Tom Payne

I am a staunch independent that believes Common Sense must play a more significant role in politics and our daily lives.

[Tom Payne @TPayneCS1776]

@SavageGent__ @SarahAMatthews1 Did you support Biden or Kamala?

[Tom Payne @TPayneCS1776]

It may be unpopular with some, but not with people who prefer the truth. He has a different communication style, but his actual meaning is not hard to understand. Those who claim otherwise are supporting an agenda, not trying to convey what he said. The American deaths are tragic. I hope you were equally outraged when 13 U.S. service members were killed in one day during the withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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@MehekCooke @POTUS The press and most politicians are not honest. As thing is so many will fall for it. That is why we are where are with our politics.

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He was saying Iran could have hit San Diego or LA if we hadn’t acted, and that higher gas prices are a small price to pay to avoid that. I get how the clip can be confusing if you don’t account for how Trump communicates, but it’s disappointing to see a politician amplify this misinformation. It’s a lot like the “very fine people” claim. Sad thing is many Americans will believe you POV.

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Your potash cost is the shipping. Canada’s product cost is significantly higher than Belarus’s. Freight from Belarus is higher, of course, but once you net the two, the gap looks closer to ±10% than to an insurmountable advantage. Canadian oil can be replaced by Venezuelan oil. On lumber there are two options: the U.S. builds more mills, it has the forests to close the gap, or it increases imports from Europe. Ironic, but workable. All of this reinforces the point. I don’t want Canada to suffer, but it is making bad decisions. I keep waiting for Canadians to see through the political propaganda.. some are, some are not.

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@theidiotocracy I respect the pride, but pride isn’t an argument. Run the numbers on Carney’s recent decisions and the case that they’re good for you falls apart. Ignore the spin and check the math and use logic..

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@noclout420 You are either misinformed, lazy or trying to mislead.

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@MPelletierCIO This isn’t true.. can’t be true.. click bait?

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@TruthFringe @michelemac6 This is sarcasm right?

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I’m no expert on Canadian politics, but Albertans look to have real reasons to be frustrated with Ottawa. Energy policy, fiscal transfers, and immigration are each backed by roughly three-quarters of the province in recent surveys. Those aren’t fringe complaints.

On energy, federal rules have constrained pipelines, tanker access, and oil-and-gas development, the industry that drives much of Alberta’s economy and its outsized contribution to federal revenues. On finances, Alberta has been a net contributor for decades and has not received equalization since the 1960s; large majorities say the province gives more than it gets. On immigration, a similar share says federal levels are too high relative to housing, health care, and infrastructure.

Ottawa’s response has mostly been process and partial deals, not a clear change in direction. Blaming the United States doesn’t answer those grievances. If Canada won’t adjust policy to the concerns of a major producing province, it is reasonable for Albertans to ask whether staying is worth it. Neighbors have an interest in seeing that province succeed, and sympathy for people who feel overtaxed and under-represented is straightforward.

Do think they will leave, no. But I could see this changing if Canada continues down the path it is currently following.

You can’t blame the USA for this. It looks to be completely self inflicted wounds.

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@david_parker The arrogance and lack of logic is shocking. They are being completely manipulated.

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Globalism doesn’t work if you don’t prioritize yourself and your people. People who tell u otherwise have an alternative agenda or are looking to take advantage of you. We also can’t take in people who want to import their failed politics, won’t contribute to society, and refuse to respect the Western way of life. No free handouts. We will, and have, welcome you with open arms if you meet this criteria..

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Unfortunately, this is the typical rhetoric of extremists on either side, though it seems more common on the left: if you disagree with someone’s opinions, you want them to leave. That is not how a civilized society operates. I also notice you are from Ottawa and Patti appears to be from Alberta, which is consistent with much of what we are seeing and hearing about what is going on in Canada.

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@bccdd @Mel__Gibson01 That is a stretch. I looked for evidence of that and could not find any. In fact, what I found pointed the other way. You actually helped Britain. Also, dairy tariffs are one of the biggest sticking points in the tariff troubles..

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@CalvinKomant @Mel__Gibson01 @TPayne I should have said some.. that was the intention. That is why I referenced California where I live. I view California and Canada as having very similar issues.

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@simon_cadieux @Mel__Gibson01 Like I said misguided..

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@Karakokobeen @Mel__Gibson01 You seem like a nice person who is easy to have a logical conversation with..

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@Lappe2018 @DavidJHarrisJr I understand Canada cut the final constitutional ties with England in 1982, which surprised me and reinforces the point. So does the fact that it is still described as a Commonwealth country. I meant the monarchy reference only as a metaphor.

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@Mark29041437866 @Mel__Gibson01 Haha! We would never do that, but personally I would love for all to join us.. voluntarily of course.. we would be unstoppable together. I know it will never happen.. in the meantime, happy to have beers and steak with u! At your place or mine 😎