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#21

Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by Oexmelin - December 13, 2025, 04:19:43 PM

On an individual level I will tend to feel a bit betrayed, but on a systemic level I think it's an important part of the parliamentary system - allowing feedback and response in between elections.

It's one thing when it's a response to changing political conditions. I would begrudge less Steven Guilbault for, say, crossing over to the NDP right now - even if we were to imagine the NDP being in a much better political position than it currently is.

It's somewhat of another, I think, in this case. Ma wasn't elected ten years ago. He signed up with the Conservatives only a few months ago. Pierre Poilièvre's character was well-known. You had to know who you were dealing with.

#22

Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023

Last post by Valmy - December 13, 2025, 03:41:54 PM

On the Internet these days I can never be entirely sure a rando is even a real person.

#23

Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023

Last post by Zoupa - December 13, 2025, 03:29:06 PM

Telling that Raz ignores the war crime but instead posts about his interaction with a rando on facebook, of all places.

#24

Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023

Last post by Tamas - December 13, 2025, 03:19:50 PM

Your link doesn't go anywhere.

Fits right into this argument then.

#25

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Valmy - December 13, 2025, 03:19:06 PM

Yes, I'd say it sounds like rewilding is the best option there.

That won't happen. Oil and gas companies are operating on it.

So farmers can work around oil companies but.... Whatever wildlife looks like there can't?
(serious question.)

If people are walking around and using the land what would rewilding even mean? Besides how would I even do that? It would probably involve careful stewardship and expertise. Why do you think that is a sensible option?

#26

Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023

Last post by Solmyr - December 13, 2025, 03:06:50 PM

Your link doesn't go anywhere.

#27

Off the Record / Re: [Canada] Canadian Politics...

Last post by viper37 - December 13, 2025, 02:40:06 PM

Yeah I think that's exactly what's happening.

I'm not sure what to think of floor crossings in general though.  It kind of feels undemocratic, although maybe it does serve some function in ensuring government remains flexible to adapt an doesn't get too partisan.

I don't like it.

I would prefer they go independent, then seek re-election under their new banner.

I think it was a proposal by some party or another at some point, but abandoned as quickly as the electoral reform promises.

#28

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by DGuller - December 13, 2025, 02:34:10 PM

Regarding all the Chinese name jokes you guys were making the other day, be glad you are not Finnish beauty queens. 

https://yle.fi/a/74-20199196

I'd still prefer to be a beauty queen, even a Finnish one.

#29

Off the Record / Re: Brexit and the waning days...

Last post by Jacob - December 13, 2025, 02:29:03 PM

That's really fucking unfortunate for Britain

#30

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Jacob - December 13, 2025, 02:20:21 PM

IMO there is a significant difference between making puns based in Chinese dynasties and making slanteye gestures like that.

But if society has moved to such a degree that they are seen as equivalent in the general consensus, then I will resign from all my beauty pageant titles