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NullTuples

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39. Their immigration process is, well...wonky

Mon Jan 3, 2022, 12:26 AM

Jan 2022

They want skilled techies...right out of school. True tech geeks...but no autistics. It's like they've never visited a tech company.

And even if you get every point on their checklist if you can't speak French fluently you'll likely be just a few short. Or you can just speak fluent French and throw a dart at a target for the rest of the points and get in.

Also, trans people need not apply even if everything expensive health care wise has already been taken care of.

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The American polity is cracked, and might collapse. Canada must prepare [View all] Nevilledog Jan 2022 OP

Exactly how I have seen it happen Tumbulu Jan 2022 #1

Pretty easy to see this scenario now, but not the civil war part. GoodRaisin Jan 2022 #7

he caused more destruction and death than hitler and stalin certainot Jan 2022 #24

So true, you should have seen how full of denial Tumbulu Jan 2022 #26

And here is the link to my post Tumbulu Jan 2022 #27

thanks for the link/post. rw radio should not be considered part of the free speech spectrum certainot Jan 2022 #67

You have been posting these great ideas for many years now Tumbulu Jan 2022 #79

thanks, i can't believe how much analysis goes on as if rw radio doesn't exist. a lot of it is certainot Jan 2022 #83

Exactly Tumbulu Jan 2022 #84

A lot of the advertisers on those shows absolutely depend on gullible consumers. Frasier Balzov Jan 2022 #55

+++ appalachiablue Jan 2022 #62

More death and destruction than Hitler and Stalin? Not even close. Jedi Guy Jan 2022 #71

absurd?? the delay in global warming action alone will kill millions, accelerates species extinction certainot Jan 2022 #74

I'm reading these posts and wondering.. Deuxcents Jan 2022 #2

If the worse happens, we have 3 choices, accept it, fight it, or leave the country. marie999 Jan 2022 #11

organize, get involved in local politics. yobrault1 Jan 2022 #30

O, yeah.. Deuxcents Jan 2022 #34

every advertiser, ad agency, university, and pro team oner on rw radio shares responsibility and certainot Jan 2022 #66

Manage it Cosmocat Jan 2022 #72

If Canada would accept this old duffer I'd love to retire there in a few years sellitman Jan 2022 #3

They'd have to change their laws. James48 Jan 2022 #22

Their immigration process is, well...wonky NullTuples Jan 2022 #39

Not true- I don't speak a word of French and was granted a PR visa. Fiendish Thingy Jan 2022 #46

I've walked through the points system & despite being a "skilled tech" - have I missed something? NullTuples Jan 2022 #53

You must have scored lower on some other item, language shouldn't be a barrier Fiendish Thingy Jan 2022 #65

See, that's the thing - how does one explain that NullTuples Jan 2022 #81

Again, it's not a blanket exclusion, it's based on the medical exam Fiendish Thingy Jan 2022 #82

I emigrated to Canada when I was 55, and if you have family to sponsor you, age isn't an issue. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jan 2022 #45

Let's take what actions we can locally, and within our states (and regions,) to inform and awaken. elleng Jan 2022 #4

this... yobrault1 Jan 2022 #31

The biggest problem I see with that is... NullTuples Jan 2022 #40

and we can give up, I guess. elleng Jan 2022 #42

I can't do that. But apart from contacting my reps & donating time & funding...? NullTuples Jan 2022 #51

'contacting my reps & donating time & funding' sounds good to me. elleng Jan 2022 #52

I do that. I've done that. For decades. It's...not giving me much hope. But I'm not giving up! NullTuples Jan 2022 #54

We are concerned about the state of your country, and as a Canadian, I don't know Bev54 Jan 2022 #5

To your Country., Dan Jan 2022 #9

Well we have always joked that the US was going to invade Canada next. Bev54 Jan 2022 #10

If the crazies take over.... WW3 is coming. Dan Jan 2022 #12

You can count on it. smirkymonkey Jan 2022 #15

Rest assured, Canada has millions of friends in the United States. roamer65 Jan 2022 #60

Unfortunately, they've already begun to spread the "joy" n/t Moebym Jan 2022 #16

Thanks for that! Not being ready to give up on us, I mean. PatrickforB Jan 2022 #29

Expand the confederation by extending an invitation to northern border states... roamer65 Jan 2022 #58

I think if it were to extend and bring in provinces it would include Bev54 Jan 2022 #68

Provinces of New York and New England would happen immediately. roamer65 Jan 2022 #69

Hahaha, we all try to avoid Quebec, but it is a nice place to visit. Bev54 Jan 2022 #70

We are going to beat these traitorous bastards. Joinfortmill Jan 2022 #6

HOPE we can; elleng Jan 2022 #13

I have one regret, that Rush Limbaugh didn't live long enough to experience this - if it happens. Dan Jan 2022 #8

Total b.s. !! monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #14

If Trump and the Republicans who enable him snatch power, Jarqui Jan 2022 #17

I don't believe the U.S.A. is falling apart. Biden & Company will do everything to keep it together. Stuart G Jan 2022 #18

Thank you! Hangingon Jan 2022 #25

Exactly, the fringe gets all the media attention. Jon King Jan 2022 #32

The US can become a fascist dictatorship without things "falling apart" Fiendish Thingy Jan 2022 #48

I would move to Canada in a heartbeart mgardener Jan 2022 #19

I think I need to start making my way towards the border ecstatic Jan 2022 #38

If you can, yes. roamer65 Jan 2022 #59

Not sure when or if... dcweed Jan 2022 #20

That better not be the case. LiberatedUSA Jan 2022 #56

"sobering"??? BobTheSubgenius Jan 2022 #21

I think I won't buy his book, regardless of the hype. Nt Baked Potato Jan 2022 #23

It's a sobering view for both our countries. The rule of law and holding those responsible yobrault1 Jan 2022 #28

Don't worry, literally nothing will happen. Jon King Jan 2022 #35

The northern border states will need to come to the defense of Canada. roamer65 Jan 2022 #33

Ha, this is getting comical now. Jon King Jan 2022 #36

Canada faces two problems in the near future. roamer65 Jan 2022 #37

Warning Signs Metaphorical Jan 2022 #41

A country has to do what a country has to do. Solly Mack Jan 2022 #43

Been researching for the last few weeks Diablo del sol Jan 2022 #44

Honestly vercetti2021 Jan 2022 #47

Yes, there would be a lot of us who would sabotage any attempts to invade Canada. roamer65 Jan 2022 #57

How exactly would Canada "kick our ass" in a military conflict? Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #63

+1 Celerity Jan 2022 #64

Plus a lot of ours fractionally splitting vercetti2021 Jan 2022 #75

Even in the event of a US invasion of Canada (unlikely to the point of absurdity) I doubt very much Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #76

I'll use the bat signal to alert Batman. Oneironaut Jan 2022 #49

While you do that, I'll use my signal watch to let Superman know something's up. Dial H For Hero Jan 2022 #80

"Ain't no river so long as Denial." summer_in_TX Jan 2022 #50

+1 RFCalifornia Jan 2022 #73

Should the USA go full bull goose looney authoritarian fascist, PufPuf23 Jan 2022 #61

Yep. This has crossed my mind as well... inanna Jan 2022 #77

From the above article: inanna Jan 2022 #78

Is this the article Mad_Machine76 Jan 2022 #85