Canadian economic restart task force

[foragefarmer]

Farma

Why do you think Grass doesn't show up on here anymore. Every time he would write an opposing view point it was like a pack of wolves on weak deer. He often mention ideas from the NFU and would be ripped apart.

"Conform or be cast out" the big threat of some posters promoting the IGNORE bottom!

Weak!!!!

[bucket]

I recently contacted another person who was regular here, they had enough, why does it always have to come to this? Name calling, people leaving, intolerance, narrow and closed mindedness. Really already....

Very few farming discussions anymore...

Hard to have a forum with only like minded people patting each other on the back, head nodding in agreement on every issue. There seems to such a lack of respect and tolerance.

I'm not taking sides and I've done my fair share of political attacking of governments, but everyone should be entitled to their opinions. A group of forum posters can't even civilly have a discussion about the solutions to the crisis, I hope Government "Committees" aren't this bloody dysfunctional.

Ok, now you can get back at it!

WHile everything always goes to the political route ...it becomes hard to ignore...it wasn't that long ago that the Bloq was only interested in what was good for Quebec....now they have to take a more nationalistic view because they realize the rest of the country will be the ones bailing out their coveted industries ...

Air Canada is based in Quebec and will see high level meetings already begun to help bail them out and prove to be very fruitful for the shareholders....

Meanwhile in western Canada farmers are expected to accept loans to help stay afloat while the cheques to Quebecs dairy farmers are getting cashed and they are dumping milk....because they refuse to reduce the price and accept some of the hurt we will all be expected to feel?????

[Guest]

Farma

Why do you think Grass doesn't show up on here anymore. Every time he would write an opposing view point it was like a pack of wolves on weak deer. He often mention ideas from the NFU and would be ripped apart.

"Conform or be cast out" the big threat of some posters promoting the IGNORE bottom!

Weak!!!!

FWIW, I like grasses input , and if i was gonna buy beef direct , it would be from a producer like him , obviously loves what he does
he makes me think lots of times

[oldjim]

Canada needs to immediately put together a task force of experience individuals who can establish a plan of how the nations economy gets back on its feet after Coronavirus. We need to put our differences aside and entertain any and all options. For example turf carbon tax and bill c69 indefinitely. Whatever it takes to get us back on our feet. Put politics on the shelf and the hell with the Paris agreement for now and no more global spending of any kind!! All Canadian federal govt dollars stay here to look after our own people!
Next question is names of Some individuals to sit on this task force to set direction for govt to follow. Some names that come to mind are Brett Wilson, Stephen Harper, Paul Martin, Brian Mulroney, Brad Wall, Rona Ambrose, Rex Murphy, Jean Chrétien, Chrystia Freeland, Jody Wilson-Raybould, Jane Philpott, Jim pattison, Frank McKenna, Mark Carney, Julie Di**son, Murray Edwards. Perhaps a mix of current and past political leaders and private sector individuals with strong economic background and the likes of Rex to coach the task force how to present plan to Canadians and a guy like brad wall to sell it. We need a group of people who will work together for the common good and set their petty differences and political stripes aside To save Canada from completel economic ruin!
Let’s hear your thoughts!

With apologies to the OP but this is delusional daydreaming as long as Skippy and crew are running the good ship Canada. They now have the opportunity to rebuild the country as they deem necessary - green energy, no more pipelines, tar sands oil - gone (mostly killed by the Saudi-Russo price war). Liberal-worthy industries (SNC, Bombardier, grow-ops) get huge inflows of taxpayer money. Down the road more of western Canada being returned to "first nations", reverting much of it back to the time of Capt. Palliser. I expect nothing good to come of this, but it's okay because the budget will balance itself and we'll all be given just enough of our own money back to keep from starving.

[may-be]

This would be key, there are totally different priorities on each side of Thunder Bay.

IMHO each side holds different values now. And that’s why this country is so much more divided. I know I really hate when our fake PM makes the statement “ that’s what Canadians want “

[furrowtickler]

With apologies to the OP but this is delusional daydreaming as long as Skippy and crew are running the good ship Canada. They now have the opportunity to rebuild the country as they deem necessary - green energy, no more pipelines, tar sands oil - gone (mostly killed by the Saudi-Russo price war). Liberal-worthy industries (SNC, Bombardier, grow-ops) get huge inflows of taxpayer money. Down the road more of western Canada being returned to "first nations", reverting much of it back to the time of Capt. Palliser. I expect nothing good to come of this, but it's okay because the budget will balance itself and we'll all be given just enough of our own money back to keep from starving.

If we do nothing .... you are right
We can’t let that happen

[shtferbrains]

With apologies to the OP but this is delusional daydreaming as long as Skippy and crew are running the good ship Canada. They now have the opportunity to rebuild the country as they deem necessary - green energy, no more pipelines, tar sands oil - gone (mostly killed by the Saudi-Russo price war). Liberal-worthy industries (SNC, Bombardier, grow-ops) get huge inflows of taxpayer money. Down the road more of western Canada being returned to "first nations", reverting much of it back to the time of Capt. Palliser. I expect nothing good to come of this, but it's okay because the budget will balance itself and we'll all be given just enough of our own money back to keep from starving.

Great idea on to have the best and the brightest get us back on track and really like some of the suggestions.

But I fear this one is already planed out to take us down the road to the new green economy.

They may well do it by committee but it will have someone like Fat Ralph as chair and a few trusted drum beater like Chuck to bob their heads to whatever people like Butts has convinced out leader what is best for the new economy.

Expect lots of support from the public broadcaster and MSM in general.

Sorry to be such a downer but that's the way I see it.

Only hope is he can't get it past his own party.

The NDP and Green's will support it.

[Sheepwheat]

FWIW, I like grasses input , and if i was gonna buy beef direct , it would be from a producer like him , obviously loves what he does
he makes me think lots of times

Grass. I miss his input. Thing with him, you actually knew he was a farmer, he put his money where his mouth is, and he worked hard to help newcomers in the industry. He also believed in different ideas.

Not very much like the several others on here who for me, well, it is really hard to accept they have a land location, and not a basement suite that they call home.

Grass, if you're reading, I hope you're wintering well and the cows are rewarding you as they harvest the land for you!

As far as guys who get under your skin: I don't personally care if they do. I am fine with them posting. They are not what makes me leave on occasion. Big Wheel had an absolute conniption on me the other day, and has had several over history.

Rolls off the back. He has no idea who I am, what I do, etc., despite posting rabid nonsense towards me personally, even in threads I am not involved in! lol And so I am secure enough in my life that I let it roll. I find people like that shut up, or at least may/should gain respect if you reply with kindness and not disdain. They don't know what to do with that! lol

So I think a more proper "screening" if we need it, would be to post a picture of ourselves standing in a position that shows we actually farm. Ok, maybe not ourselves, I like anonymity too, but just prove somehow you farm so that respect can be granted. Because it is real hard to believe some of these folks farm.

For my farm, all you have to do is go to redbarnfamilyfarm.com

And order some lamb or other stuff. WINK!

[Guest]

Sheep, is it possible to ship frozen goods in butt-fu ck Sask?
i ran outta time that day in saskatoon , and then was gonna get some on the way back from honduras , but we landed and headed straight to the house
i dont suppose you ever go to tisdale ?

[furrowtickler]

is it possible to ship frozen goods in butt-fu ck Sask?
i ran outta time that day in saskatoon , and then was gonna get some on the way back from honduras , but we landed and headed straight to the house
i dont suppose you ever go to tisdale ?

Frozen goods like vegetables can be hard to find at times now .