In the past couple of weeks there’s been a slew of commentaries contemplating the possibility of American military force being used against Canada. A common thread is the comparison between
The only reply I really have is. This is Trump we’re talking about. I do want to recognize that every time people have said greater interests and logic will prevail they haven’t. Not when it comes to him. They certainly didn’t for Putin with Ukraine. And if rumours are to be believed Trump is on his side or even following his playbook / guidance.
I’ve always been a bit do a realist and a hope for the best expect/prepare for the worst kind of person. I don’t think what I’m saying is a stretch and I dearly wish to be proven wrong.
im not going to disagree with any of that, thats all coming from a place of well founded beliefs.
however, i find the truth is usually always somewhere in the middle. and i share the same worries, and prepared mindset. but im not letting them win by succumbing to fear entirely.
if they are truly serious, and want to come to my country and hurt people. ill be sure to do my best to hurt them in return, alongside my countrymen. perhaps even dying in the process. if thats what it comes down to, im happy to go out that way. death isnt something to be feared in my opinion. if anything its a release from all pain and worries, but i would miss things, if i had the sense to after death. like eating ice cream, coffee, laughing with my friends and family, or making love to my wife.
but im also still planning to take a cross country road trip this year, and do some camping and fishing, learn how to cook some new recipes. workout, have fun. and enjoy life as if its not a potential reality thats destined to come to pass. because it wont happen till it happens. IF it happens.
i could wake up to a mushroom cloud in my window tomorrow morning, or a spring breeze and the birds singing. on one hand i could die, on the other hand i could just wake up and make a nice breakfast for my wife, and enjoy a nice espresso from an overpriced machine like i do every other day.
reserve some practical space in your mind to worry and prepare, but dont let it consume you. ive lived through many “world ending events” and im still here. we all are.
we’ll get through whatever comes next. and if for some reason we dont… well, it was a pleasure living at the same moment in history with you, and all the other fine folk who also shared and experienced the unprecedented times together.
I appreciate the nihilistic positivity I really do.
I’m a disabled person who relies on medication to help me live. If war breaks out I’m especially vulnerable and can’t exactly fight. I am worried but mostly just frustrated that I haven’t seen anyone even really mention what I’ve brought up. I feel it’s important to acknowledge these possibilities so we aren’t caught unprepared. I’m doing my best to keep living my life without being consumed by it. I’m glad you’re seeing it the way you are.
The only reply I really have is. This is Trump we’re talking about. I do want to recognize that every time people have said greater interests and logic will prevail they haven’t. Not when it comes to him. They certainly didn’t for Putin with Ukraine. And if rumours are to be believed Trump is on his side or even following his playbook / guidance.
I’ve always been a bit do a realist and a hope for the best expect/prepare for the worst kind of person. I don’t think what I’m saying is a stretch and I dearly wish to be proven wrong.
im not going to disagree with any of that, thats all coming from a place of well founded beliefs.
however, i find the truth is usually always somewhere in the middle. and i share the same worries, and prepared mindset. but im not letting them win by succumbing to fear entirely.
if they are truly serious, and want to come to my country and hurt people. ill be sure to do my best to hurt them in return, alongside my countrymen. perhaps even dying in the process. if thats what it comes down to, im happy to go out that way. death isnt something to be feared in my opinion. if anything its a release from all pain and worries, but i would miss things, if i had the sense to after death. like eating ice cream, coffee, laughing with my friends and family, or making love to my wife.
but im also still planning to take a cross country road trip this year, and do some camping and fishing, learn how to cook some new recipes. workout, have fun. and enjoy life as if its not a potential reality thats destined to come to pass. because it wont happen till it happens. IF it happens.
i could wake up to a mushroom cloud in my window tomorrow morning, or a spring breeze and the birds singing. on one hand i could die, on the other hand i could just wake up and make a nice breakfast for my wife, and enjoy a nice espresso from an overpriced machine like i do every other day.
reserve some practical space in your mind to worry and prepare, but dont let it consume you. ive lived through many “world ending events” and im still here. we all are.
we’ll get through whatever comes next. and if for some reason we dont… well, it was a pleasure living at the same moment in history with you, and all the other fine folk who also shared and experienced the unprecedented times together.
I appreciate the nihilistic positivity I really do. I’m a disabled person who relies on medication to help me live. If war breaks out I’m especially vulnerable and can’t exactly fight. I am worried but mostly just frustrated that I haven’t seen anyone even really mention what I’ve brought up. I feel it’s important to acknowledge these possibilities so we aren’t caught unprepared. I’m doing my best to keep living my life without being consumed by it. I’m glad you’re seeing it the way you are.