Liberals bring out the Knives

[Jinentonix]

Take nothing for granted. While the Conservatives remain on track to win a majority in the next election, multiple polls are showing the Liberals rebounding to levels not seen since the summer of 2023.

FIRST READING: Trump's Canada threats may be sparking a Liberal rebound — National Post

Trudeau government is suddenly polling better than at any point since mid-2023

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What’s changed in the last two months is that Canada has been brought to the edge of a ruinous trade war with the United States — a dispute that also hastened the early January departure announcement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and triggered a search for his replacement.

The dispute has also forced the Liberals into an about-face on any number of issues that have previously been monopolized by the Conservatives. Of late, this has even included Industry Ministry François-Philippe Champagne saying that Canada needs to consider building oil export pipelines to the East Coast.

And of course the BQ has already said "Non!" again to that idea. Quebec fucking sucks.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Jamie Sarkonak: Carney wants to punish Canadian steel, just like Trump — National Post

Workers are being squeezed between a tariff hawk and pair of economic cannibals

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[petros]

Jamie Sarkonak: Carney wants to punish Canadian steel, just like Trump — National Post

Workers are being squeezed between a tariff hawk and pair of economic cannibals

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Gee if only there were a way to integrate markets so there are no tarrifs or market advantages.

Whatever shall we do?

 

[Taxslave2]

Got until Mar 4 to call an election.

Is that when they get their golden parachutes?

 

[Taxslave2]

I've beem watching Ron's polling charts. I have been focusing on Ontario because like it or not, that province will decide the nature of the next federal government. At the point TrueDope sort of half resigned the PCs were expected to get 100 seats. Last one is down to 77. That's about a 25% drop. I am seeing. a scenario where Carney is anointed and all sins washed away by the media and people buying him as a viable alternative. Add to that an unpredictable neighbour and I don't feel as certain that the next federal government will be a PC one as I did 2 months ago.

I share your concern. Especially since the turdOWE funded media is in a full Conservative smear campaign. In any democratic country, this would get them banned.

 

[Taxslave2]

What the hell does that have to do with the price of eggs in Edmonton? Or do they all live in Toronto?

Well, almost everything. Supply side management and all. It mostly protects Ontario and Quebec, like most things from our federal government. If a BC dairy farmer produces more milk than his quota, he must dump it on the ground. Can't give it to the food bank. Can't sell it to his pig farmer neighbour. Just dump it.

 

[petros]

Is that when they get their golden parachutes?

No. Tarrifs

 

[Taxslave2]

No. Tarrifs

ahh. I don't see turdOWE, or his replacement, calling an election until as many of his disciples as possible qualify for their golden parachutes. Unless they are forced to by the court, which seems unlikely since the supremes are mostly disciples. Any legal challenges will just be delayed by the court until they are ready.

 

[petros]

ahh. I don't see turdOWE, or his replacement, calling an election until as many of his disciples as possible qualify for their golden parachutes. Unless they are forced to by the court, which seems unlikely since the supremes are mostly disciples. Any legal challenges will just be delayed by the court until they are ready.

Trump isnt going to negoiate with Liberals. At all.

 

[petros]

Jamie Sarkonak: Carney wants to punish Canadian steel, just like Trump — National Post

Workers are being squeezed between a tariff hawk and pair of economic cannibals

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Ive put some thought to this.

Start here:

“No,” replied Carney. “Because what the big companies are producing by and large are not products that we are consuming. There’s some element of that but … you know, a steel company, how much steel are you using these days, Todd? Not as much — not as much we used to.”

Aside from doubling down on the industrial carbon tax, Carney’s extensive carbon plan involves repealing the consumer carbon tax, handing out cash for taking government-approved climate action, starting a new Monopoly-monesyesque consumer carbon credit market, applying a carbon tariff to imports and whipping financial institutions into taking up the climate fight.

Hmmm products not being consumed? Whipping financial institutions into fighting climate?

That makes little sense until you read this :

According to available information, cryptocurrency data centers in Canada are utilizing a significant amount of electricity, with estimates suggesting that they consume around 1% of Canada's total electricity, a figure expected to rise rapidly due to the growing crypto mining industry; this trend is also contributing to the overall increase in data center energy usage across the country.

Key points about crypto data center energy use in Canada:
High energy consumption:
Crypto mining, particularly Bitcoin which uses a "Proof-of-Work" consensus mechanism, requires a large amount of computing power, leading to high electricity consumption.

Regional impact:
Provinces like Alberta are actively attracting crypto mining operations due to their access to cheap electricity, which could further increase energy demand.

Concerns about sustainability:
The substantial energy usage of crypto mining raises concerns about environmental impact, prompting discussions about transitioning to more energy-efficient consensus mechanisms like "Proof-of-Stake".

Data center boom:
Canada is already a significant hub for data centers, and the growth of cryptocurrency mining is further fueling this trend, potentially putting strain on the electricity grid.

Target identified.

 

[Ron in Regina]

(YouTube & “NATIONAL CRISIS: Parliament should be back in session”)

 

[Jinentonix]

Trump isnt going to negoiate with Liberals. At all.

He isn't going to negotiate at all as long as Canada's dairy quota system remains in place. Seems that's a real sticking point for both sides. And that quota system likely won't be going anywhere if our PM is from Ontario or Quebec doesn't matter what party. It's even questionable if Poilievre would dismantle it.

 

[petros]

He isn't going to negotiate at all as long as Canada's dairy quota system remains in place. Seems that's a real sticking point for both sides. And that quota system likely won't be going anywhere if our PM is from Ontario or Quebec doesn't matter what party. It's even questionable if Poilievre would dismantle it.

One of many. Not a big one but its one but I dontbtbink it'll impact the USD against skyrocketing gold.

$2,929.30

USA Dollar
USD
+1.60
(+0.05%)

$1000USD in a year. Wont be surprised if it is $3000 come Monday.

Inflation isnt going to go away until everything thing catches up.

Its not too late to buy silver.

 

[Ron in Regina]

Liberals will soon pick the next prime minister. Here's what candidates are promising — CBC News

In just under a month, Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada's next prime minister. The Candidates vying for the job are starting to flesh out their visions for the country.

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In just under a month (23 days actually), Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada's next prime minister, without a federal election, until there’s a federal election.

The candidates need to pay the final instalment of the $350,000 entry fee on Monday. With $125,000 due, it could see some candidates wiped off the ballot if they can't meet the fundraising goal.

The party will hold its official French and English debates on Feb. 24 and 25 both in Montreal, ‘cuz Montreal.

 

[petros]

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Liberals will soon pick the next prime minister. Here's what candidates are promising — CBC News

In just under a month, Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada's next prime minister. The Candidates vying for the job are starting to flesh out their visions for the country.

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In just under a month (23 days actually), Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada's next prime minister, without a federal election, until there’s a federal election.

The candidates need to pay the final instalment of the $350,000 entry fee on Monday. With $125,000 due, it could see some candidates wiped off the ballot if they can't meet the fundraising goal.
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The party will hold its official French and English debates on Feb. 24 and 25 both in Montreal, ‘cuz Montreal.

Rumours have it Carney wants to go full on Eco-Fascist and use the Emergency Act to fight both America and China af the same time.

That'll last 15 minutes as Canadians are locked out of Cheyenne Mt. Bye bye Arctic.

 

[Taxslave2]

Trump isnt going to negoiate with Liberals. At all.

What sensible person would? they can't be trusted.

 

[Taxslave2]

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Liberals will soon pick the next prime minister. Here's what candidates are promising — CBC News

In just under a month, Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada's next prime minister. The Candidates vying for the job are starting to flesh out their visions for the country.

apple.news

In just under a month (23 days actually), Liberal Party members will choose their next leader, who will automatically become Canada's next prime minister, without a federal election, until there’s a federal election.

The candidates need to pay the final instalment of the $350,000 entry fee on Monday. With $125,000 due, it could see some candidates wiped off the ballot if they can't meet the fundraising goal.
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The party will hold its official French and English debates on Feb. 24 and 25 both in Montreal, ‘cuz Montreal.

Not like anyone else is going to watch it anyway.

 

[Retired_Can_Soldier]

Carney and Singh are hinting at a snap election.
I guess Carney thinks he can ride the positivity bump just like Kamala Harris did after Biden dropped out.
Let's hope so anyway.

 

[Jinentonix]

Rumours have it Carney wants to go full on Eco-Fascist and use the Emergency Act to fight both America and China af the same time.

That'll last 15 minutes as Canadians are locked out of Cheyenne Mt. Bye bye Arctic.

The Liberals fight China? Now THAT'S comedy gold. There's about as much chance o' that happening as there is of me becoming the US president in 2028.

 

[Tecumsehsbones]

The Liberals fight China? Now THAT'S comedy gold. There's about as much chance o' that happening as there is of me becoming the US president in 2028.

We could do worse. Hell, we ARE doing worse.