richp Posted February 9, 2022 at 09:59 PM Share Posted February 9, 2022 at 09:59 PM I have a strong suspicion that the fear of a replication down in the US of what is going on up in Canada is behind the sudden relaxation of Covid restrictions here and in other states. Trudeau is looking powerless to stop the truckers, some of the draconian measures being used there don't play well in the public eye, and the economic damage is becoming significant. Those things, combined with the drop in Omicron cases, means that there is a dwindling political rationale for keeping things buttoned up so tight. The amazing thing to me is that nobody has successfully challenged the two year long deployment of a 30 day emergency decree statute. But the truckers up north may actually have been the straw that broke the fat guy's back. Rich Phillips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flynn Posted February 9, 2022 at 10:04 PM Share Posted February 9, 2022 at 10:04 PM On 2/9/2022 at 3:59 PM, richp said: I have a strong suspicion that the fear of a replication down in the US of what is going on up in Canada is behind the sudden relaxation of Covid restrictions here and in other states. I believe the election cycle plays more into their decissions in the US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richp Posted February 9, 2022 at 10:35 PM Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 at 10:35 PM Flynn, there is no doubt the politicians want to look more benevolent and "in tune with the needs of the people" as elections approach. Relaxing prolonged restrictions that they themselves have imposed gives that artificial effect. But I think this Canadian thing has shown the power of the people in an interesting and persuasive way. Nobody -- from Biden on down -- wants to have to deal with what Trudeau is being battered with. And yes, particularly with elections coming. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinois_buckeye Posted February 10, 2022 at 04:40 AM Share Posted February 10, 2022 at 04:40 AM Newsmax today said that they think trucker convoys could start in the US on super bowl Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted February 10, 2022 at 09:31 AM Share Posted February 10, 2022 at 09:31 AM On 2/9/2022 at 4:35 PM, richp said: Flynn, there is no doubt the politicians want to look more benevolent and "in tune with the needs of the people" as elections approach. Relaxing prolonged restrictions that they themselves have imposed gives that artificial effect. But I think this Canadian thing has shown the power of the people in an interesting and persuasive way. Nobody -- from Biden on down -- wants to have to deal with what Trudeau is being battered with. And yes, particularly with elections coming. Rich I believe the mandates will lessen, whether for political or practical purpose. Over this spring and summer, expect the baskets to open up and the carrots to come back out, ie free education, etc in order to lead the masses back into the barn. Castro's son made a huge mistake in labeling these truckers, and their supporters as "fringe extremist" who do not deserve to be heard. I would hope this administration would learn from that but hope isn't a guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmart Posted February 10, 2022 at 12:17 PM Share Posted February 10, 2022 at 12:17 PM (edited) The infringements will lessen until this fall after the election... then, expect a new wave in blue cities. If the house and the senate remain democrat, expect it to go nationwide again only more so. The beatings will continue until morale improves. Edited February 10, 2022 at 12:17 PM by rmart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundguy Posted February 10, 2022 at 01:54 PM Share Posted February 10, 2022 at 01:54 PM I think it's cool that while echoing American like protests, they are still polite, eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted February 10, 2022 at 02:17 PM Share Posted February 10, 2022 at 02:17 PM On 2/10/2022 at 7:54 AM, soundguy said: I think it's cool that while echoing American like protests, they are still polite, eh? Yes it is cool, not like the Antifa or BLM “protests”. Just maybe that’s why they are having some success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted February 10, 2022 at 11:53 PM Share Posted February 10, 2022 at 11:53 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScopeEye Posted February 11, 2022 at 12:59 AM Share Posted February 11, 2022 at 12:59 AM Beginning of the End... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starwatcher Posted February 11, 2022 at 06:56 PM Share Posted February 11, 2022 at 06:56 PM On 2/10/2022 at 8:17 AM, Lou said: Yes it is cool, not like the Antifa or BLM “protests”. Just maybe that’s why they are having some success. It also helps to have concrete identifiable law/policy goals, unlike the majority of BLM protests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richp Posted February 11, 2022 at 07:06 PM Author Share Posted February 11, 2022 at 07:06 PM I find it interesting that Biden is now telling Trudeau how to handle it... This is going to get particularly interesting if the proposed Superbowl disruption takes place, or if US supporters decide to try it in New York or DC. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTX63 Posted February 11, 2022 at 08:33 PM Share Posted February 11, 2022 at 08:33 PM You should expect the corporate media to hit them with all they have to discredit them, and plenty of Fed boys to infiltrate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markthesignguy Posted February 11, 2022 at 09:50 PM Share Posted February 11, 2022 at 09:50 PM (edited) I am reminded of a CALGUNS spoof prank played on LCAV for a San Fransisco Hotel based something or other years back. http://onlygunsandmoney.blogspot.com/2010/07/spoofing-antis.html?m=1 LOTS of upsetting (to them) online chatter. Had them prepared for WAR. And then.... NOTHING happened. (folks were privately warned to stay far away to avoid being hassled by disappointed minions of the Totalitarians) Imagine a bunch of ONLY Fed provocateurs in trucks showing up someplace.... Edited February 11, 2022 at 09:52 PM by markthesignguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdpntc Posted February 12, 2022 at 05:47 AM Share Posted February 12, 2022 at 05:47 AM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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