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

Last post by Jacob - Today at 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.

#2

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Tamas - Today at 01:16:12 PM

I like Pluribus

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

Last post by Bauer - Today at 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.

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Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Syt - Today at 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.

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Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 10:33:38 AM

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

 

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Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by celedhring - Today at 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.

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Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Josephus - Today at 08:55:11 AM

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

#8

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 07:28:05 AM

It gets worse

#9

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

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 07:14:38 AM

In this case factual reporting by the Beaverton.

If the NDP go with one of the more left leaning leadership candidates the Conservatives are going to be in a bit of a bind. They have gone far right, and the middle (where most Canadian voters feel most comfortable) will have been conceded.

#10

Off the Record / Re: The Off Topic Topic

Last post by Tamas - Today at 06:50:05 AM

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