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#31

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

#32

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

Last post by Josquius - December 13, 2025, 02:00:36 PM

That is a funny one on we hate you cos you're shit not because you're a woman.
Related.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BlowsToRachelReeves

#33

Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023

Last post by Razgovory - December 13, 2025, 01:59:20 PM

Talked to a British Antizionist on Facebook:

Yes his people were being oppressed by a certain group of people. Lending money to Germans, taking their house deeds and then putting the interest so high they would take their houses. The Austrian painter saw the threat from the beginning and did what any leader would do. He has been villfied throughout history. This is why 109 leaders expelled them. Unfortunately they were lumbered on to the poor Palestinians and nkw the whole world can see why the Austrian painter tried to help his people.

I asked her about this quote.

https://www.facebook.com/aisha.ladha.3?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxMDIzNjM3NDU5NDc3NjcwOV85OTA4NDkxMDY5NjE1MTA%3D

She told me that wasn't Jews that were killed by the "Austrian Painter" just zionists.  Pretty typical from the more Arab antizionists I see.

#34

Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023

Last post by Razgovory - December 13, 2025, 01:57:50 PM

Talked to a British Antizionist on Facebook:

Yes his people were being oppressed by a certain group of people. Lending money to Germans, taking their house deeds and then putting the interest so high they would take their houses. The Austrian painter saw the threat from the beginning and did what any leader would do. He has been villfied throughout history. This is why 109 leaders expelled them. Unfortunately they were lumbered on to the poor Palestinians and nkw the whole world can see why the Austrian painter tried to help his people.

I asked her about this quote.

https://www.facebook.com/aisha.ladha.3?comment_id=Y29tbWVudDoxMDIzNjM3NDU5NDc3NjcwOV85OTA4NDkxMDY5NjE1MTA%3D

She told me that wasn't Jews that were killed by the "Austrian Painter" just zionists.

#35

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

Last post by Jacob - December 13, 2025, 01:17:29 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.

#36

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Tamas - December 13, 2025, 01:16:12 PM

I like Pluribus

#37

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

Last post by Bauer - December 13, 2025, 12:22:17 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.

#38

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Syt - December 13, 2025, 10:59:39 AM

Still enjoying Plur1bus. For how little happens I find myself quite engrossed, not least thanks to excellent acting, directing, photography and editing. It's bringing up a lot of questions around connection (how much do we want/need), how much we rely on others (or not) and how similar people can be different or different people (or people vs hivemind) can be similar, and what makes us human, themes of AI, communality vs individualism, etc. Not to mention how carefully constructed some of it feels, between parallel actions, what people say vs. what they do, the use of color, etc. Hard to talk about without going into spoilers. I don't think it's a crowd pleaser like Breaking Bad, but I enjoy going on this emotional and philosophical journey. I don't think I can recommend it, because I'm not quite sure who would like this. I think celedhring would get a kick out of the writing and production that goes into it.

Ep. 7 of The Amazing Digital Circus dropped, too (YouTube). It goes back to its existentialist themes, but I hate to say I saw the ending coming from miles away - but I don't think it was a bad thing, since it's much more focused on the characters, anyways.

I've also watched the first two episodes of For All Mankind. Liking it and will keep watching.

#39

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by crazy canuck - December 13, 2025, 10:33:38 AM

It's not that bad....I mean not as though they're putting sharks in the coliseum or anhything

 

#40

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by celedhring - December 13, 2025, 10:15:19 AM

It's not that bad....I mean not as though they're putting sharks in the coliseum or anhything

I almost want to get to that part now.