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Nice try, FBI.

Yes, tenterhooks are used to stretch and stress fabric.

I imagine tenderhooks, if they existed, would probably be to tenderize meat or something. If they existed.

AI Summary

The video presents a compelling argument in favor of adopting proportional representation (PR) in Canada, challenging the current first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system. Andrew Coyne opens the debate by highlighting the inherent flaws and democratic deficiencies in FPTP, which often results in minority rule, unequal vote value, and the disenfranchisement of many voters. He critiques the common resistance to change, emphasizing that the frustrations with Canadian politics are not inevitable but symptoms of the outdated electoral system. Coyne points out that FPTP frequently produces governments that do not represent the majority of voters, with some parties winning a disproportionate number of seats relative to their popular vote. The system also encourages strategic voting, where citizens feel forced to vote against their preferences to block undesirable candidates. Furthermore, the geographic distribution of votes heavily influences outcomes, benefiting regionally concentrated parties and marginalizing those with broader national appeal. Coyne concludes by arguing that the current system wastes many votes and has even threatened national unity, making a strong case for proportional representation as a more democratic and equitable alternative.

Highlights

• 🗳️ Canada’s current first-past-the-post system often results in minority governments that do not reflect the majority’s will.

• ⚖️ Votes have unequal value under FPTP; some voters’ ballots are effectively worth much more than others.

• 🏛️ FPTP tends to favor regionally concentrated parties while disadvantaging those with broad national support.

• 🚫 Many voters feel compelled to vote strategically rather than for their preferred party to avoid “wasting” their vote.

• 🔄 The current system can produce one-party dominance with little or no effective opposition, undermining democratic debate.

• 💥 Electoral reform is often resisted due to fear of change, despite clear democratic shortcomings of the status quo.

• 🇨🇦 The flaws of FPTP have contributed to serious political tensions, even threatening Canadian unity.

Any turn of phrase which is stated incorrectly. Eg.

• case and point
• doggie dog world
• at your beckon call
• they’re on tender hooks
• should tie you over
• it’s a mute point

Release the Trumpstein files!

Phone block

Very well put. I see it the same way.

The US continues to set itself up to fail big. It’s really like they want this to happen and they do everything they can to accelerate it.

It’s all so tiresome.

Right! So maybe “John-washing” cuz it’s all about the book of John.

We’re seeing this in Canada now too. Murcan products with a big maple leaf on them. Some stores are also slapping maple leafs on obviously Murcan products. We’re calling it Maple-washing.

I wonder what Murcans should call this OP example. Star-washing?

Like Mario’s brother.

Tfw you fall for MS sales pitch and brick your pc completely.

You have to self censor on Lemmy all the time. It’s pretty gay.

It’s just a way to deny a development which nimby’s don’t want in their hood

You can love your Country, but pride or patriotism leads you down a path dangerous to your fellow man. Find a cause.

It’s literally a sin. Stop it.

The Alpha Lotus

The weirdest thing about MAGA psychopathy is that Trump is in the Epstein files.