#10201901 - 01/30/22 08:56 AM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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#10202385 - 01/31/22 10:37 AM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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4Three
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That's horrible for sure. But interestingly, if you look harder, you'll also find videos of protesters cleaning up the Terry Fox statue.
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It's reasonable to assume that in such large groups, whatever the group, there may be some bad actors. Some might even suggest there are implants to steer the narrative for the media. Whatever the case, I think it's very apparent that our mainstream media has an agenda and we don't get an unbiased version of events from them. I personally, and I think a lot of people also, have lost faith and trust in fair reporting. What it has turned into is fear and hate from ever divergent tribes. It shouldn't be too much to ask for facts to be reported instead of right wing or left wing opinions. We're all smart enough to form or own opinions if you give us the straight facts.
Whereas the leader of the country should be uniting us, he's used language to further drive a wedge. Comparing unvaccinated people to racists and misogynists. And when there were reports of droves of trucks leaving BC and he comes out saying it's a small fringe minority, with unacceptable views; that's very a dismissive stance to take. The truck convoy is possibly the largest ever, so no big deal, right Prime Minister?
Likewise, if you look harder, you'll realise the convoy was predominantly a peaceful, diverse crowd, chanting for freedom. You don't need to agree with them or their cause. But for the media to report it with the slant that it was Nazi flags and white supremacists disingenuous at the very least.
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#10202773 - 01/31/22 04:53 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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SuPeR-MaRiO
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The so called alt-right convoy certainly do not deserve the coverage and respect. Im all for peaceful protest, but this isn't even a protest, not even close.
Mission accomplished. The media have done an outstanding job hiding it. If it isn't a protest, what is it?
I whole heartedly agree that they should not have defaced a statue as prestigious as Terry Fox. However, where were the people that are complaining about it when so many other statues were defaced, torn down and destroyed during many other "peaceful protests"? I bet its the same people that were crying to "defund the police" that are now saying the police should get involved and put an end to this protest. You're right all the rioting done the US, those are peaceful protests. The churches burnt down in Chile, those were peaceful protests. 
I'm not for inconveniencing people due to a protest, and luckily I was not affected. But they're not doing anything illegal.
Let's put aside why they are protesting. Put aside whether they are "anti-vaxx". What happened to freedom of speech? Can they not voice their concerns? Or does it only count when it fits a certain agenda?
As for the Nazi flag, well it goes without saying that its just one fucktard and there weren't hundreds of flags. I wouldn't be surprised if he was planted there. (*gasp* wait not! that doesn't happen!)
Do you know how many journalists, politicians, media outlets etc were DYING for this to become a violent protest? Sadly for them, it was not.
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#10202965 - 02/01/22 06:30 AM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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BroKe
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Fuck these people. Bunch of idiots. Wtf are you protesting? Really. Bunch of people throwing a tantrum cause they can't have their way during a pandemic. Get over it. This ain't Burger King. You can't have it your way. All I see is alot of privilege and entitlement. Pathetic.
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#10203450 - 02/01/22 02:55 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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BroKe
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Wtf is this jank website. Ya Imma trust those stats lmao. Well the convoy happened. What exactly did they accomplish? Absolutely nothing.
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#10204075 - 02/02/22 12:05 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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#10204241 - 02/02/22 02:28 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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#10204473 - 02/02/22 05:00 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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I love stirring up the hornets nest in OT. 
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#10204552 - 02/02/22 06:06 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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BroKe
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How's that convoy doing tho. Mission accomplished?
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#10204715 - 02/02/22 10:20 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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4Three
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Coutts border fucked up. Ottawa police hinting at possibly needing military assistance. GoFundMe raising $10mil. Liberal Parliament members asking for an end to the "lockdown" of Ottawa. Convoy pop-up soon in Queens Park. The world is paying attention. I'd say mission accomplished. And just wait for the cost bump in everything.
Just to echo 355-Si, I don't get why people get so angry about differing opinions. If you don't agree, and aren't interested, don't listen; just go back to your own life. I hardly ever agree with whatever the teachers are going on strike about, but I fully support their right to voice their issues, even if it's at an inconvenience to me. I'm not so insecure that I worry that we're not all thinking or believing the same things. In fact, that's what makes things better over time; having your convictions challenged.
An we don't advance conversation by shutting people up. Let everyone speak. Then we can all form our own opinions. Be compassionate to everyone, even those who don't agree. Life's too short! I'm generally never on the same page as CBC, but I'll occasionally listen to their talk shows just so I can understand the people who think differently than me.
Even with the whole Spotify and Joe Rogan thing. Why is anyone applauding Neil Young's ultimatum? Don't want to share a platform with Rogan? Just leave quietly. Instead he makes some public stink about it. So immature. And the snowball effect of that is team Young vs team Rogan. Cancel this, cancel that. This world is fucked. So much drama.
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#10204750 - 02/03/22 03:03 AM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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BroKe
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Nah these ppl can fuck right off
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#10204835 - 02/03/22 08:52 AM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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#10204857 - 02/03/22 09:13 AM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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My safe space is the Ontario forum, we may not agree, but it doesn't become a shitfest. Furball handles the jabs well for example
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#10207960 - 02/09/22 08:17 AM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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I've been WAITING for this for 2 years.
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#10208022 - 02/09/22 09:25 AM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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#10208132 - 02/09/22 10:28 AM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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Glad things are looking up!
Maybe you can treat yourself now to not sleeping with a KN95!!
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#10236472 - 04/02/22 08:03 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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furball
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Anyone else feeling anti-social now that capacity/mask mandates are all lifted?
The toddler's pre-school will continue with masks until April 15, for all adults entering (picking up/dropping off), and I'm guessing all the teachers too.
Anecdotes / random news here 'n there is saying waste water analysis is showing something like... 20-30k positive cases a day in Ontario? Fuuuuuuuuuck.
And Omicron BA.2 isn't the new hotness, it's XE or some shit...
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/...orried-about-it
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#10236477 - 04/02/22 08:46 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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Forgot my mask today, walked into loblaws without one, a couple of SHOCKED looks (fuck off) but business as usual. I still wear it just not to have to talk to or deal with any dumbfuck that may have something to say, but as it gets hotter I will probably stop.
On the flipside, was at Princess Auto (mask on), 90% of people inside no mask.
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#10236589 - 04/03/22 11:19 AM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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Feedback I've heard was that in Toronto most people are wearing masks whereas in York, Durham, Peel etc most people are not wearing them. 
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#10236632 - 04/03/22 01:29 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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in Markham, I feel 80% of people still wear it.
When I was at Dollarama to grab something, the highschool kids inside didn't mask.
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#10236656 - 04/03/22 02:43 PM
Re: COVID alert fatigue - we be so fucked?
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Yea in Markham I'd say easily 80% if not more of people wear them (Markville Mall/Lobalws/etc).
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Though not full-blown disposable gowns/etc like in the middle of the pandemic?
