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Agreed , the idea was to illustrate the difference in proximity of the pedos to Trump (MAGA) as compared to Harris (D)

When I got here I would go as far as to say there was a clear conservative bias in the moderation(but at least there was moderation), lately though even that has seemed to disappear and is now basically a free for all

Sad

Dude, Trump's spiritual advisor, take that in for a second Trump's Spiritual Advisor recently admitted to inappropriate behavior with a minor. Not some random person with no actual ties to any party, but Trump's Spiritual Advisor. Do you not see how empty your silly accusations are?

Again you just prove your lack of understanding of the words you throw around so freely. Even if I grant your premise (which of course any reasonable person wouldn't) Black lives matter is not a labor movement, therefore nothing to do with Marxism (a political philosophy I still don't agree with). Seriously read some Marx you may come off like you're not a raving lunatic completely detached from reality (well at least on this issue) I guess that was before I came here

As much of a Marxist as Kamala, so not at all You really are a sad little impotent man

Of course I agree that "anarchistic freedom" is unattainable but I also assume that you agree that some restrictions on freedom are also necessary for a functioning society. As the saying goes "my freedom to swing my arms ends millimeters from your nose". I've mentioned the financial freedoms that our system promotes that the US system categorically doesn't offer. I used this topic as a jumping off point specifically as this came directly from a study produces by the Fraser institute and the heritage foundation two clearly conservative outlets one Canadian one American, so your side (again I have no side, other than maybe that of supporting my nation) agrees with me at least on this point. So other than property rights (an issue you'd agree is more complex than simply saying Canadians have none) and guns which is something that is really a non-issue for a strong majority of Canadians and also comes with many, many downsides (see mass shootings, accidental shootings (leading cause of death in children) and suicide) personally I've never needed or wanted a gun and I grew up in arguably some of the toughest parts of this country. So specifically what freedoms that do exist in the US do you feel don't in Canada?

Honestly, I still fail to see how my personal experiences and opinions as they relate to my short comings (writing ability) and my thoughts on why many people that lack exposure to other cultures (French québécois was my example) are more likely to be xenophobic, could be construed as partisan but as we have already agreed this is probably not the most substantial issue we could be discussing, let's move on So, in the interest of continuing this newfound civility between us, I invite you to select any topic you feel best represents your political philosophy and we shall discuss. EDIT: I will endeavor to do my best to refrain from using personal experience if you can commit to using the principal of charity whilst reading my attempts to express myself in a medium in which I admittedly am weak . Deal?

You don't find that definition ambiguous and open to interpretation ?

Triggered? Please No straws other than the ones you had to use to insolate your fridge box home Not a conservative either You weren't trashing Marxism because you don't understand Marxism, you were just throwing around some word that the ignorant people you support use because your side (and by that I mean the extremist Trump sycophants) that represent true conservatism about as well as the westboro baptist church represents the teachings of Jesus Sad little incel

The funniest part is that we both know (though you'll never admit it) that you will, and have depended on government safety nets (welfare, old age, etc..) to meet your basic needs more then I ever will. All you have is dishonesty, pathetic

You're just sad

Well since you're the one that brought up Marxism, I guess you're admitting that everything you say is pointless. They say that admittance is the first step to recovery, so at least you're on the right track

I completely agree that invoking personal experience as apposed to education etc.. is not the correct way to engage in political discourse, but I don't think that's what I did. I spoke of my personal story, only with the intention to explain my struggles to properly express myself in the written form and to clarify that if something comes out the wrong way that it will most likely be because of form and not function. I am still confused as to how anything I said could be construed as hackery (I'm not saying it wasn't, just that if it was, it was unintentional) so would you please tell me specifically what I did say (or how I said it) that gave you that impression. I think we have started to develop something resembling a respectful conversation, so if you can just answer my last question. You can pick the next topic for discussion.

Are you saying that the health care systems in the states are comparable to those in Canada ? I just checked and 54% of Americans get employment based health care. So at least half of Americans can't leave their jobs if themselves or their family has any kind of health issues, not to mention some that couldn't even make lateral moves to other businesses if any of those health issues involve pre existing conditions, and honestly I feel you've not addressed my point. I agree our government bureaucracy is bloated and the unions have way to much power, so that's not a point of contention between us at all I don't think freedom is an objective word but if you provide me with your definition, I'm fine with using that as our working definition going forward I'm not a fan of Justin either, so we can agree on that as well, therefore using current liberals (and their policies) as some sort of counter point to any subjects I may bring up (well presented or if I need to clarify better) is really just a waste of time for both of us I'm not partisan, so I don't care about what any political party platform is, I evaluate each specific issue independently based on how I feel it will effect me and society as a hole

You don't have an honest bone in your body. And straight back to calling me a leftist. You're a complete joke I will no longer be responding to you in the future You're pathetic.

And that is what separates us , you are satisfied with faith to guide you in your decisions, I prefer to use reason and logic. I respect your beliefs but the gap between our epistemologies is so insurmountable, I see no reason to continue in any form of future communication. I wish you nothing but positivity Take care

You really can't just have an honest conversation can you? You can't just flat out admit you misjudged me, so because you have to be "against" someone, you have to talk smack about some ,next random people that were in no way involved in our conversation. Why must you be like that? Seriously, Why?

So how is it I'm a left wing cultist? Because that's your go to, and all you do is agree with me whenever you actually give me a chance to elaborate on one of my opinions. Or are you coming out (sorry couldn't resist) as left wing?

First I will not comment directly to what Foxy said, we're trying to turn over a new leaf. I will say that I have said more then once "freedom" is a subjective word ,that I have to the best of my abilities tried to qualify using my personal interpretation of one aspect of "freedom" that being economic freedom there are of course other branches of freedom we can and hopefully will discuss, but we have to start somewhere and the ability to change jobs or pursue entrepreneurial opportunities without having to put at risk something as essential as the health of you and your family, to me is incredibly important for a free society. On another note, I'm much more interested in your opinion to the clear, concise points I made, than asking me to respond to someone elses post that at the time ( of course now we're like old friends now) was admittedly not attempting to engage in a good fath conversation ( to be clear I was not making any effort to do so myself either) but I won't dwell on that because it's entirely possible that you will make a future post addressing me directly. I look forward to reading it

Let's examine that. I was speaking with someone on how we can better understand people that had a closed minded upbringing and the political leanings or specific ideologies were not mentioned in fact I made a point to speak of the extremists on both sides. You interjected with Newsmax talking points irrelevant to the conversation at hand, then claim I support or am afraid to address them, so I'll play (remember that the other times we've played this game, you have to admit you essentially agree with my opinion so just have to keep asking questions until you can find so sort of semantic issue to cling to) but here goes we can use the things you said just in this thread In fully understand and acknowledge the advantage I have to have grown up in a free society, mostly engineered by , European, Christian values. Yes I agree there are many cultures, particularly those with Muslim theocratic "governments" that have no respect for the freedom of religion or speech, etc... I agree that antisemitism exists (but so do many other prejudices in Canada, the language issue is a perfect example),though the middle east is an issue I tend to stay away from because the reality of their situation is honestly so foreign and hard for my brain to even conceptualize, I think there are bad actors on both sides but fail to understand the intricacies enough to fall down definitively on one side or the other. Pakistan isn't as tolerant as Canada. I think that covers everything? So for the last time, what positions that I have just expressed, would identify me as a, "Left wing (insert random pejorative, here" Put up or shut up, son

I have no problem accepting fault, for example I don't honestly believe you're attracted to trans women (well probably not anyway) But you again can't help yourself continuing to make dishonest assertions about my beliefs that you know you can't support, effectively answering my question to if you wanted to participate in good faith conversation. Therefore I cordially, with all sincerity and respect invite you to, Kick rocks

Dude when all you have is , I know you are but what am I, aka, the rubber, glue defense. Just quit

I'm a Canadian that lives in Canada, what's happening with people or governments in foreign lands is a completely different conversation as is irrelevant to my point on the xenophobia that exists in Canada . Now who's not willing to admit to something? Not me If you actually want to address the point I've been raising,we can certainly move on to other topics, but if you just want to continue going of on semi (at best) related rabbit trails, then kick rocks

Interesting, cheers! I'll have to read more about that I don't know much about far Eastern culture Funny, it's like how alot of my friendships started out, save the romantic part of course. Hahaha Maybe this is the start of a beautiful friendship.