FireRetardant

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[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

We really should be using our low voter turnnout numbers as proof that something needs to change in the voting system.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 24 points 5 days ago (3 children)

Also access to shaving products and accessories is getting easier. Hand held electric razors are getting smaller and can do a lot of the work before a blade makes a smooth finish.

That said, as a male i hate shaving my privates smooth. I find the hair acts as a natural lubricant, without hair everything either gets sticky or feels slimy down there.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

Doug ford may not have done all the damage, but he certainly isn't the guy that is going to repair the damage with new ideas, social services, and changing the status quo. Doug is more likely to make policies that benefit the rich and maintain the status quo and make people think everything is fine and normal while doing no real progress.

Canada as a whole needs to step back, look at the damages we've done to our cities, social services, and industries and we need to come up with ways to mend. We need to rebuild our bulldozed cities and reduce horrendously expensive car dependancy. We need sociial services to help lift people up, some of which have been generationally pushed down, we need to invest in Canada's economy and industry to become more resilent and self sufficient, especially in light of recent events.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

The oligarchs won't benefit from a fairer voting system and until they will benefit from one i doubt we will see meaningful change. We've had leader in office for a decade who promised electoral reform and 0 progress has been made towards that promise.

Others have recomended a political party form strictly to win, implement electoral reform, then break up and call an election. That may be our best chance as current status quo parties obviously don't care.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 11 points 6 days ago

It feels like its less about the plan and more about the loudest voice

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 10 points 6 days ago (15 children)

With a potential for an american invasion on the table, I wouldn't want to cancel that deal without another similar plane deal lined up

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 11 points 1 week ago

Calls an emergency election in order to re-elect himself. Party proceeds to not provide a platform until the very last few days of voting. The overall provincial government sees very little change with low voter turn outs again

Why is he allowed to call an emergency election without significant reason? If justfiied, wouldn't an emergency election have a relatively high voter turn out? How can the party that called for an election not have a platform published day 1? How is a guy who is currently being investigated by the RCMP for corruption even allowed to run until thats cleared up?

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Maybe ndp would have more than 5% of the vote if people picked the candidate they actually want instead of voting strategically.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 8 points 1 week ago

Everyone is so concerned about healthcare and housing costs then they go and elect the guy that wants to privatize healthcare and demolish rent control and renters rights

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 7 points 1 week ago (8 children)

I heard so many people say "i like the NDP but i have to vote liberal or my vote is useless." I say the number of NDP seats is proof that thinking is flawed. It may not have stopped the conservatives from winning but new ideas and fresh faces to fight for them can be progress.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 3 points 1 week ago

The problem is people don't actually realize the harm. They hear carbon tax on the radio and assume it hurts them finnancially without considering the rebate. They own a home so they don't care about rent control, until in 2 years they can't afford a college apartment for their kid. They hear some fat oaf tell them a 60 billion dollar tunnel will fix traffic with more lanes bro and they believe it.

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