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  1. JCon

    Bombers Signings

    I don't really understand what sort of leverage people think that Walters had with Speller? On Sunday, he can talk to any team and it's clear he's headed back East. Walters got something for nothing.
    10 points
  2. MOBomberFan

    Bombers Signings

    Joe Mack wears the moniker Sleepy Joe to this day, at least Walters is out here turning nothing into something. Evidence we now have a hustler at the helm.
    5 points
  3. You mean like, see who throws the most picks, or who has the most fumbles? Maybe the starter will be the one that is best at curling into the fetal position like Evans in the Grey Cup lol.
    4 points
  4. JCon

    US Politics

    Wealthy protecting themselves.
    4 points
  5. bustamente

    US Politics

    AOC has taken the gloves off, you know what happens next
    3 points
  6. This. GM was way, way ahead of the curve back in late 90s with its revolutionary EV1 but GM's own shortsightedness at the time, coupled with influence from the fossil fuel industry* on the US gov't, ultimately led to its demise. GM could've been a global leader in electric vehicles but greed snuffed out that possibility. GM only put its foot in its mouth further by pretending it made the right call back then (after Who Killed the Electric Car was released), until Rick Wagoner admitted he'd made a mistake by canceling the EV1, albeit in hindsight. For that, I say **** General Motors. * based on fear and stupidity, IMO
    3 points
  7. 20 years ago I would have been impressed. Today? It's nothing but changing with the market. There's no responsibility behind this decision besides the ones to their share holders. But like I said, better super super super late then never.
    3 points
  8. JCon

    2021 (??) CFL Season

    Regardless of who starts the first game, the pressure will be on both to keep their performances up. It could create a great environment of competition, as long as both parties are up for it.
    3 points
  9. Booch

    Bombers Signings

    didnt start that many games at center, Our starter..Couture who is the better of the 2 is back, and we have 5 other Canadians on roster..3 of whom are 26, one 28 and Neuf fighting for 2 starter spots so we good. Draft another rookie for the pipeline and theres no issue at all. Of the 4 youngest we had, Speller was probably 4th on the totem pole..Desjarlais was already a proven really good starter in yr 1 and will only get better, especially playing beside Bryant and Eli probably has the most upside of all the 4 kids next to Gray. Gotta remember lineman take up a lot of your SMS and having too many 2nd and 3rd year contract guys can gut your roster elsewhere
    3 points
  10. HardCoreBlue

    US Politics

    I'm starting to think that if one of the senators were killed on the January 6th attack it still wouldn't change the trajectory of the GOP. They have past the point of no return.
    3 points
  11. Noeller

    Canadian Politics

    100% agree with all of this. I'm still pro-O/G in the short term.... It's still a valuable factor in the economy, but we NEED to transition away and it has to start yesterday... Can't be soon enough.
    3 points
  12. M.O.A.B.

    Bombers Signings

    By all accounts Speller is not going to re-sign and early on there was a rumour that Argos will pursue him in FA. I guess it's not a rumour anymore. So, instead of losing him in free-agency why not at least getting something than nothing. Plus, Bombers has no leverage on this trade. Walters: Hi Pinball I want to trade you Speller I know you need a good versatile OL. Pinball: What do you want for him? Walters: I want at least a 3rd rounder. Pinball: No. We will just wait till he hit free-agency but thank you for asking. Pinball whispering: We already talked to him and we already have an agreement. 😁
    3 points
  13. You may not know that in the 1920's, Los Angeles had a widespread fully functional electric bus system. GM bought it and then shut it down, leading to a proliferation of automobiles and triggering a massive urban sprawl.
    2 points
  14. Mark H.

    Canadian Politics

    I sincerely hope you can give a legitimate source for this information. One that doesn't run along the same lines as the 'Covid is a hoax' and 'anti-vax movements.'
    2 points
  15. So, today I tried Popeye's new Rippin' Chicken....don't bother it's smaller than actual size, I do have good news though, remember those Beignets I posted about awhile back THEY'RE HERE!
    2 points
  16. Noeller

    Canadian Politics

    GM announcing they're committed to going fully electric by 2035. No more gas or diesel vehicles...
    2 points
  17. HardCoreBlue

    US Politics

    I think we are learning more and more of the reasons behind Sen. Dianne Feinstein's frustrating complicit behaviour with the GOP and spoiler alert it's not only because she is 203 years young.
    2 points
  18. JCon

    The Retirement Thread

    BREAKING: I'm announcing my retirement from hockey. I've advised my agents to no longer consider offers from any NHL teams and that, effectively immediately, I will continue to pursue other career options. I am not currently available for media inquiries and ask that everyone respect my privacy at this time. Please note that this includes any CFL, NFL, MLB, EPL offers as well.
    2 points
  19. HardCoreBlue

    US Politics

    Jared Yates Sexton on Twitter nails it. 'Never, ever underestimate how willing the wealthy and powerful are to shamelessly shed their espoused principles in a moment’s notice when it means protecting their wealth and power'.
    2 points
  20. Tracker

    Canadian Politics

    The point of the carbon tax and generally raising the price of petroleum is to encourage people and corporations to use the petroleum products more wisely. We do not need big honking SUVs. or poorly insulated buildings or leave lights on all the time. Persuasion is well and fine, but financial pressure is effective. You get more with a kind word and a gun than you get with a kind word.
    2 points
  21. Tracker

    US Politics

    The GOP, to all intents and purposes, have become a cult. Everything to them is interpreted through a filter of grievance, racism and fear.
    2 points
  22. blue_gold_84

    Canadian Politics

    Point out a single aspect of the LPC's climate policies that actually qualify as insane. And the "bUt ThE eConOmY" narrative isn't it. As @JCon pointed out, the pandemic doesn't give two shits about our economic activity, be it here or anywhere in the world. And it's not about just cutting off petroleum like some ripping off a bandaid or going cold turkey. It's about transitioning away from petroleum to better and renewable options, ones that don't harm the planet.
    2 points
  23. iHeart

    The RIP 2021 Thread

    are Betty White and Ed Asner the last MTM cast members standing? (granted White wasn't an original cast member though)
    2 points
  24. JCon

    Canadian Politics

    The climate doesn't know that there is a pandemic on. It's still changing and, given that little was done to address the issues for 10 years, we need something. Oil is dying and throwing billions at it won't save it, despite the angry fist waving from Alberta.
    2 points
  25. More like Chris TURNSTILE am i right?... ... I'll show myself out.
    2 points
  26. I hear Jefferson and Jeffcoat approve of Hamilton's decision to bring back Chris Van Zeyl.
    2 points
  27. TrueBlue4ever

    US Politics

    There is part of me that wonders why she wants to get into these Twitter spats, she will only galvanize each side more. Having said that, she is fierce and articulate and goes beyond the mere”I know you are but what am I” mud-slinging And although this one borders on the childish retort, the punchline is pretty awesome.
    1 point
  28. do or die

    US Politics

    Biden is just another bad President, business as usual...
    1 point
  29. TrueBlue4ever

    US Politics

    Am I reading too much between the lines to suspect that he got banned from Facebook and Twitter, and had no where to go but back here once Amazon cut off Parler and it went offline?
    1 point
  30. 17to85

    US Politics

    Hey you're still alive! Got any more Trump support to share with us all?
    1 point
  31. Mark F

    The Environment Thread

    DETROIT - In about three years, Navistar plans to start selling low-emission hydrogen-powered heavy trucks under a partnership with General Motors and a small distribution company called OneH2. The venture announced Wednesday is an early commercial deployment of the technology in U.S. long-haul trucking. Navistar hopes it will start widespread use of hydrogen-electric trucks, which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions that come from burning diesel fuel. GM will provide fuel cell “power cubes” to Navistar, while OneH2 will set up fueling stations either by trucking hydrogen to terminals or through small hydrogen generation units, the companies said in a statement. 800 k range 15 minute refill for sale 2024. next... farm machinery. https://apnews.com/press-release/pr-newswire/business-technology-alternative-and-sustainable-energy-products-and-services-fuel-cell-technology-bcc25797d37d1e1636e42383f425a510
    1 point
  32. JCon

    US Politics

    It's a pay-to-place article paid for by an industry lobbyist. It has zero value. Forbes is just a blog site.
    1 point
  33. JCon

    US Politics

    Oil and gas industry propaganda and fear mongering. What a surprise! Gawd, it must kill people to have to read actual research as opposed to articles that make them feel good.
    1 point
  34. Jason Kenney needs to retire.
    1 point
  35. pigseye

    Canadian Politics

    In order to get to zero emissions by 2050, which is 10, 568 days from now, you need to replace 22 TW of energy generating capacity or 2.1 GW/day from now until 2050: • One 2.1 gigawatt (GW, 109 watts) nuclear power plant each and every day until 2050, OR • 3000 two-megawatt (MW, 106 watts) wind turbines each and every day until 2050 plus a 2.1 GW nuclear power plant every day and a half until 2050, assuming there’s not one turbine failure for any reason, OR • 96 square miles (250 square kilometres) of solar panels each and every day until 2050 plus a 2.1 GW nuclear power plant every day and a half until 2050, assuming not one of the panels fails or is destroyed by hail or wind. I sincerely hope that everyone can see that any of those alternatives are not just impossible. They are pie-in-the-sky, flying unicorns, bull-goose looney impossible.
    1 point
  36. Bigblue204

    The Environment Thread

    Better horribly ******* late then never i suppose.
    1 point
  37. 17to85

    Canadian Politics

    U have no tolerance for anti-oil and gas stances. It is still an important industry and you can support both it and a transition towards the future.
    1 point
  38. iHeart

    Covid-19

    https://people.com/human-interest/son-polio-vaccine-creator-jonas-salk-covid-vaccine/?utm_campaign=peoplemagazine&utm_content=manual&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_term=601201f66800350001adc36f&fbclid=IwAR16V5N1bKotdvC_09jtDlttN_OqKojTXvAsJJN9t5gQu9gNREEMm-DtoCs the description in the link doesn't tell the whole story, the son of the Polio Vaccine creator got the COVID Vaccine, hell before his father died he was working on a vaccine for AIDS, and he actually spoke to Fauci on the phone about it
    1 point
  39. Darren Cameron @Darren_Cameron · 41s #Bombers announce the team has traded centre Cody Speller to Toronto, along with the 52nd overall selection in the 2021 CFL Draft, in exchange for the 48th overall pick. Speller was a pending free agent in a couple of weeks.
    1 point
  40. Mark F

    Canadian Politics

    lack of popularity is not the same as hatred. why did notley get death threats? Biden is converting the Federal goverment fleet to electric. Refusing to face the change that is happening in energy is folly. oil is a curse. little Denmark has a very large wind energy industry, cause 25 years ago, they planned for this. Alberta is too stupid, still, to do that. Alberta could give university course in deflection and blaming others.
    1 point
  41. 17to85

    Canadian Politics

    Liberals have earned their lack of popularity and trudeau is a dope. The big problem is that everyone else is worse.
    1 point
  42. FrostyWinnipeg

    Covid-19

    Not sure if good news or bad.
    1 point
  43. Mark F

    Canadian Politics

    what blows my mind is the hate for Trudeau. he spent fifteen billion on a pipeline that benefits nobody but Alberta. bunch of spoiled, whining babies.
    1 point
  44. 1 point
  45. 17to85

    2021 (??) CFL Season

    So you're telling me the super team is still a go...
    1 point
  46. Mark F

    The Environment Thread

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jan/25/global-ice-loss-accelerating-at-record-rate-study-finds The melting of ice across the planet is accelerating at a record rate, with the melting of the Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets speeding up the fastest, research has found. The rate of loss is now in line with the worst-case scenarios of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the world’s leading authority on the climate, according to a paper published on Monday in the journal The Cryosphere.
    1 point
  47. Brady in his 10th SB. Crazy, hes no Dunigan but...
    1 point
  48. Nothing new here. Sarnia, Ontario in the 50's and 60's was referred to as "chemical valley" due to the high number of refineries and chemical plants. The number of kids that contracted COPD (formerly known as asthma ) was 10-20 times higher than the national average and rare cancers appeared there as well. My wife grew up there and suffers from it as well as frequent bouts of bronchitis and even pneumonia. She has also had two occurrences of cancer, which she has beaten, thank God. We all cannot live up upstream.
    1 point
  49. JCon

    The Environment Thread

    With the anti-science, alt-right now controlling the US gov't through the SC, you can expect environmental laws to be struck down left and right. It's a free for all down south on murdering our planet for profit.
    1 point
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