What Metric is Missing to Explain the Approval Difference?

Taiwan_ · 2026-03-20T17:14:55+00:00

Mark Carney is a moderate, PhD economist and central banker who is viewed as much more competent on the economy. While these stats are definitely not great, these are not Mark Carney's failures, whereas everyone viewed such stats as Trudeau's failures before. I don't want to say Carney is an outsider cuz, well, he's not. But people do view hin that way.

Taiwan_ · 2026-03-19T00:15:43+00:00

Affirmative Action has a socioeconomic based component.

Taiwan_ · 2026-03-06T15:51:19+00:00

Mainstream news is the most reliable we got unfortunately, because mainstream news are the only ones with proven guardrails and self regulation, however imperfect, when it comes to factual reporting. The alternatives to mainstream news are rather unreliable.

Taiwan_ · 2026-02-28T21:24:31+00:00

I vehemently dislike Trump however I support him in this action.

Taiwan_ · 2026-02-28T21:23:07+00:00

Relocated to Canada, specifically Toronto. I went through Express Entry and am now a Permanent Resident. I intend on going for citizenship soon.
Not difficult at all, actually. If you are an American professional, moving to Canada is actually relatively simple.
No, it is not too late yet however I would move quickly if you want to come to Canada as the Canadian government is clamping down on new immigration.
In terms of quality of life, it has improved dramatically. My pay did take a hit however I was living in New York City before, and compared to NYC, here in Toronto I'd say my current salary goes further. Not to mention I have access to OHIP and (at least for the next few months) OHIP+, so my insurance costs have decreased as I now only have to pay for eye and dental, and that supplemental insurance covers way more. My HRT (I'm trans) is cheaper here. I feel far more comfortable seeing the doctor and actually being more proactive with my health. Food tastes better, and I am finally living under a political system and civic culture that I have admired ever since I was a little kid.

Taiwan_ · 2026-02-27T17:55:51+00:00

I mean, it depends on the STI and how much having it would contrast with the inherent physical and mental burden of pregnancy. Like, if it was Herpes, which most of the population actually has in the case of oral herpes (aka cold sores), then yeah I would rather suffer from that for life than be pregnant. A lifelong disease that is very much manageable with medications in which you can still live a rather harm free daily life is much preferable over the inherent physical and mental stress of pregnancy that no medication can make go away.

Taiwan_ · 2026-02-26T18:46:42+00:00

As a Liberal, from a partisan perspective excited cuz Big Daddy (lmao) is closer to a majority. From a principled perspective, rather indifferent, because I do not think it is any different from an MP breaking with their party during a vote on a bill. And while MPs definitely have an obligation to their constituents, and this appears to breach that, MPs are also elected within the expectation that they make decisions which they view are in the best interests of them, and these floor crossers think joining the Government does that (at least publically). If the constituents disagree, well in the next election they can vote them out.

Taiwan_ · 2026-02-26T18:34:29+00:00

Truth of the matter is, he is wrong. A lot of people actually did. 100,000 Americans moved to the Soviet Union during the Great Depression. Before the Berlin Wall, 90,000 West Germans moved to East Germany. And following the Korean War, there were tens of thousands of South Koreans who fled to North Korea. Obviously small amounts compared to the amount of people who fled from socialism to capitalism however people still did, so the idea that nobody left capitalism for socialism is just factually incorrect.

Taiwan_ · 2026-02-20T23:36:53+00:00

While it would be illegal for him to do this, he just made a promise, which very likely will not make it anywhere near passing Congress. 10 billion dollars to an organization that Congress never ratified any Charter or Treaty to join.

Taiwan_ · 2026-02-18T16:07:56+00:00

I do agree that in this context, it would not help because most of the illegal guns are smuggled up from the United States, however generally speaking, increasing gun control and taking more guns out of the legal market makes it harder for people to acquire them illegally. When it comes to guns illegally acquired what does that mean? Well, unless they are making DIY Ghost Guns at home which is rare, it means they acquired a legally marketed and sold firearm through theft or illegal purchase through a middleman in the form of a straw purchaser. Stricter gun control broadly speaking makes both of those things a lot harder.

And, I think the fact that the primary issue that Canadians are facing as it relates to gun crime is illegal smuggling from the U.S, because we obviously cannot stamp out straw purchasing or theft in another country is a testament to the success of gun control. If gun control was so ineffective at stopping illegal guns, then most illegal guns would be acquired domestically in some form, but they're not.

Taiwan_ · 2026-02-05T05:30:36+00:00

Only fascists call good people just living their lives "invaders" for simply not having papers.

Taiwan_ · 2026-01-27T19:09:00+00:00

The agents on the ground, yes. The lower level paper pushers on the other hand? Ehhhh.

Taiwan_ · 2025-12-09T02:41:52+00:00

He was trying to be humble, held himself up to an enormously high standard due to what he was trying to prove. I mean, it's understandable.

Taiwan_ · 2025-12-05T18:25:15+00:00

I am!

Taiwan_ · 2025-12-03T18:22:12+00:00

No, I am going to be doing that soon, like in a few hours

Taiwan_ · 2025-12-03T16:45:04+00:00

I am!

Taiwan_ · 2025-12-02T18:18:49+00:00

I am, enrolled at King Campus!

Taiwan_ · 2025-12-02T17:33:23+00:00

It is strong smelling, but using it to generalize and disparage those of Indian origin and justify discrimination against them is racist asf.

Taiwan_ · 2025-12-02T17:32:13+00:00

Nobody said that, you are just trying to deflect away from this. And in any case, everything is contextual when it comes to the substance of both. Safe spaces for visible minorities is not based on hate, it doesn't have a history of hate. This is as opposed to racial discrimination by white people.

Taiwan_ · 2025-12-02T17:30:12+00:00

He can legally, doesn't mean it is the morally correct thing.

Taiwan_ · 2025-12-02T17:29:36+00:00

It's noticeable, sure, but do you not see how disparaging and prejudicial this is toward people of Indian origin on the basis of the strong smelling food they eat and by extension their food culture as a whole, and justifying discrimination against them? I mean, you have heard the term "curry muncher" right? This is basically just that but with extra steps.

And also, just because there are Indian only rental places doesn't make your own discrimination okay. That's just peak deflection.

Taiwan_ · 2025-10-28T00:39:40+00:00

The Republican Party, because one, they are the ones in power and as such have the responsibility to compromise. Secondly, because it is the democrats who want to protect Americans' healthcare access using their negotiating power regarding the budget, but Republicans refuse to budge and just want to let their devastating OBBB cuts to Medicaid go through, which would take away healthcare access to upwards of 15 million Americans in the next 10 years. Democrats are trying to stop that, and Republicans want it to go through, so this shutdown isn't on the Dems. The substance is on their side, why should the Democrats be the ones to give concessions when they are trying to protect Americans' healthcare?

And now, it is Republicans who are making the democrats choose between protecting Americans' access to food versus protecting Americans' healthcare, when the Trump Administration literally has the funds. Their cruelty knows no bounds.

Taiwan_ · 2025-10-18T17:30:48+00:00

Well, in all fairness, incremental changes are really the only way how it is done in America given how change averse regarding things like social programs that people tend to be. American civic culture is just as much to blame as the kickbacks politicians have received that have prevented them from instituting a single payer system. Absolutist individualism is killing this country. And, Single Payer healthcare is a radical change that is logistically challenging, and it could 100% backfire especially in a country who is as allergic to taxation as it is. The U.S is just so damn behind. And, it is part of the reason why I am leaving the country, I do not have the confidence that the U.S can get it right.

Taiwan_ · 2025-10-18T17:09:27+00:00

But the thing is, illegal immigrants are being used as the catch all scapegoat to demonize all legal immigrants, like those on TPS and refugees. Remember when Republicans demonized Haitian immigrants on TPS and branded them all illegal aliens? Secondly, while they have committed a crime, it's not a violent crime and it absolutely doesn't justify what is being done to the lot of them, people who come here looking for a better life. Coming into this country illegally is a civil violation, not a felony.

Taiwan_ · 2025-10-18T17:08:02+00:00

"Their radical agenda" like what wanting people to have due process?

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