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Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#352151: Jan 20th 2021 at 8:35:59 PM

Biden's team put a secret message in the new White House website's code encouraging people to apply for the US Digital Service.

"If you're reading this, we need your help building back better," reads the line of code, which is marked as a comment. Following the line is a link to the US Digital Services' website, an organization meant to help the administration advance technologically.

megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#352152: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:00:49 PM

This is my favorite MAGA being forced to face reality video.

You can really see her starting to put the pieces together, and slowly come to the terrifying conclusion that maybe, just maybe, she's been conned.

You can see in her eyes, how they're darting around, that she's processing something that goes against how she has been conditioned to think. She's having to think hard enough to stop certain trains of thought and bring it back to reality.

In her head it goes " well if nothing happens on the 20th [then trump is sti—] then we'll look silly" this manifests in the long pauses while her eyes dart, kind of peeling away those incorrect assumptions.

Edited by megaeliz on Jan 20th 2021 at 12:12:59 PM

Pendrake That Guy from "Sweet Something of.... Someplace!" (Canada) Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Betrayed by Delilah
That Guy
#352153: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:04:55 PM

Yeah, while losing the pipeline actually affects Canada's Economy as a whole (Alberta and Saskatchewan being Oil producers basically control what our dollar is worth now. Thanks, Stephen Harper...), a lot of WHY things went to hell was Trump's "America First" idea and pulling out of NAFTA.

Biden's well known for liking us up here as well, so he'll be very much empathetic to our plight, and do a lot to strengthen our old bonds. While our nations can be very much Vitriolic Best Buds, there's a reason why we share the longest undefended border in the world. And why, at the end of the day, our troops are friendly rivals and Bash Brothers.

Edited by Pendrake on Jan 20th 2021 at 9:08:43 AM

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Fighteer Lost in Space from The Time Vortex (Time Abyss) Relationship Status: TV Tropes ruined my love life
Lost in Space
#352154: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:05:56 PM

The thing about Canada — no offense, eh? — is that it's kind of got this petroleum problem, with a powerful lobby that hampers efforts to advance clean energy. Y'all need to cut that shit out.

"It's Occam's Shuriken! If the answer is elusive, never rule out ninjas!"
Pendrake That Guy from "Sweet Something of.... Someplace!" (Canada) Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Betrayed by Delilah
That Guy
#352155: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:09:20 PM

[up]You can thank our own Right-wing for that.

Well, that, and American Right-Wing Lobbyists have been targetting Canada every election for over 4 decades.

wild mass guessI'm still not sure Jack Layton died of natural causes either. Guy was a Charismatic and well-liked leader of the NDP, essentially our furthest-left party, and was probably their most likely candidate ever of becoming PM. And then he just happened to die.

And, as I mentioned earlier, Stephen Harper put in legislation that essentially tied our dollar to the amount we could sell our oil for, which made selling it to the US pretty much critical. Not really surprising, given S.H.'s whole two claims to fame were looking Mildly Confused all the time, and sucking up to whoever the American President was his entire time in office.

In any case, the important thing at this point Biden getting the US's shit together also means it'll help us being able to get our shit together up here too.

Also why one of the things I hate an American Alt-righter saying is "You're Canadian, why do you care what happens here?"

To Paraphrase Star-Lord: "Because I'm one of the idiots who lives here!"

Edited by Pendrake on Jan 20th 2021 at 9:21:36 AM

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Kaiseror Since: Jul, 2016
#352156: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:20:24 PM

Of course, the U.S. isn't in any real position to criticize anyone for excessive petroleum use and their companies acting shitty.

Pendrake That Guy from "Sweet Something of.... Someplace!" (Canada) Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Betrayed by Delilah
That Guy
#352157: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:24:52 PM

Especially since a lot of those companies are also American-owned.

To be blunt, stuff is screwy all over the world, really.

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DavidMerrick from Ottawa, ON Since: Jun, 2018
#352158: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:26:43 PM

Please don't insinuate someone had Layton killed, even out of idle speculation. He announced his pancreatic cancer diagnosis a year and a half before he died.

Pendrake That Guy from "Sweet Something of.... Someplace!" (Canada) Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Betrayed by Delilah
That Guy
#352159: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:31:31 PM

Hence the tinfoil hat.

I know he announced it.

It's just never sat right with me. The man deserved better.

Also, btw, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer, then went on that leave of absence before he died to fight an entirely different kind, which we were never told what was. That's actually a matter of public record. Pancreatic Cancer is what killed Alex Trebek. I get that they looked alike.

[down]Fair enough. I'm noting something doesn't add up.

Edited by Pendrake on Jan 20th 2021 at 9:39:04 AM

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M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#352160: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:34:49 PM

Still should refrain from creating conspiracy theories.

Disgusted, but not surprised
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#352161: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:38:27 PM

Living a year and a half after a diagnosis of pancreatic (or bone, or late-stage colon) cancer is actually a decent span of time. Pancreatic cancer is notoriously deadly and fast-acting for how common it is. Look at the case of Alex Trebek, who surely had access to fantastic health care.

Also, it's not that unusual to be unlucky enough to come down two types of cancer.

Edited by AlleyOop on Jan 20th 2021 at 12:40:11 PM

DavidMerrick from Ottawa, ON Since: Jun, 2018
#352162: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:40:56 PM

[up][up][up]

You're absolutely right. I even read his Wikipedia article before making my post and clearly remember reading "prostate" but my brain didn't seem to process it. My bad.

Pendrake That Guy from "Sweet Something of.... Someplace!" (Canada) Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Betrayed by Delilah
That Guy
#352163: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:41:57 PM

[up][up]Well, my point is more Jack Layton (as far as we know) didn't HAVE Pancreatic Cancer. Prostate Cancer tends to be more of a "slow burner" as cancers go.

In any event, Cancer can go fuck itself. It's killed a lot of good people who could have, or did, change the world for the better.

  • Crosses arms* Wakanda Forever. Rest in peace, Chadwick Boseman.

Edited by Pendrake on Jan 20th 2021 at 9:44:30 AM

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AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#352164: Jan 20th 2021 at 9:45:48 PM

The key word is tends to. Prostate cancer that has progressed to the so-called castration-resistant phase as they call it, which can happen if you don't catch it in time, or can happen even to a subset of those who are diagnosed in time, has a very poor prognosis.

Edited by AlleyOop on Jan 20th 2021 at 12:47:04 PM

Pendrake That Guy from "Sweet Something of.... Someplace!" (Canada) Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Betrayed by Delilah
That Guy
#352165: Jan 20th 2021 at 10:22:48 PM

Anywho, back to Political and Trump news, https://globalnews.ca/news/7449139/trump-impending-lawsuits/ Global News on some of the incoming lawsuits heading for Trumpy.

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Alycus Since: Apr, 2018
#352166: Jan 20th 2021 at 10:23:07 PM

I watched the whole inauguration live even though it was past midnight in my area. I'm glad we're entering a new era with science and belief in reality at the White House at long last.

Also, wondering how many racists' heads exploded when J Lo said "liberty and justice for all" in Spanish.

Pendrake That Guy from "Sweet Something of.... Someplace!" (Canada) Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Betrayed by Delilah
That Guy
#352167: Jan 20th 2021 at 10:27:22 PM

Metaphorically, most of them.

Well, unless J. Lo spontaneously developed some kinda of Brown Note Make Me Wanna Shout powers when I wasn't looking.

Edited by Pendrake on Jan 20th 2021 at 10:28:04 AM

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devak They call me.... Prophet Since: Jul, 2019 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
They call me.... Prophet
#352168: Jan 20th 2021 at 10:30:38 PM

Q people realizing or even having a breakdown that they're conned is very, very good. It means that they can no longer maintain the cognitive dissonance. it's something to cheer on, not something to feel bad over. The alternative is that they keep believing and will again act on their belief with violence and malice.

Also, the keystone pipeline is a terrible way to help indigenous people in Canada. With oil on it's way out (slowly, but it is heading that way), it's just gonna dump a whole lot of problems on them in a couple of decades. They'd be better off being helped in other jobs. In addition, Canada does need to transition away from oil too, and the US supporting them with oil isn't going to help that.

Alycus Since: Apr, 2018
#352169: Jan 20th 2021 at 10:31:55 PM

Really, I'm more concerned about the other Joe in government - Manchin, that is. I expect to hear his name in the news for the next several months. Not saying he absolutely will be an obstacle, but it's hard not to have some suspicions.

Pendrake That Guy from "Sweet Something of.... Someplace!" (Canada) Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Betrayed by Delilah
That Guy
#352170: Jan 20th 2021 at 10:32:54 PM

[up][up] why I'm hopeful the Biden Administration can help with that.

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megaeliz Since: Mar, 2017
#352171: Jan 20th 2021 at 10:48:09 PM

[up][up][up] One thing that I thought was interesting, is that a lot of people in the comments were actually comparing the mindset to realizing you are in an abusive relationship.

I feel for a lot of these people. It's a lot like being in an abusive relationship... the brainwashing is real and it is total. It's hard to understand if you've never been in that kind of situation. They will need help and compassion as they struggle to step out of the fog.
(in response to: Imagine even believing in such a wild conspiracy theory to the point where it gets cultish, like how does that even HAPPEN.)

Same way totally awesome people find themselves in abusive relationships. It happens slowly and you dont realize it until you are so far in and invested so much you hesitate to lose it all. Cost fund fallacy to the extreme.

Edited by megaeliz on Jan 20th 2021 at 1:59:59 PM

RedSavant Since: Jan, 2001
#352172: Jan 20th 2021 at 10:55:34 PM

Sure thing, but let's also not pretend that every Q cultist is a temporarily embarrassed awesome person who was unilaterally victimized into believing blood libel out of nowhere.

It's been fun.
Eschaton Since: Jul, 2010
#352173: Jan 20th 2021 at 10:55:40 PM

Dan Olson of Folding Ideas had more mixed feelings on the issue.

I am... conflicted over the pain in MAGA/Q circles.

On one hand a lot of well-meaning people were misled and exploited by grifters.

But also a whole spectrum of people willingly bought into the grift because they wanted what it promised: murdering liberals.

Like, on a certain level I feel bad for all the tearful MAG As who are adrift today because they feel lied to, betrayed, and used.

Because they were used.

But also, like, what they thought they were going to get out of the deal is still bad. Details matter.

Pendrake That Guy from "Sweet Something of.... Someplace!" (Canada) Since: Jan, 2017 Relationship Status: Betrayed by Delilah
That Guy
#352174: Jan 20th 2021 at 10:57:23 PM

Well, sad fact is, from what I can discern from her story, Ashli Babbitt WAS one of the duped ones.

And she died for it.

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Ingonyama Since: Jan, 2001
#352175: Jan 20th 2021 at 11:03:01 PM

[up][up]I think that says my own feelings on the matter better than anything.

Edited by Ingonyama on Jan 20th 2021 at 11:03:11 AM


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