Jack Hill
@jackhill.bsky.social
“For a nod to the nabir is better than a wink to the wabsanti.”
James Joyce, ‘Finnegans Wake’.
James Joyce, ‘Finnegans Wake’.
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Just renewed my #ICBC car insurance for a year, cost me all of $1477. That's $80 cheaper than last year, which was cheaper than the year before. Public auto insurance is a wonderful thing! Here's the 10-yr change in auto insurance costs by province from StatsCan. #bcpoli #cdnpoli
November 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Why is Alberta the highest rates of auto insurance?
See chart below.
#yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli #UCP #ABNDP
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See chart below.
#yyc #yeg #ableg #abpoli #UCP #ABNDP
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Jim Stanford on X: "Just renewed my #ICBC car insurance for a year, cost me all of $1477. That's $80 cheaper than last year, which was cheaper than the year before. Public auto insurance is a wonderful thing! Here's the 10-yr change in auto insurance costs by province from StatsCan. #bcpoli #cdnpoli https://t.co/O2pnd5BjR4" / X
Just renewed my #ICBC car insurance for a year, cost me all of $1477. That's $80 cheaper than last year, which was cheaper than the year before. Public auto insurance is a wonderful thing! Here's the 10-yr change in auto insurance costs by province from StatsCan. #bcpoli #cdnpoli https://t.co/O2pnd5BjR4
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November 15, 2025 at 5:03 AM
Reposted by Jack Hill
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... I was on West of Centre this week with @alexboyd.bsky.social @markusoff.bsky.social And we spent a lot of time using the word tranche! Lots of analysis and a few laughs too.
‘Smith has created a poison pill for herself’
Podcast Episode · West of Centre · 2025-11-14 · 45m
podcasts.apple.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:28 PM
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s... I was on West of Centre this week with @alexboyd.bsky.social @markusoff.bsky.social And we spent a lot of time using the word tranche! Lots of analysis and a few laughs too.
Alberta Data Centres-Electricity?Water?
“…37 remaining data centre proposals…to now either bring their own power generation plans off-grid or wait for AB’s grid to catch up to demand…one expert says,will likely take several years”
#ableg #abpoli #yeg #yyc #abenviro
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“…37 remaining data centre proposals…to now either bring their own power generation plans off-grid or wait for AB’s grid to catch up to demand…one expert says,will likely take several years”
#ableg #abpoli #yeg #yyc #abenviro
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Alberta’s out of electricity for power-hungry AI data centres — for now. What happens next? | CBC News
The Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) says it has allocated all its power capacity — under its temporary cap of 1,200 megawatts for large-load projects — to two data centre projects to be develo...
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November 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#History & Constantine
Almost 1700 yrs age St. Augustine of Hippo appeared(that anyone cares)? Became Doctor of the Church(Plato) challenged later by Aquinas(Aristotle).Even Hannah #Arendt did her thesis commenting on his ideas
“Humanity cannot bear very much reality” T.S.Eliot
#theology #history
Almost 1700 yrs age St. Augustine of Hippo appeared(that anyone cares)? Became Doctor of the Church(Plato) challenged later by Aquinas(Aristotle).Even Hannah #Arendt did her thesis commenting on his ideas
“Humanity cannot bear very much reality” T.S.Eliot
#theology #history
November 14, 2025 at 5:20 AM
Documenting History of paybacks.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino,opened a FIFA office in Trump Tower.
FIFA can’t afford an airplane gift.
Now FIFA gets a World Cup event at Kennedy Centre for free. Washington Post
#FIFA #Conflictofinterest #Boundaries #WorldCup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino,opened a FIFA office in Trump Tower.
FIFA can’t afford an airplane gift.
Now FIFA gets a World Cup event at Kennedy Centre for free. Washington Post
#FIFA #Conflictofinterest #Boundaries #WorldCup
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Documenting History of paybacks.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino,opened a FIFA office in Trump Tower.
FIFA can’t afford an airplane gift.
Now FIFA gets a World Cup event at Kennedy Centre for free. Washington Post
#FIFA #Conflictofinterest #Boundaries #WorldCup
FIFA President Gianni Infantino,opened a FIFA office in Trump Tower.
FIFA can’t afford an airplane gift.
Now FIFA gets a World Cup event at Kennedy Centre for free. Washington Post
#FIFA #Conflictofinterest #Boundaries #WorldCup
US Billionaire reported funding B.C.ostrich farm legal defence.
#CBCNews reported last week from a local resident that he didn’t recognize most of the protesters as being local.
How often do pro mercenary paid protesters appear?
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #law #publichealth
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
#CBCNews reported last week from a local resident that he didn’t recognize most of the protesters as being local.
How often do pro mercenary paid protesters appear?
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #law #publichealth
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
‘Something is rotten,’ says U.S. billionaire who funded B.C. ostrich farm legal defence
Supporters of the B.C. ostrich farm say they are looking at next steps after the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) culled more than 300 ostriches last week.
www.ctvnews.ca
November 13, 2025 at 5:47 AM
US Billionaire reported funding B.C.ostrich farm legal defence.
#CBCNews reported last week from a local resident that he didn’t recognize most of the protesters as being local.
How often do pro mercenary paid protesters appear?
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #law #publichealth
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
#CBCNews reported last week from a local resident that he didn’t recognize most of the protesters as being local.
How often do pro mercenary paid protesters appear?
#bcpoli #cdnpoli #law #publichealth
www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
“Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.”Bertolt Brecht
“The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil”Hannah Arendt
“It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity”
Dag Hammarskjold
“The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil”Hannah Arendt
“It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity”
Dag Hammarskjold
November 12, 2025 at 6:33 AM
“Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it.”Bertolt Brecht
“The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil”Hannah Arendt
“It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity”
Dag Hammarskjold
“The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil”Hannah Arendt
“It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity”
Dag Hammarskjold
Captain John Melville Hill
Fought WW1 Served WW2
Remember this day.
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Fought WW1 Served WW2
Remember this day.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Captain John Melville Hill
Fought WW1 Served WW2
Remember this day.
images.findagrave.com/photos/2015/...
Fought WW1 Served WW2
Remember this day.
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Moby-Dick seminar brings about questions about self / political / religious / perspectives on life by an author in times of formation.
My great grandfather’s middle name was Melville. His brother Harold died at sea.
@samantharhill.bsky.social
#writing #novels
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My great grandfather’s middle name was Melville. His brother Harold died at sea.
@samantharhill.bsky.social
#writing #novels
open.substack.com/pub/samantha...
Moby-Dick
Week 1
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November 11, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Moby-Dick seminar brings about questions about self / political / religious / perspectives on life by an author in times of formation.
My great grandfather’s middle name was Melville. His brother Harold died at sea.
@samantharhill.bsky.social
#writing #novels
open.substack.com/pub/samantha...
My great grandfather’s middle name was Melville. His brother Harold died at sea.
@samantharhill.bsky.social
#writing #novels
open.substack.com/pub/samantha...
#CBCCalgary call in today Elections not recall. There are laws for crime
UCP introduced recall to place obstacles against opponents. Smith said recall be local -does that mean separation question is not provincial.
Recent UCP complaints admit their law is not justified.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
UCP introduced recall to place obstacles against opponents. Smith said recall be local -does that mean separation question is not provincial.
Recent UCP complaints admit their law is not justified.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
November 10, 2025 at 8:06 PM
#CBCCalgary call in today Elections not recall. There are laws for crime
UCP introduced recall to place obstacles against opponents. Smith said recall be local -does that mean separation question is not provincial.
Recent UCP complaints admit their law is not justified.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
UCP introduced recall to place obstacles against opponents. Smith said recall be local -does that mean separation question is not provincial.
Recent UCP complaints admit their law is not justified.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg
Defying Lougheed Doctrine-Notwithstanding Clause
“…Good government respects the role of all three branches…”Jared Wesley
Don’t use clause against #albertateachers or others
“UCP admitting their laws not justified in a free & democratic society”
#ableg
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/defying-th...
“…Good government respects the role of all three branches…”Jared Wesley
Don’t use clause against #albertateachers or others
“UCP admitting their laws not justified in a free & democratic society”
#ableg
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/defying-th...
Defying the Lougheed Doctrine
The UCP's repeated use of the notwithstanding clause is fundamentally unconservative (and un-Albertan).
drjaredwesley.substack.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 AM
Defying Lougheed Doctrine-Notwithstanding Clause
“…Good government respects the role of all three branches…”Jared Wesley
Don’t use clause against #albertateachers or others
“UCP admitting their laws not justified in a free & democratic society”
#ableg
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/defying-th...
“…Good government respects the role of all three branches…”Jared Wesley
Don’t use clause against #albertateachers or others
“UCP admitting their laws not justified in a free & democratic society”
#ableg
drjaredwesley.substack.com/p/defying-th...
Once again facts & reality put in question. Placing barriers for voting.
“Asked by a reporter what is her evidence of electoral fraud in California, Leavitt replied without evidence that “it’s just a fact.”
#facts #democracy #california
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“Asked by a reporter what is her evidence of electoral fraud in California, Leavitt replied without evidence that “it’s just a fact.”
#facts #democracy #california
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With Baseless Fraud Claim, White House Says Trump Preparing Anti-Voter Executive Order | Common Dreams
Asked to provide evidence supporting her claim of voting fraud in California, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, "It's just a fact."
www.commondreams.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Once again facts & reality put in question. Placing barriers for voting.
“Asked by a reporter what is her evidence of electoral fraud in California, Leavitt replied without evidence that “it’s just a fact.”
#facts #democracy #california
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“Asked by a reporter what is her evidence of electoral fraud in California, Leavitt replied without evidence that “it’s just a fact.”
#facts #democracy #california
www.commondreams.org/news/executi...
#Alberta Use of Notwithstanding Clause
“It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the govt itself,only for the benefit of citizens(the public)... never meant to be introduced… to force a particular outcome…without the opportunity for public input.”
#ableg
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
“It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the govt itself,only for the benefit of citizens(the public)... never meant to be introduced… to force a particular outcome…without the opportunity for public input.”
#ableg
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
Opinion: Notwithstanding clause never meant to be used to benefit the government
Dave King was was there when clause was born in Alberta cabinet. It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the government itself.
calgaryherald.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:12 AM
#Alberta Use of Notwithstanding Clause
“It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the govt itself,only for the benefit of citizens(the public)... never meant to be introduced… to force a particular outcome…without the opportunity for public input.”
#ableg
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
“It was never meant to be used for the benefit of the govt itself,only for the benefit of citizens(the public)... never meant to be introduced… to force a particular outcome…without the opportunity for public input.”
#ableg
calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...
The “marriage of true minds”should not be hindered by obstacles.
The individual being honest not being group speak or expected what to say - thinking -feeling.
#poetry #honesty #integrity
#writing #living #thinking
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The individual being honest not being group speak or expected what to say - thinking -feeling.
#poetry #honesty #integrity
#writing #living #thinking
share.google/IbVaIkw9MYmn...
Sonnet CXVI: Let me not to the marriage of true minds | Poetry in Voice
Sonnet CXVI: Let me not to the marriage of true minds by William Shakespeare Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds,
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November 7, 2025 at 6:36 AM
The “marriage of true minds”should not be hindered by obstacles.
The individual being honest not being group speak or expected what to say - thinking -feeling.
#poetry #honesty #integrity
#writing #living #thinking
share.google/IbVaIkw9MYmn...
The individual being honest not being group speak or expected what to say - thinking -feeling.
#poetry #honesty #integrity
#writing #living #thinking
share.google/IbVaIkw9MYmn...
Alberta Notwithstanding Clause used on #albertateachers will now be used on Heath Sciences Union?
Why are so many workers not satisfied with how the UCP Govt negotiates?
UCP does not support public health or education
#ableg #ABHealth #abed #cdnpoli
Why are so many workers not satisfied with how the UCP Govt negotiates?
UCP does not support public health or education
#ableg #ABHealth #abed #cdnpoli
What is the truth?
#ABDanielleSmith uses Not Withstanding Clause & would hesitate future use?Plus trust the govt to fix things?Plus place students & teachers back in a poor environment known about for yrs.
Truth check:Will clause be used against Health Sciences Assoc.?
#CBCCalgary #ableg #abed
#ABDanielleSmith uses Not Withstanding Clause & would hesitate future use?Plus trust the govt to fix things?Plus place students & teachers back in a poor environment known about for yrs.
Truth check:Will clause be used against Health Sciences Assoc.?
#CBCCalgary #ableg #abed
November 6, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Alberta Notwithstanding Clause used on #albertateachers will now be used on Heath Sciences Union?
Why are so many workers not satisfied with how the UCP Govt negotiates?
UCP does not support public health or education
#ableg #ABHealth #abed #cdnpoli
Why are so many workers not satisfied with how the UCP Govt negotiates?
UCP does not support public health or education
#ableg #ABHealth #abed #cdnpoli
AB Auditor General fired today
while investigating the UCP Govt scandals with #abhealth
Can the RCMP takeover without the Govt requesting investigation?
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli @nenshi #yyc #yeg
while investigating the UCP Govt scandals with #abhealth
Can the RCMP takeover without the Govt requesting investigation?
#ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli @nenshi #yyc #yeg
November 5, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Democracy in danger
Vermont town elected a dog catcher.
State rules say dog catchers can’t be elected.
Good news - they appointed him dog catcher after 15 yrs of service.
#dogs #democracy #elections
www.npr.org/2018/04/07/6...
Vermont town elected a dog catcher.
State rules say dog catchers can’t be elected.
Good news - they appointed him dog catcher after 15 yrs of service.
#dogs #democracy #elections
www.npr.org/2018/04/07/6...
'You Couldn't Get Elected Dogcatcher!' No, Seriously
We have an update on dogcatcher Zeb Towne of Duxbury, Vt. He was America's only elected dogcatcher. That changed after our story aired.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Democracy in danger
Vermont town elected a dog catcher.
State rules say dog catchers can’t be elected.
Good news - they appointed him dog catcher after 15 yrs of service.
#dogs #democracy #elections
www.npr.org/2018/04/07/6...
Vermont town elected a dog catcher.
State rules say dog catchers can’t be elected.
Good news - they appointed him dog catcher after 15 yrs of service.
#dogs #democracy #elections
www.npr.org/2018/04/07/6...
American Voters sent a message to authoritarians?
-Sherrill governor of NJ 56.2%
-Mamdani (D)mayor of New York 50.4%
-Spanberger governor of Virginia won 57.2%
-Californians pass Prop 50 by a two-to-one margin 63.8%
-(D)won judicial racesPennsylvania
Albertans can act
Welcome home #ABDanielleSmith
-Sherrill governor of NJ 56.2%
-Mamdani (D)mayor of New York 50.4%
-Spanberger governor of Virginia won 57.2%
-Californians pass Prop 50 by a two-to-one margin 63.8%
-(D)won judicial racesPennsylvania
Albertans can act
Welcome home #ABDanielleSmith
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
American Voters sent a message to authoritarians?
-Sherrill governor of NJ 56.2%
-Mamdani (D)mayor of New York 50.4%
-Spanberger governor of Virginia won 57.2%
-Californians pass Prop 50 by a two-to-one margin 63.8%
-(D)won judicial racesPennsylvania
Albertans can act
Welcome home #ABDanielleSmith
-Sherrill governor of NJ 56.2%
-Mamdani (D)mayor of New York 50.4%
-Spanberger governor of Virginia won 57.2%
-Californians pass Prop 50 by a two-to-one margin 63.8%
-(D)won judicial racesPennsylvania
Albertans can act
Welcome home #ABDanielleSmith
Are Americans able to listen to Ontario Ads about tariffs at the moment?
Food programs cut,Govt workers fired,citizens arrested,and this lavish spending
HuffPost reported $60.7M taxpayers spent on president’s 76 golf outings in his 2 term
#cdnpoli
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-31...
Food programs cut,Govt workers fired,citizens arrested,and this lavish spending
HuffPost reported $60.7M taxpayers spent on president’s 76 golf outings in his 2 term
#cdnpoli
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-31...
October 31, 2025
Yesterday a reporter asked Representative Joe Neguse, a Democrat of Colorado, about the administration’s withholding of reserve funds Congress intended would fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance...
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:45 AM
Are Americans able to listen to Ontario Ads about tariffs at the moment?
Food programs cut,Govt workers fired,citizens arrested,and this lavish spending
HuffPost reported $60.7M taxpayers spent on president’s 76 golf outings in his 2 term
#cdnpoli
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-31...
Food programs cut,Govt workers fired,citizens arrested,and this lavish spending
HuffPost reported $60.7M taxpayers spent on president’s 76 golf outings in his 2 term
#cdnpoli
heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-31...
Authoritarianism is rising.
Rule of law declines are driven by weaker checks on power — legislative,judicial, & independent oversight
The 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index is out now!
Understand all of this year’s insights: worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-in…x.com/thewjp/statu...12
Rule of law declines are driven by weaker checks on power — legislative,judicial, & independent oversight
The 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index is out now!
Understand all of this year’s insights: worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-in…x.com/thewjp/statu...12
World Justice Project on X: "Authoritarianism is rising. Rule of law declines are driven by weaker checks on power — legislative, judicial, and independent oversight. The 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index is out now! Understand all of this year’s insights: https://t.co/z1869PjVv2 #RuleOfLaw https://t.co/ZLbdIHYyOk" / X
Authoritarianism is rising. Rule of law declines are driven by weaker checks on power — legislative, judicial, and independent oversight. The 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index is out now! Understand all of this year’s insights: https://t.co/z1869PjVv2 #RuleOfLaw https://t.co/ZLbdIHYyOk
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October 31, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Authoritarianism is rising.
Rule of law declines are driven by weaker checks on power — legislative,judicial, & independent oversight
The 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index is out now!
Understand all of this year’s insights: worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-in…x.com/thewjp/statu...12
Rule of law declines are driven by weaker checks on power — legislative,judicial, & independent oversight
The 2025 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index is out now!
Understand all of this year’s insights: worldjusticeproject.org/rule-of-law-in…x.com/thewjp/statu...12