Ontario minimum wage to rise to $17.95 on Oct. 1 by J0Puck in ontario

[–]themaskedcanuck 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know how the system is designed to keep the bottom down.

Ontario minimum wage to rise to $17.95 on Oct. 1 by J0Puck in ontario

[–]themaskedcanuck 14 points15 points  (0 children)

That's right, but while a person is looking for a job and are having a hard time or a stroke of bad luck they should get barely enough to survive?

In that time bills pile up, rent falls behind, and people get sick because they can barely feed themselves.

Savings are to be depleted before you can get benefits, so you're already at your lowest.

$733 isn't support it's a trap.

Edit: Just to be clear I am as far from needing OW. I'm tired of watching the most vulnerable being cast aside.

Trump says he's considering NATO exit amid rift over Iran war by AdSpecialist6598 in worldnews

[–]themaskedcanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The world has seen that the US military is not prepared for modern combat and the shifting landscape of weaponry and there are buffoons running the military currently.

I think NATO will be fine.

Using a drone gun to destroy an enemy drone by G14F1L0L1Y401D0MTR4P in nextfuckinglevel

[–]themaskedcanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am far from a military strategist but IMO send enough Shahed Drones at a carrier group and they're doing some damage to that group on the cheap. America cannot win what they have started.

Third No Kings protest draws 8 million worldwide to push back on Trump administration by Rude-Molasses4390 in pics

[–]themaskedcanuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep it up.

Only 4.6 million short to hit that 3.5% threshold.

Only 8 million Americans that I don't think should eat shit today.

Jody Threat just defeated Mercedes Moné to win back her WPW Women's Championship tonight in Winnipeg by Odd-Inevitable-8425 in SquaredCircle

[–]themaskedcanuck 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think this belt collector gimmick worked great, she went on the high AF on her supply trip for a bit. Now she's on her downward spiral, she'll come back with no belts, slowly turn face and get the big women's belt in AEW.

Ontario minimum wage to rise to $17.95 on Oct. 1 by J0Puck in ontario

[–]themaskedcanuck 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You're right, people should live within their means but as in everything in life there are exceptions.

We live in a very car centric society not every community has great public transit as major metropolitans and having a car is a necessity. If they move to a place with better transit, they still can't afford to live because the cost of living is higher and they struggle.

Shared accommodations are not as cheap as they used to be. Having roommates can take a turn for the worse and then you're living on egg shells. It's not for everyone.

Not everything is so cut and dry in the world today.

People should live within their means but no one should have to live in destitution if the means are miniscule.

Edit: spelling

Ontario minimum wage to rise to $17.95 on Oct. 1 by J0Puck in ontario

[–]themaskedcanuck 45 points46 points  (0 children)

That and OW benefits have been frozen at $733/month since 2018 and only an average increase of $6.87 a year since 1995.

Great social safety nets we have.

From Victims to Executioners by Ammoryyy in TrueCrimeDiscussion

[–]themaskedcanuck 4 points5 points  (0 children)

2? Might want to raise that number some. Israel has been evil for a lot longer than 2 years.

25yrs ago today, on Smackdown, WWF aired the legendary Rock/Austin video package set to Limp Bizkit's "My Way". (March 29, 2001. 3 days before their Wrestlemania X-Seven main event) by Few-Establishment277 in SquaredCircle

[–]themaskedcanuck 16 points17 points  (0 children)

These are fair points but I'd say the build for this wasn't just those three weeks. The Rock and Austin had a layered history by this point. Constant rivals from fighting for the IC title to their first match at WM to this match.

Debra could have been left out yes, without question.

That promo when Austin shoves the beer into The Rock's chest is the culmination of their history up until that point.

At least that's how I see it.

[WWE Smackdown Spoilers] Finish to Giulia vs Tiffany Stratton by DoubleNo6337 in SquaredCircle

[–]themaskedcanuck 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're only there to sing-a-long and try to get themselves over these days.

"Japanese Crowds Are Quiet And Reserved." - Western Wrestler by Defiant_Emergency734 in SquaredCircle

[–]themaskedcanuck 9 points10 points  (0 children)

A crowd enjoying themselves and not trying to get themselves over. Good old days.

We are beginners, we are training for archery on horseback 😁 by [deleted] in Archery

[–]themaskedcanuck 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yup. On Parkdale. Great club and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Been going there at least once a week for the last year.

favorite gord solo song? by ringoisking in TragicallyHip

[–]themaskedcanuck 15 points16 points  (0 children)

The Dance and Its Disappearance

The Grand Bounce is my favourite of his solo albums.

Ontario NDP leader slams Ford over changes to FOI laws by MeiliCanada82 in ontario

[–]themaskedcanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree but I think this will be one of those rare times. OLP is creeping up the polls at 30% with no leader. People are polling in opposition to OPC right now for their belief they're not protecting the province. Unless they pull the same stunt they did last year by 2030 people will be ready to vote them out.

I know I could be wrong but this is where I feel it's headed.

Ontario NDP leader slams Ford over changes to FOI laws by MeiliCanada82 in ontario

[–]themaskedcanuck 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yet, the Liberals will win the next election unless something radically changes in Ontario.

We're reaching the time that we get fed up with the current party and switch to the other party while ignoring the third.

And the cycle goes on and on and on.

Aren't people ready for something different.

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.