Where the truth lies
Photo by Marco Da Costa In November 2024, I wrote an article for Canadian Dimension titled “Truth takes a side,” in which I argued that the intellectual defenders of capitalism…
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,…
Prime minister’s Wexit warning prompts western whinging by Calgary Conservative MP with ties to Oklahoma
When Prime Minister Mark Carney called Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s relentless campaign to ensure there’s some form of separation referendum on a provincial ballot next fall “a dangerous bluff” and…
Crossing the USA in Helicopter
A fun tour of some of the USA and they fly over Canada for a little bit in the middle also.
Every election’s the same
Old man shakes his fist at the future
Do I accept suggestions
These have always been my personal ‘grouchy old man’ letters to the editor. I hope these are funny though. There are groups and demographics I am just not familiar with,…
Catching up
It’s rare we would ever flood the streams with old cartoons, so apologies. We found these stuffed into the drafts folder. After two weeks of rebuilding and resetting and changing…
Renewables Sweep Ontario’s Latest Energy Auction
Ontario is getting more renewable power. Despite the best efforts of conservative Premier Doug Ford renewable energy keeps being a solid option for powering places. Ford has gone out of…