What is DOGE and Why The Obsession?
What is Doge and should we be even MORE concerned about what's about to happen over the next four years in the US? The post What is DOGE and Why…
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Chat GPT wouldn’t lie to me, would it?
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of my unexpected ascension to the lofty heights of provincial power as outlined here a couple of weeks back, my son Blake thought…
Back to the ‘30s?
I loved the movie Cabaret, one of my very favourite musicals. Who can forget the... The post Back to the ‘30s? first appeared on Views from the Beltline.
About the Strike
The Canada Post Strike ... are there solutions that can be implemented before its raison d'etre fades? The post About the Strike first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Interrogating the ‘Vibecession’
There are encouraging signs that Canada’s economy and labour market are improving after a period of stagnation brought about by the Bank of Canada’s aggressive interest rate hikes in 2022…
Electric Car Interest Is NOT Going Down
New ZEV registrations are up in every reporting province from 2023 2nd quarter to this year’s second quarter. People who say that “interest in EVs is decreasing”, are simply lying…
Remembering the day I became honourable
November 22nd is a date that has been indelibly etched in history. I know what you’re thinking; 1963, the Kennedy assassination, right? Wrong, at least for the purposes of this…
My 1,000 days with Duolingo
This past Sunday, I reached a milestone. Or, as we say in French, Dimanche dernier, j’ai franchi une étape importante. On Sunday, I hit the 1,000 consecutive day streak learning…
Was the 2024 US Presidential election irrelevant? Yes and no.
Was the 2024 US Presidential election irrelevant? Yes and no. If Trump and Kennedy do end the war in Ukraine, as promised, that will be a giant victory, because it…
The Sixth of November
The Sixth of November The post The Sixth of November first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Fascist States of America
How did more than 66 million Americans choose a convicted fraudster, a rapist, a man who admires Hitler and his generals, to be the 47th president? Even as he’s potentially…
The Most Important Election in US (And Possibly Global) History
In which I yearn for a Harris/Walz win today. How is it possible that this is even a race? The post The Most Important Election in US (And Possibly Global)…
Recent readings
About poetry and essays from the November 2024 issue of Scientific American, the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States. The publication is useful for people at all levels…
How could Trump win? Just ask the guys
In a famous Saturday Night Live sketch from 1988, George Bush (played by Dana Carvey) faced Michael Dukakis (Jon Lovitz) in a debate. When Carvey (who is now killing it…
Cars vs Humans
Doug Ford's Bill 212 is a cruel joke, but the people of Ontario shouldn't be laughing. The post Cars vs Humans first appeared on Excited Delirium.
The ‘Financialization’ of Housing
This report comes from the US, but by now, most Canadians have heard that housng costs and rents are too high and we need to build, build, build in order…
October really sucks, historically
October is the worst month of the year. Sure, it can be pretty, with the change of seasons turning green leaves to gold. But in Alberta, that beautiful period lasts…
Fallout from the Ronald Trump Propaganda?
I'm afraid to admit that I'm afraid of what will happen in the days and weeks following the November 4 election in the US. The post Fallout from the Ronald…
Greenpeace message
By exploiting coal, oil and gas, fossil fuel companies are inflaming extreme weather, making climate disasters more frequent and more severe–from hotter heatwaves to more destructive wildfires and unsafe air…
Reflections on having a 40-year-old son
Some birthdays are more significant than others. Turning 12 is no big deal, but 13 is huge. Seventeen is just another year, but 18 is cause for legal celebration. Twenty-five…