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April 1:
Will Trump ever get tired of losing?
Sent this free piece out yesterday morning, but Trump’s speech confirmed it. Trump is stuck in Iran. He would like to leave, but as of now he cannot because Iran will not do what he wants. …
Paralympics are underway!The Paralympics have begun and Canada has 50 athletes attending. Above is a photo of Canada’s team.
Alpine skier Kalle Eriksson and guide Sierra Smith take silver
Natalie Wilkie takes silver in biathlon
Kurt Oatway wins bron…
Ok, lets get back to it — some updates and oddball posts about this week’s news stories.I thought this was pretty good — its Trump’s map of the world, as drawn by Julian Fiebach for Der SpiegelCatching up on this week’s news:Reactions to Poilievre on…
Conservatives talkingA lot of the news I read today was just various Conservatives talking. So here they are:
Doug FordThursday in the Toronto Star Premier Doug Ford is appealing for political “certainty” in Canada ahead of contentious trade negotiatio…
Sunday was International Women’s Day – enjoy these:
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And here’s a great thread story:
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First, some Canadian Actual News from Brittlestar:
Next, did you know that the Canadian citizenship rules have now changed, so that people whose grandparent was Canadian can apply for Canadian citizenship now?
We’re getting lots of interest too:
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About Poilievre and his inept leadership Two months ago, people predicted that Poilievre would win his leadership vote but actually be weakened by his experience. Now, that is proving to be the case. Stunts like flying to Europe and chatting with …
That rumbling sound you hear across the country tonight is a major floor-crossing in Ottawa. From Cole Bennett:
Lori Idlout will cross the floor from the New Democratic Party to the Liberal Party of Canada, according to confirmation from the Liber…
Some “What the Hell?” momentsWhen I saw this, I wondered what the hell had gotten into Tom Mulcair?
Tom Mulcair on Pierre Poilievre’s Joe Rogan appearance: “I thought it was an outstanding piece of political communication, and it was bookended by … f…
In honour of Easter weekend, a bunch of “Last Supper” pictures.
First, the original, by DaVinci:Next, the tributes:House MDMel Brooks:Lost season 6 cast:The Sopranos:MASH the movie:Dilbert universe:Family Guy:South Park:The Simpsons:The Jokers:
A boy …
We went out for supper tonight (hooray!) so I didn’t get a lot of reading done, but I do just have to share these hilarious stories:
Clown Shoes as metaphorThis week’s dumbest story – the shoes! And this clowning is just so typical of the whole stup…
What about Canada joining the European union?
Politico Europe reported last week Canada could join EU, French foreign minister says Half-joking comments about Canada joining the bloc have become common as Ottawa adapts to its fraying relationship with…
First up today, the CBC At Issue panel
TL;DW – Tonight’s panel seemed inordinately puzzled about why so many MPs are crossing the floor to join the Carney Liberals. Should we tell them?Because Carney is our only hope to strengthen Canada enough …
As I was doom-scrolling today, I seemed to find a lot of crazy or sad or angry stuff, or all three! This Canada Goose reference seemed apt: View on Threads
About the LaGuardia crash
The two pilots who died are being remembered as heroes, becaus…
Now that Carney has been Prime Minister for a year, I’m seeing some “anniversary” pieces analyzing what he is accomplishing:
Evan Scrimshaw writes One Year Of Carney: Thank Fuck For Him
…the truth that is self-evident to me watching Carney – eve…
I am a little amused at how startled Americans are now, to learn that Greenland and Europe, plus Canada, was ready to fight back in January, to defend Greenland against Trump.
What did they think the North would do? Just roll over? This is truly i…
US/Israel/Iran War update
First, its time for some FAFO – I don’t know if a war can ever be funny, but this one is getting ridiculous.
In FRESH HELL Diary, Tina Brown writes Trump’s Wild War Game
…I dream of the cabinet meeting when Trump is finally …
Global Village collage by Juliet O’NeillSo many times we put our focus on the people and politicians we are criticizing — and there’s a lot to criticize so much of the time, yes indeed. But today I saw a number of stories about good stuff being done, …
Its “The Carney Rebellion”!
Now that Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz to shipping – except for ships whose country has made its own deal and is paying in Yuan – it means the US stock market is going to react. So Trump is terrified.
But now the N…
Canadians being Canadians
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A great video showing the building of Toronto over the last 200+ years
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The Canucks can’t get a break these days:
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This is just a miscellaneous roundup of various comments and opinions.
On Carney:
Just for a second, I thought maybe this was true:
Carney eyes Bloc MP to complete his collection[image or embed]— The Beaverton (@thebeaverton.com) March 12, 2026 a…
A random batch of news tonight:
Comments about Avi
Avi Lewis won the federal NDP leadership this weekend:
You know, I grew up in a CCF family. So part of me still wants the NDP to succeed.
But a much larger part wants Canada to survive as the Uni…
The whole world is realizing that the United States is just a paper tiger now.
And we know that Trump and Hegseth and their gang of idiots: 1. Don’t know what they’re doing, so they’re basing their war plans on wishful thinking, and 2. In the…
The comedians will save us all!
Anyone else notice this? Mainstream journalists have forgotten their duty to speak truth to power. It is why it is one of the rights written into the Constitution. Political cartoonists are the real and true heroes of t…
I must say, I am feeling discouraged tonight:
– Poilievre went on Joe Rogan and Canadian media just ate it up. Then Poilievre gave a tone-deaf statement about what a great time he had in the United States! Christ, what an asshole!
– on Thursday we foun…