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....because why not?
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eos_nyxia replied to BlessedLion's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
I think it is unlikely as well (physical war). If they're interested in propaganda, they'd best use a different technique rather than overt attempts at causing diversion/ exhaustion combined with disrespect. If they're even mentally capable of it, that is. Again, treating us as America 2.0 which is going to continue to go along with whatever whims they have is a mistake that enough Canadians will not overlook anymore, looming tariff or no tariff. I've said before -- this is a breaking point. The overt lack of "respect" thing is huge. At least make SOME attempt to slide the disrespect under the rug ("plausible deniability") and present some kind of cohesive narrative about what you actually want. (I mean, please don't. Please keep making it easier for us to turn against you so we can be kicked into gear and sort ourselves out already. As someone mentioned before, we very much have our own issues as a country.) He does not represent our zeitgeist, especially right now. -
eos_nyxia replied to BlessedLion's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
Non-Canadians gravely underestimate how hard Canadians will fight back when pushed into a corner, whether in a trade war or an actual, real arms war. They should, at the very least, be prepared to bleed in ways that are highly, deeply inconvenient and painful for them. At this point, the more we are pushed unjustifiably and the more disrespect there is, the more we will push back. Like... my grandfather did not lose his leg fighting Nazis and fascists for no reason. It was a long time ago, but men THREW THEMSELVES into enlisting in that war. Unfortunately, it often takes conflict and a universal threat to have this level of solidarity. When was the last time we had this level of solidarity in Canada anyway? -
eos_nyxia replied to BlessedLion's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
As for fentanyl coming in from Canada because of the so-called drug war; do you know how little of it is Canadian? From your own media sources, it's about: 0.2% https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/30/world/canada/canada-fentanyl-trump.html https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/03/politics/us-canada-trade-fentanyl-fact-check/index.html We know that he's making up reasons for whatever it is that he has in mind. -
eos_nyxia replied to BlessedLion's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
FYI, that money was already going to be put into border security. Canada already agreed to it... https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/12/the-government-of-canadas-border-plan-significant-investments-to-strengthen-border-security-and-our-immigration-system.html The time stamp is at the bottom of that webpage (December 2024). It's being reframed as some kind of brand-new win in media, and it is not. It's our PM patting DT on the back and saying "yep, you won!". This is literally what DT does -- spread misinformation. This video was from last month. -
eos_nyxia replied to BlessedLion's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
It's a 30-day pause on tariffs, after which it will be dangling over our heads again. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-trump-speak-trade-war-1.7448805?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar And he's still on about this, acting like an abusive partner. Either he's spouting complete nonsense, he's distracting from other things he's doing on purpose, or it really is an overt threat. Which one is it primarily? https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5123538-trump-canada-51st-state/ Either way, I'm STILL not going back to supporting American megacorps and businesses, and I suspect that many other Canadians feel the same way. -
eos_nyxia replied to BlessedLion's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
Currently: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ford-ripping-up-province-contract-with-starlink-1.7448763 Meanwhile, yesterday in BC: Wow, gaslighting. Who would have expected that?? https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/white-house-mexico-is-serious-canada-appears-have-misunderstood-trumps-executive-2025-02-03/ -
eos_nyxia replied to PurpleTree's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
What I find disappointing is that people STILL need to find a common enemy to unite against, or else we tend to find yet another reason to fragment amongst ourselves. -
eos_nyxia replied to PurpleTree's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
Just because historically we're "polite", tend to be fatalistic, and have gone along with them and supported them in the past (including supporting their stupid wars), this doesn't mean that we're going to keep bending over. This is likely the permanent breaking point for us. Like... even conservatives have turned against Trump here, though maybe there's a few braindead bottom feeders left. Even just the idea of us all being one state, lol. Spoken like someone who understands nothing about Canada and doesn't want to know anything. At least split it up, WTF?? Have fun with the riots, lol. -
Oof. I wish you the best for your health. No chance to move still, I'm guessing? (I'm also guessing that there aren't many single or child-free people where you live? I think it's becoming more normalized where I live, if not hugely because of the cost of living and the lack of optimism about the future amongst millennials/Gen Z.) For myself, I've found it more productive to focus on just living my life instead of writing about it or even being on public social media. Mostly, I just use social media as personal messenger and for creative/ professional things and nothing else, preferring more private platforms when possible. I've put a lot of energy into reconciling with my family, reconciling my relationship with being in a body, creative endeavours, volunteering, working out, learning, etc.
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eos_nyxia replied to PurpleTree's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
This is like watching a game of Civ where that one leader starts acting unhinged in diplomacy, lol -
eos_nyxia replied to PurpleTree's topic in Society, Politics, Government, Environment, Current Events
Trudeau's speech: FYI, Canadians are pretty much universally on board with this. I'm optimistic about Canada's long-term prospects, and I think we're in the process of being snapped out of our own lethargy and complicity when it comes to our dependence on the US. Many of us are already in the process of weaning ourselves off American megacorps and products (e.g. Amazon) in response to this. Ironically, Trump might be doing much more for Canadian unity and strengthening our identity and sense of collective purpose. I'm not so optimistic for you all in the US of A, particularly for the common person without wealth. You guys have your own gauntlet ahead of you, and must somehow decide for yourselves, both individually and collectively, despite the shellshock... At its heart, this isn't just a trade war about the exchange of currency and natural resources. This is also a war of cultures and values. -
Yep, just making my semi-regular visitation back from the grave. How have you been lately?
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But what is the right way to talk about it? I honestly don't exactly know because I've never done it before. But I do know what is NOT right, so I can work with a rapid process of elimination. It's a start.
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I've barred myself from complaining about certain things. Most things, really. Still, I am perpetually aware that not complaining about something is not the same thing as truly putting it to rest. Venting was supposed to do something. Occasionally it was constructive, but mostly it was not. I know I must change the way I think and talk about some of these issues rather than simply avoiding talking about it. But... how? There is a perilously fine line of balance to walk to make the most out of my talking about it (or to make the most out of not talking at all.) Either way, I do not do it for any of THEM. And if I do, it's only in the most indirect and impersonal ways.