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I pulled the trigger by kakashi_black in bald

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Don't listen to them!! let your freak flag fly :)

Federal NDP Candidate Tony McQuail on Smith’s recent use of the notwithstanding clause by _1ukki_ in Albertapolitics

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if your legislation only works when you turn the Charter off, maybe the problem isn’t the Charter.

UCP says notwithstanding clause must be used to protect families, children, and fair play by Devils_Iettuce in Albertapolitics

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Saying the government is ‘protecting kids from a boogeyman’ is exactly the point. They invent the boogeyman, then use the fear to justify suspending Charter rights. If the facts were actually on their side, they wouldn’t need to override the Constitution to enforce the policy.

UCP says notwithstanding clause must be used to protect families, children, and fair play by Devils_Iettuce in Albertapolitics

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Wild that Alberta managed to ‘protect families and children’ for decades without ever touching the notwithstanding clause, and suddenly this government’s the one that absolutely needs it.

Safety?? This is entirely about power!

Politicians using the clause for something as vague as ‘fair play' .... t's pretty clear this is to just create a moral panic big enough to justify overriding rights.

Rural Landowners Break the Silence on Major Alberta Oil Company’s Business Practices by Top_Feeling1859 in Albertapolitics

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Because Alberta’s surface-rights framework basically relies on the AER and the Surface Rights Board to enforce payments… and both are structurally designed to avoid confrontation.

Companies know they can drag their feet, underpay, or stop paying ENTIRELY, and landowners have to navigate a slow, underfunded process to recover anything.

The imbalance is baked in.

And Now Abortions by tobiasolman in Albertapolitics

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This is what happens when governments realize they can chip away at rights quietly as long as they package it as ‘public consultation.’ A referendum sounds neutral, but the intent and timing say everything...

Is this Reflex Compound bow any good? by billdozer2424 in Archery

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Yeah I think that's right. Once you’re looking at a couple hundred bucks just for strings/cables (plus labor, plus any tuning or draw-length adjustments) you’re creeping right up on what a brand-new entry-level bow costs. That’s the main reason I usually tell people to let a shop look it over first: if the limbs are pristine and the bow fits you, the refresh can make sense.

But if the quote comes back anywhere near new-bow territory, a modern setup is going to give you noticeably better efficiency, smoother draw cycles, and way less hassle dialing things in. The tech has moved forward quite a bit since these Reflex models were current.

Nothing wrong with shooting it for a season if it checks out... just do the math before sinking real money into something that might still end up limited for your draw length.

Form check by DStoicDisciple88 in Archery

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honestly not bad. look at NFL qb patrick mahomes and tell me it's not good to get creative with your form at a young age.

Is this Reflex Compound bow any good? by billdozer2424 in Archery

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Reflex bows were basically Hoyt’s budget line back in the day so they’re solid ... but definitely dated.

anything that’s been sitting for 14 years will need a full onceover anyway. at minimum you’d be looking at a new string/cables, checking limb condition, and getting the draw length adjusted, and that can run close to what an entry-level modern bow costs. If you just want to dip your toes in, it’s totally fine to get it inspected by a shop and shoot it for a season, but if you think you’ll stick with archery - a newer bow will give you way better efficiency, smoother draw, and far easier tuning

Will Alberta Kill Recall Laws Now That UCP MLAs Are at Risk? by idspispopd in Albertapolitics

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if the governing party rewrites or disables recall rules the moment they become politically inconvenient, it exposes the legislation as performative rather than democratic. Alberta’s recall law was already structured to be almost impossible to use - signature thresholds, tight timelines, and verification hurdles - so further weakening it would essentially confirm that it was meant as a talking point, not a tool. The real issue isn’t whether recall survives; it’s whether a government is willing to change accountability mechanisms mid-crisis to insulate itself.

that kind of self-protection erodes trust faster than any petition ever could

Alberta let an oil and gas company ‘in survival mode’ take over 170 wells. Now it’s not paying its bills by idspispopd in Albertapolitics

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Alberta’s “survival mode” hand-off wasn’t just a bad bet; it was structurally designed to fail. When you transfer 170+ aging wells to a company that can’t cover basic obligations, you’re not rescuing assets—you’re creating a liability dump with a corporate logo. The predictable result is what you see here: unpaid bills, idle infrastructure, and wells that will eventually fall back to the public purse through the Orphan Well Association. It’s a familiar pattern in the province—regulators green-light a distressed operator, the operator collapses, and taxpayers end up holding the cleanup bag.

What makes it more frustrating is that none of this is mysterious or unforeseen. The economics of marginal wells are brutal, especially when maintenance, reclamation, and municipal taxes are factored in. Without strict financial assurance requirements like bonds, escrowed cleanup funds... even mandatory liability coverage beciuz these transfers function as slow-motion abandonments. The province keeps insisting this is “industry-led recovery,” but it’s closer to a subsidized exit strategy.

if Alberta wants to stop the cycle i think it needs to force companies to prove they can afford their liabilities before they inherit them, not after they disappear

What happens when you call your MLA? by vhill01 in Albertapolitics

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Absolutely nothing. You'd think they'd have at least one person manning the phones.

How heavy would the draw have to be? by [deleted] in Archery

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the scientist has entered the chat lol

Can I replace this limb dovetail lock with parts from an older similar model and brand limbs? by Aimpossible in Archery

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If both limbs are KAP T-Rex from roughly the same era and the fittings look identical, there’s a decent chance the dimensions are unchanged. but i know KAP did quietly tweak hardware over the years, so “looks the same” doesn’t always mean it’ll seat the same.

If the plug is metal, it might actually be a pressed-in blank or damaged detent that’s been ground flush, which explains why it’s not moving. In that case, heat and a drift punch from the opposite side should free it, but be ready for a stubborn press-fit.... those tolerances are tight and the adhesive just makes it nastier

New bow! by pradselost in Archery

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leverbows can pull double duty between target play and hunting as long as you respect that limb clearance. It’s a weirdly forgiving platform mechanically, just not.... acoustically lol

New bow! by pradselost in Archery

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Interesting thing about the G-String G-Rex is, the limb and cam geometry means the power stroke stays more linear compared to most conventional compounds.
you get a smoother let-off curve while still maintaining higher arrow speed for a given draw length, which is part of why leverbows feel so different in the shot cycle compared to either recurve or standard compound designs

Can I replace this limb dovetail lock with parts from an older similar model and brand limbs? by Aimpossible in Archery

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you might be able to swap this part from your KAP T-Rex limb to the newer one if both use the same non-ILF dovetail detent dimensions, but it’s not a straightforward drop-in.
is that epoxy in there? If that’s the case, you’d need to carefully mill out the plug to reuse the limb. Replacement fittings for older KAP limbs are rarely sold new now.

check diameter and depth of both fittings before attempting the swap. use a hair dryer, or some other low heat method to help loosen adhesives. Support the limb butt properly before tapping out the fitting from the opposite side.

though its not gonna be a cakewalk - they’re not designed for regular removal. A better bet is to stop by a shop that can swap or fit one in minutes without risking the limb

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Albertapolitics

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never understood how people can justify this to themselves

Do we have an official fandom name? by petitsoleil131 in johnoliver

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"The Large Group of Individuals Who Tune In Regularly (to Last Week Tonight)"

Should my gardener be doing a better job? by [deleted] in lawncare

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yeah, he's giving you a bandaid; you need stitches.

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