But further to your point, those of us of a certain age (I'm looking at you Cupsie, Lawsie) will remember a groundbreaking book called The Popcorn Report, by Faith Popcorn.

It was a huge hit. Basically explained to the general public how demographic shifts will have profound effects on consumer behaviour, the job market, etc.

It's bizarre that over 30 years later, and people can't grasp simple concepts.

The boomers are dying, and western societies aren't producing enough kids to sustain the populations.

Holes in employment are starting to show, and it's going to accelerate like a Leafs 18-wheeler off a cliff.
- Atomic Wedgie

I just sound older then I am!

Maybe ...but, I don't remember the Popcorn lady.

I don't know guys, maybe we should just join the US. That way, we can just sit back and enjoy as the supergeniuses that brought you the Wall and Full Self Driving make everything amazing! I mean, what's the catch? It almost sounds too good!
- Zezel

I know you are joking, but I have heard people surmise that being the 51st state wouldn't be such a bad thing.

Let me be crystal clear about his: we will never be granted state status - the Republicans would never allow it, because it would shift Congress too far to the left.

We would be a protectorate, like Puerto Rico. No senators, and one delegate to the House of Representatives, with extremely limited powers.

For those of us of a certain age (I'm looking at you, Cupsie and Lawsie) who remember our Schoolhouse Rock, "That's taxation without representation, and that's not fair."

New blog, everyone!

US unemployment claims highest in years. Stocks crashing. It’s not going to work the way he wants. Manufacturing jobs left for a reason. Unless US workers are going to be willing to do those jobs without Union wages and benefits those jobs are never coming back.
- TurdFergeson

Don't forget the dismantling of OHSA. You won't be working in a safe manner

Sirsy, party politics aside, aren't the Tariffs a piss-off for aquaculture? I believe I had read as much as 65% of Canadian farmed fish goes south to the USA?
- The Law

Yes, we will need to sell elsewhere
But we sell in American dollars

I am only a caretaker/auditor for now 🤷

So how is an unelected, unconfirmed, opaque agency making spending decisions based on the whim of a private billionaire not the 'Deep State' exactly? Oh did I mention that billionaire is the biggest single government contractor? How is that not corruption? Just take Trump and Musk's word for it? Holy (frank)

I love how the first SJ goal was 99.5% Willy’s fault and not a peep

Because you’s know I’m right. And you can’t (frank)ing stand it
- Arctic_AARDVARK

For the record, I have a labrador retriever.
- Atomic Wedgie

Mine is just under mid size. Husky/Australian Sheppard/mutt...about 45lbs. But doesnt yap as much as a small dog.

The one that I'm watching is the price of orange juice (shout out to all Trading Places fans).

From what I've been hearing, Florida is now experiencing a labour shortage for poop jobs like construction and fruit harvesting.

It's not going to affect me, since drinking orange juice is virtually the same as injecting sugar in your veins.

But it will be interesting.
- Atomic Wedgie

pork bellies!

- AdamFrench

No Trump politics.

NO POLITICS

c'mon, we're being pummelled with this poop in every corner of this digital hellscape we live in... can't this place just be about terrible trade proposals, syrup girls, and homosexual harassment?
- gravyface

HE STARTED IT!😭

Facts and common sense have no place in here hWhipper

Save yourself the frustration
- mr.sir

Even if that "analysis" were true, and not utterly grasping at straws, the two of you should STILL be outraged because the tariffs hurt YOUR country. The Maga koolaid has utterly eaten your brain.

Even if that "analysis" were true, and not utterly grasping at straws, the two of you should STILL be outraged because the tariffs hurt YOUR country. The Maga koolaid has utterly eaten your brain.
- fifty__missions

Tell me you didn't actually read my post, without telling me you didn't actually read my post. I posted a theory for why Trump was doing what he's doing. F@ck, I literally said I don't agree with how he's doing things. Jeez

Tell me you didn't actually read my post, without telling me you didn't actually read my post. I posted a theory for why Trump was doing what he's doing. F@ck, I literally said I don't agree with how he's doing things. Jeez
- Whipper

All you said was "it doesn't seem the wisest". For who??

And, yes I know it's hard for you to defend your country.