https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-to-scrap-the-penny-this-year/article2386120/
I would ask why we’re not doing this, but I already know the answer. If someone does something that makes sense before we do it, we can’t do it too because we are World Leaders, not World Followers. *sigh*
![This is what happens when you fuck with your graphic designers.
thedailywhat:
Humorous Juxtaposition of the Day: A photo placement gaffe involving the leader of Alberta’s conservative Wildrose Party left campaign coordinators searching for someone to throw under the bus.
The party’s new campaign bus, unveiled yesterday in Edmonton, featured a photo of party leader Danielle Smith awkwardly placed just above the wheels.
Wildrose candidate Shannon Stubbs called the placement “an oversight,” and Smith herself took to Twitter to acknowledge to need for “a couple of changes” to the bus’s facade.
“Albertans are going to want to talk about the challenges of the province, rather than pictures on the side of a campaign bus,” said Stubbs. Can’t Albertans talk about both?
[cbc / thanks lynn!]](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m16wyqqGfu1qzpwi0o1_1280.jpg)
This is what happens when you fuck with your graphic designers.
Humorous Juxtaposition of the Day: A photo placement gaffe involving the leader of Alberta’s conservative Wildrose Party left campaign coordinators searching for someone to throw under the bus.
The party’s new campaign bus, unveiled yesterday in Edmonton, featured a photo of party leader Danielle Smith awkwardly placed just above the wheels.
Wildrose candidate Shannon Stubbs called the placement “an oversight,” and Smith herself took to Twitter to acknowledge to need for “a couple of changes” to the bus’s facade.
“Albertans are going to want to talk about the challenges of the province, rather than pictures on the side of a campaign bus,” said Stubbs. Can’t Albertans talk about both?
[cbc / thanks lynn!]
“Things that are too awesome to happen aux etats unis” of the day …
via nationalpost:
Rivals Justin Trudeau and Senator Patrick Brazeau facing off in charity boxing bout
Liberal MP Justin Trudeau and Conservative Senator Patrick Brazeau have sparred on Twitter, but on March 31, the two will fight for real in the ring.
The boxing match is part of Fight for the Cure, an annual gala featuring matches between “white-collar” Ottawans such as CTV anchor Terry Marcotte and lobbyist Walter Robinson, who fought last year. All proceeds go toward increasing “survivorship” among cancer patients in the Ottawa region.
Mr. Trudeau received training as a boxer in his youth, although he has never employed his skills in the ring. “He really wanted to see if he could compete properly,” said Rob Imbeault, one of the event organizers.
Then I show them links like the above, and understanding dawns.
To any Americans I told to move up here, I’m sorry. We’re pretty much just Bush America 2.0 now…
Oh, Canada ….
:(
(via throwingmilkshakesatcars)
I ave nothing against Canada but…
I still prefer Canada. Canada fucking rocks.
Hahahaha, this makes me laugh. But seriously, if you lived here and had to deal with a hologram of an android running your country and trying to ruin all the best things about it, you’d care, too.
Yup.
This gives me a glimmer of hope for my country.
On Wednesday morning, Republican Sen. Allan Kittleman announced his support for marriage equality legislation in Maryland. Not only is Kittleman probably the only Senate Republican to back the legislation, he plans to testify in support of it at a hearing next week. And he’s going against a
(Source: autostraddle.com, via yodelmachine)
So apparently, a friend of mine met the Premier of Ontario today. They had a very nice chat, during which my friend somehow neglected to mention that he knows a delightful American whose only Christmas wish is a Provincial invitation to immigrate. They talked about my friend’s work instead.
Selfish bastard.
Don Cherry’s comments about “left-wing pinkos” in Toronto has attracted a lot of buzz, it’s also landed him a gift — a pink bicycle.
A Toronto bicycle shop is giving him a British made Pashley in what is described as a “a blushing shade of ironic pink.
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( Plug for the bicycle shop in question )
— Transit City: facts and reality | The General Ledger (via ivanvector)
(via ivanvector)
Why do we need a subway there? Can’t we just have light-rail and then use the extra $2.2 Billion for something useful for downtown?
“I must stop this whole thing!
Why for forty-one years I’ve put up with it now!
I MUST stop rational urban planning and public transit strategy from coming!
…But HOW?
Then he got an idea! An awful idea! THE GRINCH
GOT A WONDERFUL, AWFUL IDEA!
“I know just what to do!” The Grinch laughed in his throat.
And he made a quick mayoral hat and a coat.
And he chuckled, and clucked, “What a great Grinchy trick!
With this coat and this hat, I’ll look just like Old Nick!” - Rob Ford
(via fuckyeahtoronto)
This is an excellent read.
(Source: ihearttoronto)
A love letter from America
don’t forget to turn your clock back…
I made huevos rancheros for my breakfast this morning, and I swore I could see Jesus in my tortilla.
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omg the smile!
Yes. Yes I do!
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In reference to this.
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