The Separatists Will Cheat
I smell a fix coming for the 'referendum on the referendum'. Let's hope I'm wrong. The post The Separatists Will Cheat first appeared on Excited Delirium.
The Formation of The UCP Sowed The Seeds of Its Failure
When Jason Kenney created the UCP he set up the preconditions for the party to get to where it is today, and its eventual demise. What do I mean by…
Carney to America: Canada doesn’t need to lose just so you can win
Carney told New York on Thursday that “Canada strong will help make America great again” Impressive speech by PM Carney 🇨🇦 https://youtu.be/-Wa2kZIV26s?si=eYDIlUzrtu3jOT5h - Kier Atkinson 🇨🇦Read on Substack So I'm…
Former cabinet minister Rebecca Schulz quietly resigned her seat in the Legislature two weeks ago
According to the website of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, Calgary-Shaw MLA Rebecca Schulz gave up her seat on May 15. That’s not a surprise, but it’s odd. It’s no…
Thursday Night Cat Blogging
Observant cat.
Thursday Afternoon Links
This and that for your Thursday reading.- Beth Kowitt discusses how the inequality and exclusion deliberately exacerbated by the wealthiest few are only ensuring that CEOs have no idea how…
Well, damn! Habs lose. Plus, we need "Elbows Up for Canada" to counteract "shotgun federalism" and horserace journalism
Habs lose Oh dear. Maybe it just isn't meant to be this year for the Canadiens. But you're still a hell of a team. #Habs Lane Hutson: "it seemed like…
Who will be demonized by Conservatives as Alberta’s official Bond villain now that Steven Guilbeault is quitting?
Who will be demonized by Alberta Conservatives as this province’s official Bond villain now that Steven Guilbeault has announced he’s quitting politics? Mr. Guilbeault made his announcement yesterday. It wasn’t…
Why should we care about Cuba?
Cuba has been under attack from the United States seemingly forever. Why should we care? This seminar, organized by Manitoba-Cuba Solidarity, answers this question with useful information and thoughtful insights.…
The 2024 US Election Was Rigged
The 2024 US Election Was Rigged. The post The 2024 US Election Was Rigged first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Wednesday Afternoon Links
Miscellaneous material for your mid-week reading.- Bill McGuire discusses what the next few decades figure to look like as what's currently considered extreme heat becomes all too normal. And Andrew…
The Mavericks’ Raul
Raul ruled! He passed away in December. He was only 60 years old. I remember listening to The Mavericks on the radio, and on CD in the living room juggling…
Consumer Protection: A Contemporary Oxymoron?
As a consumer, it has always been my practice to get the best possible deal. Whether it be electronics, clothes, optional grocers, you name it - I have always waited…
Stop competing. Just do it.
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Today’s News: Canadian politics, plus fake news and good news, Pope Leo on AI, and a few funny bits
More about that damned Referendum Lite On Monday, Carney said this: and also this: In the Toronto Star, Susan Delacourt writes Outside Alberta, a political consensus is emerging — not…
Yes or no? The referendum and the queen of confusion
If I were to rank democratic instruments, I would put referendums at the bottom of... The post Yes or no? The referendum and the queen of confusion first appeared on…
The Clarity Act and Alberta’s Tricksy Question
This October, Albertans will vote on a referendum question that arguably rivals the word salad that René Levesque imposed on Quebeckers in 1980 for obfuscation and confusing wording: “Should Alberta…
Babies Make Dads Change
Some researches have been asking a simple question that has led to complex insights: what changes does the male body go through when they have a child? Indeed, there are…
Rhymes with Duck! Plus other sports updates, and some Canada good news
Damn! Of all the posts I saw about the Monday night game, this says it best: View on Threads View on Threads View on Threads Once more into the breach,…