[Canada] Canadian Politics Redux

[viper37]

I agree smoking while high is risky, stupid, and ought to be illegal. However, actually objectively examining the evidence, I cannot agree that the problem rises to the same level of significance as alcohol use, and the distorted, speculative, and plain incorrect reasoning of those with a vested interest in the status quo isn't convincing me that the problem rises to that level of significance.

you said smoking while high

Also, you arrive at this conclusion without any evidence to support it but your own experience.  My own experience tells me I do not want a pot user anywhere near a gun or a car.

[viper37]

I am going to go out on a limb here and speculate viper did not vote for any Liberal MPs.

My choice may have been different had I seen anyone I could trust to rightly govern the country in their party.  Granted, being Liberal, they start with 2.49 strikes on their account, but still.

[Malthus]

I just look forward to him playing one-on-one Basketball with Obama or something goofy like that. He seems the type.

I have no doubts he could participate with distinction in a "beer summit". 

[viper37]

I'm assuming Trudeau is going to follow through on his comments to legalize pot (though I have faint hope grown-ups will convince him otherwise).

Power corp has heavily invested in medical marijuana.  Don't search everywhere for where the idea comes from.  They're an important supplier in Colorado.

[Malthus]

you said smoking while high

Also, you arrive at this conclusion without any evidence to support it but your own experience.  My own experience tells me I do not want a pot user anywhere near a gun or a car.

Again, that would be a "no". See the reams of evidence I posted upthread.

[crazy canuck]

I just look forward to him playing one-on-one Basketball with Obama or something goofy like that. He seems the type.

That would be great!  Certainly not any more goofy than Reagan and Mulroney getting on stage at a gala event and singing When Irish Eyes are Smiling.

[viper37]

Again, that would be a "no". See the reams of evidence I posted upthread.

the evidence is that a pot user would be likely to know he's impaired and as such take precautions.  I said drunk drivers used this rational many years ago, until we invested billions of dollars in targetted ads and heavier sentence.  Besides, while I know most people can drive ok with a drink or two, I doubt you can drive after smoking a joint, or even a few puffs.

[Malthus]

Again, that would be a "no". See the reams of evidence I posted upthread.

the evidence is that a pot user would be likely to know he's impaired and as such take precautions.  I said drunk drivers used this rational many years ago, until we invested billions of dollars in targetted ads and heavier sentence.  Besides, while I know most people can drive ok with a drink or two, I doubt you can drive after smoking a joint, or even a few puffs.

It's not the "people saying it" that's significant; it is the "expert opinions" and "studies demonstrate". In short, evidence rather than mere anecdote.

[Jacob]

You did. They are his MPs.

The guys who wrote the program work for Power Corp.  Last I checked, they weren't on the ballot.
I like politicians with brains, not pretty boys (or girls) easily manipulated.

You like politicians whose policies agree with your particular preferences.

[viper37]

You did. They are his MPs.

The guys who wrote the program work for Power Corp.  Last I checked, they weren't on the ballot.
I like politicians with brains, not pretty boys (or girls) easily manipulated.

You like politicians whose policies agree with your particular preferences.

Only if I feel they are intelligent.  Besides, I disagree with a number of Conservative's policies, past&present.

[viper37]

Again, that would be a "no". See the reams of evidence I posted upthread.

the evidence is that a pot user would be likely to know he's impaired and as such take precautions.  I said drunk drivers used this rational many years ago, until we invested billions of dollars in targetted ads and heavier sentence.  Besides, while I know most people can drive ok with a drink or two, I doubt you can drive after smoking a joint, or even a few puffs.

It's not the "people saying it" that's significant; it is the "expert opinions" and "studies demonstrate". In short, evidence rather than mere anecdote.

evidence gathered by interviewing people.  We are closer to psychology than real science.

[crazy canuck]

Now that we have the BoC economic update it turns out stimulus spending is going to be required in any event.

[Jacob]

Now that we have the BoC economic update it turns out stimulus spending is going to be required in any event.

What's the story?

[Jacob]

In transition news:

Mr. Trudeau met with defeated Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa's Langevin Block Wednesday to discuss transition, the Prime Minister's Office said. A Liberal spokesman called the discussion "very positive and generous." Mr. Trudeau's cabinet will be sworn in Nov. 4.

That reflects well on Harper, IMO.

[viper37]

In transition news:

Mr. Trudeau met with defeated Prime Minister Stephen Harper in Ottawa's Langevin Block Wednesday to discuss transition, the Prime Minister's Office said. A Liberal spokesman called the discussion "very positive and generous." Mr. Trudeau's cabinet will be sworn in Nov. 4.

That reflects well on Harper, IMO.

if you expected something else, maybe your expectations were too low?