Idiocracy
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hockeyfan1
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Arlene Dickinson, formerly of CBC's "Dragon's Den", on O'Leary:
Since announcing his candidacy for the leader of the Conservative Party, I've been inundated with requests to comment on Kevin O'Leary. The question on everyone's mind is the same: "Is the cold, money-driven person we see on television what we will get as a potential political leader?"
It's the exact same question I've received from Canadians from coast to coast since we co-starred on Dragons' Den together.
And the answer is: Yes, he's exactly the same person privately as he is on camera.
For seven years, I sat shoulder to shoulder with Kevin. We'd spend long hours together, listening to hardworking Canadian entrepreneurs pitch their businesses, which, all too often, led to real-life stories of enormous struggle.
You get a window into somebody's character by the way they treat people, particularly those who are vulnerable and need help or guidance.
Kevin's total lack of empathy toward these Canadians who put their heart and soul on the line, I can assure you, was genuine. Kevin is funny. I often enjoyed a glass of wine with him. He's also intelligent and a savvy self-promoter. But at his core, he's an opportunist. He doesn't do anything that doesn't offer a path to power, fame or fortune ? and that should have us all afraid.
He's the business community's worst spokesperson. Why? Because he represents capitalism in its very worst form ? a soulless system that bases decisions solely on dollars and cents, profit and margin.
But this isn't the reality.
After 30 years of being an entrepreneur, I've learned that business is about people. It's a series of relationships between you and your customers, your employees, your partners, and ultimately, the public. Business is personal. One of the more revealing moments I've experienced with Kevin was when a group of inner-city kids from Halifax came on Dragons' Den to pitch their not-for-profit business, Hope Blooms.
Here was a group of vulnerable kids who took an abandoned lot in Halifax and turned it into a garden to grow herbs and vegetables to then turn into salad dressing. Some took on the role of tending the garden, others packaged and some sold the product at the local market.
These kids embody hard work, grit, and determination. They courageously entered the Den to ask for $10,000 for a 5 per cent royalty.
In the end, Jim, David, Bruce and I gave them $10,000 each ? no royalties. It was the right thing to do, and the best $10,000 I ever invested on the show.
Kevin, not surprisingly, didn't give them anything except for an utter lack of consideration for what these kids were doing, and why it mattered.
Looking back, it's plain to see that he didn't participate because there was nothing in it for Kevin. He only saw how he'd lose $10,000 instead of seeing how he might change a kid's life.
Now, the self-professed billionaire, who couldn't part with $10,000, thinks he's the best person to lead our country. A person that's genuinely unconcerned with the lives of others wants a position that is solely about the lives of others.
More:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/kevin-o-leary-conservative-run-arlene-dickinson-opinion-1.3942349
Since announcing his candidacy for the leader of the Conservative Party, I've been inundated with requests to comment on Kevin O'Leary. The question on everyone's mind is the same: "Is the cold, money-driven person we see on television what we will get as a potential political leader?"
It's the exact same question I've received from Canadians from coast to coast since we co-starred on Dragons' Den together.
And the answer is: Yes, he's exactly the same person privately as he is on camera.
For seven years, I sat shoulder to shoulder with Kevin. We'd spend long hours together, listening to hardworking Canadian entrepreneurs pitch their businesses, which, all too often, led to real-life stories of enormous struggle.
You get a window into somebody's character by the way they treat people, particularly those who are vulnerable and need help or guidance.
Kevin's total lack of empathy toward these Canadians who put their heart and soul on the line, I can assure you, was genuine. Kevin is funny. I often enjoyed a glass of wine with him. He's also intelligent and a savvy self-promoter. But at his core, he's an opportunist. He doesn't do anything that doesn't offer a path to power, fame or fortune ? and that should have us all afraid.
He's the business community's worst spokesperson. Why? Because he represents capitalism in its very worst form ? a soulless system that bases decisions solely on dollars and cents, profit and margin.
But this isn't the reality.
After 30 years of being an entrepreneur, I've learned that business is about people. It's a series of relationships between you and your customers, your employees, your partners, and ultimately, the public. Business is personal. One of the more revealing moments I've experienced with Kevin was when a group of inner-city kids from Halifax came on Dragons' Den to pitch their not-for-profit business, Hope Blooms.
Here was a group of vulnerable kids who took an abandoned lot in Halifax and turned it into a garden to grow herbs and vegetables to then turn into salad dressing. Some took on the role of tending the garden, others packaged and some sold the product at the local market.
These kids embody hard work, grit, and determination. They courageously entered the Den to ask for $10,000 for a 5 per cent royalty.
In the end, Jim, David, Bruce and I gave them $10,000 each ? no royalties. It was the right thing to do, and the best $10,000 I ever invested on the show.
Kevin, not surprisingly, didn't give them anything except for an utter lack of consideration for what these kids were doing, and why it mattered.
Looking back, it's plain to see that he didn't participate because there was nothing in it for Kevin. He only saw how he'd lose $10,000 instead of seeing how he might change a kid's life.
Now, the self-professed billionaire, who couldn't part with $10,000, thinks he's the best person to lead our country. A person that's genuinely unconcerned with the lives of others wants a position that is solely about the lives of others.
More:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/opinion/kevin-o-leary-conservative-run-arlene-dickinson-opinion-1.3942349
Kin
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Well, I'll say it. I'm bummed. Today could have been a very exciting and historic day where, despite the fact that I'm not a big fan of hers, Clinton could have made some history. Not so much for me but for my Grandmother. 84 years old, born in Brooklyn, worked on both of Adlai Stevenson's Presidential campaigns...she'd like to see a Woman president and I don't blame her.
Now, mind you, she's got some years left in her and that day still might come but it was her birthday a couple days ago and we're celebrating it at our Shabbos dinner tonight and just the comparison between how happy she would have been with a Clinton win vs. how crummy this day is definitely unfortunate.
Now, mind you, she's got some years left in her and that day still might come but it was her birthday a couple days ago and we're celebrating it at our Shabbos dinner tonight and just the comparison between how happy she would have been with a Clinton win vs. how crummy this day is definitely unfortunate.
bustaheims
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Peter D. said:
I see it less as a protest, and more along the lines of solidarity for our neighbours who are out there in protest of some of Trump and his cabinet's proposed/expected policies.
Or, you could see it as a proactive demonstration to try to show those running for the leadership of the Conservative party that Canadians won't stand for Trump-esque politics.
hockeyfan1
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The Clintons attend Trump's inauguration:
Hillary Clinton stood stoic on Friday...She was not rattled as chants of ?lock her up? emanated from the crowd below the inauguration podium, and betrayed no emotion as Trump, who defeated her with an electoral college win, declared an end to the era of politicians who were ?all talk and no action?.
Addressing both Hillary and Bill Clinton at the inaugural luncheon on Friday, Trump said he was ?honored? they even attended the inauguration.
?I think it?s very important,? Trump told the luncheon. ?And I?d like you to stand up. I?d like you to stand up.?
The Clintons stood and were soon joined by the other guests, who applauded.
?And honestly, there?s nothing more I can say, because I have great respect for those two people,? Trump said.
Read more here:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/20/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-inauguration
Hillary Clinton stood stoic on Friday...She was not rattled as chants of ?lock her up? emanated from the crowd below the inauguration podium, and betrayed no emotion as Trump, who defeated her with an electoral college win, declared an end to the era of politicians who were ?all talk and no action?.
Addressing both Hillary and Bill Clinton at the inaugural luncheon on Friday, Trump said he was ?honored? they even attended the inauguration.
?I think it?s very important,? Trump told the luncheon. ?And I?d like you to stand up. I?d like you to stand up.?
The Clintons stood and were soon joined by the other guests, who applauded.
?And honestly, there?s nothing more I can say, because I have great respect for those two people,? Trump said.
Read more here:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jan/20/hillary-clinton-donald-trump-inauguration
hockeyfan1
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Hillary Clinton still under investigation, probe will continue vows Republican Rep...
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Affairs Committee that has investigated Hillary Clinton's actions as secretary of state, including her private email server...has previously pledged to keep going with the probe of Clinton's activities.
"Just because there was a political election doesn't mean it goes away," he said of the investigation last week, saying that classified emails that surfaced on Clinton's server were "the largest breach of security in the history of the State Department."
Brian Fallon, a former spokesman for Clinton's campaign, simply tweeted, "Subhuman."
Story:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/20/politics/chaffetz-clinton-investigation/index.html
Rep. Jason Chaffetz, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Affairs Committee that has investigated Hillary Clinton's actions as secretary of state, including her private email server...has previously pledged to keep going with the probe of Clinton's activities.
"Just because there was a political election doesn't mean it goes away," he said of the investigation last week, saying that classified emails that surfaced on Clinton's server were "the largest breach of security in the history of the State Department."
Brian Fallon, a former spokesman for Clinton's campaign, simply tweeted, "Subhuman."
Story:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/20/politics/chaffetz-clinton-investigation/index.html
bustaheims
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http://www.newsweek.com/us-legal-watchdog-file-lawsuit-donald-trumps-foreign-payments-546916
Let the lawsuits begin!
Let the lawsuits begin!
Highlander
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Strange the Canadian dollar is having an upward leap the past day. Wonder why as one would think The Donalds policies would be putting it in the shi_ter
bustaheims
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Highlander said:
Our dollar is tied pretty heavily to the oil market, and his policies towards the pipeline help the oil industry.
pnjunction
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Highlander said:
Which policies? Far as I know the only thing he's actually signed that would affect us is the pipeline approval, which would be a good thing.
The effect of any NAFTA changes on Canada seems overblown for a bunch of reasons, we have fallback agreements and the focus is mainly on Mexico which actually makes sense in terms of helping the labour market. Even if Canada was affected the fact that Silicon Valley and other tech centers might have to send back some or all of the hundreds of thousands of Canadian tech workers would even things out a bit.
mr grieves
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hockeyfan1 said:
Note when the hack rolls out the tough talk: Because what makes these conservative ghouls "subhuman" is actually their treatment of Mother, not, you know, policies to turn away refugees, while immiserating whoever's within our borders, stripping the place for parts, and hastening the freakin apocalypse.
I think everyone involved in Clinton's campaign should be probed. Largest political failure in our history.
I haven't even been able to go through the whole thing, but Jesus this interview with him and ABC's David Muir is something else:
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/transcript-abc-news-anchor-david-muir-interviews-president/story?id=45047602
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/transcript-abc-news-anchor-david-muir-interviews-president/story?id=45047602
crazyperfectdevil
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CarltonTheBear said:
he never read the letter, did he?
WhatIfGodWasALeaf
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CarltonTheBear said:
That is so absurd I actually stopped halfway to make sure it wasn't the Onion.