Ben Atkinson, PhD
@benatkinsonphd.bsky.social
PhD Economics with 25+ years experience in public, private, and academic sectors. Expertise in International Economics and Industrial Organization, including transportation and retail gasoline pricing. Proud Calgarian and life-long lover of rock n' roll.
This is what I see when leaders of democratic countries meet with Trump. Reverse rolls when Trump meets dictators and autocrats who take no shit from him. Don’t be the little dog.
November 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
This is what I see when leaders of democratic countries meet with Trump. Reverse rolls when Trump meets dictators and autocrats who take no shit from him. Don’t be the little dog.
I voted! I was not especially enthused with any candidates, but I will not surrender my right to have a small hand in the outcome.
And who knows… maybe one of my votes was for a “Landslide Annie” (or “Landslide Andy”)! :-)
And who knows… maybe one of my votes was for a “Landslide Annie” (or “Landslide Andy”)! :-)
October 20, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I voted! I was not especially enthused with any candidates, but I will not surrender my right to have a small hand in the outcome.
And who knows… maybe one of my votes was for a “Landslide Annie” (or “Landslide Andy”)! :-)
And who knows… maybe one of my votes was for a “Landslide Annie” (or “Landslide Andy”)! :-)
When Jean Chrétien was our PM, he didn’t need no security! You got in his face and he gave you a “Shawinigan Handshake”! Much more effective than Trump's handshake.
On that note, although Mr. Chrétien just turned 91, maybe we should send him to Mar-A-Lago for a “negotiation” with the Orange Goblin!
On that note, although Mr. Chrétien just turned 91, maybe we should send him to Mar-A-Lago for a “negotiation” with the Orange Goblin!
January 11, 2025 at 4:28 PM
When Jean Chrétien was our PM, he didn’t need no security! You got in his face and he gave you a “Shawinigan Handshake”! Much more effective than Trump's handshake.
On that note, although Mr. Chrétien just turned 91, maybe we should send him to Mar-A-Lago for a “negotiation” with the Orange Goblin!
On that note, although Mr. Chrétien just turned 91, maybe we should send him to Mar-A-Lago for a “negotiation” with the Orange Goblin!
Danielle Smith to Donald Trump.
December 13, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Danielle Smith to Donald Trump.
Age yourself with your first computer
November 18, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Age yourself with your first computer
Here is to my brother, Steve, who served in the Canadian forces for 25 years before retiring to the private sector. This picture is from the early 1970s when he was off to Camp Borden.
November 11, 2024 at 2:43 PM
Here is to my brother, Steve, who served in the Canadian forces for 25 years before retiring to the private sector. This picture is from the early 1970s when he was off to Camp Borden.
A picture from early 1940s of my dad (middle), Uncle Lawrie (left) and Uncle Tom (right). Tom served overseas during WWII with the Royal Canadian Navy, while Lawrie was assigned to 24 Field Ambulance in Valcartier, Quebec. My dad told me he *tried* to enlist, but was turned away for being too young!
November 11, 2024 at 2:34 PM
A picture from early 1940s of my dad (middle), Uncle Lawrie (left) and Uncle Tom (right). Tom served overseas during WWII with the Royal Canadian Navy, while Lawrie was assigned to 24 Field Ambulance in Valcartier, Quebec. My dad told me he *tried* to enlist, but was turned away for being too young!