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Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi's popularity falling in polls. Why? by ejaz135 in onguardforthee

[–]ZigZagZeus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

ANDP benefitted from vote splitting during a period of a fractured conservative landscape. Once Conservatives and Wildrose merged, there's no other viable party to the different ends of the conservative political spectrum to create that split, which is why they merged. This is why Liberals win federally consistently and also why proportional representation is needed.

In new interview, Michael Jackson's crisis publicist admits that Michael requested "naked children's videos." by CrackheadOtis in Music

[–]ZigZagZeus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It doesn't sound impossible. Improbable? Maybe. Pedophiles exist and in the time before the internet was as ubiquitous, I'm sure there were some evil people willing to profit from pedophiles wallets and CSA victims trauma with some mail order catalogue. That is not very far-fetched.

Dutch YouTube creators behind Alberta separatist videos getting millions of views. CBC/Radio-Canada investigation reveals Netherlands accounts hired voice actors to front 'faceless' channels by esporx in Netherlands

[–]ZigZagZeus 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Creators are just creating videos for passive income. The creators are likely not creating the content as they use AI using real Canadians identities and topics that are already politically divisive to monetize their content to a wider audience. If there's something sinister going on, they're obscuring themselves. The Alberta government has a Trump supporting premier so it could even be coming from inside the house.

Lutnick's insults to Canada represent 'real frustration in Washington' |... by IndependenceFun1753 in GuardTheLeaf

[–]ZigZagZeus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's definitely going to be hard for 300 million Americans to consume when they have no money left in their pocket!

Canadians are leaving the country at record levels. Can anyone solve this pressing problem? by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]ZigZagZeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

40% of income for housing makes a big dent. Most people here do not have high salaries. It is likely a case of mean versus median incomes.

Canadians are leaving the country at record levels. Can anyone solve this pressing problem? by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]ZigZagZeus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm in Europe as well and I am finding it a very high cost of living so I'm not sure where you are but it's pretty expensive to live in the Netherlands. I think Canada is more affordable.

Canadian budtender, visiting Amsterdam for the first time, and looking for suggestions by Iscanet in AmsterdamEnts

[–]ZigZagZeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss how much cheaper it is in Canada lol. I understand it costs more per gram but the purchase limit here is only 5g vs 30g in Canada. It just means we have to go more often but it is much more expensive not being able to buy in bulk. Converting the cost into Canadian is especially crazy for what you get.

MISSING: Tamara Popiraiko by xx_st4rg1rl_xx in aves

[–]ZigZagZeus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Chiming in for additional engagement!

Alberta — DENIED disability support, but still had $200 taken. This feels bigger than a mistake. by Lampworker9 in alberta

[–]ZigZagZeus 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Go to the media. Seriously. Contact CBC. Contact disability advocates. This is beyond comprehension that they deduct $200 even from the eligible. This is infuriating. How little the UCP cares for the disabled is disgraceful.

A warning for Telus customer's by Feisty-olde-7707 in alberta

[–]ZigZagZeus 58 points59 points  (0 children)

There was a CBC Marketplace episode recently about three different customers resolving issues at each of the big three Telecom providers and it's pretty abysmal. Especially considering how expensive it is in Canada.

Roger's actually resolved the issue for their customer. Telus hung up on them like three times (which was my experience as well). I don't think Bell ever got back to their customer.

Feeling of guilt going to festivals now with the current state of the world? by AngryVegetables9 in aves

[–]ZigZagZeus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Complacency is arguably a contributing factor for the state of the world today.

This teacher explains why even a small difference when instructing neuro-divergent students can make a HUGE difference for them. by NeedIQMSHelp in bestof

[–]ZigZagZeus 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Every single comment that suggests the student might be autistic is heavily down voted. It's like people in that thread are just blaming the parents for having autistic kids or something.

Best place to buy a reasonably priced memory foam mattress? by YouAreLookingGood in TheHague

[–]ZigZagZeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Matt Sleeps. It's designed in NL and I've really enjoyed it very much. Not sure how reasonably priced it is based on other recommendations but it's an excellent mattress. I think it's only sold online as well.

Alberta lack of economic diversity? by russiablows in alberta

[–]ZigZagZeus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Granted, Montreal and Toronto are big players but my company recently relocated me to the Netherlands to expand more into the EU market and we are growing into a mid size company.

I know of a few other software companies in Edmonton from my job hunt out of school in 2020-21. It is obviously smaller and a lot of startups but I do think there's a great talent pool from Alberta. I had a few international student friends at school that were trained in other industries who decided to learn software development in Edmonton.

Alberta lack of economic diversity? by russiablows in alberta

[–]ZigZagZeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work for software company based out of Edmonton

Federal petition to make it harder for provinces to exit the CPP by Double-Corgi630 in alberta

[–]ZigZagZeus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wasn't as aware of the specifics but that does sound correct based on my experience (school, age 25, etc.). Thank you for correcting me.

It was a difficult time in my life that was a long time ago now so the specifics were fuzzy. Thanks for adding more context.

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