Just in time for Easter, a bunny tale
Let’s begin with a little quiz. Fill in the blank: the “legitimate heir to Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson and Beyonce” is _____. Tough one, right? Taylor Swift, maybe? Lady Gaga?…
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Dear Premier COVID with the pants on fire
Dear Premier: The Government of Saskatchewan’s decision to end masking requirements in Saskatchewan Health Authority facilities is a very poor policy change. Many of these facilities are serving the most…
Frustrated Farmer Faults Feckless Finance Phony for Folly
Forgive me for being frank. Scott Moe’s government is going to do Eff all. Bottom line is our GHG emissions are rising at a time we desperately need to be…
A $2.5 Billion Subsidy to Loblaws, Metro and Sobeys
This week, the Liberals announced a food program that would ultimately transfer $2.5 billion in subsidy to Canada’s food monopolies. What a shame. The post A $2.5 Billion Subsidy to…
Oilers don’t get no respect
It’s tough being an Edmonton Oilers fan these days. One game you think they might make some real noise in the playoffs, the next game, you think they shouldn’t even…
Mammoth Ideas For Past, Present, and Future – Sweetish Meatballs
Bread, beef and milk will be artificially produced pic.twitter.com/4AYs2kHe3N — Paul Fairie (@paulisci) March 27, 2023 Not now, meatball created from long exti wait what? pic.twitter.com/gXbcHg4aGU — tern (@1goodtern) March…
Our ‘Loyal’ Opposition is an International Embarrassment
Poilievre’s Cons are once again an international embarrassment. Thank you Joe Biden for putting a mirror to this! The post Our ‘Loyal’ Opposition is an International Embarrassment first appeared on…
I Demand an Inquiry on THIS
Given the range of influence being bought by international oil companies, I demand an inquiry into how they are actively working to destabilize the Canadian democratic process. The post I…
Coddling kids does them no good
I’m glad I’m not raising kids today, and not just because I am old enough to be a grandfather by now. I am worried that the new generation, the kids…
Making Sense of World Events
Making sense of world events is always a challenge. Corporate media reports are usually superficial and misleading, lack historical perspective and are hobbled by ideological blinkers that prevent alternative, critical…
The ‘1.5 million’ homes meme must stop
The ‘we need 1.5 million homes’ meme is a lie that helps justify plowing over perfectly good farmland and natural spaces. The post The ‘1.5 million’ homes meme must stop…
The Reno
Ms Soapbox is on week six of an eight week renovation. The sad little room in the photo is what is left of her writing room. She’s taken to working…
Canada is in need of a Social Rejuvenation
Canada (and the world) needs a social rejuvenation. The post Canada is in need of a Social Rejuvenation first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Ten things to know about the 2023-24 Alberta budget
On 28 February 2023, the Danielle Smith government tabled Alberta’s 2023-2024 budget. Projecting a $2.4 billion surplus for the coming fiscal year, the budget announced some spending increases; but many…
The girl name list, from Aabish to Zunaira
Last week, as you recall (I hope), I issued my annual deep dive into baby boy names of 2022 in Alberta. This week, let’s check out the ‘babies born as…
Without a Home, but Wins a Medal
I looked closely at the article hoping to see that McPherson had also been given a home, but he clearly hasn't. Wouldn't a home be better than a medal? (Or…
The boy names list, from Aabir to Zaidan
Every year around this time, the Alberta government bestows upon its winter-weary residents a gift: every baby name in Alberta in the past year. I say it’s a gift because…
The UCP Government Responds to Justice Paul Rouleau’s Report on the Emergencies Act
On Friday Justice Paul Rouleau released his report of the inquiry into the Trudeau government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in response to the convoy protests in Ottawa and…
SaskPower Plots To End Drinking Water Availability
Not maintaining availability and quality of drinking water is an option? Cool. Cool, cool, cool. NOT COOL, @SaskPower. What happens if the slavering hordes decide in the poll that we…
Warning: Blog may be offensive to nobody
Late last year, Stanford University (one of those ritzy U.S. colleges that parents spend fortunes to send their kids to so they can brag their kid went to Stanford), issued…