I am thinking of a web-based political game, starting with the 2025 Canadian federal election with features like policies/ads/ground wars/visits/money/debate. Did you guys think it's a good idea? It might not be free (will have free trial)
The Kremlin will I am afraid be laughing today at the incompetence and stupidity of the Starmer government. This is a betrayal of Ukraine - and will do nothing to help British consumers
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Deeper integration, but also, more reliance is a weakness. That said, we need a new security and economic partnership, yet, we need to look to middle powers and China for the new world order. Keeping in mind, the United States is our most important ally, at the same time, they're a hegemonic power who doesn't share our values. Albeit, we have the best trade deal already, however, Trump will ignore any deal so getting one doesn't matter so much.
I do hope that clarifies things. #cdnpoli
In the midst of all the news today, and with Parliament prorogued, many people may not have noticed that this was the final time the hereditary peers sat in Parliament before being forced out by Labour.
I want to pay an extra special tribute to them.
Combined they had 1784 years of parliamentary experience, wisdom and service to this country. That is not something easily replaced, and it should not be casually discarded.
Most were Conservatives. All were public servants.
They have brought to public life judgment shaped over decades, deep expertise, institutional memory, and a sense of duty that has strengthened Parliament and, very often, improved legislation in ways the public will never fully see.
Their record speaks for itself. They have served in war and peace, in government and opposition, in defence, diplomacy, farming, business, science and public service. They have not merely occupied seats in the Lords, they have contributed to the life of the nation.
That is why what has happened matters. Hereditary peers are a living part of Britain’s constitutional inheritance that Labour is casually tearing up.
Labour has rubbed away another part of our heritage, not to strengthen Parliament but to replace it with political appointees, four of whom it has already had to suspend the whip from because they were so inappropriate. That contrast says rather a lot.
At a time when public trust in politics is fragile, I think it is worth saying plainly that experience, seriousness and tradition still matter. Service still matters. Duty still matters.
So today, as an era closes, I want to put on record my profound gratitude and admiration for our hereditary peers. Britain has been better governed because of them. The Conservative Party has been stronger because of them. And Parliament will be poorer without them.
Their contribution will long outlast the petty politics that has brought this moment about.
On a selfish note I am going to take a victory lap regardless. Two years of my life to try to kill this imbecilic agreement. I think the lesson is to hire me and not Philippe Sands!
Found @MHconflicted on YouTube! My days of fighting with Apple pod platform are over. THE BEST commentary on the Middle East by a mile. Get to learn so much from these folks.
Canada's startup exodus is accelerating. Nearly one of every two Canadian founders who raised over $1 million in 2024 are now based in the U.S. That's up from about one in five just a short time ago.
@yuanyi_z America-brained imbeciles. There's one irreducible minimum qualification for calling yourself conservative and that's unconditional loyalty to the institution of the monarchy and respect for the person of the monarch. Without that you're just a Jacobin with a flag fetish.
Here's a picture of my daughter playing with the toys in the City of Calgary room set up to help adult city councillors and staff cope with the stress of attending the public hearing of the blanket re-zoning bylaw repeal motion today.
This is a serious country.
@RealAlbanianPat You’re doing amazing work that has real worth!! We all can get into a bit of a slump but everything will turn out fine in the end. Have a great weekend and KBO (Keep Buggering On)!