Thread: Occupy Dreamviews

Originally Posted by cmind

By the way, on the subject of Canadian "socialism", it's funny that the low taxes and regulations we now have up here would be considered extreme right-wing tea party stuff down south. Although Canada leaves much to be desired, calling it socialist compared to the US is not in tune with reality.

It's socialist up here. It is. Two was to tell, first go to your doctor and ask for a flu shot. Look at how much you just payed up front. Now, go home and look at your tax documents, look at how much you just payed for the flu shot.

Originally Posted by Spartiate

You must be terribly uncomfortable here.

Not old enough to really feel the effects of it all, but I can tell its going to be a lovely shit storm in the near future.

Originally Posted by crazydude007

Not old enough to really feel the effects of it all, but I can tell its going to be a lovely shit storm in the near future.

How old are you? Canada has been this way for a very long time and we are one of the most prosperous nations on the planet, it's no coincidence.

Originally Posted by Spartiate

How old are you? Canada has been this way for a very long time and we are one of the most prosperous nations on the planet, it's no coincidence.

No doubt it's prosperous, which is why I love it so much, but there are a few kinks which can be ironed out. I am 17, almost 18.

Originally Posted by crazydude007

No doubt it's prosperous, which is why I love it so much, but there are a few kinks which can be ironed out. I am 17, almost 18.

So I assume you're looking at post-secondary education. How do you feel about getting heavily indebted before even getting a job? In Canada, university tuition is heavily subsidized to make it more affordable to the common man. Just compare tuition costs between Canada and the US. Are you saying that you'd rather be paying 5 figure tuitions towards a degree that is essential in the job market? Is that reasonable, fair?

Say you're one of the lucky few that has a mommy and daddy with deep pockets and you don't have to worry about this. Do you want to live in a country where proper education is unaffordable? How would that impact society in general, how would that impact you?

Originally Posted by Spartiate

Are you saying that you'd rather be paying 5 figure tuitions towards a degree that is essential in the job market? Is that reasonable, fair?

What....?

Not even Harvard is a 5 figure tuition
Harvard College Admissions § Financial Aid: Cost of Attendance

Check your facts.

Originally Posted by Laughing Man

What....?

Not even Harvard is a 5 figure tuition
Harvard College Admissions § Financial Aid: Cost of Attendance

Check your facts.

You just linked me to a page that clearly shows a five figure tuition ($36,305)...

Originally Posted by Spartiate

You just linked me to a page that clearly shows a five figure tuition ($36,305)...

Derp, I thought you meant 6 figures. My mistake.