Gordon Pattie
@gwpattie.bsky.social
Retired Network Analyst, UVic Alumni '78 Biology, opinionated curmudgeon, fair-weather sailor, proud dad.(view from South Pender Island, paradise) PPC=Block. No DMs without first asking.
"The funniest part is this crown represents the Silla Dynasty: a dynasty that fell due to economic instability, massively high taxes, wealth inequality and ended with widespread rebellion against the king."
On more reading: It is not clear if this particular crown was worn by the overthrown king.
On more reading: It is not clear if this particular crown was worn by the overthrown king.
November 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
"The funniest part is this crown represents the Silla Dynasty: a dynasty that fell due to economic instability, massively high taxes, wealth inequality and ended with widespread rebellion against the king."
On more reading: It is not clear if this particular crown was worn by the overthrown king.
On more reading: It is not clear if this particular crown was worn by the overthrown king.
Fully archived no doubt.
November 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Fully archived no doubt.
Likely both. Psychopath.
In my experience, (71 yr old male) a lot of men are preening actors who maintain an air of undeserved superiority. The more powerful they are, the worse it gets. The level of misogyny and quiet racism is disheartening.
In my experience, (71 yr old male) a lot of men are preening actors who maintain an air of undeserved superiority. The more powerful they are, the worse it gets. The level of misogyny and quiet racism is disheartening.
November 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Likely both. Psychopath.
In my experience, (71 yr old male) a lot of men are preening actors who maintain an air of undeserved superiority. The more powerful they are, the worse it gets. The level of misogyny and quiet racism is disheartening.
In my experience, (71 yr old male) a lot of men are preening actors who maintain an air of undeserved superiority. The more powerful they are, the worse it gets. The level of misogyny and quiet racism is disheartening.
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“Solid gold Truck Nutz! This is magnificent. Thank you, Prime Minister.”
November 16, 2025 at 1:46 AM
“Solid gold Truck Nutz! This is magnificent. Thank you, Prime Minister.”
Great minds think alike. 👍👍
November 16, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Great minds think alike. 👍👍
A gold replica of a crown worn by a king who was overthrown and executed for corruption. 😂😬
South Korea did that.
South Korea did that.
November 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM
A gold replica of a crown worn by a king who was overthrown and executed for corruption. 😂😬
South Korea did that.
South Korea did that.
I think we don't disagree but are debating definitions. You clearly have a different definition of "self insurance". We agree on the target. Cheers. 😀
November 15, 2025 at 2:07 AM
I think we don't disagree but are debating definitions. You clearly have a different definition of "self insurance". We agree on the target. Cheers. 😀
If he and his crowd had done their jobs properly over the previous decades, we would not be here now. Massive fail by the old guard. Useless idiots.
November 15, 2025 at 2:04 AM
If he and his crowd had done their jobs properly over the previous decades, we would not be here now. Massive fail by the old guard. Useless idiots.
David Brooks is now living on a different planet.
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
David Brooks is now living on a different planet.
"And the govt can" control "costs"
D'oh
D'oh
November 15, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"And the govt can" control "costs"
D'oh
D'oh
Perhaps you meant government as single payer rather than "self insure".
Self insure is more libertarian and is precisely why the US pays twice as much per capita for healthcare that is not even close to universal.
Self insure is more libertarian and is precisely why the US pays twice as much per capita for healthcare that is not even close to universal.
November 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Perhaps you meant government as single payer rather than "self insure".
Self insure is more libertarian and is precisely why the US pays twice as much per capita for healthcare that is not even close to universal.
Self insure is more libertarian and is precisely why the US pays twice as much per capita for healthcare that is not even close to universal.
Other countries don't "Self insure".
They maintain a healthcare system through taxation. Same as roads, schools, and other infrastructure. There are various flavors and mixes but the essential bit is that everyone gets basic healthcare paid by one payer, the government. And the govt can costs.
They maintain a healthcare system through taxation. Same as roads, schools, and other infrastructure. There are various flavors and mixes but the essential bit is that everyone gets basic healthcare paid by one payer, the government. And the govt can costs.
November 15, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Other countries don't "Self insure".
They maintain a healthcare system through taxation. Same as roads, schools, and other infrastructure. There are various flavors and mixes but the essential bit is that everyone gets basic healthcare paid by one payer, the government. And the govt can costs.
They maintain a healthcare system through taxation. Same as roads, schools, and other infrastructure. There are various flavors and mixes but the essential bit is that everyone gets basic healthcare paid by one payer, the government. And the govt can costs.
You folks need a fully funded public healthcare system that eliminates all the healthcare insurance providers and replaces them with a single payer system from taxes. It is way cheaper and universal. No pay at point of treatment. When will you get it??
November 15, 2025 at 1:46 AM
You folks need a fully funded public healthcare system that eliminates all the healthcare insurance providers and replaces them with a single payer system from taxes. It is way cheaper and universal. No pay at point of treatment. When will you get it??
People who are dying of treatable conditions that are denied coverage will not always go down quietly. Many will, some might not. This is very poor planning for the life expectancy of the folks denying coverage. 1789 solution.
I mean, we had a great series "Breaking Bad" on precisely this issue.
I mean, we had a great series "Breaking Bad" on precisely this issue.
November 15, 2025 at 1:42 AM
People who are dying of treatable conditions that are denied coverage will not always go down quietly. Many will, some might not. This is very poor planning for the life expectancy of the folks denying coverage. 1789 solution.
I mean, we had a great series "Breaking Bad" on precisely this issue.
I mean, we had a great series "Breaking Bad" on precisely this issue.
It is because we don't have the æ in the alphabet anymore.
& was once part of the alphabet. "æ" is a slightly different sound than "e".
& was once part of the alphabet. "æ" is a slightly different sound than "e".
November 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It is because we don't have the æ in the alphabet anymore.
& was once part of the alphabet. "æ" is a slightly different sound than "e".
& was once part of the alphabet. "æ" is a slightly different sound than "e".
Yup. The type that even if you feel for and try to befriend, it fails because they are just totally unlikeable/dysfunctional.
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Yup. The type that even if you feel for and try to befriend, it fails because they are just totally unlikeable/dysfunctional.
Pierre Poilievre served for more than 15 years as a parliamentary pit bull, sniper. That is the limit of his skill set. He will never be introspective and cannot stop being an obnoxious prick. He is what he is. I keep hearing pundits suggest he recalibrate. He can't. He is one dimensional.
November 13, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Pierre Poilievre served for more than 15 years as a parliamentary pit bull, sniper. That is the limit of his skill set. He will never be introspective and cannot stop being an obnoxious prick. He is what he is. I keep hearing pundits suggest he recalibrate. He can't. He is one dimensional.
The level of lawyer incompetence was staggering as I got to know more support staff, either as personal friends or business clients. 😬😂
Now they will use AI instead, so expect another wave of slop.
Now they will use AI instead, so expect another wave of slop.
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The level of lawyer incompetence was staggering as I got to know more support staff, either as personal friends or business clients. 😬😂
Now they will use AI instead, so expect another wave of slop.
Now they will use AI instead, so expect another wave of slop.