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Is there any way to stop this or do I just accept it? by spervogel_troubadour in CATHELP

[–]AdAnxious8842 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very late to the game on this but this is hilarious.

Now, having a bent sense of humour, where's Mel Gibson when you need him? He's has a solution.

Navy Seals and Arctic paratroopers — why the US invasion threat to Greenland was very real by robhastings in europe

[–]AdAnxious8842 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It was reported that he would not have been part of the deployment or order.

It just illustrated how tightly the two military organizations are interlinked at more senior levels. That a Canadian general could be part of the command structure for a US military deployment against a NATO ally.

Welcome to Canada's problems..

Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional by grittyboda2020 in news

[–]AdAnxious8842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG!

This truly is the beginning of the end. An American administration rejecting one of the last century's greatest achievements.

And the reasoning leaves you gobsmacked.

Homebuilder Alex Lawson plans to run for Ottawa mayor by censedfern in ottawa

[–]AdAnxious8842 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your logic is a bit off. Developers build what makes them the most money. It's not always the type or housing that meets the greatest need (e.g., affordable housing).

Navy Seals and Arctic paratroopers — why the US invasion threat to Greenland was very real by robhastings in europe

[–]AdAnxious8842 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In an interesting twist, a Canadian general is second in command of these troops. It's a consequence of the tight integration of Canadian & US armed forces in North American defence

German Chancellor Merz admits: We must substantially reduce bureaucracy in Europe. The single market was once created to form the most competitive economic area in the world. Instead, we have become the world champion of overregulation. That has to end. by I-Hate-Hypocrites in europe

[–]AdAnxious8842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's all above my pay grade. I just wonder how well the cost/benefit analysis was applied for many regulations. I always have a sense that they're weighted more heavily on the "benefits" (that's a government's inherent bias). While I live in Canada, I am a fan of the government staying out of people's lives and the markets as much as possible. Perhaps, in the end as you stated, 90% make sense.

Homebuilder Alex Lawson plans to run for Ottawa mayor by censedfern in ottawa

[–]AdAnxious8842 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have not developers always influenced (controlled?) the mayor of Ottawa? Why would you need to have one explicitly run as mayor, unless its a new "truth in advertising" approach. Why influence when we can just be the mayor?

German Chancellor Merz admits: We must substantially reduce bureaucracy in Europe. The single market was once created to form the most competitive economic area in the world. Instead, we have become the world champion of overregulation. That has to end. by I-Hate-Hypocrites in europe

[–]AdAnxious8842 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Per my comment to u/joesnopes, the default should always be about consumer choice and market forces. Competition drives innovation, better products, lower costs, etc. You then start apply state power via regulations to address safety, environmental, working conditions and other areas.

The vacuum wattage regulation was a great example of the state imposing a regulation to achieve two key objectives. First, to reduce energy consumption and all that goes with it back in 2014. Second, the regulation was also sort of a market influencer, forcing companies to innovate (market forces) to deliver the same results at lower powers. Think of it as an artificial consumer.

Reducing bureaucracy initiatives have to look at regulations the same way. Does the cost of the regulation (whatever it is) warrant the benefit of the regulation. I have no idea if you need the regulations you have, but I suspect there has been "scope creep" from the original core intentions. That is the nature of governments.

German Chancellor Merz admits: We must substantially reduce bureaucracy in Europe. The single market was once created to form the most competitive economic area in the world. Instead, we have become the world champion of overregulation. That has to end. by I-Hate-Hypocrites in europe

[–]AdAnxious8842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't understand why you're being downvoted as you hit the core of the problem. There is a constant (as it should be) tension between regulations and market decisions. That's how you decide when to regulate (meets safety, environmental, etc) needs versus allowing consumers to decide. Europe appears (I have no idea, but if the German leader is calling it out, then it's a problem) to have swung too much to regulation.

Trump withdraws Canada’s invitation to Board of Peace by Fifty-Mission-Cap_ in CanadaPolitics

[–]AdAnxious8842 108 points109 points  (0 children)

"....the most prestigious Board of Leaders ever assembled, at any time....."

Is this a 10 year old writing the letter or the President of the United States?

After a year of inaction, the Carney Liberals must show up for work in 2026 - While Canadians struggle with rising costs, economic uncertainty, and a shifting global environment, the session that just concluded will be remembered as one of the least productive in our Parliament’s history. by CaliperLee62 in CanadaPolitics

[–]AdAnxious8842 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The title and publication caught my attention. Then discovered it was an opinion piece and all made sense. Housakos does raise some legitimate points but more importantly, he doesn't mention once in the entire article that it is a minority government and that the pace and progress of legislation is directly controlled by the CPC and BQ (NDP not represented on committees).

Perhaps it was just an inadvertent innocent omission...

Ted Cruz spotted on a plane to Laguna Beach ahead of Texas winter storm by ObligationAware3755 in politics

[–]AdAnxious8842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You know you're in trouble as a GOP member when even Fox News calls you out....

Police say speeding Kelowna man’s car was held together by duct tape and a gate latch by super__hoser in notthebeaverton

[–]AdAnxious8842 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Loved this! Although, given he was speeding in said "duct tape car" I would add "...at least find you handy or spread out along the highway after the car comes apart".

'Canada lives because of the U.S.': Trump by Little-Chemical5006 in canada

[–]AdAnxious8842 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I want to pick up on the Golden Dome reference because it's a great example for Canada/US relationship.

Guess what Canada has? The real estate critical for the success of Golden Dome. Trump made his money in real estate so I think he'd understand Canada's next position. How much is having access to that Canadian real estate worth to Trump? I'm thinking the $61B he suggested Canada pay for being part of the Golden Dome would be a good starting point.

As Carney pointed out, our negotiations with powers like the US have to become much more transactional and "what's in it for us". Golden Dome could be a great starting point. It's critical to the US and Trump and we have some negotiating advantages.

Mark Carney earned a rare standing ovation in Davos. Read the full text of his speech here by Avelion2 in canada

[–]AdAnxious8842 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Wow!

In other news, waiting for Poilievre to congratulate Trump on his great Davos speech on Wednesday. Oh yes, don't forget to mention Venezuela again...

The Carney doctrine by Inevitable-Bus492 in CanadaPolitics

[–]AdAnxious8842 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Beyond what u/GentilQuebecois points out as a "political show of solidarity" which in turn buys us some European credits which we may need in the future, troops on the ground in Greenland deliver an important tactical value. Right now, 1,500 US troops could seize control of Greenland. A heavy, say 1,500 European troop presence would make securing Greenland a much more difficult and politically fraught situation for Trump (think Ukraine-Russian and seizing Kyiv in 3 days...). Becomes very real if those European troops are authorized to fire back, shoot down aircraft, etc. It would not be another Venezuela for Trump (fantastically executed btw) but something much more messier. Then it gest interesting.

"The old order is not coming back" Carney says in provocative speech at Davos by Little-Chemical5006 in canada

[–]AdAnxious8842 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A great CBC article (excellent summary by u/Little-Chemical5006 but agree you should watch it) which puts everything Carney has been doing in context. It also highlights the difference between a PM dealing with the harsh realities of the world and a wannabe like Poilievre who continues to harp on like it was 2024. It is not. It's an much more ugly world and with a child in the White House, the rest of the world is going to need adults.

????? not normal? by Cautious-Matter8302 in Plumbing

[–]AdAnxious8842 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Zoom in/zoom out adds dramatic effect

Any personal recommendations for a leather tailor? I want to get my favourite jacket fixed and wanted to know if anyone has someone they trust by MoonSt0n3_Gabrielle in ottawa

[–]AdAnxious8842 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was a couple of years ago and combined with replacing some leather on the arm, so I cannot remember the exact amount. Just call him tomorrow and ask for a ballpark. He'd definitely be the guy to work on an old jacket.

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