@WallStreetMav I could have bought a house and had 4 extra years of work experience instead. I've only had one job in my life so far that required any proof of education, and they only wanted a high school diploma.
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Most people are coming to the realization that many university degrees are worthless, or at least not worth 4 years of your productive life and not worth $100,000 to $200,000 in debt.
Looking back at your degree, was it worth it? Or was it just a good time for a few years? Would you do it again?
My degree was a complete waste of money (business school) and I ended up in a career that didn’t require it at all.
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@OwenGregorian Witnessed medical staff in the USA try to refuse to feed or hydrate a mentally alert, recovering, elderly stroke survivor. Lies and excuses until the family stepped in and kept watch. I can only imagine the lies and pressure to euthanize when they can do it on-label.
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Canadian Doctors Try to Railroad Catholic Priest into 'Assisted Suicide' Over Broken Hip | Frank Bergman, Slay News
A Canadian Catholic priest is sounding the alarm after doctors tried to pressure him into “assisted suicide” twice while recovering from a broken hip in a hospital, despite him telling them that euthanasia goes against his beliefs.
Father Larry Holland, a 79-year-old priest from the Archdiocese of Vancouver, was horrified that Canadian government-sanctioned doctors attempted to railroad him into being euthanized, despite not being terminally ill.
The priest’s alarming story underscores growing concerns that Canada’s state-sanctioned assisted suicide program is spiraling far beyond its original limits.
Holland said he was “very shocked” after medical pushed so-called “Medical Assistance in Dying” (MAiD) as an “option” during his recovery from a hip fracture.
Priest Offered Death While Recovering, Not Dying
Holland broke his hip after falling on Christmas Day.
He is currently recovering at Vancouver General Hospital.
Holland emphasized that he was not dying at the time and had not been given a terminal diagnosis.
“There are some things you just don’t talk about to some people,” Holland said.
“I think I was very shocked.”
According to Holland, a doctor first introduced assisted suicide as an option if his recovery were to decline.
Even after he made clear his moral opposition, the topic was pushed again weeks later, even though he was recovering.
This time, a nurse described it as an act of “compassion,” despite the fact that Holland was perfectly healthy.
Holland rejected that characterization outright, calling euthanasia “a false compassion, really.”
He also noted the disturbing reality that staff were fully aware he was a Catholic priest when the option was raised.
“Temptation” and the Reality of Pressure
Holland acknowledged that even being offered euthanasia can create a moment of internal struggle.
“I could feel the temptation,” he said.
He called the feeling a “human reaction” since “We always look for the easy way out.”
But he warned that resisting such pressure ultimately strengthens individuals, adding that suffering can lead to growth and deeper purpose.
“It can motivate you, it can open up new worlds, new vistas, new opportunities,” he said.
Nevertheless, it’s easy to see how more vulnerable people could be pressured into ending their lives with a state-backed lethal injection.
Canada’s Expanding Euthanasia System Under Fire
The incident comes as Canada’s euthanasia program has rapidly expanded under the Liberal government, first introduced under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Now under Prime Minister Mark Carney, the program is rapidly sliding down the slippery slope.
Since legalization in 2016, assisted suicide has grown dramatically, with Canada now having one of the fastest-expanding euthanasia systems in the world.
The program is set to expand even further in 2027 under Bill C-7, allowing euthanasia for individuals suffering solely from mental illness.
Critics warn the system has already gone too far, with reports emerging of patients being offered assisted suicide in cases that appear to violate existing safeguards.
Church Leaders Sound Alarm on “Coercive” System
Father Larry Lynn, the Archdiocese of Vancouver’s pro-life chaplain, described Holland’s experience as deeply disturbing.
“This must surely be among the most appalling examples of Canada’s coercive and insensitive euthanasia regime,” Lynn said.
He warned that offering assisted suicide—especially to vulnerable patients—crosses a moral line.
“It places the medical practitioner into the role of the devil, tempting a vulnerable person into mortal sin,” he said.
Lynn also raised concerns about pro-euthanasia organizations attempting to normalize the practice even among religious communities, calling such efforts “diabolical.”
Faith-Based Healthcare Under Threat
The issue is now spilling into the courts, particularly in British Columbia, where Catholic healthcare providers are fighting to avoid being forced to offer euthanasia services.
The outcome of that legal battle could determine whether faith-based institutions are compelled to participate in assisted suicide against their beliefs.
Meanwhile, euthanasia has become one of the leading causes of death in Canada, ranking sixth overall, highlighting just how deeply embedded the practice has become.
For critics, Holland’s experience is not an isolated incident, but a warning sign of a system that is increasingly prioritizing death over care.
slaynews.com/canadian-docto…
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@JackPosobiec Went back to the old neighborhood to reminisce about bike rides and visiting friends. Wanted to see what the old house looked like these days.
Did not feel safe to stop the car to take any photos.
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Don’t even try to tell me that kids today walk around neighborhoods like in Sandlot unsupervised all day and bump into other kids and start baseball games. Anyone saying America is still like this either doesn’t have kids, eyes, or is lying
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@joeroganhq I think people are stuck in stressful routines that make it an uphill battle to get excercise and good food. 24/7 fear and rage in the news, plus screen addiction, kills sleep. It's a hard cycle to break.
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What do you think is the main reason why so many Americans today are unhealthy?
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@libsoftiktok @Aetna Side note - gotta love the bills through the portal. "Can't pay it all at once? How about just $1k per month. No, we won't accept less than that per month. Pay $1k or go to collections."
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@libsoftiktok @Aetna Different insurance, but on top of getting charged for something they later decided not to cover, the reversal meant that I had no longer met my deductible.
So, retroactively, I was charged full price for several visits I had been told at time of service were only a co-pay.
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Last week I randomly got a $9,000 bill for a hospital visit from last year. I called them up and they said my insurance decided not to cover it. Why? Because.
.@Aetna can just decide they’re not interested in covering something and then you’re left with an inflated bill to pay out of pocket after the fact.
This is in addition to a $2,000 bill that I already paid. They just don’t want to cover it despite me paying a monthly premium.
Meanwhile illegals get free healthcare.
Honestly fuck you @Aetna. I’m gonna do everything I can to destroy you.
Riley Gaines@Riley_Gaines_
It's been 7 months since we had our baby and we're still receiving unexplained hospital bills in the mail. Hardly ever an adequate description of services. Just a QR code to pay online. It feels intentionally confusing and difficult to get answers. We want price transparency.
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@WallStreetMav It's worse than zero value, coming out with a six figure debt and several years of being urged to hate yourself, your family, your country, and the values you came in with.
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Hundreds of universities are at risk of going out of business. Students and parents are voting with their feet.
“There are a large number of institutions that provide zero value”.
“The education is not being rewarded in the labor market”
“If you come out of school with $200,000 in debt, and your income didn’t go up as if you had not gone to school, that’s not a good investment.”
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@kylenabecker I understand things behind the scenes driving animosity, but the level it has affected ordinary people, splitting families and driving violent rage, has been unreal.
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@kylenabecker Ask a person who says he's a far-right tyrant what policies of his they disagree with and it's usually propaganda or a pause. Yet they're ok with the idea that he shouldn't just be voted out, but he should be in jail for life or killed. And all of his supporters with him.
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Notice there is no policy that President Trump is carryng out that justifies “maximum warfare,” “eliminating” the president, or wishing for his demise.
It is nothing but personal animosiity against a president who shut down funding of the left’s political machine.
This is all about the fraud investigations. The Somali fraud scandal. The hospice fraud in LA County. The Medicaid fraud in New York.
This is about exposing the NGOs. DOGE revealing the rampant waste, fraud, and abuse. The SPLC funding hate groups. ActBlue raking in millions from illegal donors. The entire NGO complex is a left-wing racket.
This is about deporting illegal aliens. That includes criminal aliens who commit heinous crimes. The Democratic Party counts on illegal aliens to pad ballot totals, inflate census counts, and leverage future voters through mass amnesty.
It is all about a corrupt, immoral, and lawless political machine that is now facing accountability for the first time.
As far as those who benfit from the machine are concerned, it’s either they go or Trump goes. It’s not really a surprise what choice they made.
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Common pregnancy drugs may increase autism risk, large study finds | Knowridge
Pregnancy is a very important time for both the mother and the developing baby. During this period, the baby’s brain and body grow rapidly, and even small changes in the environment can have long-term effects.
Because of this, doctors are often very careful about which medicines are used during pregnancy. A new large study has now raised questions about a group of commonly used medications and how they might affect a child’s brain development.
The study was led by researchers at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry.
It is one of the largest studies of its kind, using data from more than six million mothers and their children across the United States. This makes the findings especially important, because they are based on a very large and diverse population.
The researchers focused on a group of medicines that share a similar effect inside the body. Instead of grouping drugs by what they are used to treat, the scientists grouped them by how they affect a biological process called cholesterol production.
These medicines are known to interfere with the body’s ability to make certain important substances, sometimes called sterols.
Cholesterol is often seen as something harmful, but it is actually very important for the body, especially during pregnancy. It plays a key role in building cells and is essential for brain development. The baby’s brain needs cholesterol to form properly, and any disruption in this process may affect how the brain grows.
The study found that when mothers took medications that interfere with this process during pregnancy, there was a higher chance that their child would later be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.
Autism is a condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts, and behaves. It varies widely from person to person, but it often begins in early childhood.
The researchers found that mothers who took at least one of these medicines during pregnancy had a higher risk of having a child with autism compared to those who did not take these medicines.
The risk increased when more than one of these medications was taken at the same time. In cases where several such drugs were used together, the risk was more than doubled.
Another important finding was that the use of these medications during pregnancy has been increasing over time. Over a period of several years, the percentage of pregnancies involving these drugs rose significantly. This means that more and more families could be affected if the link is confirmed.
It is important to understand that this study shows a connection, not a direct cause. The researchers cannot say for sure that these medicines cause autism. There may be other factors involved, such as the underlying health conditions that required the medicines in the first place.
For example, some mothers may need these drugs to manage serious mental health or heart conditions, which themselves could influence outcomes.
The researchers also pointed out that these medicines are often necessary and sometimes life-saving. Because of this, pregnant women should never stop taking prescribed medications without talking to their doctor.
Instead, the study suggests that doctors and patients should carefully consider the risks and benefits of each treatment during pregnancy.
The study highlights the need for more research to better understand how these medicines affect the developing brain. It also suggests that doctors may need clearer guidelines when prescribing medications to pregnant patients. In the future, safer alternatives may be developed that do not affect cholesterol production in the same way.
One strength of this study is its large size, which makes the findings more reliable. However, it also has limitations. It relies on medical records, which may not capture all details about medication use or other lifestyle factors. In addition, it cannot fully explain how or why these medicines might affect brain development.
Overall, this research raises an important public health question. It suggests that a common group of medicines may have unintended effects during pregnancy. While more studies are needed, the findings encourage greater awareness and careful decision-making when it comes to medication use during this critical period.
knowridge.com/2026/04/common…
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@JoshuaLisec Watching friends and family get brainwashed into applauding or at best dismissing murder has been pretty jarring.
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After Donald Trump was shot at Butler and Corey Comperatore murdered, my Left-wing family members ALL said the following:
“It’s because of Trump’s violent rhetoric all these years. Someone finally fought back.”
Can you imagine?
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The most detailed 3D rendering of a eukaryotic cell
Made by Evan Ingersoll and Gaël McGill, it is a scientifically accurate visualization based on data from X-ray, NMR, and cryo-electron microscopy
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@DavidJHarrisJr Stuff like this is why there are assassination attempts.
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Hollywood Actor Sean Penn said:
“President Trump is an enemy of Americans, Republicans, Democrats, Independents and every new child born. An enemy of mankind…. an enemy of the state.”
Thoughts?
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@engineers_feed It's about time. BS that you can't ever really turn off your duel-camera listening device.
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EU is mandating 'readily removable' batteries for phones - but iPhones may be exempt.
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A brewery is calling for an assassination to “work on their marksman.”
These people are sick in the head
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Okay, Folks. Finland has the answer to stopping sexual assaults.
If someone attempts to rape or assault you……..Just stop and do this dance!!
Why didn’t I think of this? 🤦♀️
Utter morons!
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@joeroganhq Fortunately we don't have to choose, because that paper isn't what's killing kids.
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Anti-gun protester: "I urge you to ask yourself, is a piece of paper that was written by slave holders more important than the kids?"
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