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Have you ever considered that the Prime Directive is not only not ethical, but also illogical, and perhaps morally indefensible?

  • There’s no reason for us to come up with “draconian” bills to appease to Taco Chicken.

    Maybe you should tell the Public Safety Minister.

    Anandasangaree said Tuesday that Bill C-2 was drafted to contain "elements that will strengthen the relationship" between Canada and the U.S.

    "There are a number of items in the bill that have been irritants for the U.S. so we are addressing some of those issues," he said. "But it's not exclusively about the United States."

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-legislation-border-fentanyl-1.7550684

  • Of the points raised in the video, which do you think aren't harmful?

    Unilaterally cancelling immigration applications without any real oversight is draconian.

    The video lays out a very concrete example of why the one-year limit on asylum claims is not a great idea.

    I would think that eliminating "barriers" to forcing electronic service providers to hand over user data to law enforcement should be relevant to the interests of most Lemmy users.

    Making it easier for the police to seize and open mail is...concerning.

  • This will probably be the only remotely positive thing I'll have to say about the CPC during this campaign, but good for them for taking out the trash.

    And yeah, there's still a lot of trash left.

  • That seems like a little much - there's plenty of foreign media that produces worthwhile content.

    Blacklisting certain outlets, on the other hand...

  • Make the weapons bolt-action.

  • There is no kill switch for the F-35, but the JPO’s statement points to the very real problems with the weapons system. In its own words, the jet “operates under well-established agreements,” its strength “lies in its global partnership,” and JPO “[remains] committed to providing all users with the full functionality and support they require.” In other words, the F-35 doesn’t fly unless JPO helps you, but don’t worry because it’s committed to helping.

    The F-35 may not have a “kill switch” in the traditional sense, but the countries who bought it are locked into an irrevocable pact with Lockheed Martin and America. ALIS/ ODIN might not be able to turn off the F-35 remotely, but losing access to it can make it impossible to fly.

    Only one country has escaped the F-35 software and logistics trap while still being able to fly the jet: Israel. The IDF’s contract for the jet allows it to operate its own software systems without ALIS/ ODIN and conduct its own maintenance.

  • Star Trek is a country, right?

  • Bagged milk was available in MB in the late 80s/early 90s, but it disappeared some time after that.

  • I already knew this was a national tragedy, but this is puts it over the top.

  • They've also been recalled in the States, so it may have been identified as an issue there, or in another jurisdiction. With only 12 units sold in Canada, it seems likely.

  • Do you mind if I pin this? It's exactly what I was hoping someone would post!