For any Canadians who are wondering: he is talking about violence. Yes, this sick motherfucker is threatening to kill some of us if we don't do what he says.

The USA is the enemy of the free world.

Only because the US pulled out a Trump-shaped gun in the middle of the race and shot itself in both kneecaps.

Don't worry, Americans. These tariffs will eventually be overturned and the government will be forced to hand that money right back to the rich corporations that rule over you.

This is what he means. In fact, I think he is specifically referring to Canada. The first time Trump brought in tariffs, Carney initiated a little bond market run, causing him to back down. It was the first "CO" in TACO. Trump has been bristling since then.

I hate how the headline tries to trivialize the fact that America is threatening to attack its former allies on the basis of trade irritations. This guy is fucking mental.

What people really miss is not Obama. People miss competence, decency, and sanity.

You are right. I didn't mean to be cavalier about heroin addiction - I was just being a smart-ass.

In fact, I don't mean to be cavalier about gambling addiction either.

Here is what I really mean to say: when you learn about gambling through a mathematical perspective first (as I did), it NEVER seems appealing. All casino games are rigged so that the house wins most of the time. Sports betting is similarly biased to ensure that the only participant who routinely profits is the bookie/betting parlour. For me, knowing this takes the fun out of it. It's like reading the last chapter of a mystery novel first, then trying to slog through the book anyway. And what a spoiler: in the end, you're gonna lose.

It stops some people.

Maybe cigarette taxes are more effective, though. Maybe we could tax gambling proceeds.

Agreed. Gambling was almost totally illegal in canada until the government decided they wanted a slice (and a thin slice at that). now it is everywhere and problem gambling is exploding

Yep, that’s how i avoided heroin addiction too

But you don't get addicted if you don't try it. The house always wins or there would be no gambling establishments. Tax on people who can't do math.

That’s it. We found the most 21st century thing ever:

A GoFundMe for a political assassination.

The very notion of superman is woke. With his powers, he could rule earth. Instead he helps kids and little old ladies with nothing to gain for himself. The guy is empathy incarnate.

I know a lot of you woke up this morning in shock—staring at the footage out of Los Angeles, asking yourselves: How could this happen? Is this real? Is this really happening in the United States of America?

It’s almost like all those annoying people who tried to warn other Americans that Trump was a dangerous person seeking absolute power were right the whole time. Trump Derangement Syndrome exists, but the symptoms were badly described: I propose that the new definition of TDS should be the delusional belief that the US (and the world) is safe while Trump and his inner circle still live.

“We’re not in politics. We’re just some guys in Virginia making good whisky. But unfortunately, we’re the victims.”

Are you a business owner who does international commerce? Guess what, shit-for-brains: you better get interested in politics really fast. Your fucking president is violating treaties, threatening allies, breaking international law, and arming and publicly supporting a genocide.

For Christ’s sake, your country is actively threatening your customers. Why the ever-loving fuck would your customers sit still for that? Not everyone is American-stupid.

Because this is Trump’s America now :(

Hi! With the OED, it has been like that at least since I started university in 2007. However, lots of public libraries have subscriptions. I just go to my library website, login, and follow the link to the OED. There are many other reference tools that are also included in my library card. Libraries rule!

Edit: you can check merriam-webster for free, I think

Jury nullification for Luigi. Anything else is injustice.

Love it.

Steve Jobs once called the personal computer a bicycle for the mind; ChatGPT is a wheelchair for the mind. There is no shame in using a wheelchair if you need one, but if you don’t need one and use one anyway, you will come to need it.

Gen Z has managed something no modern generation pulled off before.

Whether it is true or not, i love how the article reflexively blames Gen Z. Like, did they invent Tiktok and brainrot? Did they ruin the school system? Did they put microplastics in the food and water?

Hey man, I downvoted but i wanted to tell you why. My family has multiple alcoholics. I’m not judging you at all, but i a wanted to encourage you to find other coping mechanism. Alcohol is very dangerous, especially when used that way. Be safe, bro.