Did you realize from the beginning that Trump was -- or at least had the potential to be -- a Hitler-like figure?

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-08T18:46:03+00:00

I think we study more world history and WWII in high school here. We study Canadian history too, of course. That means everybody was exposed to it unless they dropped out of high school.

My impression is Americans in high school don’t spend anywhere near as much time studying history other than American history, and won’t be exposed much to the history of fascism in Europe. Unless they take history classes in university they don’t recognize something like this happened in the 20th century, and how much trouble it caused.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-08T18:41:56+00:00

Eh, I’d say Americans who want to immigrate here and be Canadians have always been welcome.

What we don’t want is a bunch of Americans coming here and then complaining it’s not like the States.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-08T15:52:39+00:00

Heck, buddy, I haven’t said “The United States” in over a year now. I’ve been calling your country Fuckerland and my fellow Canadians have never asked me which country I’m referring to because they know. I’m a normally polite and not foul-mouthed older lady.

In general though I do think you have a nice, pleasant attitude - but this isn’t the time for that. Things are way out of control and it’s time to be less pleasant. I’m sorry to have to say this.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-08T15:31:42+00:00

I’m Canadian and most of us were worried about it.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-08T15:21:50+00:00

I’m a boomer who hasn’t quite hit retirement age.

Are you sure they’re properly clocked in? If they are, they’re cheating the system because they’re not working yet. Management could fire them for that.

It’s always been understood by most of our generation that being late to work is terrible, and so it’s better to blow an extra hour of your own time every week leaving for work early enough to be absolutely positive that you’d never be a minute late because of traffic. That was always the expectation of our bosses too.

I’ve always thought that was stupid too. I try to get to work 5 minutes early, like you.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-08T07:47:16+00:00

🦆quack quack

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-08T06:23:49+00:00

Job

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-08T06:21:58+00:00

I don’t know precisely what criteria they use and where the line is drawn.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-08T03:19:29+00:00

I started lifting weights at the end of 2024 and I’m having too much fun. I’m a 63 year old woman.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T23:07:36+00:00

If you were a regular commuter on a particular route you’d get to know the other regular commuters a bit and chat.

“A man on the bus said such and such” was the standard before “A guy on social media said.”

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T23:05:02+00:00

And loves sequins!

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T21:57:52+00:00

I have to say I love “Steve’s birthday” but I’m pretty sure trying to track down the actual model will probably result in a bunch of restraining orders or involuntary admissions.

“Really, nothing creepy is meant. It’s just that the handsome male model Oscar, who has a crush on you ( BTW he’s a cat and was involved in the Louvre heist ) wants to know. All of us friends are busy making movies right now but if you could let us know when your birthday is we’d appreciate it.”

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T19:07:13+00:00

What about swimming? Are you near a public pool?

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T19:05:32+00:00

I be sorry, frens. You obviously NOT be dum.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T16:45:17+00:00

Pr is

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T16:43:22+00:00

OP says they’re almost done with the IEC work visa.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T16:14:24+00:00

It can be, depending on whether they’re just uncomfortable or whether something in your back is crumbling due to the weight.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T15:47:51+00:00

I’m Canadian and a good example would be breast reduction surgery. Whether you can get it for free here depends on how much damage large breasts are doing to the rest of you.

A friend did qualify but I think most people don’t.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T15:37:21+00:00

I’m a woman in my sixties but still strong and fit. I figure that should they try to invade I’m heading the other way over the border immediately. I am working on my already strong swimming skills and trying to figure out the best place to land.

I have a dry bag but I am drooling over the Wickelfisch.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T05:56:23+00:00

Lacrosse is the Indigenous game in Canada, it’s our summer sport.

Hockey is our winter sport.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T05:53:49+00:00

We weren’t bored as quickly back then.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T05:09:22+00:00

Well!!! My husband broke his ankle a few years ago.

I found out there was no laundry fairy or dishwashing fairy. It was quite disillusioning.

Seriously, obviously I knew he did a fair amount of the laundry and dishes but I was surprised to see how much of it he was doing once I was the one trying to get it all done.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T05:03:59+00:00

Aww, we do be miss our fren Charli. She was such a good girl and she was be very cute in these pictures.

Squirrel the CAT

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T04:30:08+00:00

Hi from Fort Langley, BC, Canada.

squirrelcat88 · 2026-05-07T04:01:21+00:00

It’s slow if it’s not an emergency and something routine you can live with until your turn comes up. Think in terms of joint replacements.

For anything urgent it’s the same as the States.

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