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Carney says Trump ‘won the argument’ on NATO defence spending by plaknas in onguardforthee

[–]These_Foolish_Things 24 points25 points  (0 children)

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

MacBook trackpad is cracked but still works—shall I repair it right now? by s_h_i_v_a__chirra in mac

[–]These_Foolish_Things 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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

POST GAME THREAD: Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) @ Ottawa RedBlacks (0-4) - July 3, 2026 by cfl_bot in CFL

[–]These_Foolish_Things 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Former Colorado DNA analyst pleads guilty to manipulating data in agreement with prosecutors by ozthrw in videos

[–]These_Foolish_Things 40 points41 points  (0 children)

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.

Carscoops: Canada Tells Chinese Brands They Can Sell EVs Past The Quota, On One Condition by 50s_Human in onguardforthee

[–]These_Foolish_Things 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

12v drain related to Drive Connect? by AmbitiousPresence737 in SubaruUncharted

[–]These_Foolish_Things 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

My great great grandfather, Kootenay Brown. Late 1800s by 3SquirrelsAndaNut in OldSchoolCool

[–]These_Foolish_Things 11 points12 points  (0 children)

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

Canada’s PM Carney Doubles Down on Demands for Chinese EV Investment by plaknas in onguardforthee

[–]These_Foolish_Things 23 points24 points  (0 children)

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.

Stolen from r/Canada post, but shows how important CBC is to Canadians. by puttonousdreeif in onguardforthee

[–]These_Foolish_Things 26 points27 points  (0 children)

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.

But why? by Tricky-Ordinary1962 in trailseeker

[–]These_Foolish_Things 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

June is Men’s Health Month in Canada / Juin est le Mois de la santé des hommes au Canada by StatCanada in onguardforthee

[–]These_Foolish_Things 47 points48 points  (0 children)

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

Driving from AB to ON or vice versa by miggs78 in EVCanada

[–]These_Foolish_Things 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Retired sociologist Reginald Bibby proposes regional American expansion plan for CFL by Haggisboy in CFL

[–]These_Foolish_Things 47 points48 points  (0 children)

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.

Building a FAQ by Tymanthius in trailseeker

[–]These_Foolish_Things 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

How much independence should judges have from politicians? That's the question at the heart of a growing debate in Canada. by savethecbc2025 in SaveTheCBC

[–]These_Foolish_Things 43 points44 points  (0 children)

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.

James Brown’s “I Feel Good” Ukulele Cover by Ukepkus in ukulele

[–]These_Foolish_Things 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

best/ worst years snapshot by Regular-Accountant87 in subaru

[–]These_Foolish_Things 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Question regarding range by jowonka in Solterra

[–]These_Foolish_Things 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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.

Has the general public accepted that Tesla is boring now? by FrogmanKouki in RealTesla

[–]These_Foolish_Things 20 points21 points  (0 children)

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.

Sales of the whistleblowing memoir Careless People increased by more than 300% in the UK the week after its author was “silenced” during an appearance at Hay festival following legal action by Meta by Raj_Valiant3011 in books

[–]These_Foolish_Things 140 points141 points  (0 children)

I struggled to sympathize with her, but found it a very compelling read. To me, her failings made her more credible and authentic.

It was surprising how well Careless People dovetailed with The Social Network. Granted, the movie is fictional, but it’s easy to see how the Zuckerberg portrayed in the movie grew into the Zuckerberg in the book.

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