Canada is a scam
Nov 19th 2021, 3:59 pm
#76
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Re: Canada is a scam
Sarcasm and mocking noted. So the alternative is I shouldn’t read? Maybe I should reach for Facebook instead to inform me? Maybe I shouldn’t talk about racism with my children at all or maybe my own understanding since I’m not meant to read about it, maybe they should go blindly about their life not understanding how they will always have it easier than others?
What a waste of your time writing that, and mine reading and responding to it.
What a waste of your time writing that, and mine reading and responding to it.
Nov 19th 2021, 4:14 pm
#77
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Nov 19th 2021, 5:04 pm
#78
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Re: Canada is a scam
I live there too, well Peterborough County but I know it well. It is racist, maybe not by Canadian standards but certainly in comparison to the UK. They did try and burn the mosque down there and only 15 or so years ago Campbellford Legion Halloween Fancy dress party made the news for a KKK man and his blackface captive in a noose.
On a whole despite what the mainstream media keeps saying, who really like to stir the pot, race relations have moved on leaps and bound compared to what it used to be, a lot of people can't see this, but the media don't report the positive stories or the positive things that some immigrants say like my landlord and his wife, and they should know.
I have mentioned on here before the media and selective reporting is a bigger problem than ever now in my opinion. I have learned to base my opinions on life, I get out quite a bit, and meet lots of people, so I don't pay a lot of attention to what the pot stirring media says.
That's a slippery slope when you're suggesting that the actions of a few idiots make an entire city or region racist.
I'm sure we've had similar incidents in the GTA. Does this mean Toronto is "racist"?
Maybe it's the company I keep, but I have experienced next to nothing in the way of racist or bigoted comments in the 9 years or so that I've lived in the area. And I've played sports with quite a diverse range of people from all 4 corners of the globe. And I've even eaten at "ethnic" restaurants that were not the obligatory "Chinese-Canadian".
But, like I say, those are my own experiences. Others may differ.
I'm sure we've had similar incidents in the GTA. Does this mean Toronto is "racist"?
Maybe it's the company I keep, but I have experienced next to nothing in the way of racist or bigoted comments in the 9 years or so that I've lived in the area. And I've played sports with quite a diverse range of people from all 4 corners of the globe. And I've even eaten at "ethnic" restaurants that were not the obligatory "Chinese-Canadian".
But, like I say, those are my own experiences. Others may differ.
Nov 19th 2021, 5:24 pm
#79
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Re: Canada is a scam
Both him and his wife said they have never found Canada racist.
And its not all about small town problems and supposed lack of “diversity”. Its also about racism in the media, politics, workplace, literature, sports…
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Nov 19th 2021, 6:20 pm
#80
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Re: Canada is a scam
Perhaps read the information on the link(s) I provided, rather than pick out the part about restaurants.. which if you noticed had a tongue smiley - it was a light hearted comment. Do you think I don't know the difference between 'an assortment of restaurants and a diverse population? Rather insulting for you to presume that.
Stats Canada: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-r...B1=All&TABID=1
Diversity means having a range of people with various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds and various lifestyles, experience, and interests.. which covers people from different areas of Europe, Asia, Africa or anywhere else on earth!
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-r...TABID=1&type=0
Stats Canada: https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-r...B1=All&TABID=1
Diversity means having a range of people with various racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds and various lifestyles, experience, and interests.. which covers people from different areas of Europe, Asia, Africa or anywhere else on earth!
https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-r...TABID=1&type=0
You can be as insulted as you like, I took the tongue smiley to mean " ner, ner, ner, I'm right you're wrong" which in my opinion is often your MO.
Peterborough is not diverse and calling it a melting pot is laughable.
Nov 19th 2021, 6:35 pm
#81
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Re: Canada is a scam
I have never had an MO and I certainly don't use a tongue smiley to mean anything other than what it is.
Nov 19th 2021, 6:37 pm
#82
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Re: Canada is a scam
That's a slippery slope when you're suggesting that the actions of a few idiots make an entire city or region racist.
I'm sure we've had similar incidents in the GTA. Does this mean Toronto is "racist"?
Maybe it's the company I keep, but I have experienced next to nothing in the way of racist or bigoted comments in the 9 years or so that I've lived in the area. And I've played sports with quite a diverse range of people from all 4 corners of the globe. And I've even eaten at "ethnic" restaurants that were not the obligatory "Chinese-Canadian".
But, like I say, those are my own experiences. Others may differ.
I'm sure we've had similar incidents in the GTA. Does this mean Toronto is "racist"?
Maybe it's the company I keep, but I have experienced next to nothing in the way of racist or bigoted comments in the 9 years or so that I've lived in the area. And I've played sports with quite a diverse range of people from all 4 corners of the globe. And I've even eaten at "ethnic" restaurants that were not the obligatory "Chinese-Canadian".
But, like I say, those are my own experiences. Others may differ.
After the Legion debacle many local people didn't understand what the problem was, still don't. The event was reported by another branch of the Legion when they saw photos posted on Facebook. Oh and one of the dressups was a retired police officer.
When I was working I'd often hear people moaning about immigrants and all the money they are supposed to be given. When I pointed out that I was an immigrant and hadn't had any handouts the response was usually something to the effect of "Oh we don't mean people like you."
I have like minded friends here, not many are actually from Peterborough and they are usually arty farty lefties. My experience is that there is a lot of racism here. They often don't even realise what they are saying and would never think they were. Think back to England in th 70s, it's tgat pinch of feel.
Nov 19th 2021, 6:56 pm
#83
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Re: Canada is a scam
Sadly racism and racists will always exist, in some areas more than others, but not always the ones you think. I lived in the GTA for three years, I met some people there that were bordering on racist... and at the other end of the scale, I used to chat with my Sri Lankan landlord there quite a lot, he couldn't understand why the media continues to label Canada racist. Both him and his wife said they have never found Canada racist.
On a whole despite what the mainstream media keeps saying, who really like to stir the pot, race relations have moved on leaps and bound compared to what it used to be, a lot of people can't see this, but the media don't report the positive stories or the positive things that some immigrants say like my landlord and his wife, and they should know.
I have mentioned on here before the media and selective reporting is a bigger problem than ever now in my opinion. I have learned to base my opinions on life, I get out quite a bit, and meet lots of people, so I don't pay a lot of attention to what the pot stirring media says.
I very much agree with this having lived in the area for 9 years and having just moved back after being away for 3 years, they are my experiences too. As you say, and also what I said above, you can't generalise a whole area based on a few idiots.
On a whole despite what the mainstream media keeps saying, who really like to stir the pot, race relations have moved on leaps and bound compared to what it used to be, a lot of people can't see this, but the media don't report the positive stories or the positive things that some immigrants say like my landlord and his wife, and they should know.
I have mentioned on here before the media and selective reporting is a bigger problem than ever now in my opinion. I have learned to base my opinions on life, I get out quite a bit, and meet lots of people, so I don't pay a lot of attention to what the pot stirring media says.
I very much agree with this having lived in the area for 9 years and having just moved back after being away for 3 years, they are my experiences too. As you say, and also what I said above, you can't generalise a whole area based on a few idiots.
Nov 19th 2021, 8:01 pm
#84
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Re: Canada is a scam
Nov 19th 2021, 9:54 pm
#85
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Re: Canada is a scam
This is why I've long believed someone should only live in Canada if they live south of the 401, West of Victoria Park, East of the 427 and North of Lake Ontario.
Like staying within the M25. The ring road was built with a real sense of boundary purpose.
You'd see in Vancouver the downtowners have cut themselves off if you all actually made the effort to pay attention to current affairs once in a while.
Who knows what would happen to a homosapien like me in this Peterborough?
Nope. Stay in my lane with the warmth and comfort of the local Hooters.
Like staying within the M25. The ring road was built with a real sense of boundary purpose.
You'd see in Vancouver the downtowners have cut themselves off if you all actually made the effort to pay attention to current affairs once in a while.
Who knows what would happen to a homosapien like me in this Peterborough?
Nope. Stay in my lane with the warmth and comfort of the local Hooters.
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Nov 19th 2021, 9:57 pm
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Re: Canada is a scam
That's a slippery slope when you're suggesting that the actions of a few idiots make an entire city or region racist.
I'm sure we've had similar incidents in the GTA. Does this mean Toronto is "racist"?
Maybe it's the company I keep, but I have experienced next to nothing in the way of racist or bigoted comments in the 9 years or so that I've lived in the area. And I've played sports with quite a diverse range of people from all 4 corners of the globe. And I've even eaten at "ethnic" restaurants that were not the obligatory "Chinese-Canadian".
But, like I say, those are my own experiences. Others may differ.
I'm sure we've had similar incidents in the GTA. Does this mean Toronto is "racist"?
Maybe it's the company I keep, but I have experienced next to nothing in the way of racist or bigoted comments in the 9 years or so that I've lived in the area. And I've played sports with quite a diverse range of people from all 4 corners of the globe. And I've even eaten at "ethnic" restaurants that were not the obligatory "Chinese-Canadian".
But, like I say, those are my own experiences. Others may differ.
Nov 19th 2021, 10:10 pm
#87
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Re: Canada is a scam
Who knows what would happen to a homosapien like me in this Peterborough?
Nov 19th 2021, 10:24 pm
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