dickleyjones

While i agree that bans are not good for society, is it not reasonable that a company can decide what they allow and do not allow in their website? I don't like the decision, but it is their decision to make.

for all of those bashing social media: what do you think TBD is ???????

indeed. children, and even babies, judge based on what they see, hear, smell, and eventually, understand (and misunderstand). most if not all animals do this. it is a defense mechanism to be cautious of "the other". a throwback to more dangerous times in human evolution. and even though we grow up into (hopefully) reasonable adults, we all still make these judgements. thankfully we have the ability to self reflect and make our minds more flexible. we can stop ourselves from foolish assumption if we choose, but it takes some practice and experience. i fully admit that at times i make judgements based on how someone looks when i should not. I am a work in progress. we all are. we can achieve a more inclusive and less judgemental society, but it is going to take a lot of work including admitting some pretty harsh truths. people love to find faults in society and others but rarely in themselves. i know it is trite but the phrase "look in the mirror" seem appropriate, except we might want to add "hey everyone, look in the mirror".

we are all racist. when we can accept that we will be ready to move forward.

It seems you are also making assumptions. Canadians have a multitude of ethnic backgrounds including Chinese and Latino.

Sure there are differences, mostly superficial. Far more similarities. For example, we think we are superior too. I'm sure most western countries do.

But i have done that at least twice now!

Wrong.

The "American way of Life". What a farce. Not much difference between usa and the rest of the western world, if any. Perhaps the American way is...thinking there is an American way? Get over yourselves. We are not so different. Sincerely, A Canadian who loves you

Plenty of gov money in sports. And a vested interest in distracting the public. It's roman empire 101: give them gladiators so they don't notice what we do.

Bread and circuses. It has been this way since Roman times at least.

the dogs look alright. the people, sure, fine. but the choice of beer is tragic.

for me, this is simple: what's the point if you know there will be no conviction? the dems are wasting precious time and resources. it is terrible, terrible strategy.

i'm counting on Hughes for a big game. he knows how to turn it up when required. i think he's gonna be a monster!!!

this is the pre-AFC championship thread i didn't know i needed. the jets are lucky to have you, spags.

This is a foolish argument. It would have been an incredible risk to put the fate of the bills re qb in the hands of the outgoing gm. McD made the choice he could make and got tre.

Don't love it at all. Anyone who has had a run in with the actual mob would feel the same. That said, it is easy to ignore when you are winning! Go Bills!

Fitz loves us best, he wants to help. He's still bringing the magic to Buffalo!

Irony is cool

and why shouldn't I?

I certainly hope so!

Really. The urge to do so? Sure. Grown ups can control such urges. Control yourself. Find other outlets so you don't have a suppression problem.

If you break things out of anger, you have a problem. Go get that checked out.

sweet mic stand. i want that.

Fair questions. I have questioned people on "both sides" over the years. I have advocated for togetherness and understanding. Those hating on all things trump, and those who seem to worship him. Both are foolish in my opinion. You are correct that maybe right now is not the time to seek such things but then again when is the right time? A year from now as you suggest? We shall see. And yeah i'm under no illusion that we are all going to get along suddenly. But what i have become concerned with is the rather terrible forms of communication practised in our society and where that is leading us. Text messaging, forums, twitter, etc are all lacking and it creates problems. I mean, don't get me wrong, they are great in their own way. But as a vehicle for true dialogue they are awful. There is little nuance, a propensity to assume (incorrectly) and dehumanize, zero body language and what seems like a willful ignorance. If each of us could have a one on one conversation with someone of opposing views with the goal of understanding, not winning or convincing or being right, i think it would be a major step towards peace and moving forward together.