And when will we be stepping in to revert every other border taken by force over the last 70 years?
Theres a lot... That's kinda how wars work.
Yes? I've never claimed they aren't bad. The US does it too, along with pretty much every country who goes to war because international law and the rules of war are bullshit.
There are no rules in war other than "win"
They're committing war crimes constantly. Attacking civilians and using human shields by building their bases in residential buildings.
They aren't fulfilling any sort of duty.
Yes, because then it would be a recognized war between countries and Israel could seek other measures of retaliation. As it stands, Hezbollah gets to use a whole country as a human shield against things like international sanctions. Right now the only sanctions on Lebanon are for weapons, because other sanctions would lead to an even more massive humanitarian problem with how shit a state the country is in.
It's one of the worst countries in the world right now. It lost 90% of its economic output since 2019 and something like 85% of the population is living below the poverty line.
Sure. War is war. Actions have consequences though, they should expect retaliation.
Absolutely is Israels call when that group is attacking them.
They don't get a free attack pass just because there's a border.
Well then maybe Lebanon shouldn't allow non government military groups to operate in its borders. If a country can't handle its own shit, is it surprising that a neighbour would take over?
Yes it does work like that, and bombing them anyways is the counter.
Would be nice if we had an easier way to solve problems, but it's not realistic.
Wow, some people clearly need to read more books. It's a reference.
Well then maybe the Lebanese government shouldn't allow a non government military group to operate inside their border.
The leader of Hezbollah was confirmed dead in the attack, so clearly they were using human shields... They have been attacking Israel from a foreign country, and are not part of that countries military, which makes them terrorists.
You don't like the truth, but lying about it doesnt change the facts of the matter.
It's literally terrorist 101 to use human shields. This tactic has been used by every insurgency in the last hundred years.
It's why it was added as a war crime.
As for the second one to commit a war crime. If you follow the rules, but your enemy doesn't, you will lose. This is the international equivalent of the bunch buggy no punch back bullshit that let's people hit you with no retaliation.
To protect the US from rockets from... Canada?
Residential buildings that Hezbollah intentionally set up a headquarters in the basement of.
Thats already a war crime by Hezbollah.
Fucking Conservatives.
Stop worrying about what other people have between their legs, especially children.
It's wierd.
Now that's ironic, given the subject.
Hate is the only thing Conservatives all agree on.
You realize that the US, Russia, and China have been fighting this way and killing millions of civilians for like 60+ years now right?
Ukraine for example is the US vs Russia/China.
Afghanistan was the US vs Russia a few times.
The whole point of fighting somewhere else is that fewer of your own civilians die.
Because Nukes are a thing, that's why all big countries fight proxy wars now. Ukraine, Israel, Afghanistan... All proxies.
Oh right, all the sanctions and prosecutions against Iran are working so well.
The rest of the world has picked sides, and there are major players on both sides, so nothing can happen.
If it's a war crime to target non-combatants, then Hezbollah is already committing the war crimes with their rocket attacks on Israel. So is using human shields.
If your enemy isn't following the "rules" why should you be required to do so?
Conservative leader John Rustad is unveiling his party’s plan to address a key issue for the majority of voters in this election: affordability.
The title is a bit misleading and makes it sound like it's a one time payment. It's very different, he's promising to exempt up to $3000 a month towards your housing costs from income taxes. Starting at $1500 a month in 2026 and going up $500 a year for 3 more years. At the max, it would be a $36,000 a year tax deduction which is absolutely massive, that's half of the average family income.
Great idea? It's complicated, but probably not a good idea.
When you make something "cheaper" for everyone like this in a supply constrained market, all that does is drive up the prices of rents and housing sale prices since people can now use that freed up money to pay more for those.
Also, his plan to pay for this multi-billion dollar plan is:
“Obviously, we need to take a look at this reckless spending that David Eby has put in place in terms of how to sort of rein in some of that spending,” said Rustad.
So that's not really "fiscally conservative" at all.
The NDP has shared a video of B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad saying he regrets getting the "so-called vaccine" against COVID-19.
This asshole is literally a conspiracy theorist. He says it was about controlling the population, not stopping the spread of the virus.
Which countries (and even provinces) had the fewest covid deaths per capita? Oh.. the ones with the highest vaccination rates.
Everyone with a brain knows vaccines reduce illness, that's why we have the fucking things.
Uber's reply to the new laws.
Since-deleted posts by Damon Scrase, who was nominated in January, include a 2022 post calling some Pride parade participants “degenerates”
Surprise surprise, a Conservative who's got a past full of hate.
Awakening Chinatown showcased cultural diversity of Chinese Canadian society
This is the true Canada, open to all ideas. Let's keep it this way.
The board plans to invite commissioner Kasari Govender to an open board meeting to hear a presentation from VicPD and the mobile youth service team
Personally, it seems stupid not to have a liaison in high schools. This is where teens establish "bad" patterns, and every single one they manage to save early is one less problem for decades in the future.
Extremely unfortunate situation.
Vancouver Canucks forward Nils Hoglander was assessed a match penalty and ejected from the game against the San Jose Sharks for intent to injure forward Kevin Labanc.
Intent to injure?
Based on that call, any sort of pushing or shoving should be called.
The leader of the federal Conservative Party of Canada has wrapped up a two-day tour of Vancouver Island, trying to swing votes in an NDP stronghold well ahead of any mandated election in October 2025.
Unfortunately, it looks like he's going to elected in a couple years. I just hope people remember after a term of the Conservatives cutting important environmental policies like the carbon tax, that they will have failed to make like more affordable AND fucked up the environment more.
The conservative parties that won in the UK didn't manage to make things more affordable, the conservative party that won in Australia didn't manage it either, no party anywhere has managed it.
This crisis isn't caused by local government zoning policies, approval red tape, or anything else that the parties are talking about. It's caused by landowners (including people who own only one property) using a home as an investment.
You cannot have homes appreciate in value faster than inflation (investments) and also have affordable housing. It's impossible. That's literally just a pyramid scheme.
Until the government starts implementing policies that start reducing existing home prices, this will not be fixed. Building more units doesn't do this unless you build impossibly (literally impossible) large numbers.
So stop voting with your emotions and vote with your brain.
Island Farms milk products were in short supply in some capital region grocery stores over the weekend
In case anyone was wondering what happened at the grocery stores over the last couple days.
The CRD says it will work with local First Nations and consult the public in developing a long-term management plan for the 27-acre property, which is adjacent to Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park
Check out our interactive map featuring frightful displays and Halloween events around the capital region — and be sure to add your own!
The 30-unit community of shipping containers provided temporary housing for those at risk of homelessness for the last two years
I love Mattias Krantz and his wacky music projects.
Motorists looking for a shortcut to the Malahat end up on the road, which is filled with surprise inclines and a hairpin turn or two.
Land in the development is still being set aside for a potential ferry terminal, a commitment that will last another three years or so, the developer says.
Because reasons?
High land prices and rising building costs due to inflation and other factors have combined to drive construction of apartments rather than single-family homes
Somewhat clickbait title, it went from 80% to 89% of new unit starts for this one month period compared to last year.
Apartment units have been the majority of new units for more than a decade now.
BC Ferries fixed a mechanical issue with a vessel in time to prevent further cancellations on sailings between Metro Vancouver and Victoria on Monday, but not without delays.
More technical issues. The ferries are starting to become a real issue here on the island.
Police in Saanich are warning the public to be cautious near PKOLS (Mount Douglas Park) after recent cougar sightings in the area.
Valve said it is not attempting to discourage the “discourage the use of [AI] on Steam.”.
Interesting decision