Here's what a PM that's NOT racist looks like

JLM

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Looks like you two are going steady.....

I'm disappointed in you JLM, I really thought you knew better.....:lol: :lol:


Anyways.....on another note all you kiddies...
The shiny pony's new appointment.......
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I know what you mean Sleepy, I can only put up with so much ignorance when it comes to bashing demographics whether it be Seniors, Indians, truck drivers. Not every member is tarred with the same brush. One could say the same about Alcoholics and Drug Addicts, they too are offered a hand up, why not First Nations?

Which part?

I was thinking his right hand but nah, better not say that.:)
 

DaSleeper

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I know what you mean Sleepy, I can only put up with so much ignorance when it comes to bashing demographics whether it be Seniors, Indians, truck drivers. Not every member is tarred with the same brush. One could say the same about Alcoholics and Drug Addicts, they too are offered a hand up, why not First Nations?



I was thinking his right hand but nah, better not say that.:)
You can see what it's like, just like the neighbor's mutt that comes and shytes in your yard and can't get rid of.

In the putz case, I mentioned before, one virtual slap then let him stew and sulk.....end of story!
Otherwise, it's like trying to argue with your mother-in-law!

Remember the pig analogy????
 

JLM

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Why does the "hand up" need to be based on ones ancestry and not their need. You obviously subscribe to the racist idea that all aboriginals are disadvantaged and needy. I don't.

Post 81 indicates you are sadly mistaken as usual!

Remember the pig analogy????

That is a very appropriate analogy in this case! I'm pretty busy today.............talk later! :)
 

AnnaG

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I think First Nations people should be treated exactly the same as all other Canadians.............................once they are on an equal footing with other Canadians,
Wait for it. It is coming.
but they should be brought up to that level first.
Wrong. From looking into the past, it occurs to me (and I would bet, quite a few others) that "help" has been more hindrance than anything. There are quite a few FN that are pushing the "help" aside and working to become equal. I think most would rather that we do it ourselves rather than be brought up to it.
 

talloola

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yes, I see the first nations gradually advancing themselves, they own many commercial businesses now,
and yes, I agree the 'so called' help way back when wasn't help at all, it was a forced way of life
they were pushed into, thrown crumbs once a month, made to live where they were told to live, then
shunned and criticized for years and years, I see that slowly disappearing.

I have argued with many people throughout my life 'who' had the attitude that the first nations were
living on hand outs, spoiled and lazy, boy, I would have liked all those I argued with put in their
shoes many years ago and made to live on reservations and shoved aside and any self esteem they
might have had was squeezed right out of them, takes a long time, generations and generations to
make that turn around, but I do see it now.

they can also learn as many light colored skins have, to cheat and lie and have strategies to get power over
others, the so-called white man sure isn't just hard working and innocent, they have squirmed their
way to powerful positions and lots of money in ways that would make most of us ashamed.

honesty and fairness is the way to go, but it sure hasn't been for many, and will continue 'not' to be the
way of all.
 

VanIsle

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It would be great if we actually treated them like nations.
Really? Have you driven through reserve land? They are given the best land a available. Beautiful ocean views. It is a rarity to drive past one with their vast yards and see one clean one. It's more than evident they open the door and literally trow out trash. The wind blows it all over the yard and they leave it sit - forever. Good fertilizer for their grass at some point I guess. Good lot of them believe they are 100% entitled to everything. Those that do not live on the reserve are completely different. They lead a useful and productive life. Reserves should be abolished.
 

Cannuck

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Post 81 indicates you are sadly mistaken as usual!

On the contrary, it proves my point quite nicely.

Reserves should be abolished.

I tend to agree however I have no interest in forcing the bands to do anything. I'm for giving them a choice. Whether they choose to become their own nation (and not the quasi-nations they currently are) or abandon their nation and become full participants in the Canadian nation, the reservation system can't help but disappear.
 

AnnaG

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They are on even footing. In fact they have advantages the rest of Canadians don't have. Making excuses isn't helping the situation.
Nope. Aside from having "equal" rights and whatnot, there problems arising from the stigma attached to being native by society and some people. Other problems arise from the differences in the cognitive behaviors of natives and pales. There are even genetic and epigenetic differences in the way different peoples think. There are more than just physical differences between us.
Ignoring those, as you seem to be doing, is a bit narrow-minded and ignorant.
 

Ludlow

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Nope. Aside from having "equal" rights and whatnot, there problems arising from the stigma attached to being native by society and some people. Other problems arise from the differences in the cognitive behaviors of natives and pales. There are even genetic and epigenetic differences in the way different peoples think. There are more than just physical differences between us.
Ignoring those, as you seem to be doing, is a bit narrow-minded and ignorant.
I think that's true when I talk with Mexican people who are native to their country it's like how I'm intending my delivery to be is not received that way. Kinda hard to explain we just perceive things differently for some reason, I blame Quetzalcoatl.
 

AnnaG

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Really? Have you driven through reserve land? They are given the best land a available. Beautiful ocean views. It is a rarity to drive past one with their vast yards and see one clean one. It's more than evident they open the door and literally trow out trash. The wind blows it all over the yard and they leave it sit - forever. Good fertilizer for their grass at some point I guess. Good lot of them believe they are 100% entitled to everything. Those that do not live on the reserve are completely different. They lead a useful and productive life. Reserves should be abolished.
In SOME cases what you say is true. Not in ALL cases.
Not all reserve land is prime. Not all reserves have trash being blown around. etc.
 

Cannuck

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I think that's true when I talk with Mexican people who are native to their country it's like how I'm intending my delivery to be is not received that way. Kinda hard to explain we just perceive things differently for some reason, I blame Quetzalcoatl.

That's a cultural thing and has more to do with religion. Look at the difference between Catholic areas of Europe and Protestant areas.
 

AnnaG

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That's a cultural thing and has more to do with religion. Look at the difference between Catholic areas of Europe and Protestant areas.
Yes. Some of it is cultural, like the religion thing. Some is not. EG: plains natives and natives from mountainous regions thought differently. That is a geological effect. Another one is the difference between the desert people of Africa and the desert people of the southwestern US.
I would think there is just as much difference between ways of thinking between people as there is between women and men.
 

Ludlow

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Yes. Some of it is cultural, like the religion thing. Some is not. EG: plains natives and natives from mountainous regions thought differently. That is a geological effect. Another one is the difference between the desert people of Africa and the desert people of the southwestern US.
I would think there is just as much difference between ways of thinking between people as there is between women and men.
That's why it's good to just keep your trap shut and leave people who are different than you be. :)
 

Cannuck

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I wouldn't know but then, I've not been blessed with your brilliant and vast knowledge in the matter.:).

You should read a little then. I'll even help you.

Northern Italians Versus Southern Italians. Are They Really That Different? | Living In Italy.Moving To Italy. Loving In Italy. Laughing In Italy.

That's why it's good to just keep your trap shut and leave people who are different than you be. :)

That's a great idea. Unfortunately people want my money for their social engineering projects and refuse to let me be.
 

JLM

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Really? Have you driven through reserve land? They are given the best land a available. Beautiful ocean views. It is a rarity to drive past one with their vast yards and see one clean one. It's more than evident they open the door and literally trow out trash. The wind blows it all over the yard and they leave it sit - forever. Good fertilizer for their grass at some point I guess. Good lot of them believe they are 100% entitled to everything. Those that do not live on the reserve are completely different. They lead a useful and productive life. Reserves should be abolished.

I little melodramatic don't you think? There's a few that are like that, most are quite well kept. Take a drive around Cape Mudge sometime.

I wouldn't know but then, I've not been blessed with your brilliant and vast knowledge in the matter.:).

As if you'd want to be. :) :) :) :)