An ode to the Horse and Buggy I sometimes wonder if the Amish knew about climate change and that's why why they refused modern technology. They just knew it was wrong. They figured we're responsible for our own failings and send their young out to laugh at our idiocy and obvious failings.

Last I looked, people are still riding horses... I bought an EV, I charge it off solar panels on my house. From a systems engineering perspective, we live in a limited system space. Any resource we consume in this space will run out eventually.

Here in New Zealand 80% of our energy comes from renewable sources. It's perfectly doable.

Some countries are already at 98% renewables, and here we are, stuck in the past.

Always thought smileys were creepy.

"the dramatic cost declines in batteries have now made 'firm renewables' — solar or wind paired with batteries — cheaper than fossil fuels in many parts of the world." This is game changing.

Good morning! Sunset. Yarmouth County Nova Scotia photographed by Heidi Smith...

Okay, everybody, here's a lesson in economics. Pepsi was charging $7 a bag for Doritos, and people decided they were not paying it. That cost PepsiCo billions. .They will continue to Jack up prices based on what you are willing to pay. Stop paying it, stop buying it. It doesn't matter what it is.

A pop-up has opened in New York City displaying every page and timeline from the Epstein files. Anyone can now walk in and read them for themselves.

France is mandating solar panels on every large commercial car park in the country — turning millions of square metres of idle asphalt into one of Europe's most productive clean energy assets. I have been mentioning this for months - they are shooting up on all the supermarket car parks.

Stating the Obvious: “By allowing more gas to be used, we will make it more expensive for ratepayers in Canada, because renewables are cheaper than gas,” Guilbeault said. Feds plan to weaken clean electricity regulations www.nationalobserver.com/2026/05/14/n...

basil is technically in the same family as mint which means it goes really really well with chocolate and if you want to make yourself happy consider a flourless basil chocolate tortel.

Warning; Mike Drop “We have standards and an ability for provinces to hold referenda on a variety of subjects. Obviously, we support that,” Mr. Carney said. “That means respecting the rights of Indigenous peoples, respecting the rights of people to privacy.” www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alber...

The unemployment rate is based on̈ the number of people actively looking for work.

It's official. Traitor Smith is Tone Deaf.

Tim Wilson who describes One Nation as “despicable” & “toxic”, is now open to forming an alliance with them if it’ll help put Libs in “a position to govern” Trading any remaining principles just for power. No wonder they are going extinct. #auspol

In a 30 year career in the public service, I have never seen a "public-private partnership" that accomplished anything except to give private industry a whack of taxpayers' money.

I decided to write Smith and ask her to clarify what she meant by that vague term “wokeism”.

ABC just sued Trump in a major lawsuit for violating their First Amendment rights. www.reuters.com/business/med...

The things this government finds time and money to do. edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

The russian fascist invaders have no intention of ever respecting a ceasefire. On May 7th, the rashists led 156 assaults against Ukrainian defenders. They launched a missile, dropped 178 guided bombs and used kamikaze drones 4,869 times. The rashists fired artillery 2,175 times.

This stuff loses me. I expect this from the Cons. It's reasonable for people that feel like I do about #ClimateChange to start describing #MarkCarney in similar terms. Believe me, I'd prefer not to. It's like every day there's another bad move I can't get behind. #cdnpoli www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

The real news is that Tfump didn't make the news, except to be mentioned, in passing, by commentators far too interested in discussing a far more relevant topic.

The fact it was a brown recluse made me giggle. Is that wrong?

Danielle Smith must answer to Albertans and come clean today. Which is it? Has her office become a place where senior officials act without ethics and integrity, or did she knowingly ignore one of the largest data breaches in Canadian history, putting three million Albertans at risk for weeks?

Yesterday, the UCP confirmed that one of the Premier’s staff members did, in fact, attend the Centurion Project meeting on April 16. That meeting provided volunteers with training on how to use the separatist project database at the centre of the breach of 3 million Albertans’ electoral data. /1

Dear Uber Drivers: I shouldn’t have to tell you guys this, but asking girls out on dates while in possession of their home addresses and also their lives as you drive 70mph through highway traffic is not an appropriate thing to do. Sincerely, Women

In the last 6 months, Amazon laid off 30,000 employees. But Jeff Bezos was able to find an extra $10 MILLION to sponsor the Met Gala. Funny how the employees who make him rich are disposable, but flaunting wealth at fancy parties is a priority.

Just a heads up for everyone. I've come across a lot of Russian trolls arguing for Russia's takeover of Ukraine. Don't be fooled by their Trojan horse fake posts. Watch how they respond to posts. Block them. They have no place on BlueSky Slava Ukraine. Crimea is Ukraine.

The Pope is neither a politician nor an activist. He's a Vicar, Head of the Catholic Church. Criticizing the Pope on religious matters has consequences. That's why Vance is not welcome. Disagreeing with the Pope on Politics does not have consequences. It wouldn't have mattered to Jesus, either.

“Did they actually acquire signatures or did they just use this to identify people as signatures and they had other people sign it off on them? So that’s one possibility and I think that is hugely problematic.”

I now think he's more like Mussolini. More concerned about personal gains than what would benefit Italy Promising he'd never go to war, then going to war Saying it would be a quick war - which it wasn't Losing battles, running low on ammo And ending up with all Italians unanimously hating him.

If you are concerned about your personal information being leaked by a political party to the separatists, here’s some factual information: youtu.be/WGuxGFZahV4?...

From Jimmy Kimmel.

Just got my electric bill. *47 cents.* I really should have installed solar sooner.

people are so bad at watching television now. they get so easily annoyed at a character that has flaws. YES a character should be flawed because that means we get to see them grow. perfect characters are boring!

At this point, I’m eating what I want, buying what I want, seeing what I want and posting what I want. It’s the end of days. Do what you want. Just don’t hurt anyone.

I guess the next time we see the Edmonton Oilers will be on the golf course? #OMG_WTF?

Fuck You, Centurion. “More than 2.9 million Albertans have had their personal information breached. For some of these individuals there is likely a real risk of significant harm given that their home address and phone numbers have been made public.” www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

I Don't Care.

This Aussie trucking firm switched their fleet to electric last year, eliminating the cost of 30 dirty diseasels. They've since built 2 charging sites powered by 4.4 megawatts of solar + battery storage, plus 15 rapid chargers. Electric tech ain't slowing down, so come join the winning team. 🔋

BREAKING NEWS #ForeverCanadian just learned and confirmed that Alberta’s list of electors, containing everyone’s personal information, was made available to the separatists. This is illegal, risks public safety, and creates uneven playing field as we fight for Canada. #ableg

In fighting for Canadian unity, #ForeverCanadian is up against the separatists, Alberta government enabling them, MAGA influence and cash, and now separatists armed with Alberta’s list of electors, giving them access to you. Please support and donate. We need your help! #ableg

S't'une crise de cochonerie! As This is the third English hate French comment I've read on here, I'll bite. If it wasn't for the French, England would not exist ... that's right. In 1066, this French bastard to fix your round hats.

Double standard

I am disabled and have never been allowed to drive, which is the norm here in Canada. You generally have to fight pretty hard to convince them to let you have a liscense. So when I see people opposing bike lanes and multi-use paths, which I rely in, using me as their example, I am filled with rage.

If we do this 1st campaign well, every single time anyone hears about the fake, manipulative 15-minute city conspiracy myth, they also hear about how completely ridiculous it is, and they also hear about the REAL conspiracy, the #IHourCityConspiracy. Every time. Repetition, repetition, repetition.