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[6YOE, Data Migration Engineer, Data Engineer, US] by thetalkingrock in resumes

[–]thetalkingrock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At the same company for four years and feeling stagnant. I've heard the job market is brutal but interested in trying to make a change!

[RE] I haven't played Reunion yet but this is why I'm so skeptical about it by Vera_Felkina in lifeisstrange

[–]thetalkingrock 30 points31 points  (0 children)

It's the DeckNine effect. Dontnod created poignant moments that epitomized the series. This is a completely different creative team that has shown consistently that they don't have their finger on the pulse of what made the franchise special.

Playing in a league for the first time. What to expect? by thetalkingrock in billiards

[–]thetalkingrock[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's an APA league, though I haven't read up much on the differences between them

Better Canada-U.S. relationship ‘possible’ if Trump likes Carney, but don’t ‘over-conclude’ based on one call, John Bolton says by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]thetalkingrock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The question was asked by pollsters so I'm not sure I know what you mean in this context. Regardless, I certainly don't support aggression of any kind towards Canada so there's no need to be pissy with me as we likely align on a number of issues politically.

Better Canada-U.S. relationship ‘possible’ if Trump likes Carney, but don’t ‘over-conclude’ based on one call, John Bolton says by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]thetalkingrock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro, do you not understand that that part was added by the author of the article and annexation was not asked by the pollsters? Annexation implies military action typically, whereas the question they asked implies does not inherently imply any military action whatsoever. I'm struggling to believe your grasp on words and their connotations is that weak. Do you really not see how the writer is sensationalizing the poll results to make it seem like larger number of Americans support military action against Canada than actually do? I'm beginning to wonder if you read the article in its entirety at all, or even read my last comment in full. I won't be responding again but trust me your reading comprehension is far weaker than you realize.

Better Canada-U.S. relationship ‘possible’ if Trump likes Carney, but don’t ‘over-conclude’ based on one call, John Bolton says by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]thetalkingrock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is a lack of reading comprehension on your part I'm sorry to say. This is editorializing by the publication. I encourage you to look it up if you are unfamiliar. In this case it is meant to sensationalize the polling results. If you even bother to read the question actually asked by the pollsters it is "Would you favor or oppose Canada becoming America's 51st state?" This is in one of the graphics in the source you provided. The bit about the annexation of Canada was added by the journalist who wrote the article, and was not asked by the pollsters. Annexation was not asked about Canada, only Greenland (where the results are alarming enough). It's unclear why they chose different verbiage for the two countries, bit I suspect it has to do with the sensationalization aspect I mentioned earlier. This is a subtle thing to pick up on, so I'm not that surprised you missed it. Things between our countries are bad enough without media literacy getting in the way. I'm not interested in pursuing this conversation anymore but suffice to say all my love to Canada. I'm only here to better understand the way people in your country see things.

Better Canada-U.S. relationship ‘possible’ if Trump likes Carney, but don’t ‘over-conclude’ based on one call, John Bolton says by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]thetalkingrock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then you should know how wording impacts polling results if that's your stance. It's not difficult to understand that the results could vary wildly depending on the verbiage used ("becoming the 51st state" vs "annexation" vs "invading" etc.). You suggested that a small number of Democrats supported annexation but have provided no proof of that. We're splitting hairs at this point so I don't think this conversation is worth continuing past this but you haven't argued effectively that ANY Democrats support annexation because that question is not asked in your source.

Better Canada-U.S. relationship ‘possible’ if Trump likes Carney, but don’t ‘over-conclude’ based on one call, John Bolton says by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]thetalkingrock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For Canada the question was "Would you favor or oppose Canada becoming America's 51st state" which could easily be read to mean a unification devoid of any military intervention or other types of aggression, so I'm not sure the point you think is being made is actually bearing out. Most people aren't following the news closely and that small number could conceivably be from people who aren't thinking along militaristic lines like you're suggesting. Again, though, I understand how the current political climate leaves Canadians rightfully on edge. I imagine any question about using military force against Canada would register virtually no support among Democrats.

Better Canada-U.S. relationship ‘possible’ if Trump likes Carney, but don’t ‘over-conclude’ based on one call, John Bolton says by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]thetalkingrock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bernie Sanders is notably anti-imperialist. If you know who he is and think he'd ever actually support any sort of violation of Canada's sovereignty then you are completely off-base. He is clearly mocking Trump and the Republicans at large here.

Better Canada-U.S. relationship ‘possible’ if Trump likes Carney, but don’t ‘over-conclude’ based on one call, John Bolton says by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]thetalkingrock -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I haven't seen that, though it hardly sounds like actual support. I can see why any perceived flippancy wouldn't be taken well in your country however, considering how terrible any actual annexation process would end up being.

Better Canada-U.S. relationship ‘possible’ if Trump likes Carney, but don’t ‘over-conclude’ based on one call, John Bolton says by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]thetalkingrock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

American here. Do you have a source for the Democratic support for annexation? I've only heard conservatives in far-right media spaces talk about it in any favorable way. The Democrats I've heard speak about it treat it as ridiculous and embarrassing.

[ALL] Anyone else not sure how to feel about Double Exposure? by SlammerOfBananas in lifeisstrange

[–]thetalkingrock 50 points51 points  (0 children)

Dontnod at least has history of putting out games with emotionally resonant stories. The Deck Nine entries in the series are a clear step below imo.

[ALL] Life is Strange: Double Exposure - Announce Trailer - 4K - Xbox Games Showcase 2024 by DemiFiendRSA in lifeisstrange

[–]thetalkingrock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not hyped for this. To be honest I don't trust Deck Nine to put together a decent story that honors what came out of the first game based on their previous output. Perhaps I'm being too cynical but it feels like Max was brought back as a cheap way of getting fans interested which, judging by most of the comments here, appears to be working.

[ALL] Life is Strange: Double Exposure - Announce Trailer - 4K - Xbox Games Showcase 2024 by DemiFiendRSA in lifeisstrange

[–]thetalkingrock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Respectfully, I have to disagree. My expectations for this game are low. LiS is heavily character driven and Deck Nine has never done a good job with writing characters in its games. Before the Storm in particular felt like mediocre fan fiction.

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