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Well, this is flat out wrong. Sure, petroleum products make up a considerable amount of what we consume but it's not everything we consume. And to that point, you can see how much damage our reliance on that commodity has done. As for transitioning to better and renewable alternatives, feel free to have a read (as it pertains to our nation and the world at large): https://www.cer-rec.gc.ca/en/data-analysis/energy-markets/canadas-energy-transition/canadas-energy-transition-historical-future-changes-energy-systems-update-energy-market-assessment-introduction.html https://www.nationofchange.org/2019/07/30/the-future-of-industrial-hemp-and-biofuels/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2020/02/partner-content-breaking-our-fossil-fuel-habit/ Just because changing the way we do things takes times doesn't mean we shouldn't do it or that we should continue extracting dirty, harmful resources from the ground. The whole purpose of advancing as a civilization is to find better ways to be sustainable and prosperous, and continuing to consume hydrocarbon resources that are finite on this planet flies in the face of that advancement. Our collective addiction to a non-renewable resource around which we've built modern civilization has a shelf life and that puts our future in a precarious position unless we make changes. As I stated in my previous post, going cold turkey is not the solution but taking the necessary steps to eventually stop using a finite resource is beneficial to our future. The status quo of the 20th century is not a way forward in the 21st century.

Point out a single aspect of the LPC's climate policies that actually qualify as insane. And the "bUt ThE eConOmY" narrative isn't it. As @JCon pointed out, the pandemic doesn't give two shits about our economic activity, be it here or anywhere in the world. And it's not about just cutting off petroleum like some ripping off a bandaid or going cold turkey. It's about transitioning away from petroleum to better and renewable options, ones that don't harm the planet.

Yikes! Now these are some photoshop skills.

Photoshop isn't difficult, especially for a professional sports team. And confirmed by the Jets. So, much ado about nothing. Leave it up to idiot trolls on social media (the Twitter Landfill, to be precise) to make it something, though.

Looks like the Jets just photoshopped their jersey over his CBJ one from the team photos taken earlier this year. Wouldn't Dubois still be in 14-day quarantine now?

Here's Dubois' interview on IC earlier today:

I'm not crying. You are.

Pretty shocked but I guess it turns out the rumours regarding Laine's contentedness here were, at the very least, partially true. A real shame to lose such an offensive talent, IMO. But the return is good - and better if Dubois re-signs here in the near future. I was hoping for something higher than a third rounder for Roslovic but it is what it is at this point. This team looks lethal down the middle and that's crucial in today's NHL. I just hope whatever attitude problems Dubois had in Columbus stayed there. I don't think Tortorella is a good coach with younger players and Dubois didn't seem to be an exception. Looking forward to seeing him in a Jets jersey, anyway. He's a very talented centre.

Niku is 24 years old, has played 50 games in the NHL, and looks to have regressed. Heinola is 19 years old, and while he's only played 8 games, he looks to have some upside. He also had a strong performance in the WJHC, for whatever that's worth. I guess it's being excited about his potential.

Niku looks absolutely lost in the NHL. Heinola should be a welcome change, IMO.

Based on how 2019 fared for both, Fajardo would be the logical choice for a team going forward. He's younger, he's healthier, and his ceiling has maybe not yet been established. That's not a dig at Nichols or inflating Fajardo's ability, to be sure. Nichols is a known commodity, his age is a factor (he'll be 34 in March), and his injury history makes the risk factor higher with him as a starting QB. However, he established himself as a more than capable starting QB from 2016 until his most recent injury. That shouldn't be downplayed or diminished as it relates to the success of the Bombers during that time. Nichols Derangement Syndrome refers to revising history, making misleading claims, creating falsehoods, and otherwise shitting all over a player who gave his all to this franchise for a good while. Choosing to take Fajardo over Nichols at this point in time isn't NDS. Being petty, delusional, immature, and posting hateful and erroneous garbage about him on here is, though. Fajardo more than likely doesn't get a MOP nod based on his statistics if every Western teams' starting QBs don't all get hurt at some point during the 2019 season. He performed competently but he didn't blow away the stats sheet consistently by any stretch of the imagination. He did, however, show that he is capable of being a starter and the Riders paid him to do so. Whether than pans out for either party remains to be seen. Now that opposing teams have more tape on him, we'll see how he does as a sophomore starter. The Riders' O-line is pretty lousy but having Powell in the backfield and some solid receivers, plus his ability to scramble will help his case. And FWIW, this a Blue Bombers forum. It's more or less part and parcel to poke fun at our team's biggest rival and the personnel moves the Riders make. We're the last fanbase who should be throwing stones at other team's QB situations but our team's also the defending champs. So, it is what it is.

Glad to have Neufeld back in blue and gold. Keeping that O-line corps in tact is huge.

More like pathetic and childish. Straight up keyboard warrior behaviour.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/derek-sloan-expel-caucus-result-1.5880171 A smart decision. Good riddance.

Makes sense considering how much he's defended Fajardo in this thread - on a Blue Bombers forum.

Not at all a waste of time. I just felt it necessary to point out there are things being done by the feds, even if it's likely not enough at this stage in the game. Too little, too late seems to be the mantra for humanity as a whole when it comes to managing crises on this planet and climate change is no exception. Collectively, we're reactive way more often than we're proactive - it explains a lot of the state of the world.

https://liberal.ca/our-platform/clean-affordable-power/ https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/science-data/data-analysis/energy-data-analysis/energy-facts/renewable-energy-facts/20069 This information took less than five minutes to find and share here. Hydroelectricity has been a major driver for Canada's energy needs for decades; that's hardly revelation in 2021. While Canada does need to continue on a greener, more sustainable path, our country just can't get off petroleum cold turkey without negative effects. But to suggest Canada or its current federal gov't is doing nothing in regard to renewable energy simply isn't accurate. It is possible to continue investing in the petroleum energy industry while also investing in renewable energy industries, the latter of which is the future for this planet. Canada, like many other nations, will rely on both as it eventually transitions to a solely renewable energy reliance in the years to come. This endeavour will require considerable effort from governments at all levels, as well as private industry.

Yeah, but he hit that upright to ice the game. That's pretty special.

Nah, just one. Nichols is still living seemingly rent free in your head despite the fact he's not a part of the WFC anymore. You were the one who chose to bring him up in this thread, for no apparent reason other than to deflect from the Riders' going all in on Fajardo. Hell, it would've made more sense to bring up Collaros considering the Bombers "went all in" on him despite his injury history. With Nichols, the Bombers didn't "kick him to the curb," unless you think letting a free agent walk qualifies as such. In which case that would also apply to Nevis and Roh who were not re-signed. But that's total nonsense. The Bombers had to choose between him or Collaros and they chose the latter. Whether or not it was the correct decision remains to be seen. It isn't like Collaros is the model of QB health, either. In four games played, Collaros didn't outperform Nichols. The former averaged 213 passing yards, 69.1 comp. %, and 1 TD per game in 2019. He was brought in to solidify the QB position because Streveler alone wasn't getting the job done through the air. Competent QBing is all the team needed on its championship run and that's what Collaros provided. What's to be gained by posting such bullshit revisionist history and derailing this thread with such useless comments?

**** me, I hope so. I'm rocking the most ridiculous mop ever... I look like the illegitimate lovechild of Jim Halpert and Stephen Harper, circa 2006.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/erin-otoole-conservative-party-donald-trump-1.5878211 Pretty solid analysis, IMO. O'Toole and the CPC as a whole need to distance themselves from GOP-esque style politics, and that could be challenging with members like Sloan, Lewis, and Poilievre in the mix, spouting conspiracy theories and other divisive garbage we've seen south of the 49th the last several years. As party leader, O'Toole has to either rein them in or simply get rid of them. The margin for error is too thin and I don't think he can afford to waver, either with his message or his actions. The CPC seems like a rudderless ship these days and O'Toole hasn't done anything to fix that. A strong, or at least competent opposition, regardless of the party, is important in holding the party in power to account in Canadian politics. O'Toole has his work cut out for him and time doesn't appear to be on his side. I just hope, with the end of Trump's presidency, we'll see that style of "politics" fizzle out here in Canada. There's absolutely no need for that ****, regardless of the scale.

It was brief but in his two starts, he put up 173 yards on 28 carries, had 80 yards receiving, plus a TD. It no doubt speaks to the quality of the O-line and the general design of the offense, but I think he's got the tools and skillset to be a highly capable tailback in this league.

Whenever I watch this final play of the 2019 WF, I see the ball hit the upright and immediately think of this (but the sound of the football, in particular):