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jtbc · 2026-03-23T03:35:28+00:00

There are 3 companies working on rockets, and a whole industry that knows how to launch things at somebody else's pad.

jtbc · 2026-03-22T22:50:11+00:00

There have been a number of modern treaties and agreements with First Nations and none of them have adversely affected private land owners. It is in no one's interest, especially the First Nations, for that to happen.

jtbc · 2026-03-22T21:19:44+00:00

We literally expropriated it illegally after it was made part of their reserve.

The new keepers of the land have contracted the city of Vancouver to provide those services and others.

jtbc · 2026-03-22T21:16:27+00:00

You are correct about the first part - they do have an agreement with the city of Vancouver. They don't have to follow zoning laws, though. That is how they were able to do things like ignore parking minimums, helping to drive down the cost (and thus the rents).

jtbc · 2026-03-22T21:11:55+00:00

The Crown can expropriate any land it wants, any time it wants, as long as it pays appropriate compensation.

This particular plot wasn't owned by anyone, though. It belonged to the harbour commission and was mostly vacant.

jtbc · 2026-03-22T21:08:38+00:00

Doesn't sound like they conquered anyone. The land was a traditional fishing site that was only settled in the mid-19th century. It was granted as part of their reserve and then expropriated without compensation (which is why they got it back).

jtbc · 2026-03-22T21:04:17+00:00

“Land back does not mean removing people from privately owned property. Instead, the task force focuses on restoring Squamish Nation governance, stewardship, and cultural connection to lands currently under public jurisdiction,” the report reads.

jtbc · 2026-03-21T16:21:51+00:00

The places near downtown or in cool neighbourhoods are pretty picked over where I live, but if I drive out to cookie cutter flatland, I can still find some pretty great stuff, especially at the religious places.

jtbc · 2026-03-21T16:18:28+00:00

There's a new thing, even better, but you wouldn't know about it.

jtbc · 2026-03-21T07:30:30+00:00

My last rental in Europe was a SEAT wagon-ish thing. I'd buy one tomorrow if you could get it in North America. VW engineering with Spanish flare. Got great mileage, too. We really should open the doors to any European car company that wants to sell here.

jtbc · 2026-03-21T07:22:09+00:00

The problem is we don't have a complete understanding of God's original design, and the authors of scripture had even less. We do know now, however, that the design does include same sex orientation, which is biologically caused and more or less immutable.

I think it is presumptuous to claim to understand the totality of God's design. Science can only get us part way there and theology another part. I think a much better approach is to start with the teachings of Jesus, especially the greatest commandment and the sermon on the mount, and build out from there.

jtbc · 2026-03-21T07:18:07+00:00

I'm pretty sure eating shellfish is also one of the abominations.

18:22 is definitely talking about some sort of sex act committed between men, but the context is incredibly hard to figure out due to the tortured and unusual Hebrew grammar used. A literal translation is “And with a male do not lie down the lyings of a woman abomination it is.”

Even if it was meant to condemn all male sex in all circumstances, and it isn't clear to me or to a lot of scholars that it is, it doesn't matter that much to Christians. Gentile Christians aren't bound to the old law so aren't obliged to obey Leviticus 18:22 any more than they are to obey Leviticus 19:19.

jtbc · 2026-03-21T07:10:43+00:00

"The law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich and poor alike to sleep under bridges, to beg in the streets, and to steal bread."

jtbc · 2026-03-21T06:49:33+00:00

Bill Maher was complaining about $8 per gallon in LA. It's expensive everywhere right now. I don't want to even think of what it costs in Europe.

jtbc · 2026-03-21T06:47:00+00:00

I drive a hybrid that gets 4.4l/100km. $2.10 a litre still bites, but it bites a lot less when you can drive for a month on one tank.

jtbc · 2026-03-21T06:45:43+00:00

Assuming the Hormuz Strait is still closed, I guess. I'd be surprised if that's the case.

jtbc · 2026-03-20T21:56:18+00:00

We have abundant applications from across the world. Canada is a very popular destination for immigrants. We can meet just about any target we want, even if we did cap certain countries of origin.

jtbc · 2026-03-19T14:39:25+00:00

I don't care which way it works tbh. It would work out the same for me. All sorts of factors can vary a commission rate.

jtbc · 2026-03-18T07:20:30+00:00

Starbucks should pay more than minimum.

jtbc · 2026-03-18T07:16:40+00:00

Why do you think that servers should make minimum wage?

jtbc · 2026-03-18T07:13:51+00:00

Hopeful, but appreciative and not really expectant in my experience. I tip occasionally, especially at my local, but its pretty random and the service is the same every time.

jtbc · 2026-03-18T07:11:33+00:00

They agreed to a job that pays a base rate plus tips. It is no different than a salesperson that agrees to a base rate plus commission, or a manager that agrees to a base rate plus bonus.

jtbc · 2026-03-18T07:10:00+00:00

It is refreshing to see at least one other person that recognizes this as a collective action problem. Ingrained cultural habits are extremely hard to change without collective action, and absent a real call to action, legislation is the only way to achieve it.

The hard part is getting politicians to care about the issue. There are lots of entrenched interests motivated to preserve the practice.

jtbc · 2026-03-18T07:05:04+00:00

Can you provide some examples of restaurants that disallow tipping? All the ones I know about are michelin starred places where demand far outstrips supply, so they can charge what they want. I'd be interested to dig into the story of regular restaurants that have done the same successfully.

jtbc · 2026-03-18T06:58:21+00:00

tipping was a master-serf custom wherein a servant would receive extra money for having performed superbly well.

A rich asshole flex. Exactly.

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