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sloppychops 93 points 2 years ago

I mean it's not necessarily the retailers. It's Canadians themselves who aren't buying them. If I read "états unis" on a product I will look for an alternative or go without.

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sloppychops 84 points 2 years ago

Never thought I'd ever say it, but I'm not terribly opposed to an independent Canadian nuclear deterrent these days.

I can think of no other workable solution if we're serious about remaining Canadian. The Ricans would steamroll us conventionally. Without a credible deterrent, Slobba the Slut could very well ramble himself incoherently from 'economic pressure' to 'occupational force.' We don't know what his puppetmasters and wormtongues are whispering in his ear, or how far he and his sycophants are willing to go for a cheaper egg.

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sloppychops 69 points 2 years ago

The Americans need to learn from the French where one egg is un oeuf.

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sloppychops 62 points 2 years ago

It's how parliamentary democracy works. The Prime Minister (PM) is elected by Members of Parliament (MPs) who are, in turn, directly elected by canadians. Typically, the Prime Minister is the leader of the largest party, but not always since a coalition of smaller parties could theoretically band together to elect their choice for PM. Carney was just elected leader of The Liberal Party of Canada, the largest party currently sitting in the Canadian lower house, by members of said party.

Our head of state and commander in chief is King Charles III, whose power is severely limited by constitutional and conventional traditions. Typically, in a parliamentary system, the head of state is merely a figurehead with no ability to influence policy directly.

Our Cabinet, unlike in the American Presidential system where cabinet members are unelected and appointed by the executive, are by convention chosen by the PM from amongst the directly elected MPs.

The PM can be forced to resign, alongside their Cabinet of Ministers, when a majority of MPs support a 'motion/vote of no confidence.' An election can be called at any time, with the maximum period between elections being 4 years.

This system of governance is shared with most Parliamentary and Semi-Presidential democracies with some minor differences.

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sloppychops 59 points 2 years ago

I suppose he doesn't realise the huge energy input required, and which the US lacks, to produce aluminium.

They're not coming back, you doofus. It's not just a case of relocating manufacturing, you also would need to massively expand US baseload, and that is not happening. I mean, you cough in the direction of Texas and their entire grid collapses.

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sloppychops 59 points 2 years ago

They meant a candidate for 'piece.' A piece of this country, a piece of that country.

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sloppychops 56 points 2 years ago

I don't think Trump realises that we buy more cars and parts from the US than vice versa. I imagine if US manufacturers do leave, Canada will just pivot to EU and Asian brands. I'd love to see Renault, Citreon, and BYD here.

So we lose 30,000 or so jobs up here, while Ford, GM et al, who are already in a precarious position, need to be bailed out again. The capital costs of this kind of restructuring will be eye watering. This could be a spectacular own goal. Ford and GM are already in debt up to their eyeballs. And the future might not be so rosy for Tesla.

Also, if he's serious about relocating Aluminium production back to the US, he is really going to need those Canadian energy imports.

I'd offer him an egg in this trying time, but...

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sloppychops 46 points 2 years ago

He successfully got Mexico to pay for the wall so I don't see this being an issue whatsoever.

He also has a gorgeous natural complexion and very real, very luscious hair.

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sloppychops 45 points 2 years ago

Lay your own eggs, turkey looking cunt.

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sloppychops 35 points 2 years ago

I agree that people lack compassion, but for a substantial number, it's not 'for no reason.'

Many people's interactions with the homeless population are very negative, typically involving theft, drug use, and terrifying mental health breaks. Obviously, that's very much an issue of selection bias since it's typically the same few who give the entire homeless population a bad reputation.

I think if people gave more of their time to help the homeless and others who have fallen through the cracks of society, a lot of the cruel words and horrible treatment directed toward our less fortunate would diminish substantially. A few hours a week volunteering at your local food bank, shelter, church kitchen, nursing home, etc. Is a small inconvenience but an absolutely huge help.

Additionally, we must rethink how we treat repeat offenders and public criminality. A lot of the time police won't even respond to a reported bike theft or incidence of public drug use. The offenders are a danger and nuisance not only to themselves and the general public at large, but also, and most substantially, to other homeless people.

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sloppychops 34 points 2 years ago

That's what they call 'stealing' or 'piracy' when the serfs do it.

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sloppychops 32 points 2 years ago

The offering is very hit or miss. Obviously, that's not the platforms fault. It does feel like some of the vendors are taking the piss.

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sloppychops 32 points 2 years ago

I fear that Europe, as is tradition, will fail to capitalise on this moment due to internal division, with China reaping most of the benefits as a result.

I would love to be wrong. I hope I am. I feel like an EU at the centre of global trade and geopolitics is the least awful option at this point in history. Although with the continued rise of the far right in France and Germany that may not be the case for much longer.

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sloppychops 29 points 2 years ago

TWICE.

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sloppychops 29 points 2 years ago

What if Marjorie Taylor Green already tripped and swallowed her head?

Her being inside-out would explain a lot.

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sloppychops 28 points 2 years ago

They really should install a McDonalds PlayPlace at the white house. Keep him distracted with nuggies and Melania in a Grimace costume doing the YMCA dance.

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sloppychops 27 points 2 years ago

But what if i like the taste of carbonated dishwater?

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sloppychops 27 points 2 years ago

Tesla Chrome and Android by X incoming.

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sloppychops 26 points 2 years ago

Believe it or not: straight to jail.

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sloppychops 25 points 2 years ago

LEMMEE IN! (ノ゜ー゜)ノ

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