Put into perspective... Minimum wage = $7.50/hr 40 hrs/week x 50 weeks = $15,000/yr (before deductions) $15,000 x 4.3% = $645.00 $645.00 ÷ 50 weeks = $12.90/week But that's all butt💩... That's NOT how economic growth affects individual income Don't fall for GOP lies They don't care about YOU

Today's thought: If you oppose the use of "Happy Holidays" instead of "Merry Christmas" on... 'Religious Grounds' Are you really a true believer in the teachings of Jesus &/or the Bible?

Today's thought FIFA 2026 World Cup What political/financial impact would a boycott (teams & fans) of games played in the USA $100's of millions, if not $Billions in lost revenue for the US economy It'd be safer for athletes & travelers I won't be watching ANY games played on USA soil in 2026

Today's thought It's amazing the love & attachment we have with our fur-babies To many, our "pets" mean as much to us, as our actual children When fur-babies pass, the loss is deep & painful Today, my family said goodbye to our 16 1/2 yr old Siamese cat, Skittles Rest easy girl You'll be missed

Today's thought: Re: MPs crossing the aisle 1) MPs represent PEOPLE not party 2) MPs ALIGN with a party that represents constitutes best interest & goals 3) If a party no longer represents constitutes best interests & goals, it's time for the MP to leave that party It isn't new nor illegal

Today's thought Yes: I'm a baby boomer (1962) I have my grade 12 & I've taken several college courses to advance my career I'll vote ABC to protect Canadian social programs I love 🇨🇦 No: I didn't destroy Canada I am not an elitist I won't support a party that weakens 🇨🇦 I won't sell out 🇨🇦

Today's thought 2 soldiers (who shouldn't have been there) were shot in D.C., and Trump's reaction is to send more troops Kids are shot in schools (where they belong) almost every day, and all the government sends is "Thoughts & Prayers" Is it just me, or is that as fu€ked up as I think it is?

Today's thought: As party leader, Poilievre controlled every #CPC_HQ member vote in the HoC Why, for the 2025 Budget vote, did 2 of his MPs abstain from voting, ensuring the budget would pass? #CPC_HQ knew if a snap election happened, Liberals would win a majority Once again: Party over Country

Today's thought: At the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, take a moment of silence to remember those who didn't come back from war and those who came back forever changed If you love your freedom, take a moment to say a prayer for those who sacrificed so much for loved ones back home

Today's thought: 2025 budget debate Poilievre proves he doesn't care about Canada/Canadians, just negativity & scoring political points Railing about deficit spending, when #CPC_HQ is MASTER of deficit spending, is the epitome of hypocrisy It's spending for the future, not tax breaks for wealthy

Many right-wing supporters hate Liberals because they are educated... But they always seem to forget that conservative politicians, their employers, and 99.9% of wealthy elites are HIGHLY educated They can't see their own hypocrisy b/c of their steady diet of conservative propaganda indoctrination

Today's Thought: The difference between PMMC & Pierre Poilievre PMMC tells Trump what Trump wants to hear but isn't giving him what he wants Pierre Poilievre would have given Trump everything he wanted and told Canadians it was in their best interest just to become Governor of the 51st state

Today's thought I may catch hate, IDK Re CRA automatic tax filing for SOME people My MIL is retired, her CPP is $1,247.00/month ($14,960.00/yr) She has to pay $62.15 to get her taxes filed No tax refund/payment ever - she doesn't make enough $ I'm GOOD with those who qualify for this option

Today's thought Older homeowners aren't selling their large homes & downsizing Why? Their house was NEVER intended as an investment It's HOME They bought at market value Lived there 25yrs+ The property value increased through no action of the owner To sell now would cost too much in taxes...

For the issue of "Speedcams" being cut down... Here's a thought: Why not put up monitored CCTV cameras pointed at Speedcams, so if some does attempt to cut 1 down, police can be dispatched to arrest the vandals In the long run, it would be cheaper & would teach people to obey the law #@fordnation

Today's thought: Doug Ford's government gave "strong mayoral powers" to communities so mayors could bypass council Now, Doug Ford is siding with law breakers & bypassing local bylaws, insisting communities "get rid of" speedcams Doug Ford AGAIN is proving he doesn't care about citizens' safety

Just a thought: Trump keeps saying/doing crazy 💩 to distract from ACTUAL bad 💩 that he & his administration do That being said What's happening in Britain with the Royals? Why did they invite Trump for an "Official State Visit"? Everybody knows the English & Royal family hate Trump, so why now?

It's back to school day & the school buses are out and about Remember: Today's parents are too busy trying to be their kids' friends, instead of parents... Kids DON'T know enough not to run out into the street without looking Drive safely, folks...

Today's Thought: What's the difference between gender belief & religious belief? Both are predicated on "personal belief" Neither affects anyone's life, but the believer Why's 'religious ideology' accepted/protected speech, but 'gender ideology isn't?' Maybe gender ideology needs Mega-Donors...

It's just a turkey on the way to work... Even the wildlife doing their part to commute instead of driving a car.. lol

#PierrePoilievre criticizing #MarkCarney & his cabinet for failing to accomplish anything is rich Time line matters #PierrePoilievre was in office 20 years - ZERO accomplishments #MarkCarney has been PM for 18 days, his cabinet, less than a week Less rage-farming would be more helpful to 🇨🇦ians

I just read an article about #PMMC press conference re: banning cars built before 2000, fines for illegal window tint & truck lift-kits that's been going around SM Surprise, surprise... AI generated fake video (most Canadians already knew) to agitate #CPC_HQ faithful Easily tricked for clicks

Thought of the day The federal government should amend MP candidate eligibility 1) A candidate MUST reside within the boundaries of the riding they are running to represent 2) A candidate MUST have resided in the riding they are running to represent at least 1 full year before election day

Now this right here... Funny as fu€k!!!

I just read an article reporting on the new Liberal government's agenda to control immigration by slowing yearly target levels, expelling people when their visa expires & speedy removal of failed asylum seekers Queue the Conservative outrage onslaught...

#CPC_HQ The epitome of stupidity is doing the same thing repeatedly, expecting a different result You lost to the Liberals, again Stephen Harper: lost/replaced Andrew Scheer: lost/replaced Erin O'Toole: lost/replaced Pierre Poilievre: lost/keep? Why? Isn't it time for a winning strategy?

Congratulations to @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social & the #Federal_Liberal_Party on your 2025 political win Hard work & a focused agenda of hope with a realistic platform have won the day

Congratulations to @ @emmaharrisonptbo.bsky.social on winning Peterborough/Kawartha riding It gives me great comfort knowing that #@mferreriptbokaw WILL NOT be returning to HoC It's exciting to know that we will once again be represented by an adult in Parliament

Apropos for 2025 Canadian Federal election 1 person seeking to be PM who sought politics as a career right out of school & spent 20+ years without any legislative accomplishments The other person seeking this office has a lifetime of business experience on the world stage Who's more qualified?

Reminder Those voting Conservative because of #CPC_HQ proposed middle-class tax cut, it doesn't come into effect until tax year 2029 BTW That will be just in time for the next federal election Understand, the #CPC_HQ will be buying your vote again, with that same tax cut Don't be fooled

Donald J. Trump is actively & purposefully defying the law & SCOTUS This DOES rise to the level of "High Crimes & Misdemeanors" To ALL members of the GOP, this may be your only chance to save your careers Impeach Trump now You may just be able to keep your job & stay out of jail

I was just wondering if these people aiding & abetting Donald Trump and his band of #$BillionaireTechBros have forgotten history lessons of German leaders from the 1930s & 40s... Just saying... It didn't turn out very well for those guys when Hitlers regime fell Crimes against humanity & all...

#PierrePoilievre saying he'd use the "Notwithstanding Clause" to circumvent the CCRF/SCoC Or the Liberal agenda to protect the future of ALL Canadians... I already cast my vote for Emma... Make your vote count too

#PierrePoilievre is parroting everything #DonnieDarkOrange is saying Ergo: he'll enact all the same harmful policies the US is drowning in now If you don't see that you're: Blind Stupid Colluding I'll leave it up to you as to which one fits your beliefs #NeverVoteConservative

The wife & I (early) voted in the Canadian Federal election yesterday Best of luck @emmaharrisonptbo.bsky.social Here's hoping we send #Bathtub_Barbie (@mferreriptbokaw) back to the wine store for a much needed restocking run

So we woke up to this... Luckily, no one was hurt & damage is only a couple of fences... Mother nature reminds us that she's still "Queen Bee" and she will sting us whenever she feels like it...

@emmaharrisonptbo.bsky.social FYI: There were 4 ferreri supporters canvassing the lower Spillsbury area last night They WEREN'T skipping houses with your sign (I have 1) I hope you have plans to canvas this area, as last election, no 1 from Monsef's campaign showed up It didn't work out for her

A thought before bed SCOTUS said Biden forgiving Student loans with EO was unconstitutional So, how can Trump dissolving Dept of Edu w/ EO be constitutional? Will SCOTUS uphold it's own ruling, or will this be a GIANT hypocritical judicial ruling in Trumps favor? Interesting times indeed!!

I'm in PTBO w/ a Liberal sign on my lawn Today, a Con canvaser knocked on my door & asked, "Why do you support Liberals?" "I don't. I'm voting AGAINST #Poilievre" "Why?" "He's Trump north. His MPs can't vote how they want or speak to media for fear of removal. " Country before Party #Never51

I have to wonder: With all the USA product boycotts around the globe (& expanding), dismantling government institutions & services, $TRILLIONS lost in the stock market, how long until the GOP realize that a primary by Trump/Musk isn't the issue Being voted out of office is... #Impeachment

GOP follow Trumps orders because they're fearful of 'primary' funded by Musk Dems caving to CR because they're afraid of blame for shutting government down & losing votes Reality: Fu€k over voters & neither party members are safe next election Do what's right for constitutes/USA, not yourself

Trump said move manufacturing BACK to USA to avoid tariffs OK: $ billions building/retro-fitting plants $100's of millions in higher wage to manufacture product This makes automobiles cheaper? Trump doesn't understand Trade Manufacturing Product costing This is why he bankrupted his businesses

Well, the wife and I braved the snowstorm and went and cast our vote AGAINST #DOFO and his band of selfish bandits Will it make a difference? I don't know (but I do hope it will) But at least tonight, no matter the outcome of "Ontario Debacle 2025" I can sleep with a clear conscience...

Haven't seen many Ont Conservative signs (Dave Smith) in Peterborough But it appears there are fewer polling stations in the city I used to vote at a local church (2 blocks away), but now I have to travel about 25 blocks to vote That's gonna be a problem for seniors & mobility impaired folks

Canada scores in O/T... That's gonna pizz off #DonnieDarkOrange

Odd, #CPC's attacking @markcarneyforpm.bsky.social for Trudeau's policies Why? He's not PM He didn't write/implement any policies Since Carney announced for Party Leader, #PierrePoilievre/#CPC poll numbers have plummeted The Conservatives are terrified of Mark Carney More reason to vote Carney

The mukluk definitely fits... Only because it goes on his feet, not his fat @ss

Why are Republican Congress-people/Senators worried about bucking Trump? Being primaried They should be more worried about being voted out by constitutes What good is remaining in GOP's good graces if you're gonna be out on your @ss after the next election anyway? #Angryvoters

Opinion Trump wants to be known as the greatest POTUS ever He isn't & he knows it To be great, he must do a great thing(s) ie: expand US Republic At any cost, by hook or by crook Buy it, steal it, intimidate capitulation, even invasion No matter the cost to Americans, including death in war

A question for Conservative voters: For those surprised that Trump is enacting "Project 2025" policies after publicly disavowing any knowledge of it... Why are you surprised that the man who lied 30,573 times in his 1st term is continuing to lie about EVERYTHING in his 2nd term? You got played...