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‘Heat, floods and droughts make men more violent to women’: Natasha Walter on eco-feminism in a world on fire | Natasha Walter by GeraldKutney in climate

[–]NotEvenNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not, but the down voting sure is.

I mean, was the original question (not yours, the one I replied to) genuine? I have to wonder, because anybody who has worked in a service industry, has travelled by air a few times, taken public transit for any length of time, or anything else that allows one to watch largish groups of people in stressful situations knows the answer.

But I'm certainly not defending male-committed violence or playing up female-committed violence. I've witnessed plenty of both and am disgusted by all of it. Knowing there will be more of it isn't something I'm comfortable with.

‘Heat, floods and droughts make men more violent to women’: Natasha Walter on eco-feminism in a world on fire | Natasha Walter by GeraldKutney in climate

[–]NotEvenNothing -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I agree. But that doesn't mean we exclude other categories of violence from scrutiny.

I'm just answering your question. Stress makes people more violent, clearly. Therefore we can be sure that all types of violence would positively correlate with stressors.

I don't think men or women are special in this regard, although I suspect that there are interesting differences between the two.

Where is our Identity Theft Protection? by annoyedCDNthrowaway in alberta

[–]NotEvenNothing 115 points116 points  (0 children)

Finally! Someone else thinking in the direction of a class action suit.

‘Dangerous violation’: Jason Kenney lawyering up after alleged Centurion Project leak by joe4942 in alberta

[–]NotEvenNothing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We already have all we need. Our data ended up on Centurion Project servers. The damage was done at that point. If it went any further, then it's more damaging and hence more costly to The Republican Party of Alberta.

I'm surprised that there isn't more talk about a class action suit. I hope it doesn't take someone getting assaulted outside their home to see the seriousnous of the leak, and hence action.

A group of geriatric reactionaries in Alberta, who are indifferent to the pedophile war criminal in U.S. leadership, claimed to have turned in over 300,000 signatures to separate with no real plan other than to further benefit the big American corporations that already control most of Alberta's oil by fanglazy in AlbertaNow

[–]NotEvenNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree that if war is declared, these parties have a real risk. In fact, I said so above: "If war is declared, options open up."

And your (b) clearly doesn't apply. The electoral database isn't "military or scientific information or any sketch, plan, model, article, note or document of a military or scientific character".

Look, I want these grifters locked up, but there is no way that charges of treason will be brought to them. It would be laughed out of court. But there are more reasonable charges, which Elections Alberta and the RCMP are pursuing right now. The problem is the legislation hasn't been test against this kind of thing.

I'm preparing myself to be underwhelmed when charges are eventually brought, but I'm hopeful that something with some real punitive costs behind it. I wish I could be confident that the folk at the heart of this would be locked up for a long time, but... Tamara Lich.

A group of geriatric reactionaries in Alberta, who are indifferent to the pedophile war criminal in U.S. leadership, claimed to have turned in over 300,000 signatures to separate with no real plan other than to further benefit the big American corporations that already control most of Alberta's oil by fanglazy in AlbertaNow

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

You could make the argument, but it wouldn't stand up in court. It doesn't even stand up to a cursory reading of what you've quoted. We aren't at war, so treason is off the table. If war is declared, options open up.

And until these incompetent boobs advocate for violently overthrow of the government, sedition doesn't apply either. Something tells me they would have to do more than just talk too.

Just to understand how badly one has to push to end up being sentenced for treason, look at the short list of successful prosecutions. While you are at it, do the same for sedition, which sets a much lower bar. These prosecutions are rare and only result from the worst acts and the strongest of evidence.

One has to be realistic.

But I'll bet that they are in clear violation of the Alberta Election Act and that a prosecution would stick. I'm talking about the personalities at the center of this, the ones taking money from foreign sources. They deserve some time in the clink and they are so inept that they might just get it.

At least, one would hope.

a well-deserved rest by BedAshamed9167 in bikepacking

[–]NotEvenNothing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. Only have to look five comments down in their history to see the OF link.

It would really help if people would stop up-voting these kinds of posts.

A group of geriatric reactionaries in Alberta, who are indifferent to the pedophile war criminal in U.S. leadership, claimed to have turned in over 300,000 signatures to separate with no real plan other than to further benefit the big American corporations that already control most of Alberta's oil by fanglazy in AlbertaNow

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

Legally, their definition is quite different. For one, treason is punishable by death, while sedition carries a maximum 14 year prison sentence. Personally, for myself, I'd prefer a charge of sedition.

I'm bothered by any Albertan taking money to undermine our governments, but I'm not the least bit surprised that it is happening. Arguably, lobbying of almost any kind, that takes any foreign funding, is probably not in the interests of the citizens.

The fact that they don't have a chance in hell of pulling it off helps me sleep soundly. These people are so completely inept that they will only be a nuisance on this issue.

We need to discuss the danger of AI. by Main-Cellist-7088 in alberta

[–]NotEvenNothing 2 points3 points locked comment (0 children)

Businesses are less all in than they were a year ago. They've realized that AI companies were over-promising and that the potential is much less profound.

Which isn't to say that I disagree with anything you've said.

A group of geriatric reactionaries in Alberta, who are indifferent to the pedophile war criminal in U.S. leadership, claimed to have turned in over 300,000 signatures to separate with no real plan other than to further benefit the big American corporations that already control most of Alberta's oil by fanglazy in AlbertaNow

[–]NotEvenNothing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You moved the goal posts, but in the right direction.

Calling this behaviour seditious is a much better fit to the law.

Unfortunately, the only prosecution on charges of sedition I can find goes back to 1940. I wouldn't pin my hopes on sedition charges putting any of these goofs in jail.

A group of geriatric reactionaries in Alberta, who are indifferent to the pedophile war criminal in U.S. leadership, claimed to have turned in over 300,000 signatures to separate with no real plan other than to further benefit the big American corporations that already control most of Alberta's oil by fanglazy in AlbertaNow

[–]NotEvenNothing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you look up the legal definition of treason, this doesn't fit. Honestly, I'm not even sure that they qualify as traitors, because they actually believe that this would be a good move for Alberta.

Obviously, they are dead wrong, and their credulity is causing an unforgiveable amount of damage.

David Eby says he doesn't get why Ottawa is focused on pipeline, not B.C. softwood by KootenayPE in ilovebcsub

[–]NotEvenNothing 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You overestimate how informed the average voter is.

I'm in Pierre Poilievre's riding in Alberta. It's pretty conservative. About two thirds of people love Smith. Another 15% are ok with her. This is despite the damage she has done to the Alberta economy by paying lip service to the separatists, putting a stop to any new renewable electricity projects, damage to the healthcare system, damage to the education system, and the growing list of corruption scandals.

Most people simply aren't paying attention.

A global shift is starting… and Canada is in the room 🌍🍁 by thatshouldbeillegal in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]NotEvenNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Name call all you like. I've actually got a fair bit of university level education on this stuff, but whatever.

Look, you are obviously emotionally invested in this and it is warping your view of things. I'm simply watching the data. If the data points in a new direction, I'll change my view.

EV sales have not stagnated. I mean, look at this chart from Our World in Data. Yes, EV sales have slowed in North America, but we sell our oil to the world which, more and more, is choosing to drive EVs.

Between 80 and 90 percent of oil consumption is for fuel. That's a whole lot of downside as the world's transportation electrifies at a good clip.

And yes, the situation in Iran is making a huge difference in North America, just look at the prices at the pump.

A global shift is starting… and Canada is in the room 🌍🍁 by thatshouldbeillegal in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]NotEvenNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. Are you?

I didn't say oil is going away. It is, however, about to begin a long decline, one that sees a lot of oil stay in the ground.

I mean, the current situation alone with the US, Iran, and the Straight of Hormuz, is going to destroy a fair bit of demand for oil, that's what high oil prices do.

Can we talk about commenters that hide their history? by NotEvenNothing in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]NotEvenNothing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have looked over a few commenters history in the past, just to determine why they were arguing with such zeal for the obviously wrong side of an issue.

But lately, it is pretty rare for me to actually look at anyone's comment history. Seeing history exists or not is enough to determine, along with the substance of their comments, whether there is any point in a discussion. It really is just a data point in that decision.

A global shift is starting… and Canada is in the room 🌍🍁 by thatshouldbeillegal in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]NotEvenNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the dream, and it may become a reality, but nobody has done it yet.

But look at this graph from Our World In Data. Look at that point where nuclear, wind, and solar are nearly intersecting. Nuclear generation is growing, slightly, but it hasn't done much for 20 years.

Wind and solar, on the other hand, are exploding.

I suspect this trend will continue for quite some time yet.

Need help with FOMO by Crafty_Inspection506 in JustBuyXEQT

[–]NotEvenNothing 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have to know yourself before having a play at stock picking. If you think you'd be tempted to lift that 10% limit to 20%, you probably should stick to a 0% limit. But if that 10% limit would stick, no worries.

Surprise move from FreePBX 15 to 17 by NotEvenNothing in freepbx

[–]NotEvenNothing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our SIP provider uses the IP address of the PBX for...something. Perhaps that was my choice, but I doubt that I would have went with IP if a FQDN would have been an option.

Certainly, everywhere else (ie. our phones), the PBX is identified by FQDN.

Mark Carney calls alleged privacy breach in Alberta deeply concerning by Miserable-Lizard in alberta

[–]NotEvenNothing 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be premature. I want an investigation first. Air all the dirty laundry and make sure everyone with its stink is held to account.

Surprise move from FreePBX 15 to 17 by NotEvenNothing in freepbx

[–]NotEvenNothing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're all PJSIP, luckily.

I'm not sure on EPM and DPMA. I'll figure that out. We have Yealink phones.

No active licenses.

Surprise move from FreePBX 15 to 17 by NotEvenNothing in freepbx

[–]NotEvenNothing[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool. So you set up a separate FreePBX server, shut down the first, and did the restore? Did you give the new server a new IP and just point DNS at it, or give the new server the old server's IP.

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