shootingstar Posted March 9, 2020 Share #1 Posted March 9, 2020 DH, I don't get it. The discussion was about interdependency and local economies. It wasn't meant to be political, DH. I'm making this open here on this forum only because it appears economics doesn't need to be political at all. The virus has been talked a lot here....and it's not political either. There were times, I was a little tired of the jokes re the virus, but I let it go. The supply chain is being affected for some companies in North America...a lot of the manufacturers and even some retail stores in Canada just have had to plan differently for now. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 9, 2020 Share #2 Posted March 9, 2020 Please go back and read your thread. The link you posted is literally from a politics site too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 9, 2020 Share #3 Posted March 9, 2020 The rules that SW has set forth is to not allow politics. This is his site and his rules. I am trying to help him with this rule. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #4 Posted March 9, 2020 Too bad, we will never learn from each other. I'm not kiddin', DH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 9, 2020 Share #5 Posted March 9, 2020 Just enforcing the rules. Right, wrong or otherwise...it is no allowed here. Be kind to SW, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petitepedal ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #6 Posted March 9, 2020 I agree with @shootingstar her topic was the global economy and not political..Canadian or US. Oh let's just keep doing parody threads 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #7 Posted March 9, 2020 1 minute ago, petitepedal said: I agree with @shootingstar her topic was the global economy and not political..Canadian or US. Oh let's just keep doing parody threads WTHell are you doing up? Go to sleep! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted March 9, 2020 Impact on local retailers: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/coronavirus-retail-ottawa-gatineau-1.5448082 https://canada.constructconnect.com/dcn/news/economic/2020/02/coronavirus-could-have-multiple-impacts-on-construction I worked for a $800 million construction project in Metro Vancouver. The infrastructure builder was having the major road bridge pieces manufactured and some welding done in China. I remember being amazed as I was seeing all the digital welding certificates for the job done. 'Rebar came from Thailand. You would be amazed to understand just what has been manufactured overseas for large infrastructure projects now for past 15 years and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 9, 2020 Share #9 Posted March 9, 2020 10 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: Please go back and read your thread. The link you posted is literally from a politics site too. What was political about the post? CBC news isn't a political site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #10 Posted March 9, 2020 9 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: What was political about the post? CBC news isn't a political site. Ok, you will get Wilbur riled up. I find it far more useful right now in this global situation as a media outlet right now compared to other sources other than the governments and health authorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted March 9, 2020 Share #11 Posted March 9, 2020 I thought Canadians were too polite for politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #12 Posted March 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, donkpow said: I thought Canadians were too polite for politics. It was economics! We obviously don't care about politics. Look at the Moran we have put in charge... again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 9, 2020 Share #13 Posted March 9, 2020 It isn’t political at all that I cannot get basic supplies needed to care for the kids in my schools. Diapers need to be changed on students up to age 21 whether we have gloves or not. Not sanitary at all. This is a supply chain economics issue. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted March 9, 2020 Share #14 Posted March 9, 2020 14 minutes ago, Airehead said: It isn’t political at all that I cannot get basic supplies needed to care for the kids in my schools. Diapers need to be changed on students up to age 21 whether we have gloves or not. Not sanitary at all. This is a supply chain economics issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #15 Posted March 9, 2020 52 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: CBC news isn't a political site. That is correct and in the same vein, neither was Pravda. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted March 9, 2020 Share #16 Posted March 9, 2020 Just now, Wilbur said: That is correct and in the same vein, neither was Pravda. They make high end hand bags, don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 9, 2020 Just now, donkpow said: They make high end hand bags, don't they? ..and shoes. Don't forget the shoes! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 9, 2020 Share #18 Posted March 9, 2020 In your thread you mentioned communism and the comparisons to Canada. That seems like a political topic. @Square Wheels can unlock it, if he or other mods @KrAzY feel that I was wrong in doing this. A second opinion could be worth a look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 9, 2020 Share #19 Posted March 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Mr. Silly said: What was political about the post? CBC news isn't a political site. Actually it is. It's Canadians Government Propaganda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 9, 2020 Share #20 Posted March 9, 2020 36 minutes ago, donkpow said: They make high end hand bags, don't they? The Devil Wears Pravda. Great movie. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 9, 2020 Share #21 Posted March 9, 2020 1 minute ago, BuffJim said: Actually it is. It's Canadians Government Propaganda. If the article shootingstar posted is propaganda, then are you claiming there is no risk to the supply chain as a result of the Corona Virus? Could you post an article that would show the article was propaganda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 9, 2020 Share #22 Posted March 9, 2020 When we've been quarantined for a month, this place will be our lifeline. I am getting closer to requesting work from home status, and refraining from attending church. If someone doesn't make the decision for us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 9, 2020 Share #23 Posted March 9, 2020 Just now, Mr. Silly said: If the article shootingstar posted is propaganda, then are you claiming there is no risk to the supply chain as a result of the Corona Virus? Could you post an article that would show the article was propaganda? Didn't read it. Just commenting on CBC in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 9, 2020 Share #24 Posted March 9, 2020 1 minute ago, BuffJim said: Didn't read it. Just commenting on CBC in general. Then just post an article from CBC that is clearly government propaganda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffJim Posted March 9, 2020 Share #25 Posted March 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr. Silly said: Then just post an article from CBC that is clearly government propaganda. Don't be Silly. That would get the thread shut down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted March 9, 2020 Share #26 Posted March 9, 2020 6 minutes ago, BuffJim said: When we've been quarantined for a month, this place will be our lifeline. I am getting closer to requesting work from home status, and refraining from attending church. If someone doesn't make the decision for us. This may be sensible given your lung condition 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 9, 2020 Share #27 Posted March 9, 2020 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted March 9, 2020 Share #28 Posted March 9, 2020 6 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: In your thread you mentioned communism and the comparisons to Canada. That seems like a political topic. @Square Wheels can unlock it, if he or other mods @KrAzY feel that I was wrong in doing this. A second opinion could be worth a look. Link to page so I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #29 Posted March 9, 2020 18 hours ago, Dirtyhip said: Please go back and read your thread. The link you posted is literally from a politics site too. This is a biking site. Most stuff here has nothing to do with biking. This is going to affect the global economy. Panic buying will create shortages and drive up prices. People need to chill all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 9, 2020 Share #30 Posted March 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, KrAzY said: Link to page so I can see. If you feel that this thread should be unlocked, you have the power, Krazy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrAzY Posted March 9, 2020 Share #31 Posted March 9, 2020 14 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: If you feel that this thread should be unlocked, you have the power, Krazy. sent you a message.. it's all yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #32 Posted March 9, 2020 The world is exploding around us. I have SWC to keep me in my safe space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #33 Posted March 9, 2020 1 minute ago, Dottles said: The world is exploding around us. I have SWC to keep me in my safe space. ARUGULA!!!!! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #34 Posted March 9, 2020 10 minutes ago, jsharr said: ARUGULA!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #35 Posted March 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dottles said: Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #36 Posted March 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, jsharr said: Thank You. For awhile there, I was beginning to wonder if the magic jsharr had lost his touch. I hadn't laughed out loud for some time. That did it. Thank you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 9, 2020 Share #37 Posted March 9, 2020 If you need to relax while your watching your oil profits and industry collapsing around you, may I offer up a refreshing white cheddar chickbean corn crisp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #38 Posted March 9, 2020 2 hours ago, Dottles said: If you need to relax while your watching your oil profits and industry collapsing around you, may I offer up a refreshing white cheddar chickbean corn crisp? God, we need popcorn to watch the crash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 9, 2020 Author Share #39 Posted March 9, 2020 3 hours ago, KrAzY said: sent you a message.. it's all yours. Clearly we all needed jsharr's ARUGULA response. It was the best. And thx to DH to allow this historic comment for bizarre times. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donkpow Posted March 10, 2020 Share #40 Posted March 10, 2020 Isn't Arugula a banana republic? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 10, 2020 Share #41 Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, shootingstar said: And thx to DH to allow this historic comment for bizarre times. What are you even talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 10, 2020 Author Share #42 Posted March 10, 2020 8 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: What are you even talking about? Jsharr's comment arugula, frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 10, 2020 Share #43 Posted March 10, 2020 What does this have to do with me? Arugula? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 10, 2020 Share #44 Posted March 10, 2020 6 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: What does this have to do with me? Arugula? It's sexy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtyhip Posted March 10, 2020 Share #45 Posted March 10, 2020 Your thread was not locked merely for that link. You also posted this comment ""Canadians smarter than Americans and for thinking they know the difference between socialism and communism." I would have let the thread go, but it seemed pointed and political about socialism and communism, which doesn't have much to do with not being able to get supplies. I also lock comments that are political and pointed from others. I don't read everything here. There are several mods. You are welcome to report me if you do not agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 10, 2020 Share #46 Posted March 10, 2020 33 minutes ago, Dirtyhip said: Your thread was not locked merely for that link. You also posted this comment ""Canadians smarter than Americans and for thinking they know the difference between socialism and communism." I would have let the thread go, but it seemed pointed and political about socialism and communism, which doesn't have much to do with not being able to get supplies. I also lock comments that are political and pointed from others. I don't read everything here. There are several mods. You are welcome to report me if you do not agree. Better safe than sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted March 10, 2020 Share #47 Posted March 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Dottles said: Better safe than sorry. That is very political of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoseySusan Posted March 10, 2020 Share #48 Posted March 10, 2020 On 3/8/2020 at 6:30 PM, shootingstar said: DH, I don't get it. The discussion was about interdependency and local economies. It wasn't meant to be political, DH. Or, you could let go of the initial thread. We know the effect of changes in global markets. Point taken; now it's over. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 10, 2020 Share #49 Posted March 10, 2020 4 hours ago, roadsue said: Or, you could let go of the initial thread. We know the effect of changes in global markets. Point taken; now it's over. I don't know. You can't open a thread on economics w/o it becoming political so I agree with what you are saying. But I also understand where @shootingstar is coming from. There are bombs exploding all around us -- that are impacting us all -- and we can't talk about them. That seems ridiculous too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 10, 2020 Share #50 Posted March 10, 2020 6 hours ago, donkpow said: Isn't Arugula a banana republic? I thought it was some female pop singer? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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