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  1. Meanwhile Rider fans are going to be super disappointed when they tune into the combine and don't see any wheat harvesting going on.
    7 points
  2. Tracker

    Covid-19

    It ain't over 'til its over. Still wearing my mask when in stores and such.
    5 points
  3. Tracker

    Canadian Politics

    To put a slightly different slant on this debate about the costs of a dental and pharmacare program, a couple-three decades ago, when the idea was first broached, I saw a pretty credible report that examined the pluses and minuses of these. It was proposed that these were actually "upstream" programs with the likelihood of actually saving money in healthcare costs when fully implemented. Untreated dental carries can affect or create a lot of health problems, like heart disease and GI concerns. Moreover, some HMOs in the US actually provide prescription drugs to their subscribers for free as their own studies showed that early dispensing of these prevented more severe and therefore more costly medical interventions later.
    5 points
  4. JCon

    Canadian Politics

    Provinces not been spending their CHTs, which is why this gov't put a stop to it. And. I need to add that the previous gov't slowed the transfer increases from 6% growth to 3% to match what the provinces were actually spending.
    4 points
  5. Tracker

    Canadian Politics

    Hmmmm.....suppressing voters that you do not like because they will vote against you....where have I heard that song before?
    4 points
  6. HardCoreBlue

    Canadian Politics

    Regardless of this dumpster fire and not trying to be a Debbie Downer on your joy here but knowing the knuckle draggers and Magat wannabe's we have milling around these parts with no meaningful purpose in their lives other than being self-entitled dicks and dickesses, it's going to take a lot more than UCP imploding to right this ship.
    4 points
  7. Not perhaps but undoubtedly. He's been the busiest goalie in the NHL over the last five seasons: https://www.quanthockey.com/nhl/seasons/last-5-nhl-seasons-goalies-stats.html (the next busiest has played 26 fewer games) FWIW, he's still performing in the top 10 this season (https://moneypuck.com/goalies.htm) despite the Jets being a middling team in terms of puck possession (https://moneypuck.com/teams.htm). Individually, his stats have suffered and he's struggled often, but I think it speaks to broader issues that continues to plague this team: poor defensive zone play, questionable coverage, shot attempts allowed (high danger chances), and puck movement/clearing in the defensive zone. Plus the continue special teams issues, particularly on the PK. The Jets' identity as a 200 ft. team, save for the 2017-18 season, has been mostly non-existent since Hellebuyck assumed the role of starting netminder. He's fared considerably well, though. Imagine if the organization decided to address those glaring issues, instead of maintaining the status quo with a shoddy system and inept coaching.
    4 points
  8. I swear most of this talk, the XFL and 4 downs comes from the fact that the media in Toronto , and Toronto in general feel like they are to big for the CFL. It's a " we are a world class city and the CFLis a secondary minor league " thing. The leauge had one down year ( in the middle of the pandemic ) so let's blow up a 100 + year league ??? It's just a convient excuse. Maybe those people in power in Toronto would be far better to spend their time figuring out how to properly promote the game. Anyone seriously suggesting that someone in Toronto will suddenly say " Oh! The CFL switched to 4 downs ! Let's go support a team we never have before ! " is off their rocker. What a joke. Edit : The NFL was happy because scoring was up to 22.8 points per game post pandemic. The CFL is down to 43.1 points per game last year.. Yes let's panic and change the basics of the game.
    4 points
  9. Fatty Liver

    Canadian Politics

    Let the shenanigans begin! The upcoming AB UCP leadership review looks to be a ****-show from the get-go, Jason Kenney changing the rules of the vote as needed in a desperate attempt to cling to power. Twenty thousand, they were expecting 3,000. That's the estimated number of people the United Conservative Party (UCP) executive says could descend on the upcoming leadership review of Premier Jason Kenney. It could end up being thousands more. It's a number no one has been able to explain and one that's causing headaches for every group involved — Kenney's campaign team, the party executive, the constituency associations and those trying to oust the premier. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/united-conservative-party-ucp-jason-kenney-red-deer-1.6393577 Meanwhile more evidence has come to light that shows Kenney was directly involved in Jeff Callaway’s kamikaze leadership bid to cut down Brian Jean in the initial UCP leadership race that occurred in 2017. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/jason-kenney-kamikaze-campaign-investigations-1.6385745?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar With these tricksters, the fun never ends!
    4 points
  10. JCon

    Canadian Politics

    I'm not blaming them. I'm blaming the Provinces for trying to balance their budgets with the CHT, rather then spending it appropriately.
    3 points
  11. rebusrankin

    Covid-19

    Dear Manitoba, Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda. What have you guys done to stop Covid, huh? Manitoba PC Party
    3 points
  12. Some people need to remember that they are guests in this country.
    3 points
  13. Watching them lose is always a good time.
    3 points
  14. Absolutely, bang on... and lets try the concept of talking No Change for a few years. The real problem is Toronto, perhaps changing things there would help, starting with the thinking. The entire group needs to be brought down to earth in that area. I get it and why the feelings: shortly, the NHL playoffs will start, the Leafs will make a quick exit and all will be back to normal (Leaf nation will be jumping of the CN Tower). Then, TSN will have full blown 24/7 coverage of the Leaf failures until puck drop for next season, baseball will be on until the Jays last pitch, plus we get a sprinkling of Raptors. Same old, same old...talk about needing change.. Other then the poor attendance last year, the CFL Toronto based team wasn't that bad. Give me 3 down football as it is today. Dare I say it, even watching a Rider game, has its good points!!!
    3 points
  15. 3 points
  16. Really nice that the CFL is broadcasting this. I'm stoked to watch as much as I can...
    3 points
  17. Noeller

    Canadian Politics

    UCP in turmoil and I'm all about it.... Burn baby burn.
    3 points
  18. JCon

    US Politics

    Missing him? They shipped him to DC to be rid of him.
    3 points
  19. Goalie

    Game 64: vs Vegas

    It is and perhaps he's overplayed also. Man on man D zone play sucks. Wanna get our D away from the net so a forward "covers" for him instead? Go 4 a skate cuz our D will follow him ( Man to man) Without Hellebuyck the last 3 years we are picking top 3... he's allowed an off year for sure... I guess tho he's kinda shown that he's elite and vezina level yearly. This year he's not making those saves tho. You need to make some changes this off season tho and I think it starts with entire coaching staff and one or both of 55 or 26... some of this needs to be on the on the players too. 55 looks like he could care less most games. Blake tries but he's getting older and comes across pissy in interviews. I dunno. I think 1 or 2 big changes in the off season are inevitable.
    3 points
  20. I am pretty sure top drawer OL like Stanley Bryant are paid the same or more than Canadian OL.
    3 points
  21. Oh absolutely. A left tackle of Bryant's calibre, with a Canadian passport, would be pure gold for any CFL team However, we're seeing hardly any Canadians at the OT positions anymore, and certainly none in the Bryant ballpark
    2 points
  22. Noeller

    Covid-19

    fwiw, AB doing the same..... doing weekly dashboard updates now. Really leaning into the "out of sight, out of mind" methodology. Bold strategy, Cotton....
    2 points
  23. https://climate.nasa.gov/climate_resources/300/video-climate-spiral/
    2 points
  24. JCon

    US Politics

    Discovery is going to be off the charts. Can't wait until the plaintiff interview.
    2 points
  25. shouldn't that be in the no time to die spoiler thread?
    2 points
  26. JCon

    Covid-19

    To be clear, those deaths were over the past week. Only (ONLY!!!!) four deaths were reported today.
    2 points
  27. HardCoreBlue

    US Politics

    I also think the bigger picture here is how flawed this supreme court 'system' is, along with all the other 'systems' in place, that need major major overhauling no matter what sane political, social ideology one holds. Not going to happen I know but whatever.
    2 points
  28. 17to85

    Canadian Politics

    Not likely. Alberta had plenty of chances to elect the wild rose far right types and every single time they opted not to . The ucp preyed on the fact that people believed they would be the old pcs and not as far right as the wild rose.
    2 points
  29. JCon

    US Politics

    2 points
  30. HardCoreBlue

    World Politics

    Cutting thru all the complex political punditry, thousands and thousands of people killed/maimed/injured both military and civilian (and climbing), tons of infrastructure destroyed (and climbing), financial, mental, emotional, spiritual ruin everywhere (and climbing), mass exodus of people to other countries (and climbing) all because of a self-absorbed idiot no matter how one rationalizes this madman. Human beings, what a species.
    2 points
  31. Tracker

    US Politics

    "Stupid is as stupid does". Don't confuse education with intelligence.
    2 points
  32. do or die

    World Politics

    Russia's army TV station Zvezda reporting on the arrival of the LST Orsk at the Russian-occupied port facility in the city of Berdyansk: “The southern flank of the special operation can now receive anything, including armor and ammunition, at any time,” “The port, and the entire city, are under reliable protection of the Russian air defenses.” That is until somehow.......the Ukrainians blew it up! https://www.cnn.com/videos/world/2022/03/24/russian-ship-destroyed-berdyansk-berman-es-intl-lon-vpx.cnn
    2 points
  33. Fatty Liver

    World Politics

    Amazingly accurate, this video was made in April 2021.
    2 points
  34. Mark H.

    Game 64: vs Vegas

    A goaltender the calibre of Hellebuyck having a bad year - is a reflection of the play in front of him
    2 points
  35. Why do they think adding another down would improve the product? It would mean more running plays... 3 downs is exciting cuz of the passing aspect.. big play potential 4 downs won't happen despite how bad the Argos want it
    2 points
  36. JCon

    US Politics

    I was only thinking depositions. I can't even fathom this getting to court. Holy macaroni would that be spectacular! I hope they call their bluff.
    1 point
  37. JCon

    US Politics

    Of course, this will get tossed long before that ever happens. It's a frivolous suit from Trump and the typical 2-bit lawyers who work on contingency.
    1 point
  38. GCn20

    Canadian Politics

    Yea...the last thing Canada needs is more wingnut politics from Alberta but I think you are right. No, it's not. How can the provinces be expected to agree to pharmacare and dental care without knowing what increase in medical transfers would occur,
    1 point
  39. bigg jay

    The Fight Thread

    Not really "allegedly" since Masvidal decided to post a self-incriminating video on social media bragging about it shortly after the incident. He's a Trump supporter so he's clearly not the brightest guy out there and made it pretty easy for the cops.
    1 point
  40. More for developing a quicker release I would think.
    1 point
  41. blue_gold_84

    US Politics

    https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-trump-sues-hillary-clinton-others-over-russian-collusion-allegations-2022-03-24/
    1 point
  42. https://www.timeout.com/news/a-gravestone-dedicated-to-james-bond-has-just-appeared-in-the-faroe-islands-032322
    1 point
  43. 1 point
  44. ehhhhhhhhhh........ cash grab. You can't improve on the kits they have.... hopefully just a one off and it's not as egregious as I'm imagining.
    1 point
  45. has Fat Burger been brought up? I mean at least they have American Cheese....and Egg....they don't do that at 5 guys
    1 point
  46. No love for 5 Guys? Great burgers, lots of toppings, great fries. Happy happy joy joy for any burger efficienado.
    1 point
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