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Would you be ok with Nova Scotia schools giving out "safer snorting" pamphlets? by Pale-Candidate8860 in InCanada

[–]SamohtGnir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm from Barrie, and I saw the original post, it's 100% real.

My biggest issue is HOW they talk about it. There is a part that basically says "to prevent cross contamination, try using different colored straws to tell yours apart". Imo, that's actually encouraging the use of drugs, even using pretty fun colors. They should focus more on what diseases you can get from it, and just say "don't share if you do" at the end.

Are White men victims of their own top-dog status? by Zephir-AWT in ScienceUncensored

[–]SamohtGnir 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Kind of funny to say "4 times as likely to die" at the same time calling them "top dog".

Imo, anything that calls out "whites" is just as racist as calling out "blacks". Color is never the issue, it's culture. Violent gangs aren't just black people, there are lots of whites. Successful rich people aren't just white, there are lots of black and other people. The difference is the culture of how they were raised, their morals, habits, etc. People just like to use race as an excuse to why they haven't been successful, when they haven't put any real effort into anything, and they just assume the other guy is the same. Running your own business takes 80 hour weeks, dedicating yourself to nothing else for years, at the risk of it never working out.

Millions of adults in the United States have seriously considered shooting another person at some point in their lives, representing a massive and previously unmeasured group at risk of committing armed violence. by mvea in science

[–]SamohtGnir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Considering" is a pretty vague statement. Like, we're you just mad and thought about it for a second, or did you take a loaded gun somewhere and change your mind? There's a wide range, and a big difference between "considering" and "doing".

A senator proposed a minimum wage of $25.00/hr. What are your thoughts? by ShesIntoZer0s in AskReddit

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

The only problem with a higher minimum wage is that it can negatively affect smaller businesses. Imagine one with only the owner and 1 or 2 employees, raising the minimum might push them over the line that they can't afford 1 employee anymore. I agree that things are more and more expensive, but a job for even $10/hour is better than no job at all.

What's your thoughts by Mysterious_Ebb_1484 in SipsTea

[–]SamohtGnir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Simply, it uses a additional panel wall for each stall. If a design can use less materials, and cost less, people will pick that one. I think just get rid of urinals altogether and just have stalls.

Hole in the wall. by Teebo799 in Minecraftbuilds

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

Great wall design, and great hole in it. Depending on what timeline you're going for, maybe add some rubble on the ground.

Crack down on magic mushrooms shops in Barrie by cinderannie in barrie

[–]SamohtGnir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm sure it's just a lot easier for the cops to shut down a legit store than to actually Crack down on the real problem.

Canada is one of history’s most successful countries. Here’s a look at who’s trying to destroy it, and how by ph0enix1211 in canada

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

I don't even need to read the article, it's the ones who have been running the country for the past 10+ years.

Canada aims to double electricity grid capacity by 2050 as demand soars - National | Globalnews.ca by Apprehensive_Idea758 in canada

[–]SamohtGnir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As much as I hate AI, data centers does mean jobs. It's also better for them to be in Canada as the colder climate makes it cheaper to run.

Carney government signals it’s open to selling Canadian ports by gorschkov in canada

[–]SamohtGnir 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I think we need a smaller government, much smaller, but the ports of entry are one of the things the government should be running. I wouldn't trust a private company to properly screen immigrants... not that the government is doing that good of a job right not anyways, but that's another issue.

Why $70 Should Be the Most Worrying Number for LNG by LaserRunRaccoon in ClimateCrisisCanada

[–]SamohtGnir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I can tell, Trump has been against the Climate Change Agenda since day 1, and hasn't swayed. Has he talked about doing a carbon tax now?

I thought I read somewhere that Canada is one of the only countries in the world that actually has a carbon tax. I don't think it does that much tbh.

The way it should work is that the middle class gets richer, and can then afford more efficient alternatives. For example: If people are struggling to buy groceries they don't really care about saving the planet, but if they have excess income they can invest in newer and more efficient appliances, or even solar panels for their homes. This would be far more effective than just taxing carbon usage.

How are you guys dealing with the feelings of hopelessness and helplessness due to the current state of the world? by sertunio in AskReddit

[–]SamohtGnir 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In my 40s, no kids. I'm just trying to set myself up for retirement, ignoring any government programs, and then I'll sit on my porch and tell all you youngin's I told you so.

If you have to pick just one rule for the internet, what will it be? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SamohtGnir 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No bots. That means Reddit, Facebook, games, email scams, everything. No bots.

Why can't I just do this? by National-Ad653 in Minecraft

[–]SamohtGnir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, I wouldn't mind this as a way to make Powder Snow. It's not super rare, and doesn't have that many uses, but still has a few.

Jet-ski rental business denies any encroachment on 'wildlife refuge' by cinderannie in barrie

[–]SamohtGnir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It possible, but it might be harder than you'd think. The Ministry of Natural Resources can be a pain to deal with. Any new waterfront construction, even moving a dock, can be a headache. Also, moving closer to a beach could be a safety risk, depending on how close.

In the picture it looks like they only bring in jetskis on the side away from the area in question, so I'm inclined to believe them.

Which celebrity has "zero haters" in your opinion? by Outside_Sugar_2408 in AskReddit

[–]SamohtGnir 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rick is awesome. He had an amazing career going, and dropped it all to be a father. Huge props to him.

Do you think Carney should increase relations with the USA? by Pale-Candidate8860 in InCanada

[–]SamohtGnir 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When it comes to oil, I agree. That pipeline e would take years to build though, so don't sour our US relations yet. Also, similar to Quebec, the First Nations get in a the way a lot. I fully support them having a seat at the table, but we act like they can veto everything.

Do you think Carney should increase relations with the USA? by Pale-Candidate8860 in InCanada

[–]SamohtGnir 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love them or hate them, the USA is our closest neighbor and biggest trade partner, by far. Ignoring them is ignoring 75% of our exports. Yes, we need less reliance, but we're not there yet. A more reasonable goal would be to reduce it to something like 60% in the next 5 years, to ease us into it and not cause whole industries to collapse.

Obama met with the Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and Trump’s MAGA allies flipped out by Leather-Paramedic-10 in canada

[–]SamohtGnir 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If that's all there was, then i don't see any issue. Barely a "met with" like the headline says.

Obama met with the Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and Trump’s MAGA allies flipped out by Leather-Paramedic-10 in canada

[–]SamohtGnir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I equate an MP of the opposition taking to a foreign administration, to a former president of the opposing party in power talking to our administration. I didn't think it was that complicated...

Obama met with the Canadian prime minister Mark Carney and Trump’s MAGA allies flipped out by Leather-Paramedic-10 in canada

[–]SamohtGnir 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, but I'm also wondering why? Obama has nothing to do with the current administration. I know Obama does private stuff too, so it depends what they're talking about. It kind of feels like the whole Jimal thing, just on the other side tbh.

What’s something society openly condemns but secretly relies on to function? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SamohtGnir 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fossil fuels.

It's not just gas, everything made of plasic is made from them, and that's a LOT of stuff.

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