Some reading suggestions for the new year
Welcome, dear reader(s) to my annual look at the best books I read last year. I do this not to brag about how many books I read (22, but who’s…
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Danielle Smith Auditions for New Reality Show
In which I try to make light of horrendous situations ... The post Danielle Smith Auditions for New Reality Show first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Carbon dioxide emissions hit a record in 2024 and show no signs of dropping
Andrew Coyne says carbon tax critics who ignore rebates are dishonest. They are eager to damage the Earth and the Canadian economy if a political advantage can be gained. Duplicity…
Christy Clark is a Damn Liar Like Many Conservatives
And she’s not good enough of a liar to be Prime Minister of Canada. There’s she’s caught lying about being a member of the Conservative Party of Canada. You know…
Forest protection, a vital climate action
The Province can unleash a squad of public relations staff and announce BC is on track to meet its climate targets. Like other provinces, BC has no independent method for…
The economic policy legacy of the Justin Trudeau Liberal Government, 2015 to 2024
I confess: I was disappointed when the Justin Trudeau Liberals won the fall 2015 election. I was hoping for an orange break-through. So, it comes with some irony that I…
January 6, 2021
January 6, 2021 was a warning to the world and yet here we are ... The post January 6, 2021 first appeared on Excited Delirium.
The Cons Are Coming For Your Rights
The Cons will remove the right to choose. Vote against that. The post The Cons Are Coming For Your Rights first appeared on Excited Delirium.
2024, meet 2025
As 2025 approaches, what's your plan for sticking to optimism? The post 2024, meet 2025 first appeared on Excited Delirium.
What An Insurance CEO’s Death Reveals About Canadian Healthcare
“Death by Bureaucracy Leads to a Society on the Brink” “A deliberate practice of denying a certain kind of care”, like not controlling infectious diseases in healthcare in Canada? That’s…
Regina’s Police Chief Praises Racist War on Drugs and Wants Your Security Camera
Hell NO the cops can’t have my camera data, and I’m sure as hell not going to register it so they come to my door asking.The top cop claims he’s…
Semiconductor Policy will reshape Alberta’s future
Semiconductors are vital for modern life; and weirdly, they have become an essential part of the transition to a decarbonized world. Most of us understand that semiconductors are the bedrock…
Boxing Day 2024
What happened today? I was driven around Regina while the Youngest kiddo and his friend went Boxing Day shopping in the Cornwall Centre. We then went to south Albert St.…
Happy Solstice Everyone!
What makes you think 2025 will actually be brighter than 2024? The post Happy Solstice Everyone! first appeared on Excited Delirium.
Cryptocurrency, and How To Maybe Get Rich
I don’t write about Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies very often, even though there are periods of my life where they are the majority of my leisure activity. I first became away…
Liberal Finance Minister and also Fraser are Out of Cabinet!
Big news, Freeland and Fraser are out of cabinet! Will Canada have postal mail again? All this and more in Doel’s latest video.
The word of the year was … huh?
Well, gentle readers, it’s that time of year again when media outlets and other organizations produce their ‘(fill in the blank) of the year’ lists. First out of the gate…
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…
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.