If itβs true that US munition stockpiles are rapidly depleting, the desperate use of a nuclear weapon [by the US] is no longer out of the realm of possibilities.
We cannot abdicate our responsibility as global citizens. This is OUR fight as humanity. We must be on the side of justice, of intβl law.
Iβm all for a good redemption story but, until she calls Trump out by name, Megyn Kelly is presumed to be irredeemable.
Pakistan claims that Afghanistanβs Taliban are harbouring a Pakistani terror outfit known as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP); alleging TTP is using Afghan soil to plan & carry out suicide bombings, targeted killing and sectarian violence against the Pakistani government, security forces & civilians.
What we are witnessing is a complete and dangerous perversion of the doctrine of Preemptive Self-Defence.
Not only is the corporate media carrying the water for this egregious violation of International Law, we have politicians in Canada welcoming it.
Absolutely shameful display of spinelessness.
All intelligence (and for what itβs worth, even the Trump administration) has said that Iranβs nuclear capabilities were effectively dismantled during the 12 day war.
Constant meddling from imperialist powers will cause others in the region to see nuclear weapons as the way to ensure sovereignty.
β¦having closed the gates to commerce and guarded its secrets as though they were walls, it now finds itself alone in the councils of the world. And when it called for others to join its cause against foes, many turned away, for they saw not a partner but a keeper of self-interest.
Like a man blessed with wisdom who built his storehouses and shut their doors, yet shared not his knowledge nor the treasures of the field, so did the nation falter. For its strength was in its allies and open markets; but β¦
βThe war is not meant to be won, it is meant to be continuous.β β Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
Perpetual war functions as a political tool to consume surplus production, preserve hierarchy, and justify authoritarian control.
Orwellβs thesis: warβs purpose is internal social control.
βThere was no imminent threat to the United States of America by the Iranians. There was a threat to Israel. If we equate a threat to Israel as an imminent threat to the United States, then we are in uncharted territoryβ
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Nice to see there are still some principled folks left in the Liberal Party.
Guess the signβs back up on the window
Just how Jerry Springer looked like the sensible one in his room
Thank you! The comparison of Manitoba to Punjab is undeserved in terms of history, economy and demography on absolute terms but using it relative terms to the nation it is associated with is highly appropriate. India is a wonderful nation and Punjab is a jewel in it's crown.
Love it! Manitoba deserves the pride with its strong communities, rich farmland and a huge contribution to Canadaβs agricultural backbone. Appreciate you representing! ππΎπ¨π¦
To really get a picture of how absurd this framing is, imagine an Indian headline that reads:
βModi to visit Toronto, Ottawa but not Manitoba on business-focused Canada trip.β
www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/art...
Children do not have agency. They are non-combatants and their deaths should never be treated as a statistic or a footnote to a broader strategy.
When their life is reduced to a byline, we are witnessing a moral failure to protect the most vulnerable.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Canada's ongoing defiance of Trump has infuriated the US. The PM's speech at Davos made Trump look isolated and weak on the global stage.
There will be payback. Canadians must prepare for all scenarios including military intimidation.
My latest.
charlieangus.substack.com/p/preparing-...
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientistβbecause the person felt she did didnβt deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Itβs going to be strange not hearing Uncle Buckβs voice during Jays games. A true staple of Blue Jays baseball and part of the soundtrack of my summers. πβΎοΈ
www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseb...
You have to be a special breed of dumb to be making $100,000/yr, have incredible health, life and pension benefits, and piss it all away.
Any police investigations or interactions these lot been involved in need to be reopened/looked at with scrutiny.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Canadian context is a bit different. Not 1:1.
But a short-term jump above 5% in the U.S. is plausible. But for yields to stay above that level, youβd likely need stronger inflation signals or a delay in expected Fed rate cuts. Without those factors, 5% remains a key ceiling.
Plan ahead, know your options, and structure your mortgage with your future goals in mind.
If you're thinking about refinancing, renewing, or purchasing a home in the next 6-12 months, understanding these dynamics can make a meaningful difference in your financial outcomes.
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Bond yields and market conditions matter. Even with rates holding, the market isnβt static. Small movements can impact the best time to lock in a rate or refinance.
π Takeaway for borrowers is this: the BoC rate is just one piece of the puzzle. Stability is an opportunity.
β It's also about clarity. Many buyers get lost in the headlines. Helping you understand not just the "what" but the "how it affects my monthly cashflow, risk, and long-term objectives" is where true value lies.
β It's all about timing and leverage. For clients who plan ahead, knowing the rates aren't jumping gives you space to structure your mortgage strategically, whether that's locking in a rate, blending products, or optimizing renewals.
π Bottom line for borrowers is this: stability.
Variable-rate borrowers can expect a degree of predictability, and fixed-rate borrowers won't see major shifts. At least for the time being.
What most buyers and homeowners overlook is this:
π¨π¦ Canadaβs Key Interest Rate Holds at 2.25%. Hereβs What That Really Means for Your Mortgage π‘π‘
π‘ Variable-rate mortgages should remain relatively stable, at least in the short term;
π‘ Fixed-rate mortgages will see little-to-no change in the immediate future.
Trump is fundamentally bad for business, and business leaders need to stop pandering to him thinking heβll let βem in to his little wannabe oligarch circle jerk.
Crony capitalism is not capitalism.
His assault on American institutions extends to include an assault on American free markets.
There is absolutely no way Carney hasnβt already played this scenario out before making his decision to diversify our trading relationships.
Trumpβs mistake is thinking everyone is as reactionary, shortsighted, and driven by headlines as him.
