tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post8974659676060800960..comments2024-03-03T17:01:57.876-05:00Comments on Montreal Simon: Justin Trudeau, Young Canadians, and the Last ElectionSimonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-56685041063770928832016-02-23T22:49:01.841-05:002016-02-23T22:49:01.841-05:00Hi anon 5:01....I have written more posts about wh...Hi anon 5:01....I have written more posts about why we need to do more to help seniors than I have about how to help the young. I believe in helping BOTH. But as somebody who deals with both groups I see that the needs of the young are being ignored. We are in danger of creating a lost generation, and that won't help seniors or anybody....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-65746464442848332722016-02-23T22:41:56.167-05:002016-02-23T22:41:56.167-05:00Hi anon 11.01 AM... We should be investing in you...Hi anon 11.01 AM... We should be investing in youth, but we live in an aging society so it's very easy to ignore them. I don't think a lot of Canadians realize how hard life has become for the twenty something generation. Many are forced to work two or three jobs because they can't get enough hours or money. All jobs are classified as temporary so they can send you home at any time in your shift, and needless to say there are no benefits. If something isn't done the situation will lead us all to a very bad place...Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-85883181942431383512016-02-23T22:30:28.816-05:002016-02-23T22:30:28.816-05:00Hi TS...I had forgotten about his Minister of Yout...Hi TS...I had forgotten about his Minister of Youth title. But it's a good idea because he can relate to young people better than any other politician I have ever seen. Justin has a great opportunity to harness the future, but as I said in my post there is a danger. The young are idealistic, but that idealism can turn quickly to disillusionment and cynicism. We have four years to get it right or lose it all in a generational conflict nobody needs....Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15309809679331128837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-23590460042461159642016-02-23T17:01:15.255-05:002016-02-23T17:01:15.255-05:00But what if you're over 60, white, semi-privil...But what if you're over 60, white, semi-privileged because we have a pension and hate the Cons because you've had long enough to work out they're a bunch of ideologues with no conscience? We're a growing demographic, and there's careers to be made looking after our old bones and extracting our savings. It all fits together - that's what an economy's about, making the money go round and round. Making a bald statement about investing in youth and not in the old shows a complete lack of understanding of basic economics. Sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-70417113038446335462016-02-23T11:01:17.998-05:002016-02-23T11:01:17.998-05:00Always invest in youth. This is what the Harperit...Always invest in youth. This is what the Harperites don't understand. It is the party of angry old flaccid men. By definition it means their precious base is shrinking (no pun intended).<br /><br />Over 60s, white privileged, and prejudiced is not a base I would invest in for the future. Better to appeal to the young who will be around for several more elections. It's just pure demographics supported by basic math. How much longer is Harper's base going to be around? idiots!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23253782.post-36846386897898258892016-02-23T10:00:00.859-05:002016-02-23T10:00:00.859-05:00When JT was sworn in at Rideau Hall, I noticed tha...When JT was sworn in at Rideau Hall, I noticed that besides being sworn in as PM, he had the portfolio of Minister of Youth. Loved it! MSM did not seem to take any notice. I think too many continue to under estimate our PM. I think he, more than many, understands the importance of youth. Like you Simon, he sees it. With his respect for Charter and bringing back the long form census just a few of his plans to maintain the youth vote, and build on. Ideals and informed decision making, I think that that's how we maintain a youth vote. A demographic that becomes a segment of the population that votes and that are engaged in political system. Unfortunately, too much nay say from cons turns people off. But Sunny Ways can fight this!<br /><br />Cheers to our lovely Canada<br /><br />TSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com