The only thing stopping me from entering a full existential meltdown today is reminding myself that New Brunswick confidently elected @susanholt just a few weeks ago.
There is hope.
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Two of the most qualified women in the country ran for president against an unqualified, racist game show host who had a history of committing fraud and sexual abuse. And the country was basically split 50-50. That should tell us some things.
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He was the worst President in history. And when he got voted out, he tried to stage a coup. Then he stole national secrets and sold the ones he didn't store in the bathroom.
He was convicted of fraud, found liable of sexual assault and convicted of 34 felonies. He is half a billion dollars in debt, owned by God only knows who, and the biggest national security risk the nation has ever had.
But at least he's not a Black woman.
This is all a big experiment right? Some large R&D firm is just testing the hypothesis that, even in the year of our Lord 2024, and even against an outwardly vile, rude and very problematic felon, America won’t elect a woman president, because it’s too rooted in patriarchy?
Remember when it was NB election night and we knew who won 20 minutes after the polls closed? Elections NB is awesome. Canada is awesome.
FPTP sucks but is better than electoral college so I guess we should take the W?
As a Canadian, this is mind blowing. You know that right above your northern border we just… show up to vote? No yelling. No rushing. No pandering. No (or very few) lines.
Your elections don’t need to be like this.
Parenting without a village is hard.
Growing up I was at one of my grandparent’s houses nearly every day - fed by them, led by them. They helped out at our place too - cleaning, maintenance, etc.
Anyway, I can see how that would have been very helpful for my parents. 🙃
This has been one of the hardest part of being a mom. And it gets worse the older they get because they transition from not being able to thank you to taking what you do for them for granted.
I am significantly more appreciated by my employer, despite being replaceable there.
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Another day. Another library. Another chance to stand on my soapbox and say that public libraries are one of the best services that exist in our society.
Every time we have to drive between #Miramichi and #Moncton (and especially on a dark and rainy night like tonight) I dream of a day where we have regular, frequent, and affordable rail service in this province.
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Non-cyclists are buying electric cargo bikes as a tool, not a piece of exercise equipment. A tool that reduces the need for car trips.
Imagine if US DOT was prioritizing funding for e-bikes over e-cars. Street networks that served people rather than Big Auto.
How long would that fight last against the lobbyist money pouring into DC. 😒
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Jesus Murphy. @TimHoustonNS is one step away from throwing loonies at my car screaming, “I’d appreciate your vote!” as I drive down North St. I’m so tired of election bullshit. All filled up on smarmy, old white dudes for a minute, thanks.
