tomboyred.bsky.social
Logical, critical thinker. Proud Canadian. Old school Liberal.
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No worries. I feel the good in you! This is such a mess and the toughest problem of our times.
Btw, I play devil's advocate because as part of my critical thinking. And...I'm a virgo...we are analytical like that 🤓
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Agreed in theory on all.
It is a binary choice. Good vs Evil or even Right vs Wrong.
Words are important and sadly triggers.
Yes, Trump is a symptom. I would argue "his" fear based party has been building in earnest since 9/11. That is when gun culture exploded. Then the Tea party and now MAGA.
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True in theory. 100%.
But Progressive is a word like Woke. The meaning has been hijacked so using the term brings roadblocks.
It is not fair but packaging matters. It just does.
To bring everyone together we need a fresh inclusive term that highlights equality.
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Crazy begets crazy...
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He is a Mad King with plenty of mad followers.
We are a commonwealth country so he technically can't but he is messing with our economy.
And the poison spread through alt right social media continues to infect people.
These are dangerous times and gambling on crazy is not a safe bet.
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I come from struggle too. I'm glad you made it out and you are strong.
Childhood ends. We deal with out shit or we become part of the problem.
Vance filled the void with much worse toxic bullshit than what he started with. But the void did form in childhood.
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Well now...let's think about this...there is ammonia in urine...lol🤔
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Not rapidly enough. As a Canadian, we are definitely feeling his mood swings on our markets and he isn't joking about taking us over.
Of course, we are too liberal. So. At best he would make us a territory with no voting rights. Cherished 51st state my ass.
Thank the God's for the Commonwealth!
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Agreed. But I think we can agree his childhood was rough too and now he is twisted.
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No doubt...the entire world...
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They were shaped by those influences but I would argue the root cause is a broken childhood.
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Jokes yes. But his upbringing is why he is so messed up. His mom was not there for him. So he wants legislation so mom's have to be there.
He wants to put women "back in their place" rather than actually help people with addictions and their root causes.
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Putin played him. Zelensky went behind his back. Elon dumped him.
He must be soooooo sad. Time for a tantrum. Or? Maybe just call it a day and go back to his life. He has more money than ever. Why bother with the agro...
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Next he will cut unemployment.
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Another Batman Villain for the Legion of Doom.
Why do his minions literally look like villains?
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Trump IS deranged.
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Is she a Russian Blue? Mine has that pretty and judgy girl look too...lol
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Republicans support the death penalty. They are not pro-life. They are pro-choice. They believe they have the choice as to who lives or dies. From lack of health care, wars they said they would stop and the death penalty.
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Ageism is discrimination too. Figure out a way to push out ineffective people young and old.
Review their records. Test for mental acuity. Test for understanding of the tech world.
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Too little, too late.
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Non-violence please.
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Ahhhh...but Elon got tax breaks for his businesses and Trump got a fall guy for the DOGE fall out.
And! Betcha Elon comes back for Mars money!!
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Dems, please stop in-fighting and appoint an Interim Leader to lead the charge.
This guy should be in the dementia ward.
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Because he is a Bad Actor! Both meanings 😄
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Yes! My mental health needs more Steve!!
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Texas Republican Values in action.
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All except the GOP, "good christians" who will be awarded eternal life for their good works...NOT.
Can you imagine St. Peter when this lot line up at the Pearly Gates?!
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Tempting. Very tempting. But it can't be flat out about right and wrong. Sometimes it has to be about what works.
Carney seems laser focused on winning the war. He picks his battles. And so far, he has been taking the high road.
I'm watching closely. No doubt many are. Time will tell.
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I believe in equality and I'm an ally. I'm also practical and I know timing is key.
The Christian Nationalists are misogynist, racist and homophobic. Big time.
Money drives the Trump bus but Vance and his crew are the back seat drivers.
AOC is a key player but the Republicans want her.
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Biden did alot of good but I was disappointed when he tried to stay on. When he was "hired" he said it was for one term. I'm mad at RBG too. She stayed too long and now the supreme court is stacked.
But top problem stands. You have to defeat the Mad King. That requires all thinking people to unite.
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To be clear. I'm using "slay the beast" as a medieval metaphor.
I do not mean for anyone to physically "slay" anyone.
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I'm on the outside looking in.
I see a Mad King to be defeated as the top job.
100% the Dems made critical mistakes. They are working from an old play book whereas the Republicans are working on Project 2025.
An Interim Leader will give you time and provide cover.
Slay the Beast. Then rebuild.
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I think things have to get worse. They don't have a safety net the way we do and many live pay cheque to pay cheque.
My two cents? I would like the Dems to stop in-fighting and name an interim leader. Key word INTERIM. Look to the center and don't give Republicans free shots.
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What kind of person votes for her?
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Otter scrum!
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The uber rich are letting the social Conservatives drive the bus. The price for this is passing massive tax cuts for the rich at the expense of the poor. This makes it easier for the Christian Nationalists to control the poor.
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We need a mandatory vaccine for anti-vaxxer conspiracy theories.
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The Bible talks about God breathing life into us. Our souls. Breath can't happen without lungs. A fetus can't survive outside the womb without lungs.
Christian Nationalists are not pro-life. They support the death penalty.
They just want to put women "back in their place".
It is about control.
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Omfg. My mind is blown. These people have no perspective. And no shame.
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Hmmm...maybe on some level, that is why we are known for saying sorry? We don't see empathy as a weakness.
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With all of Canada cheering for them, maybe it will help them see we are all Canadians...even Alberta style Conservatives🌞
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There are things I think we can do though.
1. Relocate street parking from busy roads. This is where cyclists get doored.
2. Have locker rooms added to new construction.
3. Encourage people to work from home and normalize flex time.
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No. I'm realistic.
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When I lived in the core, I cycled exclusively. Did not own a car...could not afford to park it downtown...lol
Now I live further out and can't cycle in.
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Netherlands is the gold standard for certain.
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Disagree. There are budget constraints. You can't rebuild the city infrasture quickly. 4% cycle. 20% seniors and disabled who can't cycle.
There are adequate bike lanes in place for the usage.
However people on disability are short on services.
Then there is Trump sucking up all the attention