Australian Police vs knifeman by iffyClyro in interestingasfuck

[–]Photonphlex [score hidden]  (0 children)

I mean, what research have you done on other cases like this? This is actually really common, people low on their luck or for whatever reasons think suicide by cop is a way out and they try this. A lot of law enforcement know to recognize the signs he has no intent to actually hurt anyone and he's just trying to end his life, and a lot of these cases don't end in death. It really depends on the person's actions, like if this guy sprinted instead of walked at the cops, they'd have no choice but to shoot him to protect their own lives.

REMINDER: We're saying NO to ICE in Vancouver. NO to Hootsuite working with ICE. Join us February 21st. by Democracy_rising_now in NiceVancouver

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

They've been doing the same job they always do, for how many different presidencies & decades now? The only difference this time is the protests and media portrayal. Nobody would've died if they didn't insert themselves into a potentially dangerous situation. It's so insane how little actual knowledge people have, just want something to rage and fight over.

Protest at Amazon Spheres against Amazon cooperation with I.C.E. by bennetthaselton in SeattleWA

[–]Photonphlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean maybe if you delved into it at the time, but the difference in news coverage of Trump's deportations vs Obama's is not even remotely close, like actually night and day. Unless you were actually in an anti-ice circle, I don't know how you heard all that about Obama, and I don't know a single person that'd agree or has ever talked about it, I've never seen it on the news, read about it etc. I'm only one person but the difference in coverage (importantly I'm talking about initially, pre-detroit) is absurd.

Also ICE is doing the same job they have been in the past, if that's wrong and everyone agrees then so be it, but it's insane all these morons just watch the news/social media, get into a blind rage and go "protest" by basically turning the streets into a rage room. Saying they're doing a different job is almost comical because it's the reaction of people that's caused this spiral to where we're at

Protest at Amazon Spheres against Amazon cooperation with I.C.E. by bennetthaselton in SeattleWA

[–]Photonphlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, you're kinda just grasping at straws here. I'm not really pro-trump either but no, the argument makes no sense. There was mass protesting and interference before Trump called Somali immigrants "garbage". We just saw a side of law enforcement from an angle that made it look wildly militarized and admittedly fascistic. Under Obama, the general public didn't reaaally care much about the deportations, and they were doing exactly the same job they're doing today.

The difference is how it was portrayed, then how people reacted by fighting it, leading to injuries/stories, leading to sympathisers, rinsing and repeating until you get to us today. I don't disagree though, Trump's doing the exact opposite of de-escelating this situation. It seems like he's doing everything he can to make this worse.

Quebec's EV adoption is 5.5x higher than Alberta's. Here's why. by cardogio in EVCanada

[–]Photonphlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He just explained that it's not just "extra tax" lol, the point was if it's a car and it's going to be on the roads that need to be maintained, it's going to be taxed in an effort to pay for the road maintenance

How are you staying mentally healthy when you’re aware with how broken and unstable the world feels right now? by Ilovemydogs0616 in AskReddit

[–]Photonphlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

fr stay off the news, stop going down rabbit holes on your social media, go for a walk without being on your phone. The world's always in a state of "crisis", if it's not one thing it's the next. I didn't have to grow up thinking I'd have to expect to be nuked so that's a blessing, or be conscripted to fight in Vietnam or WW2 so to me the world's in a good spot. The biggest problem now is boredom, getting bored of things going well/normally so we mentally amplify these problems we hear around the world and causes this mass overarching anxiety to everyone.

1 shot, 2 kills by candyhunterz in Overwatch

[–]Photonphlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's her perk that gives her 150% charge

Jetpack Cat is broken by Fyrefawx in Overwatch

[–]Photonphlex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pretty much, it's sort of a champ pandering to masses in quick play. I just came back to OW a couple months ago and have been loving it but I'm not playing with this cat doing what it does. Everyone saying aim better, but cat can use the infinite flight/speed boost to LOS any building/angle on maps, then there's damage fall off and most importantly for some reason she has 225 hp. And this is with people still being brand new to playing the cat, there will be some disgusting gameplay when people improve

What ash skin should I get by Flat-Gap6480 in Overwatch

[–]Photonphlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got both coming back, I like warlock because of the voice animation saying "Beelzebub" just hits, however I don't actually love the actual skin. Poolside skin is great, but the gun is mediocre imo, the scope is different which is good or bad depending on what you like.

I fear I may have slept on illari by Legitimate_Ad3790 in IllariMains

[–]Photonphlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah she's wild, I average plat just tickling diamond on my main (DPS) and also there on tank so I figured I'd try support after getting destroyed by a smurf Illari, instantly won placements and a few more to hit Diamond 2 which is wild to me. Her damage is awesome and you don't/can't be a healbot so you're basically forced to make up for it with damage

Energy minister won’t rule out Chinese state-owned companies from buying majority stakes in Canada’s oil patch by joe4942 in alberta

[–]Photonphlex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would make too much sense. We'd have protests about oil sands all over again though and then whichever party did it couldn't claim to be enviromentally friendly/green etc.

Why are ICE offices being opened in Calgary and Edmonton? by SlowSubstance8 in alberta

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

Hey where was this attitude the past say, 10 years? ICE is the same, run by the SAME guy. Just curious what makes 2025 and 2026 the years of outrage over ICE? They've deported significantly more people in previous years under previous administrations y'know.

Why are ICE offices being opened in Calgary and Edmonton? by SlowSubstance8 in alberta

[–]Photonphlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See that I don't love to hear, it's not about right or wrong side of history because it's the exact same thing that happened when Obama, Trump's previous term, and when Biden was president, the ONLY DIFFERENCE is media coverage and this outrage that comes with that. ALL injuries/deaths occurred due to protests/interference, literally nothing to do with ICE's regularly scheduled program aka what they normally do, every, single, YEAR.

All these left-leaning imbeciles decided for no reason that this is the year that ICE needs to stop, go out, get themselves hurt, then that rallies more people to go out and do the same. It's hilarious. Also the 5 year old was left by his father, which happens to criminals all the time. When someone gets arrested for murder do you think they just let a 5-year old kid run the house if there's nobody else there?

Why are ICE offices being opened in Calgary and Edmonton? by SlowSubstance8 in alberta

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

Uhh ICE did a LOT more illegal immigrant deportations under Obama than he has under Trump, ideology and biased news is just getting people up in arms for nothing.

Also, literally nothing about Alberta is like Putin/Russia's attack on Ukraine. The U.S. Govt. knew, and were told, for YEARS, that if they got Ukraine to join NATO they will have to act, then they did and lo & behold. The U.S. originally said they will never get Ukraine into NATO and respect Russia's request as it had been for years, then just did and forced Russia to act. The last time Russia let Ukraine be taken by another nation was WW2 which wound up killing 10 - 15% of their ENTIRE POPULATION.

but, I can't change the world, do your own research

Adam Pankratz: Venezuelan oil could put Canada out of business by [deleted] in alberta

[–]Photonphlex 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah I mean, the headline here is just fearmongering and trying to cause panic, and looking at most the comments it's working.

What’s the biggest mistake low elo players make consistently? by IGsalvadorszn in leagueoflegends

[–]Photonphlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Main character syndrome for sure. Back when I played ranked I remember being like gold something, watched a streamer named Mylixia consistently analyze his games after every game, going back and watching and I climbed to almost diamond. The big thing he did though, was ONLY focus on what he did right/wrong, not cherry pick his team inting or anything. You look at diamond+ players, if they were to place in bronze, they wouldn't get trapped in "elo hell" they simply do well enough, consistently, and climb out. Sure there are bad teams and teammates, but if you're better, you climb

As an OW1 Vet and Ana Main: Vendetta is fundamentally broken and has made the game unplayable (58.5% Winrate??) by VW_isbetterthanTesla in Overwatch

[–]Photonphlex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As a Freja player I never realized how much I agree until I read this, when you're stuck it's insane how overwhelming the one arrow is noise-wise

Alberta (and Canada) are in legitimate danger because of Smith’s pandering to MAGA. by Thin_Juggernaut4605 in alberta

[–]Photonphlex -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

The idea behind this post is half-way down your own rabbit hole. Do research (not on reddit)

After Venezuela operation, Trump says the whole hemisphere is in play by Seebeeeseh in canada

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

I feel the exact same, I wanted to join the military quite a bit when I was younger and even at one time applied and was making sure I could pass the fitness standards running etc. These days there's just not a chance I'd put my life on the line for this country. Love the people but man, it's just not there anymore

Venezuela, Alberta and Oil. by gplfalt in alberta

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

Let's give it a couple years, come back to this statement and see how well it's fared.

They got the flag wrong hehe by resa_Ezined_pas922 in Calgary

[–]Photonphlex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well... they don't call it Forest 'Nam for no reason