Contrarian Posted March 27 Author Report Share Posted March 27 (edited) Want to introduce you to a fantastic website called EndQuiz. Whether you're a student, a professional, or just someone who loves learning new things, with a wide range of quizzes on various topics, you can test your knowledge and learn new facts in a fun and engaging way. From history and science to pop culture and current events, this website has a quiz for everyone. And the best part? It's completely free and easy to use. www.endquiz.com Trending News:*daily in the morning. CTV News: The Canadian Armed Forces is under fire for its plan to cut thousands of troops off a cost-of-living allowance without much notice. The military announced last week that about 7.700 Armed Forces members will no longer receive the top-up starting in July, when it will be replaced by a new housing benefit that commanders say will better assist those who need the most help. Social media and online forums dedicated to military personnel have been crackling with dissatisfaction over the plan, including the abbreviated timeline. The Globe and Mail: U.S., Canada kept migrant crossing deal a secret to avoid rush at the border. CBC: Budget to include grocery rebate for lower income Canadians, source. City News: Families of killed Edmonton police officers thank Canada for support. Work: Some Canadians say remote employee tracking is justified. Others are dead set against it. National Post: Canadian millennials underwater as credit card, student loans and CERB debts pile up. Global News: Ontario doctors blast province for ending health care for uninsured residents. CP24: Hamilton woman's lost wedding dress found by thrift store volunteer after ‘long shot’ search. Catholic News: Pope Francis appointed Frank Leo officially installed as new Archbishop of Toronto. Women's Hockey: Toronto Six win 1st Isobel Cup title in OT thriller against Minnesota Whitecaps. Weather: Spring weather continues to fluctuate in Toronto and the GTA as snow is set to return throughout the week even with warmer weather. Hockey, NHL: Tavares scores 150th, 151st goals for Toronto as Maple Leafs edge Predators. The Washington Post: First Citizens Bank to buy Silicon Valley Bank after collapse, FDIC says. Axios: Parts of a Twitter code used to run the social network were leaked online, the company said in a court filing.The New York Post: Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion kills seven after two more bodies found. The Independent: Jeremy Renner walks on anti-gravity treadmill three months after snowplough accident. NCAA: Men's tournament Final Four field is set after San Diego, Miami victories. Reuters: NATO slammed Vladimir Putin for "dangerous" nuclear rhetoric after the Russian president announced plans to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. DW: Nationwide German transport strike causes major disruptions. The Times of Israel: Mass protests erupt in Israel after Netanyahu fires defence minister for urging halt to judicial overhaul. Netanyahu expected to announce halt to plans to overhaul Israeli judiciary. AP: France’s Borne to meet opposition, unions amid pension crisis. Euro News: Taiwan welcomes Czech delegation after Honduras shifts allegiance. Cricket: Afghanistan wins landmark cricket series against Pakistan. The Real Football, Soccer: The road to Euro 2024 has begun with qualifying officially kicking off across Europe. UPI: An 80-year-old Alberta woman who has been regularly donating blood for nearly six decades earned the Guinness World Record for the most whole blood donated. Have a great day! from centrism.ca: Why did the radical centrist, even unorthodoxly cross the political spectrum? To get to the reasonable side! 😎 Edited March 27 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 28 Author Report Share Posted March 28 (edited) The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in the mind at the same time, and still retain the ability to function. F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940) An American novelist and short-story writer, widely regarded as one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century. Born in 1896 in St. Paul, Minnesota, Fitzgerald became famous for his novels, such as "The Great Gatsby," which explored the decadence and excess of the Roaring Twenties. Despite his literary success, Fitzgerald struggled with personal and financial problems throughout his life. He died in 1940 at the age of 44, leaving behind a legacy of enduring works that continue to captivate readers today. Trending News:*daily in the morning. The Contrarian, The Independent: Former student left map and manifesto after shooting 6 (3 students) at Nashville Christian school. Regardless of motive and ideology, my posts will not name psychopaths. In answer to a question as to whether the suspect's transgender status might have any bearing on a motive, The Chief of Police said: “There is some theory to that. We’re investigating all the leads and once we know exactly, we will let you know.” Axios: As travellers take to the skies in the United States this spring and summer, many are in for a delightful surprise: Several of the country's airports have made big improvements in recent months, including some whose very names had long been met with something between weariness and outright dread. NPR: Fired Fox News producer says she'd testify against the network in $1.6 billion suit. Weather: New bomb cyclone threatens to bring more heavy rains and snow to storm-slammed California. Associated Press: Demonstrations in Israel continued capping a day of unprecedented nationwide strikes that paralysed the country and pushed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into suspending his controversial plans to reform Israel's judiciary. Weeks of mass protests have tipped the country into its most severe domestic crisis in years. AFP: Germany confirms delivery of Leopard tanks to Ukraine. Euro News: Norwegian company says TikTok data centre is limiting energy for manufacturing Ukraine ammunition. The Guardian: The founder of a project that campaigned for girls' education in Afghanistan has been detained by Taliban authorities in Kabul, his brother and the United Nations have said. France 24: France faces 10th day of strikes as Macron holds firm on pension reform. DW: Greece to hold national elections on May 21. Euro News: Spain screaming out for waiters as pandemic fuels tourism. Weather: Spain edges towards record March heat. Weather: Fears grow for missing people in Ecuador's massive mudslides. Toronto Sun: Law enforcement sources say the homeless man accused in the random murder of a Toronto teen on the TTC was "out on numerous releases." TTC stabbing victim Gabriel Magalhaes remembered as an adventurous thrill-seeker who was always smiling. Toronto Star: Justin Trudeau says federal budget will tackle high cost of living. Blacklock's Reporter: Canadian MPs are demanding to question David Johnston, 81, “special rapporteur” on suspected election fraud. The Prime Minister has asked Johnston to take two months considering whether to call a public inquiry already sought by Commons vote. The Globe and Mail: Infrastructure bank offers $277-million loan to enable Canada’s largest biofuel refinery in Québec. Retirement: CTV News Toronto veteran Austin Delaney to retire after 34 years. Tennis: Canadian Bianca Andreescu suffered an apparent leg injury during the second set of her match against Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Miami Open. Weather: Toronto's Weather Forecast Predicts So Much Rain This Week & It'll Be Worse Than Vancouver. Bassmaster: Gustafson becomes first Canadian winner of US$1M Classic event. Hockey: Toronto Maple Leafs clinch playoff berth for seventh post-season in a row. Hockey: Edmonton Oilers pull out 5-4 win over Coyotes. Film: Ryan Reynolds set to invest in ‘massive’ film studio in Markham. Music: Apple Classical is now available from the App Store. Tech: For those who turn to tech stock leader Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and its Teams app for getting together with colleagues, it is a big day. Microsoft rolled out a new version and, with it, detailed monthly average users (MAUs) for the tool. Click here. Edited March 28 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 (edited) A Centrist's Wisdom Wednesday True wisdom is not found in blindly following a particular ideology or political party, but in seeking out and critically evaluating diverse perspectives. Only by embracing nuance and complexity can we truly understand the world and work towards solutions. Trending News:*daily in the morning. CBC: Canadian Budget 2023 offers billions for dental care, plus spending cuts and tax hikes to tame deficit. The leaders of Canada's other major federal political parties reacted shortly after the Liberal government laid out their 2023 budget plan.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre called it a “full-frontal attack on the paycheques of hard-working Canadians.” He added that it equals $4,200 per family in new government spending which means “more inflation, more taxes, and more costs for everyday people.” NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said they were proud “for the first time ever – able to connect government investments to good wages. That’s never been there before, having those strings attached that we’re going to give supports and incentives to tackle the climate crisis, only if there is guarantees for good wages, good pay, and support for union jobs.” He also said they weren’t satisfied that the government hasn’t responded to the urgency of the housing crisis and put in place changes to Employment Insurance (EI). And Bloc Québécois leader Yves-François Blanchet said they wouldn’t support the budget because it wouldn’t “acknowledge the fact that the provinces and Québec need 35 per cent of the total budget in health care to support the system and make it minimally good enough for the services it has to provide.” The Globe and Mail: Ottawa’s newest tax hit signals concerning reliance on financial sector for revenue, analysts say. City News: Tributes pour in across Canada for Quebec police officer killed: ‘Sgt. Breau, rest easy.’ Global News: Dollarama reports $261.3M Q4 profit, raises quarterly dividend. LFP: Costco opens new south London, Ont. location. CTV News: Hamilton family raising awareness about Strep A after sudden death of toddler. Toronto Sun: Vancouver DJ claims Mike Myers had him fired from set for looking at him. Swimming: Canadian teen breaks world record in 400-metre freestyle. Summer McIntosh of Toronto has set a world record in the women's 400-metre freestyle event at the Canadian swimming trials. Weather: Arctic cold front to sweep across southern Ontario, bringing big temperature drop. Hockey, NHL: Ryan Nugent-Hopkins racks up 5 points in Edmonton Oilers win over Vegas. Basketball, NBA: Raptors late push has even a 6th-place finish in East looking attainable. Tennis: Canada to face Italy, Sweden, Chile in group stage of Davis Cup title defence. Axios: Ajay Banga, President Biden’s nominee to lead the World Bank, wants the bank to focus on poverty alleviation and climate change, and warns that the world needs a massive investment from the private sector to adequately address both challenges. Weather: Over 65 million people in central US at risk of severe weather outbreak. CNBC: Sweden’s foreign ministry said it will summon Russia’s Stockholm ambassador to complain about an “attempt at interference” with the Swedish NATO application process. Sky News: British comedian and TV star Paul O'Grady dies at 67. Google News: Amazon begins flagging ‘frequently returned’ products. The Wall Street Journal: A number of well-known AI researchers, and Elon Musk, have signed an open letter calling on AI labs around the world to pause development of large-scale AI systems, citing fears over the “profound risks to society and humanity” they claim this software poses. Random Horoscope: Taurus, you may be tempted to make up your own rules, Taurus, because you really aren't happy with the ones before you. Be careful of doing so without first understanding the full implications for you and the people around you. By all means, if you feel like certain things just aren't right, take steps to change them. There's no reason that you have to stay within traditional constraints. Edited March 29 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 30 Author Report Share Posted March 30 (edited) #ThinkingThursday Being a radical centrist is like walking a tightrope. You have to maintain balance and focus, and constantly make adjustments to stay upright. You can't lean too far to one side or the other, but rather must attempt to find the spot in the middle. It takes skill, patience, and a willingness to take risks, but the rewards of staying on the tightrope are well worth it. So keep your eyes on the horizon, your feet steady, and your mind open as you navigate the tricky terrain of modern politics. Trending News:*daily in the morning. CBC: Bank of Canada ready to step in if global financial crisis causes 'spillovers' to banks here. But deputy governor says he isn't 'anywhere close to being concerned' about Canadian banks. The Globe and Mail: Pro-Kremlin Twitter accounts are weaponizing social-media users on the --> far right and <-- far left of the political spectrum in Canada to undermine support for Ukraine, a new study by Canadian and American researchers says. National Post: Canada’s largest private sector union wants to know whether Alphabet Inc.’s Google has engaged in anti-competitive behaviour in the country’s online display advertising industry. Global News: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, in a leaked cellphone call, commiserated with a COVID-19 protester about his trial while divulging to him there was an internal dispute over how Crown prosecutors were handling COVID-19 cases. Covid-19 Fact Check, AAP FactCheck: More than three years into the pandemic, claims are still being made that COVID-19 vaccines are not “real”. A video posted to Facebook features a claim that the vaccines “legally and medically don’t actually qualify as a vaccine because they don’t actually provide immunity … They don’t give you immunity and they don’t stop transmission, what do they actually do?” But this is false. There is no official legal or medical definition for vaccines, medical and legal experts said. Rather, vaccines are qualified by their ability to boost immunity, not completely eliminate risk. Bloomberg: Scotiabank Economist Excoriates Trudeau, Freeland Over $32 Billion Spending Boost. CTV News: RCMP arrest 5 while executing search warrant at Wet'suwet'en protest camp. CP24: Large amounts of meat are being left in public parks across Mississauga, Ontario in an apparent attempt to feed wild animals and officials say that they are growing increasingly concerned about the practice. Weather: Winter travel advisory ends for Ottawa and the Valley. Hockey, NHL: ‘A little bit sour.’ Leafs slip and fall to Panthers, but it wasn’t pointless. Baseball, MLB: Blue Jays’ Vlad Guerrero Jr. has learned from painful season-ending results. ABC News: Biden, Netanyahu have rare public spat over Israel's proposed judicial overhaul. "They cannot continue on this road," the US President said. The Wall Street Journal: Taiwan's president arrived in the U.S. amid threats from China's CCP. The Independent: Two US army Blackhawk helicopters collide over Kentucky, report says. The Hill: Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency. AP: West Virginia governor signs ban on gender-affirming care. At least 11 states have now enacted laws restricting or banning gender-affirming care for minors. AFP: Wall Street Journal reporter detained in Russia accusing him of espionage. CBS News: First lady Dr. Jill Biden visits Nashville to mourn victims. Google News: Country music stars speak out after Nashville school shooting. The Guardian: Pope Francis in hospital to treat respiratory infection. Reuters: Mexico fire, guards didn’t let migrants out after blaze started, footage shows. BBC: King Charles III to speak to German parliament, meet Scholz. Sky News: Australian police have charged a man who was seen allegedly carrying what seemed to be an AK-47 assault rifle, but which turned out to have a rather different purpose. Officers rushed into action after a flurry of emergency calls from north-west Sydney on Wednesday evening. A helicopter joined the search before CCTV led police to a parked car. A "gun" was recovered, but police soon realised it was in fact a bong, a device used to smoke marijuana. Security, Artificial Intelligence, Tech: Microsoft lets generative AI loose on cybersecurity. As a part of its continued quest to inject generative AI into all its products, Microsoft today introduced Security Copilot, a new tool that aims to “summarize” and “make sense” of threat intelligence. Edited March 30 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 (edited) I firmly believe that polarisation is one of the biggest threats to our democracy. Both the -> far right and the <- far left are guilty of demonising and dehumanising those who hold opposing views, which only serves to deepen the divide between us. As a radical centrist, I reject this "us vs. them" mentality and refuse to be a part of the problem. Instead, I strive to engage in respectful dialogue with those who hold different beliefs and find common ground where we can. It's not always easy, but it's necessary if we want to move forward as a society.⬆️ Click Here to access Daily Trending News. Edited March 31 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted March 31 Author Report Share Posted March 31 (edited) Why did the radical centrist refuse to watch political debates on TV? Because they prefer to sit on the fence and watch both sides fall off. 😄⬆️ Click Here to access Daily Trending News. Edited March 31 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 1 Author Report Share Posted April 1 (edited) Why did the centrist cross the political spectrum? To get to the middle of the joke! 😄 But seriously, I know this is April 1st, but the <- left and the right -> were both in on it. They had agreed to meet in the middle, but when the centrist got there, they were nowhere to be found. It turns out, they had both gone too far to the left and the right, and the centrist was left standing alone in the middle, shaking their head in disbelief.⬆️ Click Here for Daily Trending News. Edited April 1 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 2 Author Report Share Posted April 2 (edited) Once upon a Sunday morning, a centrist was enjoying a cup of coffee and reading the news when suddenly, the sound of two people arguing outside interrupted their peace. The centrist got up, groggily made their way to the window, and saw that it was a heated debate between a <- left-winger and a right-winger ->. At first, the centrist tried to ignore them and go back to their coffee, but the argument grew louder and more ridiculous by the second. The left-winger was shouting about how the government should give everyone free everything, while the right-winger was yelling about how taxation is theft. Finally, the centrist had had enough. They stormed outside with a glass of water in hand and a fierce look on their face. "Enough is enough!" they yelled as they drenched the left-winger and right-winger with logic and data. "You're both wrong! The truth lies somewhere in the middle!" The left-winger and right-winger looked at each other, stunned, as the centrist continued to shower them with facts and reason. They tried to argue back, but the centrist was too quick and too clever for them. Eventually, they gave up and trudged away, defeated. The centrist stood there, triumphant, and thought to themselves, "That's what you get for ruining my Sunday morning." They went back inside, brewed another cup of coffee, and enjoyed the rest of their day in peace.⬆️ Click Here for Daily Trending News. Edited April 2 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 3 Author Report Share Posted April 3 (edited) At the start of the week, a Centrist hops on the bus and hears the <- Left and the Right -> arguing about how to improve public transit. The Left argues for free rides for all, while the Right wants to privatise the entire system. The Centrist (=), tired of the bickering, suggests they all get off the bus and walk the rest of the way. As they walk, the Centrist points out the hilarity of the situation - the Left and the Right, usually at odds, walking side by side towards their destination. ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*My advice is to look at news as information to filter. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 3 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 4 Author Report Share Posted April 4 (edited) Today I'll be taking a break from the usual preaching and bring you something different. Documentary - Ruby RidgeShortly before dawn on August 21, 1992, six heavily armed U.S. marshals made their way up to the isolated mountaintop home of Randy and Vicki Weaver and their children on Ruby Ridge in Northern Idaho. Charged with selling two illegal sawed-off shotguns to an undercover agent, Weaver had failed to appear in court and law enforcement was tasked with bringing him in. For months, the Weavers had been holed up on their property with a cache of firearms, including automatic weapons. When the federal agents surveilling the property crossed paths with members of the family, a firefight broke out. The standoff that mesmerized the nation would leave Weaver injured, his wife and son dead, and some convinced that the federal government was out of control. Drawing upon eyewitness accounts, including interviews with Weaver's daughter, Sara, and federal agents involved in the confrontation, Ruby Ridge is a riveting account of the event that helped give rise to the modern American militia movement. ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*My advice is to look at news as information to filter. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 4 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 5 Author Report Share Posted April 5 (edited) On 3/29/2023 at 1:15 PM, Contrarian said: True wisdom is not found in blindly following a particular ideology or political party, but in seeking out and critically evaluating diverse perspectives. Only by embracing nuance and complexity can we truly understand the world and work towards solutions. A Centrist's Wisdom Wednesday Just like how a bird needs both its wings to fly, a Centrist (=) recognises the value of both reasonable sides of an argument. Embracing perspectives allows to soar above the narrow confines of rigid ideology and work towards practical solutions. ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*My advice is to look at news as information to filter. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 5 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 6 Author Report Share Posted April 6 (edited) #ThinkingThursday Language is a powerful tool that can either unite or divide people. The way language is used can have a significant impact on the ability to reach a consensus with those who hold different views. Tools like Grammarly can help ensure that language is clear, concise, and error-free, which can increase the effectiveness of one's message. As a Centrist, it's important to take advantage of any tools available to communicate, especially if one speaks several languages and grammar is not their strength. Edited April 6 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 7 Author Report Share Posted April 7 (edited) Centrist's Friday Comedy 😄 People always say being a centrist is lonely, especially on weekends. But you know what's lonelier? Being stuck in a group of <- lefties or righties -> who think they're together, but all they really do is surrender their minds to political ideology. Now, that's radical loneliness! 😎⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 7 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 8 Author Report Share Posted April 8 (edited) DocumentaryThe smartest guy in the room: Cameron Ortis and the RCMP secrets scandal. Once the RCMP's top intelligence officer, he was charged 2 years ago with revealing Canadian secrets to unauthorised people and plotting to leak more. CBC's Fifth Estate exposes a backstory few people know about, from a Mexican drug cartel and Australian biker gangs to gambling, money laundering and encrypted cellphones. Cameron Ortis is scheduled to go to trial in October 2023 and was released on bail in December 2022. ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 8 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 9 Author Report Share Posted April 9 (edited) Travel via a Drone - View of Switzerland ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 9 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 10 Author Report Share Posted April 10 (edited) Monday. New Week & a Quote "In a moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing to do, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing."- Theodore Roosevelt (1858 - 1919) *Often referred to as Teddy or by his initials, T. R., was an American politician, statesman, soldier, conservationist, naturalist, historian, and writer who served as the 26th president of the United States from 1901 to 1909.⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 10 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 (edited) Top 5 on a TuesdayPeople Whose Lives Were Shrouded in Mystery & Secrecy ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 11 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Americana Antifa Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 On 8/1/2022 at 2:45 PM, Contrarian said: "It revealed a tendency evident on both extremes of the political spectrum - the far-left and far-right - to side with the Russian President as an expression of their discontent with the state of the modern Western world. This is a perfect example of "enlightened centrism." There actually are some leftists who are reactionary in that they just side against America no matter what. Many of them are siding with Russia for no other reason than America is siding with Ukraine. So yeah, there is some truth to this. However, do these leftists represent a popular view on the Left? Probably not, because there are no mainstream leftists that want Russia to win. However, on the Right, there are plenty of mainstream politicians and pundits that like Putin and want Russia to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 12 Author Report Share Posted April 12 (edited) 13 hours ago, Americana Antifa said: This is a perfect example of "enlightened centrism." There actually are some leftists who are reactionary in that they just side against America no matter what. Many of them are siding with Russia for no other reason than America is siding with Ukraine. So yeah, there is some truth to this. However, do these leftists represent a popular view on the Left? Probably not, because there are no mainstream leftists that want Russia to win. However, on the Right, there are plenty of mainstream politicians and pundits that like Putin and want Russia to win. A Centrist's Wisdom Wednesday It is crucial for the West to strengthen its support for NATO alliance and stand together in the face of Russian aggression. At the same time, it is important to reject extremist views on both the <- left and the right -> that undermine the ability to work towards common goals. (=) ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 12 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 13 Author Report Share Posted April 13 (edited) #ThinkingThursday The internet is as a town square. The radical <- left and right -> are like two groups of people shouting at each other, each trying to outdo the other in volume and vitriol. The trolls are the ones throwing rotten tomatoes and disrupting the peaceful exchange of ideas. Fringe voices often fear being taken seriously because they know deep down that their arguments and ideas are flawed. They use anonymity as a shield to spread disinformation for their BIAS. However, this radical centrist is not intimidated by their tactics. I have access to a vast array of technological tools and resources that enable me to fact-check claims, verify sources, and promote quality information. Not to mention, past posting history, God Almighty, the treasure that is there. 😄 In just under 1 minute, I can sift through the noise and identify the disinformation, while trolls are left scrambling for excuses. It's satisfying when trolls are baffled by a quick and effective responses. Do they not realize that some use the internet for more than just mindless rambling and spreading disinformation? Some of us actually work through remote 2023 virtual tools and ensure the productivity of organizations. Keep running your mouths; you are all customers. Or maybe do something of value and contribute to the conversation, like starting an original thread. Either way, thank you. I value your contribution to my ideas, even if you choose to keep running your mouths. 😎⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 13 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 14 Author Report Share Posted April 14 (edited) Centrist's Friday Comedy 😄 Weekends are like Politicians - They promise so much, but rarely deliver. (=) ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 14 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 15 Author Report Share Posted April 15 (edited) DocumentaryThe decline of supermarkets - A sector in crisis via Deutsche Welle ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 15 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 16 Author Report Share Posted April 16 (edited) Travel via a Drone - View of Greece ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Edited April 16 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 17 Author Report Share Posted April 17 #NewWeekDon't watch the clock. Do what it does, keep going. ⬆️ Daily Trending News:*Consider Filtering Information. Source 1 (Google)Source 2 (Yahoo) Source 3 (Reddit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrarian Posted April 18 Author Report Share Posted April 18 (edited) How to tie a tie - Quick and Easy via YouTube Edited April 18 by Contrarian edit design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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