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Still can’t suffer fools. Trying to maintain empathy in this world. Proudly turning into a grumpy old guy. A precarious balance.
Happy anniversary? Perhaps not. But we should remember anyway.
January 6, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Happy anniversary? Perhaps not. But we should remember anyway.
Glad to see the back of 2025. I hope that we Do Better next year and that we politely ask more of our neighbours. There are people in our midst who are not pulling their weight. Avoiding volunteering, being impolite, not being accountable, and being petulant. Just everything bad!
December 31, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Glad to see the back of 2025. I hope that we Do Better next year and that we politely ask more of our neighbours. There are people in our midst who are not pulling their weight. Avoiding volunteering, being impolite, not being accountable, and being petulant. Just everything bad!
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Bad things happen when you surround yourself with people who aren’t appointed on merit. This guy has had a nasty ideological agenda for a decade; good riddance.
Bad things happen when you surround yourself with people who aren’t appointed on merit. This guy has had a nasty ideological agenda for a decade; good riddance.
Quebec Liberal leader to resign after weeks of turmoil: sources | CBC News
Quebec Liberal Party Leader Pablo Rodriguez will resign from his post during a meeting with his caucus this afternoon, according to Radio-Canada sources.
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December 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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Bad things happen when you surround yourself with people who aren’t appointed on merit. This guy has had a nasty ideological agenda for a decade; good riddance.
Bad things happen when you surround yourself with people who aren’t appointed on merit. This guy has had a nasty ideological agenda for a decade; good riddance.
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From the headline I thought he was showing remorse for being part of a disgraceful display that embarrassed a nation that can no longer feel embarrassment. But no, it’s because he’s a perpetual loser.
From the headline I thought he was showing remorse for being part of a disgraceful display that embarrassed a nation that can no longer feel embarrassment. But no, it’s because he’s a perpetual loser.
Keegan Bradley will 'never get over' US Ryder Cup defeat by Europe
Team USA captain Keegan Bradley says he has endured
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October 22, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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From the headline I thought he was showing remorse for being part of a disgraceful display that embarrassed a nation that can no longer feel embarrassment. But no, it’s because he’s a perpetual loser.
From the headline I thought he was showing remorse for being part of a disgraceful display that embarrassed a nation that can no longer feel embarrassment. But no, it’s because he’s a perpetual loser.
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October 19, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Gotta tip my hat to our southern neighbours for pulling off an overall massive and peaceful protest. Such a divide between these good people and the weak apologists in Maga.
Gotta tip my hat to our southern neighbours for pulling off an overall massive and peaceful protest. Such a divide between these good people and the weak apologists in Maga.
'Trump must go': Large crowds join 'No Kings' protests across U.S. | CBC News
Protesting the direction of the U.S. under President Donald Trump, people have begun gathering in the nation's capital and communities across the country for "No Kings" demonstrations — what the presi...
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October 19, 2025 at 6:06 AM
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Gotta tip my hat to our southern neighbours for pulling off an overall massive and peaceful protest. Such a divide between these good people and the weak apologists in Maga.
Gotta tip my hat to our southern neighbours for pulling off an overall massive and peaceful protest. Such a divide between these good people and the weak apologists in Maga.
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They’ve been defeated - but how many jobs have they killed in the process? CP is a shell of its former self and is only viable with a small fraction of its workforce. Shame.
They’ve been defeated - but how many jobs have they killed in the process? CP is a shell of its former self and is only viable with a small fraction of its workforce. Shame.
Canada Post union says it will move from nationwide strike action to rotating strikes on Saturday | CBC News
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers, which represents 55,000 Canada Post workers, announced late Thursday that it will end its nationwide strike action and move to rotating strikes starting Saturday....
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October 10, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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They’ve been defeated - but how many jobs have they killed in the process? CP is a shell of its former self and is only viable with a small fraction of its workforce. Shame.
They’ve been defeated - but how many jobs have they killed in the process? CP is a shell of its former self and is only viable with a small fraction of its workforce. Shame.
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We like Americans and have for generations. We don’t like the administration and never will. Pretty simple.
We like Americans and have for generations. We don’t like the administration and never will. Pretty simple.
'Canada will love us again,' Trump says as he meets with Carney to hash out tariff deal | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he's working on a trade deal with Prime Minister Mark Carney that he believes will be well-received by Canadians, telling reporters assembled for their bilater...
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October 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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We like Americans and have for generations. We don’t like the administration and never will. Pretty simple.
We like Americans and have for generations. We don’t like the administration and never will. Pretty simple.
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Keep taking more off the table. These are outrageous benefits for a low-skilled workforce at an insolvent firm doing work that can in most instances not be considered a public service.
Keep taking more off the table. These are outrageous benefits for a low-skilled workforce at an insolvent firm doing work that can in most instances not be considered a public service.
Canada Post takes signing bonus off the table in latest offer to union | CBC News
Canada Post's latest offer to the union representing 55,000 striking postal workers includes a number of measures from its last offer — while removing a signing bonus the corporation says it can no lo...
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October 3, 2025 at 11:11 PM
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Keep taking more off the table. These are outrageous benefits for a low-skilled workforce at an insolvent firm doing work that can in most instances not be considered a public service.
Keep taking more off the table. These are outrageous benefits for a low-skilled workforce at an insolvent firm doing work that can in most instances not be considered a public service.
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Dangerous rhetoric base on lies. And it’s particularly galling to spread BS the day before Truth And Reconciliation Day - a national day to remember all of the ills committed by the Catholic Church.
Dangerous rhetoric base on lies. And it’s particularly galling to spread BS the day before Truth And Reconciliation Day - a national day to remember all of the ills committed by the Catholic Church.
Poilievre claims Christians 'may be the number 1' victims of hate-based violence | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday that Christians and their places of worship are being targeted and, if elected, he will crack down on religion-based hate.
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September 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Dangerous rhetoric base on lies. And it’s particularly galling to spread BS the day before Truth And Reconciliation Day - a national day to remember all of the ills committed by the Catholic Church.
Dangerous rhetoric base on lies. And it’s particularly galling to spread BS the day before Truth And Reconciliation Day - a national day to remember all of the ills committed by the Catholic Church.
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So taxpayers are giving money that should be provided by the Roman Catholic Church. Why are we bailing out a corrupt religious organization? I’m not saying victims don’t deserve compensation.
So taxpayers are giving money that should be provided by the Roman Catholic Church. Why are we bailing out a corrupt religious organization? I’m not saying victims don’t deserve compensation.
Sask. apologizes, agrees to pay $40M to survivors of Île-à-la-Crosse residential school | CBC News
The Saskatchewan government is apologizing to former students of the Île-à-la-Crosse Boarding School and has agreed to pay $40.2 million in restitution to them and their families.
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September 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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So taxpayers are giving money that should be provided by the Roman Catholic Church. Why are we bailing out a corrupt religious organization? I’m not saying victims don’t deserve compensation.
So taxpayers are giving money that should be provided by the Roman Catholic Church. Why are we bailing out a corrupt religious organization? I’m not saying victims don’t deserve compensation.
TACO at UN - it’s actually sad when someone with obvious mental illness makes a fool of themself in public. Someone needs to gently take his hand and guide him off the stage to somewhere quiet.
September 23, 2025 at 4:35 PM
TACO at UN - it’s actually sad when someone with obvious mental illness makes a fool of themself in public. Someone needs to gently take his hand and guide him off the stage to somewhere quiet.
97% of what he says is total garbage. He admits the figure.
September 23, 2025 at 4:11 PM
97% of what he says is total garbage. He admits the figure.
Every accusation turns into a confession.
September 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Every accusation turns into a confession.
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The American Ambassador is a lunatic. Facts and truths are irrelevant to him. He needs to go home and have a good cry.
The American Ambassador is a lunatic. Facts and truths are irrelevant to him. He needs to go home and have a good cry.
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September 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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The American Ambassador is a lunatic. Facts and truths are irrelevant to him. He needs to go home and have a good cry.
The American Ambassador is a lunatic. Facts and truths are irrelevant to him. He needs to go home and have a good cry.
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So we have a lie, an attempt to blame immigrants following the rules, and a plan that is not based on economic needs. Useless.
So we have a lie, an attempt to blame immigrants following the rules, and a plan that is not based on economic needs. Useless.
Poilievre calls for temporary foreign worker program to be scrapped | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre wants the federal government to scrap its temporary foreign worker program, saying it has flooded the market with cheap labour and made it harder for young Canadia...
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September 3, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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So we have a lie, an attempt to blame immigrants following the rules, and a plan that is not based on economic needs. Useless.
So we have a lie, an attempt to blame immigrants following the rules, and a plan that is not based on economic needs. Useless.
It’s unclear what ailment that demented tangerine has, but if the right person suggests he take hourly shots of bleach as a solution then we’ll all have a remedy.
August 31, 2025 at 4:05 AM
It’s unclear what ailment that demented tangerine has, but if the right person suggests he take hourly shots of bleach as a solution then we’ll all have a remedy.
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It’s tiring watching these right wing fanatics making PR noise on subjects they obviously know little about and don’t care to learn from.
It’s tiring watching these right wing fanatics making PR noise on subjects they obviously know little about and don’t care to learn from.
Poilievre's idea to amend Criminal Code wouldn't help Canadians acting in self-defence, law experts say | CBC News
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's proposal to amend the Criminal Code to strengthen legal protections for Canadians defending their homes would offer no real benefit, criminal law experts say.
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August 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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It’s tiring watching these right wing fanatics making PR noise on subjects they obviously know little about and don’t care to learn from.
It’s tiring watching these right wing fanatics making PR noise on subjects they obviously know little about and don’t care to learn from.
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There’s no business left. Only a tap with public money flowing freely to low skilled workers. Shut this failed enterprise down.
There’s no business left. Only a tap with public money flowing freely to low skilled workers. Shut this failed enterprise down.
Canada Post lost $407M in 2nd quarter, says customers seeking out other parcel carriers | CBC News
Canada Post lost $407 million in the second quarter, the beleaguered Crown corporation announced Tuesday.
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August 27, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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There’s no business left. Only a tap with public money flowing freely to low skilled workers. Shut this failed enterprise down.
There’s no business left. Only a tap with public money flowing freely to low skilled workers. Shut this failed enterprise down.
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This pisses me off. How can they drag their feet with Canada Post and let a lunatic union run riot with outrageous demands and then act so quickly and forcefully here? This smacks of something else - sexism? Elitism?
This pisses me off. How can they drag their feet with Canada Post and let a lunatic union run riot with outrageous demands and then act so quickly and forcefully here? This smacks of something else - sexism? Elitism?
CUPE says Hajdu's arbitration order to end Air Canada flight attendants' strike is 'crushing' Charter rights | CBC News
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says she has invoked Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code to allow binding arbitration between the airline and its union and has ordered operations to resume — although it's...
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August 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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This pisses me off. How can they drag their feet with Canada Post and let a lunatic union run riot with outrageous demands and then act so quickly and forcefully here? This smacks of something else - sexism? Elitism?
This pisses me off. How can they drag their feet with Canada Post and let a lunatic union run riot with outrageous demands and then act so quickly and forcefully here? This smacks of something else - sexism? Elitism?
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No REAL investigation, no reports, no nothing.
Another CON.
Another CON.
August 15, 2025 at 7:25 AM
No REAL investigation, no reports, no nothing.
Another CON.
Another CON.
I’m surprised that the US of A has thus far had a quiet summer. Not in terms of headlines and idiotic economic moves. But quiet in the streets - save for a couple of ICE ripples. Well, my spidey-sense is starting to tingle…
August 10, 2025 at 5:26 PM
I’m surprised that the US of A has thus far had a quiet summer. Not in terms of headlines and idiotic economic moves. But quiet in the streets - save for a couple of ICE ripples. Well, my spidey-sense is starting to tingle…
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Stunning that this orange asshat believes he can meddle in other nation’s political decisions - as he has also done with Brazil this week.
Stunning that this orange asshat believes he can meddle in other nation’s political decisions - as he has also done with Brazil this week.
Trump slams Canada's plan to recognize Palestinian state amid trade talks | CBC News
U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform just after midnight on Thursday to say he is not pleased with Canada backing statehood for Palestine, under certain conditions. He says it...
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July 31, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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Stunning that this orange asshat believes he can meddle in other nation’s political decisions - as he has also done with Brazil this week.
Stunning that this orange asshat believes he can meddle in other nation’s political decisions - as he has also done with Brazil this week.
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Absolute lunatic. Fire them all - the business is bankrupt and should not be bailed out again by taxpayers.
Absolute lunatic. Fire them all - the business is bankrupt and should not be bailed out again by taxpayers.
‘It’s been a tough road’: CUPW's negotiator on bargaining progress with Canada Post
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July 21, 2025 at 12:20 AM
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Absolute lunatic. Fire them all - the business is bankrupt and should not be bailed out again by taxpayers.
Absolute lunatic. Fire them all - the business is bankrupt and should not be bailed out again by taxpayers.