How are you all feeling about Trump's midterms?

@4meAndyou Interesting. I know in the US you're extremely polarized on political parties, and have always have been. Generations voting the same. It's good that you've looked into it and done some research, changed your mind. I haven't researched much about the US and probably never will. I'll just be lazy and ask other people here. I initially thought Trump would be ok, he was at least somewhat funny in the beginning but that opinion has changed due to new information coming out and I'm a Canadian. I would be lying if I didn't say, I wish he was out of there. Between covid and him, the world has changed to the point that everyone is on the brink of insanity, on edge, angry, stressed, depressed and upset. That includes the young teens, mental health issues in Canada are at an all time high and it's not because all Canadians are inherently mentally ill woke, as many MAGA would want people to believe. I for one, have never been a Trump hater, I'm balanced in my view but tired of the abuse but I understand some still like him. Thank you for informing me on the SNAP program, I'll have to look into that!

@Catastrophe So, I'm going to be a pain in the a$$ and give you the AI research on why so many Canadians are mentally ill. 😳 Sorry.

Canadians face rising rates of mental health challenges and stress driven by severe economic strain, social isolation, and gaps in healthcare access.

Cost of Living and Economic Stress

Financial Strain: High inflation, housing affordability crises, and food insecurity severely impact psychological well-being.

Uncertainty: Economic instability and worries about basic needs leave individuals with less emotional capacity to cope with daily stress.According to a report on regional mental health, the cost of living significantly impacts well-being, meaning “Canadians’ ability to cope is lessened, meaning they have less capacity to handle more stress.” -- [YouTube].

Healthcare and Treatment Gaps

Access Barriers: Long wait times and systemic shortages mean many individuals struggle to get timely professional support.

Early Dropouts: Over half of people who access mental health care stop treatment early because the services do not fit their needs or they cannot properly connect with providers.As highlighted by Mental Health Research Canada, data shows that “56% of those who accessed care reported leaving earlier than planned or before they should have.”

Social Isolation and External Pressures

Isolation: Many Canadians—particularly men—report high levels of social isolation and a lack of adequate personal support networks.

Modern Stressors: Broader societal pressures, including extreme weather events, geopolitical tensions, and social media comparison, compound feelings of being overwhelmed.

Statistical Impact: According to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, about 1 in 2 Canadians will experience a mental illness by the age of 40.YouTube·CTV News

Teens have all of the above and more.

As you can see, geopolitical tensions are attributed with about 10th of the cause of the Canadian mental health crisis.

@HikingMan Thank you. I really appreciate your perspective and not being rude to me. 😁

"This thing this year is, and it’s hard to tell for sure, but it looks like it may not just swing like a pendulum of stability, but rather fall like guillotine of fate right on the Republican party’s neck" I like your expressive language. lol

@HikingMan

My general opinion is that in the US, in communities with less 250K, we have have governments that are generally for and of the people, and live up to a "we work for you" professed mandate. But into big city and beyond it's all about special interest trying to muscle their opponents out of existence and a "we work for our special interest and elections have consequences". So who will hold the power after the midterm will be whichever special interest can slam-dunk the other. It's Republicans Vs Democrats and not about which candidate can best represent their constituents, because it's basically none. Elected officials beyond small town America represent and work for their political party, and not the people.

@HikingMan Voting 3rd parties won't fix a broken system; also who are you going to vote, Jill Stein, that goes to dinner with Maga an Putin when she's not busy capturing blue votes to let team red take easily the swinger states?

You need a major long due overhaul of the electoral process (be it ranked choice, or full proportional representation) and that isn't happening in this political climate.

@ron122 spoken like a true believer. There is no proof at all.

@samueltyler2 He knows he's lying. MAGA is fundamentally anti-truth.

@Elessar Thank God, no. It's a farce I'm sure. Putin will be in power until he dies.

@Roundandroundwego

I can see you're used to berating women. You're also clearly, a liar:

The Iraq War (2003): Prime Minister Jean Chrétien formally announced that Canada would not join the U.S.-led coalition invading Iran keeping Canadian troops out of the conflict despite intense diplomatic pressure from Washington.Recent Trade and Sovereignty Disputes (2026): Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government resisted heavy-handed economic penalties and trade demands from the United States, refusing to capitulate on Canadian resource control and sovereignty.Historical Defense of Sovereignty: Canada’s very creation and ongoing national security policies have often been designed precisely to maintain independence and resist cultural or economic absorption by the United States.

@Catastrophe Canada stopped stressing out about Trump's bullying a year ago. And know Canada has a "Build Back Better plan" and a "Build Canada Strong plan" and both plans will show Trump he can't bully Canada. Cheers!

@Nanoose "Canada stopped stressing out about Trump's bullying a year ago"

I wish that were true. 😩

- 79% of Canadians feel fearful rather than hopeful about the year ahead regarding the U.S.–Canada relationship.
https://angusreid.org/fear-factor-canada-us-relationship-trump-carney/


https://www.wincc.ca/blog/managing-trump-related-anxiety-a-mental-health-perspective-for-canadians/

@Heartlander that is the law.

@samueltyler2

:) Posted speed limits are also the law.

@Heartlander that was a silly comment. First of all speed linits are rarely strictly obeyed. Next they vary with the surroundings and set by local not federal laws.

@Heartlander That is so true. Thank you for posting this.