Eternal optimist

Oh, but it is! Several times in the Canadian Federal Elections, including 2019, was the political party in power determined not by majority rules (i.e. popular vote), but by voter distribution. Regardless, my point still stands - expecting an entire nation to have 50% support of anything that is not a no-brainer is downright impossible. Nothing would get done. Not only that, there are plenty of issues that, despite public opposition, were for the greater good, long-term. I doubt the Red River Floodway would ever have been built if a 50%+ approval from public was required. Another bad decision made by the public that did get 50%+ approval was the Brexit referendum, which is still reeking havoc for Britain economically.

Above 50% of the Canadian population required to look into it is a ridiculously high standard. For perspective, the highest % for popular vote for a party in a federal election was 56.93% (1917) ... and that was back when things were much more a two-horse race.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/we-charity-contract-morneau-1.5644839 Seriously how can this party be this brazen and stupid?

Yep, one grants rights, the other takes them away.

I was just pointing out the dichotomy between numerical assignment, and how it can be (in some instances) good (that is, a SIN # providing social support etc.) and in other cases bad (in the case of residential school numbering). I was not attempting to discount or justify the Residential School system.

Dude, you cannot be serious. This is blatant conflict of interest. You'd have to be incredibly naive to think stuff like this doesn't happen behind closed doors anyways. What bothers me, is the fact Trudeau failed to recuse himself from the decision, I mean, if you're gonna be crooked, fine, they're all dogs anyways. But to be so brazen about it? That's just insulting the intelligence of the Canadian public. The fact that nobody in the PM's office stood up and was like "didn't your (insert relative here) do work for them? Doesn't this look bad?" shows either gross incompetence, a complete disregard for public well-being (and greed), or both. If anything the fact Margaret has been a speaker for that long should be an argument against assigning them such a large contract, in the political world you should not only maintain actual independence, but also perceived independence as well. I wish I could decline my ballot in the next federal election.

How is this different than the Social Insurance Number system still in use today? To clarify, I just meant that the government still uses numerical means of identifying its' citizens. I am not condoning, or supporting the residential school systems or its' historical atrocities.

Well I don't know about the other people in here but I am definitely offended.

Hold on, isn't this establishing what is - or isn't, acceptable based upon a groups skin color or ethnicity? Wouldn't this be a step backwards?

Sure, but instead of selling concentrated bleach, why not dilute it with water? Why even BOTHER with bleach? Why not just straight up lie and sell water? You weren't offering a cure to begin with and wouldn't tap water be the cheaper option anyways?!?

I mean, if you're going to unethically profit off of peoples' fears and misinformation, at least dilute it to make it less potent and boost your profits. You want return customers, not dead ones! 🙄

Favorite non-Bomber? Well, can't say anyone in particular, but any big-name signing, draft bust, or otherwise under-performing player ever signed by the Riders. I know that doesn't narrow the list down a whole lot...may their organizational ineptitude continue to be limitless.

I would say no, even though he was crazy talented, he was supremely lazy and conceited. He would never throw blocks for other players and always had a "me first" mentality. He played for four different colleges and five different professional teams across two leagues in 10 years. I would like to think the Bombers would be able to reign him in... but being academically ineligible during his Ohio State days, drug suspensions with the Riders, overzealous TD celebrations (causing more suspensions)... so much potential just wasted, mostly due to lack of applying himself. At some point you've got to look at yourself in the mirror...

Just gonna throw Duron Carter out there, hopefully his subpar season in BC is the deathknell of his uninspired career.

You are thinking of Rob Pikula. Pikula went 10/16 (62.5%) that year, Fleming replaced Westwood for punting with an average of 43.7 yards/kick. Both players were only marginally better than Westwood during his funk (Westwood's #'s were 20/33 (60.6%) for FG's and punting average of 56.7 yards/kick). Since Westwood was a Canadian and could handle both duties, I would argue he was the better fit.. Westwood also kicked the game-winning field-goal in the Eastern Semi-Final that year that sent Winnipeg to Toronto, where Glenn would unfortunately break his arm. It was a 20-yard chip shot mind you, but he did so while ailing from a hamstring injury. As for being a team guy, I'll concede on that point, he always added to any circus going on off the field. That said, in '07, Westwood was 18 years into his career and got benched after one bad game. Not only that, the guy who replaced him (Pikula) struggled immediately, going 1/2 in his first game.

Yeah, the 2001 Grey Cup stings sure, but my absolute least favorite player, ever? People are forgetting some of the good things he did: 1. He referred to Regina's faithful as "a bunch of banjo-pickin' inbreds", and followed it up by 'apologizing' with "... the vast majority of people in Saskatchewan have no idea how to play the Banjo", you could argue he basically invented the Banjo Bowl, which is awesome. Also this is still funny to me today. 2. He's #6 on all-time playoff scorers as of the 2017 record book (this is the most recent available on CFL's site). 3. He played his entire CFL career with Winnipeg, and stayed here, he was also born in Manitoba (Dauphin). Would you honestly say you hate him more than the litany of terrible kickers our team fielded after him? Alexis Serna, Justin Palardy? DeAngelis? Between his last full year (2007) and now, the Bombers realistically had two stints of good kicking: (1) Hajrullahu's phenomenal rookie year and (2) The current Medlock era. Is he gonna have a statue outside IGF anytime soon? Nope...but worst ever? Don't know about that...

Favorite: Kenny Ploen - As a kid growing up without seeing the Bombers win a Grey Cup and looking back and seeing this guy had won four just made him mythical to me. Had a chance to meet him and he's a cool guy too. Humble, and just a great dude. Least favorite: I find this a lot tougher actually, I guess I would have to say Nic Grigsby, only because he was such a flash in the pan that talked way too much. Couldn't walk the walk, and definitely was not a team player. The fact he was on some of the worst Bomber teams ever doesn't help.

Okay, I have often wondered this is Dave Sanchez the sports announcer the same Dave Sanchez that took a billion penalty yards in that 2010 comeback epic of BC vs. Winnipeg? Anyone else remember the bombers kicking off after scoring a TD from B.C.'s own 35?

Kevin Eiben. https://www.cbc.ca/sports/football/bombers-bound-for-grey-cup-lose-glenn-1.637720

Ooh! Also, whoever wasn't supposed to be on the field during the 2nd last play of the 2009 Grey Cup. That guy was stellar.

Personally, I have always shown my utmost appreciation to the opposing quarterbacks, receivers and running backs that turn the ball over at Investor's Group Field. I make sure to give them a warm round of applause on their way back to the bench every time!

Pfft I could do that. No condition stipulating that the car wash must be running...

Man, that reminds me of that stellar home opener (O'Shea's first game as head coach) when they absolutely mopped the walloped the Argos (who had Ray). I'll always remember that random fake punt O'Shea called that went to none other than ... Feoli-Gudino. Reminiscing aside, preseason is one of my favorite times of the year, between the myriad of newbies, and the office banter about who thinks which teams are gonna make some noise this year...just the buzz in the city surrounding the upcoming season. Nothing quite like it. ...Can we do a virtual rum hut and re-stream the 2019 playoffs?

Well, not really a training camp memory; but preseason at least... 2018 season, Bombers hosted Edmonton for our home preseason game, then also played against them in our home opener two weeks later. Anyways...during the preseason game two Edmonton players were talking trash to a fan behind us. This fan sometimes just roasts players, quick-witted he said to them (and I quote) "I'll bet you $20 CANADIAN that neither of you make it to the home opener"... sure enough, two weeks later, Edmonton team is introduced and both of them had made the team (and had remembered the bet). One of the players came out doing the Johnny Manziel money thing... Fan was a good guy though... paid them both their $20.

I agree he should be given a fair chance, it is laughable to think it is anything above a PR stunt though. Reminds me of that time Riders brought in Vince Young in training camp well past his prime lol.