Paul Wheaton
@lepewter.bsky.social
Retired RCN submariner. Radical centrist. Prefer polite discourse, but will call BS when I see it. Love music and woodworking. Perennially disappointed Leafs fan.
But, from a practical standpoint, if a private citizen pulls out a pistol during an ICE protest, the probability that he/she will be immediately peppered with lead approaches 100%. To be clear, Pretti did nothing wrong here, the fault is entirely ICE's.
January 25, 2026 at 5:59 PM
But, from a practical standpoint, if a private citizen pulls out a pistol during an ICE protest, the probability that he/she will be immediately peppered with lead approaches 100%. To be clear, Pretti did nothing wrong here, the fault is entirely ICE's.
I suspect that physical courage in battle is much easier to find than moral courage to do the right thing, going against leaders, as well as peers.
January 19, 2026 at 10:54 PM
I suspect that physical courage in battle is much easier to find than moral courage to do the right thing, going against leaders, as well as peers.
If we don't stand up for Denmark and Greenland, how can we expect Europe to stand up for Canada?
January 18, 2026 at 11:12 PM
If we don't stand up for Denmark and Greenland, how can we expect Europe to stand up for Canada?
1936 Berlin Olympics says "Hi"!
January 17, 2026 at 9:26 PM
1936 Berlin Olympics says "Hi"!
The Trump administration lost their minds over the Reagan TV ad, complaining of political interference in the US. But, RFK's nonsense about Germany is all above board...apparently.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Ford doubles down on Reagan ad that got Trump fuming
Ottawa holds its breath for details of Trump’s new 10 percent tariff.
www.politico.com
January 11, 2026 at 2:50 PM
The Trump administration lost their minds over the Reagan TV ad, complaining of political interference in the US. But, RFK's nonsense about Germany is all above board...apparently.
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
www.politico.com/news/2025/10...
Liberal ≠ progressive.
December 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Liberal ≠ progressive.
I've never seen the Scott version. After watching Alistair Sim every Christmas season, I can't bring myself to watch any other version.
December 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
I've never seen the Scott version. After watching Alistair Sim every Christmas season, I can't bring myself to watch any other version.
Another numpty who thinks NATO membership involves paying dues. Nobody twisted the US government's arm to force it to spend so much on their military. That was the choice they made.
November 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Another numpty who thinks NATO membership involves paying dues. Nobody twisted the US government's arm to force it to spend so much on their military. That was the choice they made.
The thought of a Maple MAGA government fills me with dread. So, should the NDP vote against the budget and trigger an election costing more than a half-billion dollars, the electorate should punish them mercilessly.
November 2, 2025 at 7:22 PM
The thought of a Maple MAGA government fills me with dread. So, should the NDP vote against the budget and trigger an election costing more than a half-billion dollars, the electorate should punish them mercilessly.
I'd like to think that the NDP is criticizing the budget now in order to appease their base, but will "reluctantly" vote in favour, because they know the consequences of a Poilievre-lead CPC coming to power.
November 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
I'd like to think that the NDP is criticizing the budget now in order to appease their base, but will "reluctantly" vote in favour, because they know the consequences of a Poilievre-lead CPC coming to power.
C'mon. Don't beat around the bush, tell us what you *really* think of him.😁
November 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
C'mon. Don't beat around the bush, tell us what you *really* think of him.😁
This appears to be the same guy. He needs some serious help.
www.saltwire.com/atlantic-can...
www.saltwire.com/atlantic-can...
October 8, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This appears to be the same guy. He needs some serious help.
www.saltwire.com/atlantic-can...
www.saltwire.com/atlantic-can...
Thanks for this. That's 24 minutes of my life that I will never get back.
October 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Thanks for this. That's 24 minutes of my life that I will never get back.
So, the Governor of Tennessee thought crime was bad enough in DC to send troops there, but not bad enough in Memphis to deploy troops in his own state? Do I have this right?
September 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
So, the Governor of Tennessee thought crime was bad enough in DC to send troops there, but not bad enough in Memphis to deploy troops in his own state? Do I have this right?
Not doomed *yet*. And, should America implode, I can picture Canada being pulled into the vortex. We can only hope they come to their senses before it's too late.
September 13, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Not doomed *yet*. And, should America implode, I can picture Canada being pulled into the vortex. We can only hope they come to their senses before it's too late.
Interesting read. I fear that if America descends into authoritarianism to the point of autocracy, Canada's status as an independent nation will be doomed. I can't picture our allies coming to our aid.
September 13, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Interesting read. I fear that if America descends into authoritarianism to the point of autocracy, Canada's status as an independent nation will be doomed. I can't picture our allies coming to our aid.
Didn't Jackson get away with defying the SCOTUS? That's a serious question, BTW.
August 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Didn't Jackson get away with defying the SCOTUS? That's a serious question, BTW.
I read this a couple of years ago and it was an eye opener.
July 16, 2025 at 12:17 AM
I read this a couple of years ago and it was an eye opener.