.S. per John Hopkins University: New Cases 1,871,449 Record high: 20,353,973 January, 2022 New Deaths 14,256 Record high: 95,983 January, 2021 Canada January 2023: New Cases 63,102 Record high: 849,919 January, 2022 New Deaths 1,233 Record high: 4,297 January, 2021

And how's that going? Global Confirmed Cases 668,050,577 Global Deaths 6,730,972 U.S. Confirmed 101,858,663 U.S. Deaths 1,102,286

Because God? "The Blue Bombers had kept in contact with Eli for much of 2022, but his decision to step away from the game was a spiritual one. “The Lord told me to be still,” he said. “I prayed with my wife and Montana was where we were called to be. At the time we both knew what we were doing what we were supposed to be doing, and where we were was where we were supposed to be. That was affirming throughout the season, even though it was really tough to watch from afar and not being out there. But through all the victories and triumphs the Bombers had throughout the season I supported them from afar.”" https://www.bluebombers.com/2023/01/18/theres-a-fire-i-feel-it-eli-returns-for-3-years-in-blue-gold/

Updated: Bomber Roster – Player Status for 2023: Quarterback Zach Collaros (A) – Under Contract Dru Brown (A) – Under Contract Dakota Prukop (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Running Back Brady Oliveira – (N) – Under Contract Johnny Augustine (N) – Under Contract Fullback Konner Burtenshaw (N) – Under Contract Mike Miller (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Receiver Carlton Agudosi (A) – Under Contract Tavaris Harrison (A) – Under Contract Jaivon Heiligh (A) – Under Contract Brendan O’Leary-Orange (N) – Under Contract Drew Wolitarsky (N) – Under Contract Dalton Shoen (A) – Under Contract but in NFL Window Rasheed Bailey (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Nic Demski (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Greg Ellingson (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Janarion Grant (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Timothy Knuettel (G) – Unsigned Free Agent Greg McCrae (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Luke McMillan (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Offensive line Liam Dobson (N) – Under Contract Geoff Gray (N) – Under Contract Chris Kolankowski (N) - Under Contract Tomoya Machino (G) - Under Contract Drew Richmond (A) – Under Contract Stanley Bryant (A) Re-signed Jermarcus Hardrick (A) Re-signed Patrick Neufeld (N) Re-signed Tui Eli (N) - Signed 3 Years Michael Couture (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Eric Lofton (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Tyler Witt (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Defensive line Thiadric Hansen (G) – Under Contract Cole Adamson (N) – Under Contract Cameron Lawson (N) – Under Contract Ricky Walker (A) – Under Contract Jackson Jeffcoat (A) Re-signed Willie Jefferson (A) Re-signed Jake Thomas (N) Re-Signed Keion Adams (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Casey Sayles (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Linebacker Tanner Cadwallader (N) – Under Contract Malik Clements (A) - Under Contract Brian Cole (A) - Under Contract Adam Bighill (A) Re-signed Kyrie Wilson (A) Re-signed Jesse Briggs (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Shayne Gauthier (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Les Maruo (G) – Unsigned Free Agent DeJuan Cooper (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Defensive back Brandon Alexander (A) – Under Contract Karon Delince (A) – Under Contract Nick Hallet (N) – Under Contract Noah Hallet (N) – Under Contract Evan Holm (A) – Under Contract Demerio Houston (A) – Under Contract Redha Kramdi (N) – Under Contract Deatrick Nichols (A) – Under Contract Jamal Parker (A) – Under Contract Desmond Lawrence (A) Re-signed Winston Rose (A) Re-signed Alden Darby (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Mercy Maston (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Nick Taylor (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Souleymane Karamoko (G) – Unsigned Free Agent Cedric Lavigne (N) – Unsigned Free Agent Donald Rutledge Jr. (A) Left for USFL Tyrell Ford (N) – Signed in NFL Kicker Mark Liegghio – (N) Under Contract Ali Mourtada (A) – Unsigned Free Agent Long snapper Mike Benson (N) Re-Signed

I did miss that.

This derailed conversation pretends the pandemic is in the past.

Interesting take from the Telegraph considering they were cheerleading Johnson into this mess. Delusional to think the UK has the upper hand whether they rejoin or not.

I'm going to miss her. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jan/19/jacinda-ardern-resigns-as-prime-minister-of-new-zealand?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

It's always projection with the right.

I put Couture lower due to our depth on the OL. Had Grant higher because he is a rare talent on special teams and IMHO harder to replace. At least we named the same 5.

My top 5 to re-sign (in order of priority): Demski Grant Darby Couture Bailey Honorable mention to Mike Miller if he doesn't retire.

Finland taxes their churches 1-2.1%, depending on the parish. I say that would be a good start.

Tried to copy a comment from Reddit, but it doesn't seem to work. "Otherwise you'll make fragmented sentences like "School. Keep going" instead of " Keep going to school.""

Premier silent after Tory MLAs attend Poilievre speech By: Carol SandersPosted: 9:31 PM CST Monday, Jan. 16, 2023 Manitoba Premier Heather Stefanson is refusing to address why members of her Progressive Conservative caucus attended an event organized by a group that has been called out for minimizing the impact of racism and residential schools. Stefanson, who has said Indigenous reconciliation is a top priority for her government since becoming premier more than a year ago, skirted a question about Tory MLAs attending the Frontier Centre for Public Policy event on Jan. 13, featuring federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre. An email from Stefanson’s press secretary focused instead on Poilievre being in Winnipeg: “Premier did have plans to meet with (him), but their schedules didn’t work out.” A number of prominent PC caucus members attended the gathering at the downtown RBC Convention Centre, including Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen, Health Minister Audrey Gordon, Sport, Culture and Heritage Minister Andrew Smith and MLAs James Teitsma (Radisson), Obby Khan (Fort Whyte) and Kevin Klein (Kirkfield Park). A PC caucus spokesperson said the party wasn’t keeping track of who attended the Frontier Centre for Public Policy event — and it wasn’t a big deal. “Just as the Manitoba NDP or Manitoba Liberals would attend events featuring the federal leaders of their respective parties, some PC caucus members attended an event featuring the Conservative Party of Canada leader,” the spokesperson said in a prepared statement. “Any tickets purchased by PC caucus members were paid for personally.” Klein (elected last month in a byelection) explained in an email why he attended Poilievre’s speech. “In my experience, the best leaders are the best listeners and I went to listen, on my own dime. I wanted to listen to Mr. Poilievre’s thoughts on improving health care across the nation, his stance on violent crime, and affordability for Manitobans and Canadians,” Klein wrote Monday. Last summer, the Winnipeg-based Frontier Centre posted a commentary on its website that said stories about murdered and secretly buried children at residential schools are highly suspicious, if not completely false. Last month, the centre posted an article that said anti-white male policies represent the only ongoing systemic discrimination. Attending such an event as a high-stakes election looms shows a lack of judgment, said Brandon University political science Prof. Kelly Saunders. “They’re almost 30 points behind the NDP,” Saunders said, referring to the PCs’ Winnipeg polling results from a December Probe Research Inc. survey “To not think about the optics of every single thing that they’re doing from now until that election time, specifically around public events such as this with flashpoint organizations like the Frontier Centre — it’s shocking to me.” On Monday, Frontier Centre spokesman David Leis said the organization wants to see criminal investigations when human remains are located at former residential school sites, and have a respectful dialogue about reconciliation — then accused the media of misrepresenting the centre and threatened legal action before hanging up on the Free Press. The centre has published reports calling for the abolition of the Indian Act, something Poilievre has also publicly endorsed. On Jan. 13, the Conservative leader — who said he supports reconciliation and has called residential schools “an ugly and horrific blight on our history” — told The Canadian Press: “We speak with groups all the time with which we disagree.” Taking part in an event associated with the Frontier Centre is a price the PCs can ill afford to pay when they’re tanking in the polls — especially in Winnipeg’s urban constituencies that are considered more progressive, Saunders said. It also undermines the premier’s messaging Indigenous reconciliation is a priority, she added. Indigenous relations critic for the NDP, Ian Bushie, said the premier must explain how she can say reconciliation is a priority but not call out the Frontier Centre or her caucus members for participating in one of its events. “It’s just kind of ‘Here’s talking points for the public, but at the same time we’re gonna go and do this kind of thing, we’re gonna support these kinds of organizations,’” said the Keewatinook MLA and former chief of Hollow Water First Nation. The PC MLAs in attendance made a conscious decision to hear Poilievre speak at the Frontier Centre’s event, rather than choosing another time to see the federal Conservative leader in Winnipeg, said Bushie. “They choose to do this but, honestly, we believe that reflects their values, as well.” — with files from The Canadian Press https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2023/01/16/premier-silent-after-tory-mlas-attend-poilievre-speech

We're pretty much set from the O-Line back.