msquebanh, 2 months ago (edited 2 months ago) to Canada

I recall govt spent tons of money in the 90s on pretty much exact same studies. Why are we paying to do it - again? This freaking govt 🤡

#Canada federal government announced Wednesday funding of more than $300,000 to examine how #gaming communities can potentially create environments conducive to #radicalization and violent #extremism.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/mobile/politics/ottawa-announces-funding-to-study-links-to-violent-extremism-in-video-games-1.6806758

#CDNpoli #GovernmentSpending #RepeatedStudy #WasteOfMoney #GovernmentOfCanada #Gamers

harriettmb, 9 months ago to random

I live in Antrim & Newtownabbey borough and I cannot cringe enough. The musical carousel behind them, and this appallingly bad portrait as another tribute to a man who is wealthy beyond imagination - #portrait #kc3 #wasteofmoney
https://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/monkstown-over-50s-group-unveil-27550669

ChrisMayLA6, 1 year ago to random

'In the coming days, there will be endless commentators ready to declare that the coronation makes them “proud to be British”, while anyone who criticises any aspect of it will be accused of “hating their country”.

I have never quite understood the mindset that feels more pride in producing Prince Andrew than the welfare state'...

Frances Ryan is absolutely right; lets celebrate the #welfarestate not a bunch of rich parasites

#KingCharles #Coronation
#wasteofmoney
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/28/billionaire-king-crowned-charity-work-funding-public-services