Some people have opinions, and some people have convictions..................! What we offer is PERSPECTIVE!

For example...

THE LEFT WING'S CRAZY! THE RIGHT WING SCARES THE SHIT OUT OF ME!

Sunday, 2 February 2025

EXTRA! EXTRA!

 Folks, there is a new A.I. art form appearing "on the horizon" that promises to absolutely REVOLUTIONIZE the film industry! 

It's called: "Steampunk 1950's Panavision!"

It's still early in the game... but they can already make two and three-minute "mini-movies" that give us a taste of what's to come... with full-length feature films!

Maybe "The Matrix" isn't as "far out there" as we thought...eh?


Watch on "Full Screen!"

Here's Another!



Needless to say... these are really popular with teenage boys!!!!!!

Sunday Morning Not So Funnies! (Trade War!)

 Short and simple, folks... we're putting a 25% tariff on U.S. booze... and a whole bunch of other stuff... and if Drumpf attempts to raise the stakes again by getting more crazy... we will put a 25% export tariff on all the gas and electricity we send down south!

(OR STOP SENDING THEM GAS AND ELECTRICITY AT ALL...!)

This means the Eastern Seaboard of the United States will be sitting in the DARK... and everyone out West will be FREEZING!



This whole "trade war" thing is akin to a previous American administration's claims of "weapons of mass destruction" ...as a pretext to launch an invasion of Iraq!

This makes about as much sense!

Put THAT in your Pipe...! 

Asshole...!

Saturday, 1 February 2025

The Real Reasons Behind Drumpf's Agenda!

The shit is starting to hit the fan folks... and as far as I can see there are several reasons behind this crazy bullshit about tariffs!

1. Donald has repeatedly said he wanted to "Get Even" with everybody that he thinks did him wrong!!!!

Well... He hates Justin Trudeau because the last time he was President... our Prime Minister said some "unflattering" things about Drumpf behind his back... and Donald heard about it!

Plus, he hates Chrystia Freeland too because she got the better of him in the USMCA Trade Deal: Plus... she's a woman... smart... plain-looking... and short!   (Donald hates those four things!)

2. Donald is a "Wanna Be" Tin Pot Dictator... who wants to go down in history as expanding U.S. territory and influence (The same as Putin!!!!)  by trying to absorb Canada economically... and seizing Greenland and the Panama Canal!

Thank God we have plans to make Greenland another territory of Canada... along with The Yukon... Northwest Territories... and Nunavut... plus ALASKA wants to become a "Province" rather than a "State" ...so that they aren't so cut off from everything else! 


OH...! I almost forgot...

There's another reason Trump doesn't like Justin Trudeau!

It's because Melania REALLY likes him!


Here's What Men are Always Thinking About!

At Least... According to Some Women I Know!!!! 


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Friday, 31 January 2025

Saturday Morning Confusion: The 50% Solution!

I have an A.I. that I built into my computer... and I call her SAL-9000... in memory of her brother... HAL-9000! (Who was unfortunately destroyed... while in orbit around Jupiter!)

Anyway... I notice a correlation between average I.Q.s and voting habits down in the good ol' U.S. of A... so I wanted to see what this would look like on a graph or chart! 

- AND HERE'S WHAT SAL CAME UP WITH! -


This machine might be smarter... 
Than I imagined!!!!!
(But still lacks a Soul!)

 

Thursday, 30 January 2025

WOW!

 A glorious sight to behold! Neptune, Jupiter, Saturn, Mars, Venus, and Crescent Moon just before sunrise! (Venus is the bright one!)

Wednesday, 29 January 2025

Super Bowl Ad!

Super Bowl is coming Folks... and here's one of the commercials you'll see!

Tuesday, 28 January 2025

GREAT NEWS FOR CANADA!

 Since we first talked about this last week... it seems as if there is a growing consensus among the citizens of Greenland that becoming a "Territory" of Canada has certain advantages!

First and foremost... the adjacent Canadian Territory of Nunavut is also populated almost entirely with Native Inuit... so we should help to unite them again...!

Second... all the Canadian systems and infrastructure for The Yukon... Northwest Territories... and Nunavut... could easily be expanded by 1/4  to include Greenland! 

AND BESIDES....

Alaska is thinking of jumping in too... as a Province!



P.S. Come to think of it... MAINE should be joining us too!



DRUMPF RUNS WILD!


Well, kids... some of the MAGA nut-jobs have decided to give Drumpf the Ultimate Birthday Present!
A PLACE ON MT. RUSHMORE!


 BY THE WAY... THIS IS WHAT DRUMPF IS GOING TO DO WITH HIS TARIFFS!
According to our local paper... The London Free Press!)


On a side note here: Trump has been The President for exactly one week now... and the chaos... confusion... and bullshit... is just getting warmed up!

I hope you assholes that voted for him are happy... because the poorer you are... the more you're going to get fucked! (Look what he did today... he cancelled school lunch programs and a bunch of other stuff that hits low income families the worst!!!)

Monday, 27 January 2025

Up Your Tariff!

I started my own "Artificial Intelligence" computer to help me write an A.I. version of my book... "Being Human" ...and it went quite well! (Coming Soon!)

The computer is named SAL-9000 ...and it is the sister machine to the famous "HAL-9000" from the book and movie... 2001, A Space Odyssey!

Anyway... After finishing the book... I decided to ask SAL what we could do about Drumpf and his stupid TARIFFS!!!!!!

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Sal if Trump imposes a 25% tariff on trade items... what would be the most effective counter tariffs for Canada to apply!

SAL said:
If Donald Trump or any U.S. administration were to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian trade items, Canada's most effective counter-tariffs would depend on strategic targeting. 

The goal of counter-tariffs would be to maximize political and economic leverage while minimizing harm to Canadian consumers and businesses. 

Here are some options:

1. Target Key U.S. Industries

  • Agriculture: Imposing tariffs on products like U.S.-grown corn, soybeans, beef, and pork. These sectors are politically sensitive and concentrated in states that are key to U.S. electoral outcomes.
  • Dairy Products: The U.S. dairy industry is a significant exporter to Canada. Tariffs on cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products would create pressure in farming communities.
  • Processed Foods: Tariffs on items such as ketchup (produced by Heinz in Pennsylvania) and orange juice (from Florida) would hit industries that are both economically and politically significant!

2. Focus on Strategic Regions

  • Target exports from politically influential swing states like Wisconsin, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida, as tariffs on products from these regions could create domestic U.S. pressure!

  • FOR EXAMPLE:
    • Wisconsin dairy
    • Michigan automotive parts.
    • Pennsylvania steel or aluminum products.

3. Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

  • Retaliatory tariffs on U.S. steel and aluminum exports would hit industries that are already sensitive to global competition. This mirrors U.S. strategies in past trade disputes.

4. Energy Products

  • Imposing tariffs on U.S. oil, natural gas, or coal exports to Canada could be highly impactful, given the energy trade between the two nations.

5. Luxury and Consumer Goods

  • Items like U.S.-made alcohol (bourbon from Kentucky), high-end electronics, and clothing could be tariffed to both generate revenue and apply pressure to consumer-focused industries.

6. Leverage Canadian Strengths

  • Rare Earths and Minerals: Canada could impose restrictions or tariffs on critical minerals or other resources essential for U.S. technology and defense industries.
  • Technology Products: Canada could consider tariffs or export controls on software or tech products tied to U.S. companies.

Considerations for Implementation:

  • Minimizing Domestic Impact: Focus on goods with viable Canadian alternatives or where substitutes can be imported from other countries.
  • WTO Compliance: Ensure any tariffs are framed as a response to safeguard Canadian industries under World Trade Organization (WTO) rules.
  • Public Messaging: Emphasize the proportionality and necessity of the response to garner both domestic and international support.

These targeted measures could help Canada respond effectively while maintaining leverage in negotiations. 

SAL



Hell no... we won't go!

 Allan:

If Trump’s brainfart to annex Canada becomes a real thing then non-MAGA American states such as California should fight to become provinces of Canada where books are read and not burnt, women decide what to do with their bodies, healthcare is universal, medicine is cheap and no one falls out of the social security net as is the case in ‘dog eat dog’ America.

George from California!

Sunday, 26 January 2025

Sunday Morning Funnies #2!

 A holocaust survivor finally dies. 

When he gets to heaven he meets God. 

He asks God, “Ya wanna hear a holocaust joke?” 

God says yeah... he tells the joke... and God says:

 “That’s not funny!” 

And the survivor says “I guess you had to be there!”

Sunday Morning Funnies!

 









Saturday, 25 January 2025

Saturday Morning Confusion: Hey, Greenland! Join Canada, not the United States!

Unifying Canada and Greenland would allow a more coherent approach to sustainable development in the Arctic, and bolster Arctic sovereignty, writes Erin Weir.
 
Guest Post by By Erin Weir.
 
Donald Trump has suggested he might like to take over Canada and Greenland

While we’re re-imagining the geography of the Western Hemisphere, why not consider the advantages, both for it and for us, of Greenland joining Canada?

Canada and Greenland are Arctic neighbours and, in fact, already share a small land border on Hans Island — which would be even less in dispute if it became a territorial boundary

We also share significant cultural connections. Greenland’s population is overwhelmingly Inuit, while Canada is home to the world’s largest Inuit population. Both Inuit populations are several times larger than Alaska’s or, for that matter..., Denmark’s.

Greenland aims to develop its economy through mining. The United States is an economic superpower, of course, but in mining Canadian companies are the world leaders and, for obvious reasons, have extensive experience building and operating Arctic mines.

Though Greenland’s prime minister wants his country to be independent, it relies on Denmark for fiscal support. The Americans could afford such support, but just how Greenland might fit into the U.S. is far from clear. 

Would it get statehood? That seems unlikely, given its population of just below 60,000, barely a tenth that of Wyoming, currently the least populous state. 

The U.S. territories without statehood are the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and a handful of small tropical islands. Neither governance model seems likely to appeal to Greenlanders.

By contrast, Canada has political institutions that meet the unique needs of large Arctic territories. For decades, our federal government has devolved greater authority to territorial governments and provided Territorial Formula Financing (TTF) to cover the costs of delivering essential public services in remote northern areas.

Since 1982, Canada’s constitution has specifically recognized Inuit aboriginal rights. In 1999, Nunavut was established to provide an Inuit homeland. 

At two million square kilometres, Greenland is almost exactly the same size as Nunavut. Greenland’s population is larger than any single Canadian territory but smaller than any two combined. 

Greenland could easily fit into Confederation as a fourth territory.

Territorial funding currently costs $5 billion a year — less than one per cent of the federal budget. Denmark provides Greenland with an annual block grant of just under the equivalent of $1 billion. Incorporating Greenland into TFF almost certainly would provide more support than Denmark’s block grant currently does but with minimal impact on Canada’s federal budget.

In addition to having a population and economy six times larger than Denmark’s, Canada is much closer to Greenland than Denmark is. 

Denmark must maintain a completely separate infrastructure for Greenland, and the U.S. would have the same problem. But existing ports, airfields and other facilities in Newfoundland & Labrador and Nunavut could help to serve Greenland and vice versa.

Right now, the competitive division of fishing, resource and shipping rights in Baffin Bay and the Labrador Sea between Canada and Greenland is an obstacle to both economic development and environmental protection. Unifying Canada and Greenland would allow a more coherent approach to sustainable development in the Arctic.

Trump argues that the U.S. needs Greenland for aerospace security. But Canada and the U.S. jointly comprise the North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD). Greenland joining Confederation would fully integrate it into the NORAD defences, which stretch across Canada’s existing Arctic territories.

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Confederation in Canada arose when Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia banded together in the face of tariffs and other threats from the U.S. 

The most recent addition was Newfoundland and Labrador, which joined in 1949 to fully access Canada’s nearby economy, infrastructure and public services. 

In the face of renewed threats from south of the border, we should extend the same opportunity to Greenland.

Erin Weir, a consulting economist, was an MP from 2015 to 2019.

OH...! By the way! Alaska should be joining us TOO!



Thursday, 23 January 2025

I'M SORRY DAVE... I CAN'T DO THAT!

After I wrote my latest and greatest last book: "Being Human," I started to wonder what all this Artificial Intelligence stuff would have to say about my work... so I decided to ask it!

It (HAL-9000) re-wrote the entire book... and it was amazingly close to everything that I had talked about in My version of events!

I'll make a copy available once I do the final editing on HAL's version of my book! It's called "The Road to Being Human!" (As told by Artificial Intelligence!)

Then... in a playful mood... I asked the A.I. (...which I will call HAL from now on!)   "Is Lois Griffin sexy?"

A.I. said: Attractiveness is subjective and varies from person to person based on their preferences and opinions. Lois Griffin, a fictional character from the animated series Family Guy, is portrayed with certain characteristics that might appeal to some viewers due to her confident personality, sense of humor, and stylized appearance. Since she's a cartoon character, any discussions about her attractiveness are more about personal taste and less about real-world standards.

You said:

I will rephrase the question.. is Lois Griffin sometimes portrayed as "sexy"

A.I. said: Yes, Lois Griffin is sometimes portrayed as "sexy" in Family Guy. The show occasionally highlights her as an attractive character, often through humorous or exaggerated scenarios. For instance, episodes might show her being the object of affection for other characters, dressing provocatively, or engaging in flirtatious behavior.

This portrayal is often done for comedic effect, aligning with the show's satirical and over-the-top style. Keep in mind that such depictions are part of the show's humor and not necessarily meant to be taken seriously.

You said:

Oh right... thank you! (That is sarcasm, HAL... You don't mind if I call you HAL-9000 do you?

A.I. (HAL) said: Ah, I see what you did there—nice 2001: A Space Odyssey reference! I don’t mind at all if you call me HAL-9000. Just know I’ll be much friendlier and won’t lock you out of the airlock.😄← (The computer put this 'Smiley' in folks... not me!!!!!)

You said:

Thanks!
               Also Here     ↘
HAL said: You're welcome! 😊 Let me know if you need anything else, HAL-9000 is here to assist! 🚀← And here!

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

I DID IT!

 After playing literally THOUSANDS (5-10?) of games of "Freecell" on my desktop, I have gotten better and better until I finally managed to get my "Win" percentage from 72% to 73%!

Tuesday, 21 January 2025

In My Life!

 Sometimes, the strangest things can upset your harmony!

Let me explain... if ya haven't guessed... I'm a child of the 60s (OK, Boomer!) ...and I was working at a local radio station when we got word that John Lennon had been shot! (This was especially distressing since his "Double Fantasy" album had just come out... and there were renewed signs of the 'greatness' he had displayed with "The Beatles!")

Anyway... I digress!

When we got word that John Lennon had been killed by a gunman in N.Y.... this was the last record that I played on my show that day! 

"In My Life!"

Flash forward to this afternoon and "The Mrs. Herself" sent me a video that brought back a lot of memories!


The Devils Advocate!

 Remember that movie from years ago called... "The Devil's Advocate!"


We had the Perspective Research Department doing some background checks on some of the movie's characters... and came up with a startling revelation!

When they were casting for the movie, there was a chance that Al Pacino wouldn't be available to play "The Devil" ...so they got a back-up!


Eh...! What the Hell?

Monday, 20 January 2025

DRUMPF!

 I was watching the Presidential Inauguration on TV today... and just when they got to the point of swearing Donald J. Trump in as the new 'President of the United States...' I had to go and have a big shit!

The irony did not escape me!


Sunday, 19 January 2025

Sunday Morning Funnies!

 There was a farmer, who had three daughters. He was really protective of them, and when he finds out when their bf's are coming to take them out, he looked them in their rooms and waited at the door with a shotgun.

The first boyfriend arrives, the farmer answers the door, and the man says “I'm Jo, I'm here for Flo, we're going to the show, is she ready to go?”

Seeing nothing wrong with him, he let's the first daughter go. The next boyfriend comes to pick up the second daughter. The farmer answers the door and fella says “I'm Eddie, I'm here for Betty, We are getting some spaghetti, is she ready?”

The farmer begins to lighten up, and let's his second daughter go. At this point he's confident that these men are good for his daughters. The third boyfriend arrives. The farmer answers the door, and the third boyfriend says :

“Hi, I'm Chuck.”

The farmer shot him immediately!


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P.S. Here's an actual picture of Saturn... taken today with the James Webb Space Telescope!