Splitdipless

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[–] Splitdipless 1 points 1 month ago

Kinda upset that 'slam' doesn't refer to Doug Ford losing in a wrestling match with the Auditor General.

[–] Splitdipless 8 points 1 month ago (4 children)

If Pierre can know this information, and he doesn't have a security clearance, then technically voters can know this information too. Put it in the news.

[–] Splitdipless 0 points 1 month ago

...agreeing with your point and expanding on it. Yes, for not spending enough NATO won't look after us, but also we can't trust the USA to protect us.

[–] Splitdipless 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (2 children)

I don't even have faith in the USA to do the right thing. We've been hit with tariffs from the USA on aluminum and steel before because of 'reasons for national security' during the first Trump term. We need to start thinking of defending ourselves without the help of the USA because we shouldn't be concerned about our defence after the way Michigan votes every 4 years.

Even beyond that, the amount of Russian control over the US administration in the next term may be significant. We may not be able to work with the US in matters of intelligence for fear of some information going to the Russians. The US might not step in and help NATO if Russia decides to test our resolve to defend Finland for instance, and wouldn't it be good if the rest of the alliance could do their fair share of the work defending the rest of democracy even if the USA won't?

[–] Splitdipless 1 points 2 months ago

They aren't saying 'no bikes,' they are saying 'no bike lanes.' It's predicated on the mistaken impression that the bike lanes reduce the number of car lanes, and thus would slow car traffic. They would like to up the danger to bikers by having them 'take the lane' and force them to bike in the car lane. In addition to the danger to biker, it actually slows driving traffic as bikes are now in car lanes of traffic, and if any biker does get hurt, which is bound to go up, the accidents will slow traffic as well.

I should stop saying 'bike lane' and 'car lane' I suppose - the Government of Ontario has a preference that it's just a lane for everything.

[–] Splitdipless -1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah, no sales tax, but high income tax. You're paying tax - just in a different form.

[–] Splitdipless 4 points 2 months ago

Shame is a bit strong. One might regret that a peaceful solution wasn't available or wasn't explored fully, but one doesn't need to feel shame that armed conflict occurred.

[–] Splitdipless -1 points 2 months ago

Don't worry - the cyclist will continue to keep their lives in danger by not stopping at stop signs.

[–] Splitdipless 5 points 2 months ago

With the US out of NATO, USA aggression towards a NATO ally would provoke a response. Also, NATO is not involved with Ukraine. This means that all of NATO can focus on USA aggression. Considering the significant force difference between a non-NATO USA and the rest of NATO, I imagine that nuclear response as an opener is heavily weighed. Glass Washington D.C., then ask if the USA would like to retreat to US lines before they glass NYC. Primary response would be through UK nuclear submarine along the Atlantic.

[–] Splitdipless 3 points 2 months ago

I could go for some Poutine...

[–] Splitdipless 3 points 2 months ago

very year. After 40+ years of it either do it or shut up about it.

Use a sextant to 'call noon' every day? Lovely.

[–] Splitdipless 6 points 3 months ago

"Poilievre said he prefers that I stay as Prime Minister." Imagine if Justin Trudeau says that line and then refers to the broadcast.

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