I applied in Canada to a Law Enforcement program with a past-secondary institution.

I was told by a VERY senior member of the force (family friend) that I was simply too smart for the rank and file and was consequently turned down. He said “…they don’t want people who will think for themselves and question their orders. The whole point is to have force who will follow the rules without question. You don’t fit that mold”. The “rules” in this case is really just the police culture, and status quo.

The man who told me this, rose to Police Chief of a Major Canadian city from uniformed officer. Retired now.

I believe him.

Dumb soldiers who apply force when told. That’s what they want, …mostly.

What’s the metrics?

Learn from this; make this loss a sacrifice for your success!

Ahhh, yes “Policy Makers”, AKA “They”, aka “Someone”, … those guys.

Policies and Government regulations, decision making, ungh, it’s so nebulous getting to something actually measurable and effective.

I’m so checked out…

I tried to convert everyone to signal, but know-betters with opinions decided “we just like it better”.

Never mind the ongoing data-rape by that app…. We ‘just’ likeitbetter.

At the risk of coming off like I’m criticizing, wasn’t I told to substitute my choices of fats, with margarine, and low-fat alternatives that were instead laden with other problems ? Oh, and the sugar alternatives like aspartame, and Splenda?

Forgive my skepticism. But I’m much healthier after a decade of going back to butter, sugar, and less processed foods? My medical chart is all I need for confirmation of my choices.

Encouraging news though.

You mean, like this guy?

https://www.news18.com/world/us-soldier-sets-himself-on-fire-in-front-of-israeli-embassy-in-washington-to-protest-gaza-war-8792901.html

Money.

As a Canadian, my next step is to worry about whether we, stupidly, elect the Russian asset known as PeePee up here during a Trump administration across the border.

This scenario would pretty much just turn all of N America into a facist continent. Corruption and corporate rule would create social chaos and upheaval.

Both our countries are on their last breaths as it is.

Pretty sure, if that’s not a replica already (original safely tucked away), most well known works are now safely tucked away. I heard somewhere that the originals are rarely displayed for the public.

Connection.

Connection with lovers, friends, family, other people, pets, the world.

We are all wired to connect with others.

The most valuable connections tend to be family, friends and lovers.

It is what gives our lives meaning, in the end.

Come close to, or sit on death’s doorway, and it becomes as clear as day what gave your life meaning.

If you don’t have this, you become acutely aware of its true value.

Yup

That’s just sick!

You’re going to Hell!

DV’d. Huh. I actually meant their body would be dead without vaccines. Must have come off like I’m a loon,…er ‘anti-vaxer’.

Or, Lemmy is rife with cra, …er, ‘anti-vaxers”

…and that’s exactly what you’ll get, Moron.

Ohoo, there’s something wrong alright!

Hey, what happens in Mexico…

Maybe your wife is just a birch?

Uhhh… I’m gonna leave that typo, as is.

Yes. Maybe your wife is a tree.

The tears of my defeated enemies, …with an olive.

I like that thinking.