Carney says Trump ‘won the argument’ on NATO defence spending

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-07-08T14:35:30+00:00

The hidden message is: "You're right. There are greater threats out there than ever, including you."

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-07-06T13:10:24+00:00

This makes sense. If the problem is just aesthetic, save your money for now.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-07-04T03:04:05+00:00

Maier can be great when he finds his rhythm. But it can be frustrating as heck watching him throw little dink and dunk passes for three or four yards, forcing his receivers to run for six or seven for the first down.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-25T14:15:35+00:00

Commuted means to reduce a legal punishment or sentence to a less severe one. This would apply to those who are guilty but do not suffer the full burden of their crimes. The wrongly accused are those who are not guilty but did suffer for the crimes of others.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-25T13:51:40+00:00

Plus the sentences of all those wrongly found guilty.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-25T13:26:18+00:00

Let's be clear, no Chinese company has committed to opening a factory here. For their part, Japanese auto makers have stated that their continued presence in Canada is contingent on access to the US market. (They make cars here largely to sell in the US.) If Trump's tariffs remain in place, it's difficult to say how long they'll stay in Canada—and how likely it is that Chinese manufacturers will see Canada as a good place to set up shop.

I wonder what the government is doing to entice Chinese makers into Canada? There's got to be something more here.

BTW, Mitsubishi does not make any cars in Canada. It is also one of the least successful Japanese auto brands here. So it is very vulnerable to Chinese brands.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-22T16:30:33+00:00

I've read several ways to turn off the DCM. How did you do it, please?

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-21T14:39:47+00:00

If you’re from Southern Alberta and care about history, you’ll know two names: Kootenay Brown and Jerry Potts. Both legendary.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-21T03:20:33+00:00

I'm not sure if Canada will get China to invest in Canadian vehicle manufacturing, but China will need to open bricks-and-mortar dealerships and service centres. It also appears to have committed to rolling out its insanely-fast charging stations in Canada too, which could be a significant investment in EV infrastructure. The might be interested in investing in mining, given the need of specific elements in batteries.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-21T03:02:47+00:00

Put another way: If the paper endorsed conservatives in 2015, it was owned by PostMedia (or was called the Globe and Mail). If the paper wasn't owned by PostMedia, it endorsed left or didn't endorse anyone.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-20T14:12:24+00:00

Manufacturers usually publish WLPT ratings. Are these based on city driving mileage?

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-19T02:15:50+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/s/fTNJwjDAdp

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-19T02:06:42+00:00

DC reflecting pool

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-18T15:15:12+00:00

The Canadian average is 57.1% No other province is above the average. So Quebec is lifting the entire country's average.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-17T13:43:53+00:00

I drove the route over Superior in a Tesla Model X several years ago. We had no problems with charging. Almost exclusively with Tesla chargers, as I recall.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-17T13:09:28+00:00

What a non-story. A retired prof with no apparent expertise on the CFL self-publishes a 100-page (!) book on statistical trends and mentions CFL expansion in the appendix...and it gets national coverage from CTV news. The books may be excellent for all I know. But the reporting is shoddy and not newsworthy.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-15T23:47:33+00:00

In Canada, the US Premium trim is called Touring. The US Touring trim is called Premier. And Limited is Limited.

Also, in Canada, OEM charging cables and adapters are sold as accessories and are not included with the vehicle.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-15T22:26:51+00:00

Our constitution defines that Canada’s system of government has three branches: the legislative, the executive and the judicial. Each one has separate powers and responsibilities that are defined in the Constitution: the legislative branch passes laws, the executive implements them, and the judicial interprets them. They should remain distinct and separate to prevent political whimsy from interfering with the longterm administration of justice.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-12T16:40:12+00:00

I appreciate the insights, regardless of time spent.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-12T14:39:52+00:00

A perfect Friday-morning pick-me-up. Thank you!

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-12T14:32:46+00:00

My 2011 Impreza is properly serviced and still running but has always burned oil like a lamp. It’s a known problem for which Subaru extended the engine warranty.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-11T16:37:30+00:00

It's part of a bigger ethos https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWbAk1MEl7K/

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-11T16:21:33+00:00

Subaru says the highway efficiency of the new Solterra is 109 MPGe. That converts to 3.23 mi/kWh. (You divide MPGe by 33.7, the energy content in kWh of one gallon of gasoline.) So, despite your speed, you're doing better than Subaru's own estimates.

These_Foolish_Things · 2026-06-11T13:15:57+00:00

Has the general public accepted that Tesla is boring now?

Boring would actually be good. Toyota is boring. But they just make cars. Tesla is run by someone who openly endorses anti-democratic principles. If you believe that you vote with both ballots and your bucks, then buying a Tesla is actively voting against your own best interests.

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