Canada Truck Convoy, what to think about it?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Canada lost 3 million jobs due to the pandemic. Or rather because of the lockdowns put in place to control the pandemic. 200K just this past January due to omicron lockdown.
Why is this not sinking into anyone's head?
There are some truckers there, sure, but those joining them and cheering on them and protesting with them are regular people. People that can't work.
What cost is justified to control the pandemic? How many must go hungry for the safety of the at-risk people? Why can't Canada's provinces manage their health care system better and be able to treat more than 18 patients in ICU that have covid?

Look this is the crazy right wingers and white nationals. They do not care about jobs, covid or the economy. They are destroying the country because they do not want to wear mask and get a vaccine. Why the hell is that so hard? They want to over throw the government and install themselves as dictators.

This is the MO of Trudeau and the left..... vilify the truckers - make them evil - to justify taking violent actions against them.
Most are vaccinated. They are tired - like many of the citizens - of the elites handing down mandates and not following them. They want to get back to normal. I can't blame them.
You know the Capitals played in Toronto last night. The venue was void of spectators. This is TWO YEARS into this pandemic. Ridiculous.
This protest is a perfect example of civil disobedience. Much more so that the riots and destruction that happened here in the summer of 2020.
And, they absolutely care about jobs. They care about the jobs of people who have been fired because they haven't gotten the vaccine. They care about the frontline workers (including themselves) who worked tirelessly through the pandemic, many caught the virus, but are now being told if they don't get the jab they can kiss their job goodbye.
You can push a working man just so far until you've pushed him far enough. This is what you are seeing.... push back. Good for them.

The cognitive dissonance of this post is astounding!

MO of the left?! This purpose of this very protest is to frame the “left” as evil oppressors. Have you read any of the right wing comments on DCUM?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The people at these protests are not even truckers! The trucking union has already come out and said the protests are being led & funded & attended by people not even associated with the trucking industry. Are there trucks there? Yes. But most truckers in Canada are just trying to work this week.

The protest is a bunch of right wing hustlers purposely trying to bring the economy to its knees.

Care to cite a source or are you too busy crafting your tinfoil hat?

The post you are responding to literally cited the source in the second sentence.

“ The vast majority of the Canadian trucking industry is vaccinated with the overall industry vaccination rate among truck drivers closely mirroring that of the general public. Accordingly, most of our nation’s hard-working truck drivers are continuing to move cross-border and domestic freight to ensure our economy continues to function.

The Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) does not support and strongly disapproves of any protests on public roadways, highways, and bridges. CTA believes such actions – especially those that interfere with public safety – are not how disagreements with government policies should be expressed. Members of the trucking industry who want to publicly express displeasure over government policies can choose to hold an organized, lawful event on Parliament Hill or contact their local MP. What is not acceptable is disrupting the motoring public on highways and commerce at the border.

“The Government of Canada and the United States have now made being vaccinated a requirement to cross the border. This regulation is not changing so, as an industry, we must adapt and comply with this mandate,” said CTA president Stephen Laskowski. “The only way to cross the border, in a commercial truck or any other vehicle, is to get vaccinated.””
https://cantruck.ca/canadian-trucking-alliance-statement-to-those-engaged-in-road-border-protests/

[Anonymous]

Those f’ers should be arrested and their vehicles seized via asset forfeiture.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Here is my take on this, and I could be wrong. North America was experiencing a massive gap in wealth distribution and losing a middle class before the pandemic. We know this was the case in the U.S., it would make sense that it was the case in Canada.

Poor were getting poorer, and rich were getting richer. Hence, Trump. Similar is happening all over Europe, more nationalist governments, more intolerance for minorities, etc. What do the rich and their politicians do when they try to keep the masses docile and devoted to them? They serve them enemies, Jews, rapists, immigrants.
That way, the "masses" that toil away day and night don't rise against the rich that pay the government.
This is history 101.
Enter pandemic. More people are losing jobs, more people realizing they are stuck in menial jobs and can't afford even food for their kids, many working full time and can't afford a place to rent in many towns.
Canada has a service industry primarily, 70%. And it doesn't pay that well. Many Canadians and their immigrants can't find jobs that provide a decent living, and they take a lot of immigrants to instill.
So, two years into a pandemic, Canada has locked down even after telling everyone once you are vaccinated, we will not lockdown. They let truckers drive unvaccinated this long, but now they must be vaccinated?
And the lockdown that was not going to happen again? Well, they went back on ti and lockdown they did. Pandemic is winding down in many places, apart from a few covid anxious people on dcum, I think we can all agree that one way or another, it is not a threat it was in 2020. And, just like in the U.S., regular Canadians are watching huge business benefit in Canada and stay open. Planes are full of people, huge stores are open, as is LCBO, but the small restaurants and the yoga parlor and school are closed. But, now it is not the "immigrants" doing it, taking their jobs away.
It is the government. People are realizing this and saying, eh, no. It is not the poor immigrant chap's fault I have to wear a mask. It is yours, Trudeau or Macron.
And they are right. Bcs we all know, our politicians are paid by lobbies, by donations that get them elected. By pharma companies.
And now, the Ambassador Bridge is closed. It must be opened, BCS it impacts... yep, huge automotive industry. These "people" have realized that they do have power. They might not realize to which extent they have it,
But, IMO, the tide is turning; the working poor in the "free" world had enough. It might not explode this year or the next, but this has every sign of the rest of the order.

Anyway, this is just what I was thinking; I might be wrong.

I stopped reading when you said the growing poor were responsible for Trump. Nope, that was not the case, at all.

Well that is some extrapolation that pp never wrote or said!! And makes you sound stupid.
Clearly anyone understands that “leaders” like Trump use the situation of economic inequality to rise to power.
But pray tell what was the “cause” if Trump?
Wait, Russians??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Canada lost 3 million jobs due to the pandemic. Or rather because of the lockdowns put in place to control the pandemic. 200K just this past January due to omicron lockdown.
Why is this not sinking into anyone's head?
There are some truckers there, sure, but those joining them and cheering on them and protesting with them are regular people. People that can't work.
What cost is justified to control the pandemic? How many must go hungry for the safety of the at-risk people? Why can't Canada's provinces manage their health care system better and be able to treat more than 18 patients in ICU that have covid?

Look this is the crazy right wingers and white nationals. They do not care about jobs, covid or the economy. They are destroying the country because they do not want to wear mask and get a vaccine. Why the hell is that so hard? They want to over throw the government and install themselves as dictators.

This is the MO of Trudeau and the left..... vilify the truckers - make them evil - to justify taking violent actions against them.
Most are vaccinated. They are tired - like many of the citizens - of the elites handing down mandates and not following them. They want to get back to normal. I can't blame them.
You know the Capitals played in Toronto last night. The venue was void of spectators. This is TWO YEARS into this pandemic. Ridiculous.
This protest is a perfect example of civil disobedience. Much more so that the riots and destruction that happened here in the summer of 2020.
And, they absolutely care about jobs. They care about the jobs of people who have been fired because they haven't gotten the vaccine. They care about the frontline workers (including themselves) who worked tirelessly through the pandemic, many caught the virus, but are now being told if they don't get the jab they can kiss their job goodbye.
You can push a working man just so far until you've pushed him far enough. This is what you are seeing.... push back. Good for them.

35,000 Canadians have died from covid and over 900,000 Americans but you are tired of having to wear a mask and get vaccinated? Next you will be tired of the speed limit or maybe you want to drink and drive, etc. The covid restrictions are minimum and really non existent if you are vaccinated and wear a mask. These people are lawless anarchist.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The truckers are a bunch of unemployed, ignorant losers who are hurting the public in a myriad of ways.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/alberta-family-miss-goodbye-dying-mother-border-protest-1.6347507

They are the furthest thing from heroes.

No, they are not unemployed. And, they are not losers.
And, shall we count the number of people who were unable to say goodbye to loved ones because of the lock downs?

Terr*rists & Trait*rs then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Those f’ers should be arrested and their vehicles seized via asset forfeiture.

+1000

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Canada lost 3 million jobs due to the pandemic. Or rather because of the lockdowns put in place to control the pandemic. 200K just this past January due to omicron lockdown.
Why is this not sinking into anyone's head?
There are some truckers there, sure, but those joining them and cheering on them and protesting with them are regular people. People that can't work.
What cost is justified to control the pandemic? How many must go hungry for the safety of the at-risk people? Why can't Canada's provinces manage their health care system better and be able to treat more than 18 patients in ICU that have covid?

Look this is the crazy right wingers and white nationals. They do not care about jobs, covid or the economy. They are destroying the country because they do not want to wear mask and get a vaccine. Why the hell is that so hard? They want to over throw the government and install themselves as dictators.

This is the MO of Trudeau and the left..... vilify the truckers - make them evil - to justify taking violent actions against them.
Most are vaccinated. They are tired - like many of the citizens - of the elites handing down mandates and not following them. They want to get back to normal. I can't blame them.
You know the Capitals played in Toronto last night. The venue was void of spectators. This is TWO YEARS into this pandemic. Ridiculous.
This protest is a perfect example of civil disobedience. Much more so that the riots and destruction that happened here in the summer of 2020.
And, they absolutely care about jobs. They care about the jobs of people who have been fired because they haven't gotten the vaccine. They care about the frontline workers (including themselves) who worked tirelessly through the pandemic, many caught the virus, but are now being told if they don't get the jab they can kiss their job goodbye.
You can push a working man just so far until you've pushed him far enough. This is what you are seeing.... push back. Good for them.

35,000 Canadians have died from covid and over 900,000 Americans but you are tired of having to wear a mask and get vaccinated? Next you will be tired of the speed limit or maybe you want to drink and drive, etc. The covid restrictions are minimum and really non existent if you are vaccinated and wear a mask. These people are lawless anarchist.

Things seems pretty strict in Canada. They are still not allowing fans in the stands in Toronto for the hockey games... and probably not for anything else either.
When you have a majority of your population vaxxed, it is time to ease restrictions.
Geez. I still remember 2 weeks to stop the spread. That was two years ago.
Seems as if some leaders like the power they yield over their populace. When the mandates no longer make sense, people tend to push back. That is what we are seeing not only in Canada but here in the US as well.
I am still confused as to why unvaccinated people are not allowed in restaurants or other venues in some cities when we know that anyone - vaxxed or not - can spread this virus.

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For anyone who thinks these truckers are working class heroes... they aren't.

[Anonymous]

Steve Brannon and active measures to inflict economic damage and encourage fascism. Who is giving them the money?

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Gee, who could have seen that coming. Russia getting involved in foreign affairs to drive division?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For anyone who thinks these truckers are working class heroes... they aren't.

The truckers are harming the blue collar working class heros at the auto plants and elsewhere. https://www.wsj.com/articles/trucker-protests-in-canada-prompt-ford-gm-to-scale-back-work-at-auto-plants-11644507448

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:For anyone who thinks these truckers are working class heroes... they aren't.

Not just afford to take weeks and weeks off from work but also the expenses including driving around and sitting idling, diesel costs add up for semis...