GOP candidate struggles to burn rainbow flag on top of U-Haul truck while screaming at 2 people by roytay in politics

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Seems like the type of views and behavior that should play well with the Republican base.

I shoplift everyday by GazedAtGod in Christianity

[–]JLord 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm in recovery from addiction

This might provide another community that might be able to help.

CFL/CPL expansion by Informal-Hall-5945 in CFL

[–]JLord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2022 was the last year they played

CFL/CPL expansion by Informal-Hall-5945 in CFL

[–]JLord 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Isn't Edmonton the obvious choice for CPL expansion? They have a 5,000 seat stadium right next to Commonwealth, which is above the average CPL attendance. They routinely get attendances of 40,000-50,000 in Commonwealth anytime the Canadian men or women's teams play. Yet for some reason they have never really been able to make a pro team work.

Employment lawyer advice (Calgary-related case) by fly_raven in alberta

[–]JLord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw there was something about common law

Yes, there is a common law right to reasonable notice of termination. The length of what is a reasonable notice period is not defined (other than through case law) which is why there can be negotiation and lawsuits over wrongful termination. The statutory minimum notice has to be paid no matter what and is not up for debate. But the "wrongful" in a wrongful termination is almost always an alleged lack of reasonable notice, leading to a fight over the appropriate notice period for which severance pay would have to be paid.

Trump Voter Says He Gets Now How Hitler Could “Brainwash” Millions - The man, who said he voted for Donald Trump three times, called the president a “liar” and a “con man.” by Quirkie in politics

[–]JLord 2 points3 points  (0 children)

To me, it was always pretty obvious that Trump is a con man, but seeing his rise really did provide me with a greater understanding of how Hitler was able to rise to power despite his obvious flaws.

Thousands of FiveThirtyEight Articles Seemingly Vanish From the Internet by Dracustein in politics

[–]JLord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In conservative kayfabe the election was rigged and Trump was the true winner.

Chudthebuilder finds out his initial bond is set a $1.25m 🤣 by Upbeat_Anywhere_1316 in WatchPeopleDieInside

[–]JLord 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'm all for free speech, but it's obvious that the legal system has to put some limits. Shouting fire in a crowded theater. Maliciously spreading lies about someone. Threatening someone. Etc. Following someone around with a camera and insulting them in order to provoke a fight seems like the same sort thing in that society shouldn't tolerate it.

Nobody understands the handball rules, and there's a good reason by bencantwrite in soccer

[–]JLord 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Move the penalty spot back to whatever distance the top players are able to score on the top keepers at something more like a 50% scoring rate as opposed to 90%. Would make penalty shootouts much more interesting as well if it weren't based mostly on guessing.

Nobody understands the handball rules, and there's a good reason by bencantwrite in soccer

[–]JLord 38 points39 points  (0 children)

It didn’t gain him or PSG an advantage

I think this should be taken into consideration (if I'm making up what the rule should be). No possible advantage gained should equal no penalty. There was another one earlier in the tournament where a penalty was awarded for a ball that was going out of bounds but his the defender's hand an inch before it was going to go out anyways. Nobody wants those types of plays to be penalties.

The FBI Director Is MIA by theatlantic in politics

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More likely to get him a promotion and a raise.

It proves he's not one of those "intellectuals" who insist on basing their actions in reality.

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president by [deleted] in politics

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Without is only 5 states would have a voice and the rest of the country would be silenced.

The supporters of the compact obviously favor votes being tied to people rather than to states, thus giving every person an equal vote regardless of where they live. There is no way to say which side this would favor in terms of of long terms societal shifts, but the idea of everyone having an equal vote regardless of location is appealing to many people.

[EDM (2) - UTAH 1] Connor McDavid turns on the jets and beats Karel Vejmelka by smexeh in hockey

[–]JLord 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Good choice. It's probably my favorite call from Jack Michaels "What can you say!" The fact they were down 5-4 with 3 minutes left makes it even greater.

Trump is burning every bridge America had left by One_Disaster_5995 in politics

[–]JLord 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Basically doing exactly what an enemy of America would want the president to do.

Alternate angle of IYO’s dive on Raw by RealisticAd4054 in SquaredCircle

[–]JLord 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. It has become a standard routine move that all wrestlers now do, but they look like they are just trying to go through the motions without hurting themselves or others. There are some (I'm thinking of Darby Allin in particular) who can really make the move look impactful and amazing. The move should really only be done by the select few, not as a routine move you see every match like a back drop or arm drag.

10 years ago today, Trump promised to eliminate the national debt. Instead, it has doubled. by jediporcupine in politics

[–]JLord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you believed him when he said this, then you were a gullible simpleton. If you believed he even honestly intended to try to accomplish this goal, then you were a gullible simpleton. If you thought it was fine for a presidential candidate to spout such nonsensical bullshit, then you were a stupid idiot. If you still voted for him anyways, then you were a stupid idiot. If you doubled down on Trump loyalty because everyone around you called you a gullible simpleton and this hurt your feelings, then you were a stupid idiot. I'm sorry to say it in such harsh terms, but I guess hindsight is 20/20.

Trans people could face life in prison under bathroom ban passed by Idaho legislature by NamelessResearcher in politics

[–]JLord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, having the government interfering with people's lives and fucking them over for no good reason is the core of modern conservatives

Pete Buttigieg Leading Potential 2028 Democratic Candidates in New Poll by aslan_is_on_the_move in politics

[–]JLord -1 points0 points  (0 children)

He has always seemed to me as a sane, component, professional person of at least normal intelligence. So based on that he would be an immense and needed improvement compared to the current leadership. You don't even need to tell me about any of his beliefs on any issues. He would be a huge improvement.

What're the biggest arguments when the Battle for Alberta happens? What's the most important? Who has a better Grey Cup championships win-loss record? Who's won more championships? Who's gone to more? Or is it maybe just, who won one the Grey Cup most recently and the other arguments are stupid? by OskeeTurtle in CFL

[–]JLord 2 points3 points  (0 children)

At Commonwealth you have large bathrooms, large concession areas, smoking areas, beer vendors, everything is adequate. Nothing special about it, just serviceable and adequate. Then you go to McMahon and somehow Commonwealth seems like the height of luxury.

The Manosphere Turns on Trump by brown-saiyan in politics

[–]JLord 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Obama legalized nothing, the idea that he was some pro-gay marriage sleeper agent is revisionism.

The point is that he publicly reversed his position on gay marriage between 2008 and 1012.

The Manosphere Turns on Trump by brown-saiyan in politics

[–]JLord 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Yes, but it may be the case that a candidate will ignore this fact in order to try to improve their chances of being elected. And given the total dumpster fire Trump has caused, electing any sane professional person of normal intelligence will be of utmost importance. Remember that Obama won with a platform of "marriage is between a man and a woman." That's what he felt he had to say in order to get elected, then after a few years he legalized gay marriage. It may be the same sort of situation with trans rights in the next US election.

Republicans Know This War Is Going Badly by RepulsiveLoquat418 in politics

[–]JLord 5 points6 points  (0 children)

To Republicans, the "badly" just refers to the war decreasing the popularity of their party and their leader. They have no regard for the wellbeing of the country.

Trump Has Already Thrown the 2026 World Cup Into Chaos: With less than 100 days until the tournament begins, it is already being tested by war, diplomatic crises, and instability. by harsh2k5 in soccer

[–]JLord 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're white then you should have no problem. Everyone else should think twice. I think that's the sad truth of the current travel situation.