another smiler jokepaddy went into a pub in toronto for a quiet drink and the barman asked what would like to drink paddy said i will try a guinness please landlord please the landlord said you are irish hat brings you to our country the the land scape the sites... See More »
The Trump Economy StumblesWall Street Journal By The Editorial Board Aug. 1, 2025 5:45 pm ET President Trump has now imposed his new tariff regime on the world, and the triumphalism is palpable in MAGA land. But maybe hold the euphoria, as this week’s reports on jobs and... See More »
Why do old-fashioned women often find it hard to fit into a world focused on temporary relationships and quick decisions?Is it better to be too emotional or not to have any emotion at all (not being an aggressive maniac)? A week is a long time in politics so four years an eternity. Ever considered that Canada & Australia may one day change or relax all of their... See More »
Canada Goes On The DefensiveCanada's PM is "disappointed" with the 35% tariff and said Canada will go on developing trade relationships with other partners. Meanwhile, it seems as if Canada's former PM and Katy Perry are officially banging.
What does this have to do with the price of pickles?Yesterday Trump made a series of posts about the Canada/US trade war. The following one confuses me because can’t see what it has to do with how much I will be paying for pickles tomorrow. "Wow! Canada has just announced that it is backing... See More »
France, the UK and Canada suddenly deciding to recognise Palestine as a country in September is a smack in the face.The UK claims it will recognise Palestine as a state unless Israel ends the crisis. Do you know how ridiculous it is to even add "unless" in that sentence? "Hey, we're gonna recognise all the unnecessary death you've caused which we've backed for a... See More »
Canada to recognize a Palestinian state in SeptemberThat should put some diplomatic pressure on Demented Donnie and his fellow war criminal Bibi!
Why is being curious and consistent important for becoming more cultured, and how can you cultivate these traits?Why is it that people that considered themselves intelligent still see color in a person's skin when it's actually irrelevant and uninteresting and something they cannot change and it does not defy character personality or intent? Why is it important... See More »
rock musicDaniel band is originally from Toronto Canada, a hardly ever heard of Christian metal group. They have put out several albums. Why have I listened to Christian rock? simple, I can understand the lyrics. the band never officially broke up, but they... See More » (1)
Land use economics: would you rather live next door to a wind farm, a nuclear power plant, or a mobile home park? And will we even have a choice?Photo above – the Park City Wind Farm, now under construction off the coast of Massachusetts. 260 square miles have been leased from the US government for this project. America’s largest existing wind farm (by land use) is in Roscoe Texas. It... See More » (1)
Would you rather smile in the face of others or in the mirror?What’s one lesson life has taught you that no book ever could? What makes INFJs simultaneously simple and complex in relationships, and how can you embrace both sides? Does your race change if you're brought up speaking a different language and... See More »
On the WaterMade it to the water. Mostly on vacation for the next week or so; a few work calls and a couple of emails to wrap up, but nothing crazy. Sat by the water and wrote for a while; thought of H.P. Lovecraft and what kinds nonsense he might imagine... See More » (4)
Commander-in-Thief Trump Keeps Stealing My Ideas!!! Now He Wants to Eliminate Capital Gains Taxes on One's Primary Residence.First the no tax on tips idea and now this. This would help with home sales since reluctant homeowners who might want to sell, especially seniors, would otherwise be hit with huge capital gains taxes if they've lived in their homes for decades. If... See More »
Do you agree with the statement that Democrats fight for the little guy and are at their best when they do that?In parliamentary countries like Canada and Australia, how come the head of state rarely refuses to give royal assent to bills, whereas in the U.S., it's not uncommon for Trump to veto bills he doesn't like despite passing both chambers of Congress?
The meeting of a lifetimeSoldiers from Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians) (LdSH(RC)), who are currently representing the Canadian Army as the King's Life Guard, had the rare opportunity to meet with His Majesty the King, the regiment’s Colonel-in-Chief. A historic... See More » (2)
Going to take a day trip to Niagara Falls Canada tomorrow. :)It's been about ten years,it is a beautiful place to visit. :)
cool...a leatherback sea turtle was spotted off the north coast of bc canada.....it most likely swam all the way from indonesia (1)
Why would Joe Biden have parties or events at the beach when he knew people were unhappy with him?Why is personality considered more important than skillset when hiring in Canada, and how can international applicants effectively showcase their personality?
I want to know why I started seeing television commercial in German and Spanish in the USA?Now I really don't care what language. I understand German, Spanish as second language. But why now, television been in the USA since the late 1940s and became and staple in everyone home in late 1950s Now Canada has a officially a duel language of... See More »
British Columbia is on fire. But okay.I'm not talking about America, that's in Canada! That's Canadian. So there.
I just need to make it thru today,then nine days off. :)just some small stuff planned,spend a day in Niagara Falls Canada,going to a ox roast,a rib burn off,and some fishing and swimming and what ever else i can fit in. :)
Why do political analysts think Trump’s approach to Canada and Mexico is a preview of what’s to come in 2025?
Things to think about while you eat your sandwichedIn 2022, out of the 882 murders in canada, 283 were stabbed to death and 343 were shot and 220 were on fire. 65,271 people were missing 2 buildings exploded 99,541 died in the world today. Your government doesnt care about you until your a... See More »
If it isnt Quebec it is Manitoba. Apperently North Country NY is Canadas ashtray.East, west, doesnt matter. If Canada is smoking it all ends up here. ( JK, hope yall are alright)
Exhausted by TACO, other nations are looking for trading partners besides the US.Canada and the European Union have pulled together. Britain and the European Union have had a rapprochement, five years after Britain officially exited the union. The bloc is working toward closer trading relationships with India and South Africa,... See More »
If Jupiter is supposed to bring prosperity, why might someone with Jupiter in the 12th house experience poverty?Why have third parties in the US haven't been as successful as third parties in countries like Canada and the UK even though those countries are regarded as many as being two-party states alongside the US?
Looks like most of Manitoba is on fire.Republican Representative Tom Emmer sent a letter asking what Canada is going to do to mitigate the situation as the smoke is harming tourism in Northern Minnesota.
