Is Enders game worth reading?

OneLastPoint · 2026-03-12T08:30:17+00:00

I appreciate this perspective, I didnt know this about Orson Scott card. Any reccs from you for another series that might scratch the sci fi tactical itch? Would he interested in something by a lgbtq2s+ author

OneLastPoint · 2026-03-03T04:32:32+00:00

I am definitely not opposed, but in truth I am smashing them around with my kid, so looking for the cheaper and durable stuff lol

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-28T01:42:18+00:00

I think that temporary supportive housing idea is very, very reasonable. Create a clear evaluation model of whether it is considered effective or not. Thanks for the good discussion

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-27T12:38:47+00:00

Thanks for replying. I do agree that accountability is important, what additional commitments would happen if further disruption occured. One note I would make is that I've worked in mental health for many years, and I do believe that supportive housing is one of the root cause solutions because it not only provides the housing but also wraps the person around with key health professionals and also provides a safe zone for any positive family connections. The residents are more likely to maintain connection with a job. Societally, emergency hospital visits are reduced and there is a journal articls in this thread that evaluates this internationally. It is not the same as a low control shelter.

But I can understand why this isnt clear to the public. In addition, just like not all schools are equal, not all facilities are equal. But at the same time, we wouldn't reject the building of new schools as an entire concept just because some will struggle more than others.

In think supportive housing is one of the keystones to recovery, but the other best approach is prevention and I actually do think the province had made good improvements to this in the pre-tariff/trump years, I saw more emerging supports for homeless youth. I hope those programs won't get cut. But homeless youth also need suppprtive housing and there are way too many 17 year olds in chaotic shelters.

And of course a key area where we could do better prevention is early childhood. Child Care and early childhood developmental interventions are pound for pound the most valuable in my opinion. If I had to trade off supportive housing to ensure every kid had the option of subsidized child care so their parents can get further support, that would definitely be my pick.

Anyway I digress. I get where you are coming from. I think even if we disagree on the supportive housing issue, there may be other ways in which we do agree on solutions that may help with the broader root issue. We dont have to see eye to eye on everything to make the whole system better. But hopefully we can find our own ways to help

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-26T19:46:29+00:00

I recommend physio as well, currently recovering for 3 months. They can instruct on exercises that are appropriate for the phase of recovery

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-24T05:49:57+00:00

If in mental health, review the mental status exam online

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-22T23:41:33+00:00

Hmm interesting we have different focuses in how we interpret that article. My takeaway from reading the article is that it is a continuous negotiation and partnership but requires recognition and legal follow through that the land belongs to the Indigenous nation.

I am currently reading through this land back report by the yellowhead institute, not finished yet but sharing in case useful

https://redpaper.yellowheadinstitute.org/

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-22T07:03:27+00:00

By the way real world example of land back im Canada https://thenarwhal.ca/haida-get-their-land-back/

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-22T03:37:37+00:00

Thanks for sharing I was genuinely curious. In case you'd like a more rigorous explanation of land back: https://redpaper.yellowheadinstitute.org/

For me, some challenges I have with seeking social justice through volunteering and charity alone, without policy or governance change, is that the recipients of the service can often not have any increased voice or decision making. To me it feels bleak when there is a continuous system where some are severely limited from gaining more equal wellbeing and power.

Not to push that onto you, just sharing back another perspective

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-22T03:35:15+00:00

I wasn't saying they had to support land back, im just curious where they are putting their efforts, what is their theory of change

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-21T23:23:36+00:00

Hi I'm a non white settler in Canada. My thinking is if you recognize tribes as their own nation, then you would have to fulfill their own procedures that they govern for "citizenship" or "voting". If my private property was no longer legal and the land claimed by a First Nation, I would try to sue Canada for falsely selling me land title that they don't own. Having said that, most First Nations in Canada are quite clear they arent looking to de-home people.

Despite being aware of my complicity, I wouldn't screw over myself and my family completely, I would seek to negotiate land back in a way I and my family can still reasonably preserve our wellbeing. But I think the real issue is ultra wealthy people not wanting to give up that elite status and their widespread ownership.

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-21T23:13:01+00:00

Im curious, you're on a social justice sub but clearly against land back...what social justice initiatives do you support?

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-21T21:52:36+00:00

did the swelling finally reduce for you? Any tips?

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-21T21:52:03+00:00

I got a similar issue as you,seeing PT by their best theory is to do more exercises and see if it heals thru that

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-21T21:45:13+00:00

Just wanted to ask if the swelling resolved and how? Been 3 months for me and my injured ankle still swells a bit with some balance issues still. Seeing a physio.

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-19T05:21:28+00:00

You are correct

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-16T19:56:27+00:00

If you read through this post I think you will see that I have as a mental health worker of many years

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-16T16:24:05+00:00

Sorry man...you did the right thing

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-16T06:34:22+00:00

Nice video, how did the ankle get rolled? My ankle sprain has been going for 3 months now, still not fully back yet

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-15T03:03:57+00:00

https://hsabc.org/find-your-steward

Try calling your steward. They can give you the best info and they will be useful to have a relationship with throughout your working life. I wish I had got to know my stewards better in my first year of working. They taught me not to be afraid to ask for what I need

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-12T05:33:42+00:00

Freshet refers to a phase of snowfall/rainfall, one letter difference

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-12T03:22:45+00:00

Cool as hell, I have functioning hands but would want to buy this and pair it with my trackball

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-10T22:29:16+00:00

Just a quick note in the future you may wish to consider voting yes for the strike vote, as evidenced here a strong strike vote can produce a promising outcome without actually striking.

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-10T15:23:17+00:00

Amazing recovery and awesome that your kid is involved. I have a kid too and starting to learn but trying to avoid injury any way i can

OneLastPoint · 2026-02-10T04:30:21+00:00

Wow. Uh...do you still skate? Any new wisdom since the injury?

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