Ian McClelland
@imcclelland.bsky.social
ARPG and looter shooter fan. Detroit tigers fan for life. I don’t answer DMs.
I love how a supposed Canadian company is on that list.
March 1, 2025 at 12:18 AM
I love how a supposed Canadian company is on that list.
Ahhh, I understand now. Not sure how realistic what you want is. Certainly something that won’t come around within our lifetimes without a major war. I will say the concept of no hierarchy is naive. There will always be a hierarchy because someone will always be in charge, even in a perfect world.
February 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Ahhh, I understand now. Not sure how realistic what you want is. Certainly something that won’t come around within our lifetimes without a major war. I will say the concept of no hierarchy is naive. There will always be a hierarchy because someone will always be in charge, even in a perfect world.
So no one else understands global economies except the Americans. Got it. I mean it’s not like I referenced a Canadian politician who’s the head of political party making the point or anything, or that other countries have actually implemented a net wealth tax.
February 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
So no one else understands global economies except the Americans. Got it. I mean it’s not like I referenced a Canadian politician who’s the head of political party making the point or anything, or that other countries have actually implemented a net wealth tax.
There are plenty of shitty business owners who make less than $200k a year who’d pay their people $5/hr if they legally could. Those are a bigger problem in my book than someone who makes more than $1M but pays fairly and charges correctly and just has a great product.
February 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
There are plenty of shitty business owners who make less than $200k a year who’d pay their people $5/hr if they legally could. Those are a bigger problem in my book than someone who makes more than $1M but pays fairly and charges correctly and just has a great product.
Nope, uplifting the poor. The fact that it will take from the rich is a side point, not the goal. If someone makes a billion ethically (not common, but it does happen), by paying their people well and sell their product for a fair price then I don’t actually care about their net worth.
February 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Nope, uplifting the poor. The fact that it will take from the rich is a side point, not the goal. If someone makes a billion ethically (not common, but it does happen), by paying their people well and sell their product for a fair price then I don’t actually care about their net worth.
Yeah, but the US is not the whole world, and not all Billionaires are American. There are plenty of non billionaires who cause the same problems at a smaller scale which would not be fixed. Also, both Jagmeet Singh in Canada and AOC have suggested net wealth taxation so not a con talking point.
February 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Yeah, but the US is not the whole world, and not all Billionaires are American. There are plenty of non billionaires who cause the same problems at a smaller scale which would not be fixed. Also, both Jagmeet Singh in Canada and AOC have suggested net wealth taxation so not a con talking point.
I’m sorry but how does taking billions from the rich help people? The guy making $10 still makes $10. If we raise his wage to $20 and prevent the company from passing that to the customer, then the billionaire will have less and the people will have more.
February 28, 2025 at 1:10 PM
I’m sorry but how does taking billions from the rich help people? The guy making $10 still makes $10. If we raise his wage to $20 and prevent the company from passing that to the customer, then the billionaire will have less and the people will have more.
That’s why we need to increase minimum wage and prevent the companies from raising prices in response. Taking money direct from billionaires does not put that money in people’s hands. The whole point of what I’m saving is to remove disadvantage.
February 28, 2025 at 1:07 PM
That’s why we need to increase minimum wage and prevent the companies from raising prices in response. Taking money direct from billionaires does not put that money in people’s hands. The whole point of what I’m saving is to remove disadvantage.
It’s not. Taking billions from Bezos helps no one. Raising people wages and preventing the companies from passing those costs to consumers with threats of huge penalties helps everyone. Helping should be the goal, not hurting someone even if the impact to the rich is the same.
February 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
It’s not. Taking billions from Bezos helps no one. Raising people wages and preventing the companies from passing those costs to consumers with threats of huge penalties helps everyone. Helping should be the goal, not hurting someone even if the impact to the rich is the same.
We shouldn’t be looking at taking from the rich. We should be looking at helping the people. Raise minimum wage, heavily tax profits over a certain % to reduce inflation and make those taxes unavoidable to fund social programs like education. Hit the businesses, not the people themselves.
February 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We shouldn’t be looking at taking from the rich. We should be looking at helping the people. Raise minimum wage, heavily tax profits over a certain % to reduce inflation and make those taxes unavoidable to fund social programs like education. Hit the businesses, not the people themselves.
Good riddance. Their CEO’s anti Canadian remarks as of late make it clear where they would rather be. I am not anti US, but any threat to our sovereignty should resound in a firm no, not a “maybe we should look into that”. I hope he finds happiness in the move but our country is not for sale.
February 28, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Good riddance. Their CEO’s anti Canadian remarks as of late make it clear where they would rather be. I am not anti US, but any threat to our sovereignty should resound in a firm no, not a “maybe we should look into that”. I hope he finds happiness in the move but our country is not for sale.
I’m not sure the blackout will have an impact, but other countries who want to peacefully protest should take a page from Canadians and shift their spending away from American products. That will have a much bigger impact because it’s more permanent. Buy Canadian is a huge movement right now.
February 28, 2025 at 12:20 PM
I’m not sure the blackout will have an impact, but other countries who want to peacefully protest should take a page from Canadians and shift their spending away from American products. That will have a much bigger impact because it’s more permanent. Buy Canadian is a huge movement right now.
No, that means for the county, not a random anybody.
As for the second half, if you invade a county to “protect” them, you’re still invading no matter your intentions. You need permission. I just don’t know if they have to ask or if you can offer, but just going and helping is not acceptable.
As for the second half, if you invade a county to “protect” them, you’re still invading no matter your intentions. You need permission. I just don’t know if they have to ask or if you can offer, but just going and helping is not acceptable.
February 23, 2025 at 4:47 AM
No, that means for the county, not a random anybody.
As for the second half, if you invade a county to “protect” them, you’re still invading no matter your intentions. You need permission. I just don’t know if they have to ask or if you can offer, but just going and helping is not acceptable.
As for the second half, if you invade a county to “protect” them, you’re still invading no matter your intentions. You need permission. I just don’t know if they have to ask or if you can offer, but just going and helping is not acceptable.
I could be wrong on this, but I thought I read that they had to ask for help, which other than weapons and funding they did not. Same reason why King Charles isn’t saying boo on our situation, we have to formally ask before he can intervene.
February 22, 2025 at 9:39 PM
I could be wrong on this, but I thought I read that they had to ask for help, which other than weapons and funding they did not. Same reason why King Charles isn’t saying boo on our situation, we have to formally ask before he can intervene.
It would be less, but Alberta….. that billboard……😡
February 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
It would be less, but Alberta….. that billboard……😡
As Canadian’s, doing something at this juncture would be very foolhardy. If we were to send troops to help, then we would weaken our own defences at a time we can not afford to. If we go, they will take advantage. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to help at the moment.
February 22, 2025 at 9:26 PM
As Canadian’s, doing something at this juncture would be very foolhardy. If we were to send troops to help, then we would weaken our own defences at a time we can not afford to. If we go, they will take advantage. Unfortunately, we are not in a position to help at the moment.
Putting out for Putin & Trump Poilievre does like his slogans, so this is one for him.
February 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Putting out for Putin & Trump Poilievre does like his slogans, so this is one for him.
I’d rather carbon tax Carney than Putting out for Putin & Trump Poilievre.
February 22, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I’d rather carbon tax Carney than Putting out for Putin & Trump Poilievre.
And so begins the transfer of military power. I hope the Canadian government and military is paying close attention to this. It will likely affect ongoing joint operations. So far it’s been business as usual on that end according to our generals. This may change that.
February 21, 2025 at 11:41 AM
And so begins the transfer of military power. I hope the Canadian government and military is paying close attention to this. It will likely affect ongoing joint operations. So far it’s been business as usual on that end according to our generals. This may change that.
Sorry blue states, while we would love to have you, you need to stay where you are. If we take you there’s less people who help with the balance. That’ll just make it worse for everyone. Temporary asylum would be ok though.
February 21, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Sorry blue states, while we would love to have you, you need to stay where you are. If we take you there’s less people who help with the balance. That’ll just make it worse for everyone. Temporary asylum would be ok though.
I disagree. Attacking would be foolish. Every war they’ve had in the last 200 years has been thousands of miles away, not next door. It would be the first where normal US citizens would be at risk. I don’t think they want that anymore than we do.
February 21, 2025 at 2:59 AM
I disagree. Attacking would be foolish. Every war they’ve had in the last 200 years has been thousands of miles away, not next door. It would be the first where normal US citizens would be at risk. I don’t think they want that anymore than we do.
I’m with you on that front. Need to find some time to finish my Lib volunteer training. I never had the desire to volunteer before, but some stuff is too important to leave to chance.
February 21, 2025 at 2:11 AM
I’m with you on that front. Need to find some time to finish my Lib volunteer training. I never had the desire to volunteer before, but some stuff is too important to leave to chance.