Sunday, November 19, 2017

Addressing The Gossiping Truths!

Strong minds discuss ideas.
Average minds discuss events.
Weak minds discuss people.
(Socrates)

More Help for More Newcomers
The Spectator's View...excerpts by John Roe
“Canada is a vast, sprawling land with a relatively small population that would benefit greatly from more company. Now, thanks to Justin Trudeau's Liberals, a lot more company will be arriving.

“The immigration targets unveiled by the government recently are large enough to dramatically increase the flow of newcomers in this period, yet sensible enough to avoid fueling needless, anti-immigrant fears. Provided there are increased resources to back up the increased numbers. Ottawa's plan should benefit the people living here as well as those who are coming. But, we have to be ready.

“From this year's target of accepting 300,000 immigrants, the plan is to admit 310,000 permanent new residents in 2018...330,000 in 2019...and 340,000 in 2020. The last figure represents a 30% increase over the number admitted in a typical year when Stephen Harper and the Conservatives wre in power. It's 21% higher than the number that arrived in 2010, the peak immigration year during Harper's term.
“There are strong arguments for these increases.
“With our low birth rate...and a rapidly aging population, it makes sense to start dramatically boosting the number of immigrants Canada accepts each year. In the coming decades, the percentage of our population made up of retirees will soar as the percentage of workers declines. The demographic shift will put greater pressures on public pensions and the public health-care system. Who will pay for it all?
Part of the answer from the Liberals is 'immigrants and their children.'

“Moreover, in recent years, increasing numbers of immigrants are settling outside major urban centres in favour of starting new lives in smaller communities ~ particularly on the Prairies. This means the economic stimulus brought by immigrants is being spread more evenly across Canada.
The government's advisory council urged that the country's doors
be open wider. It called for 450,000 immigrants a year for the next five years.
The Conference Board of Canada also recommended higher targets than Ottawa set”.

“Some people fear newcomers take jobs from those who are already here: when in fact, immigrants in general help create employment. Canadians now have a very reasonable immigration plan.
But its success will be determined by how well it's managed.”

For Men Who Don't Know the Difference Between Flirting and Sexual Assault
(Excerpts from Lorraine Sommerfield's writing, published in The Spectator)
The consequence of this new sexual counter-revolution? No sex at all, blared the headline from a British columnist. Of course, that's what it must mean! The recent tidal wave of revelations Harvey Weinstein set off, when his decades of probably illegal, usually damaging behaviour came to light.

Seventy years ago, my mother, working as a secretary, was chased around her desk by a horny boss who thought it was his right. Flash forward to me, 35 years ago, finally telling her I didn't know what to do when a partner at the firm I worked at for the summer would repeatedly look down my shirt and touch me as he passed behind me. She'd simply sigh...and tell me I was a pretty girl and would have to get used to it! I've worked around hundreds of men since...and it's only a handful who stand out for their lecherous, uninvited attention. When someone 'paws your butt' it's not because they can't think of a better way to ask you to dinner; it's because they can get away with being a pig. I can't think of any man I know who would be at risk of being fired (or sued or charged) for asking a woman out. Most would require you be unattached, direct and willing to take 'No' for an answer. How hard is that?
“There is no fine line between flirting and inappropriate sexually charged behaviour...
including flat-out sexual assault. Advice? Don't shop at work for a date!
“My world is filled with decent men~ but I avoid being alone in an elevator with a man I don't know. I despise parking garages, giant husks of hidden corners with few escapes. So, for you men who fear having the fun sucked out of your day ~ understand that women feel actual fear.
“As for whether sex will even be allowed in the future:
Welcome to the Concept of Consent!!! We've been fighting for it a long time!”

Plummer Meme Has Him Taking Over Everywhere
Toronto: If the social media world had its way, Christopher Plummer would be taking over Hollywood and U.S. politics. News that the Canadian Oscar winner is replacing Kevin Space in Ridley Scott's upcoming film has ignited a flurry of tweets about other controversial figures the 87-year old could be swapped in for. On Wednesday, news broke that Spacey is being cut from 'All the Money in the World'
in the wake of sexual assault allegations that also led to his firing from Netflix's House of Cards.
Scott is reshooting all of Spacey's scenes with Plummer playing the role
of billionaire oil tycoon J. Paul Getty.

Many of the Plummer fantasy-swap memes suggest he replace U.S. President Donald Trump. Some say they would like to see Plummer take the place of comedian Louis C.K. And actor Ed Westwick, who are also facing allegations of sexual misconduct.
(Submitted by The Canadian Press)

Kaepernick Named GQ Magazine's 'Citizen of the Year'
New York: Free agent quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, has been named this magazine's 'Citizen of the Year' for his activism. Kaepernich began kneeling instead of standing during the national anthem last season to protest racial inequality and police brutality. The demonstration sparked an ongoing wave of NFL protests by players during the anthem that have been repeatedly denounced by President Donald Trump. Kaepernick parted ways with the 49'ers in March and hasn't been resigned by another team.
Rapper J. Cole says Kaepernick 'sacrificed his dream to stand for something.'
Ninety-year-old singer and activist, Harry Belafonte says...
'Seeing people like Kaepernick taking action is the greatest reward' he could ask for.

Don't waste time with explanations:
people only hear what they want to hear. (Paulo Coelo)

Nothing travels faster than light ~ with the exception of bad news
which follows its own rules. (Douglas Adams)

Compiled by Merle Baird-Kerr...November 14, 2017

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