Ross Buchholz
@rossbuchholz.bsky.social
🇨🇦🇨🇦 Albertan. BSc. International Business. R&D. Regulatory. Extensive Traveller. Proud Father and Husband.
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They could've made this ad about 2 people in the unemployment benefits line, shopping for overpriced food at the grocery store, or waiting hours in the ER. But no, they chose two middle aged white men playing golf. Yeah, that's sure to win over the "boots not suits" working class: with a Cialis ad.
April 21, 2025 at 12:47 PM
They could've made this ad about 2 people in the unemployment benefits line, shopping for overpriced food at the grocery store, or waiting hours in the ER. But no, they chose two middle aged white men playing golf. Yeah, that's sure to win over the "boots not suits" working class: with a Cialis ad.
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If Science is only acceptable if it agrees with the conservative world view, is it even science anymore?
In Canadian election, top Conservative candidate vows to end ’woke ideology’ in science funding
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In Canadian election, top Conservative candidate vows to end ’woke ideology’ in science funding
Pierre Poilievre’s Conservative Party is trying to topple Liberal government in 28 April election
www.science.org
April 10, 2025 at 5:27 AM
If Science is only acceptable if it agrees with the conservative world view, is it even science anymore?
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"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 9:25 PM
"History will remember this day— when an American President and Vice President abandoned all we stand for."
February 28, 2025 at 11:52 PM
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European Union must promptly form a European Military Force with a nuclear capacity, which Canada and UK must be part of. Such defensive formation would operate in support of NATO, but must have the capacity to replace it.
USA no longer is a dependable ally.
Hard new reality to accept.
#cdnpoli
USA no longer is a dependable ally.
Hard new reality to accept.
#cdnpoli
Anyone who thinks Trump isn’t coming for 🇨🇦Canada’s natural resources should take a look at what he’s doing to 🇺🇦Ukraine.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/15/w...
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Ukraine Rejects U.S. Demand for Half of Its Mineral Resources (Gift Article)
President Volodymyr Zelensky publicly faulted the American offer, which is tied to continued aid, because it did not include security guarantees.
www.nytimes.com
February 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM
European Union must promptly form a European Military Force with a nuclear capacity, which Canada and UK must be part of. Such defensive formation would operate in support of NATO, but must have the capacity to replace it.
USA no longer is a dependable ally.
Hard new reality to accept.
#cdnpoli
USA no longer is a dependable ally.
Hard new reality to accept.
#cdnpoli
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I think that Trudeau is sowing the seeds for Canada to join the European Union before he bows out officially. I'm 41 years old. I may never see the relationship between Canada and the United States repaired in my lifetime. #cdnpoli #uspoli #tariffs
Trump's actions transform 'dissent within Canadian populace' into staunch 'anti-American sentiment'
YouTube video by FRANCE 24 English
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February 15, 2025 at 4:53 AM
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You cannot determine whether you saved or cost money based solely on one side of the ledger.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
February 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
You cannot determine whether you saved or cost money based solely on one side of the ledger.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
Example: I saved my household $2K by not paying the mortgage.
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“Tariffs” simplified. 👏👏
I realize now that I have a “trade deficit” with the store across the street. I walked over and bought a jug of milk. The store is abusing me and I’m tired of subsidizing it by buying something at a fair price that I want. I’m going to apply a tariff that will raise the future price of milk for me.
February 1, 2025 at 4:39 AM
“Tariffs” simplified. 👏👏
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Does “Golden Age” refer to a time when planes keep crashing, eggs cost $10–15 a dozen, the U.S. is being booed and protested by all our allies, workers are losing their jobs, and Americans’ personal data is being rummaged through by unelected oligarchs and their strange crew of 20-something incels?
February 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Does “Golden Age” refer to a time when planes keep crashing, eggs cost $10–15 a dozen, the U.S. is being booed and protested by all our allies, workers are losing their jobs, and Americans’ personal data is being rummaged through by unelected oligarchs and their strange crew of 20-something incels?
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Very fun living in a country where most people don't know anything about how the world they rely on works
February 3, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Very fun living in a country where most people don't know anything about how the world they rely on works
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There’s so much to be angry about with respect to the Alberta vaccine task force.
$2 million wasted on anti-science minimizer recommendations that WILL cause harm.
But the elephant in the room?
Why was Bhattacharya on a CANADIAN task force? And how much did we pay him?
$2 million wasted on anti-science minimizer recommendations that WILL cause harm.
But the elephant in the room?
Why was Bhattacharya on a CANADIAN task force? And how much did we pay him?
Alberta task force recommends halt of COVID-19 vaccines in new report
The task force’s final report into pandemic response touched on several points common with disinformation campaigns such as the effectiveness of public health restrictions and masking
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM
There’s so much to be angry about with respect to the Alberta vaccine task force.
$2 million wasted on anti-science minimizer recommendations that WILL cause harm.
But the elephant in the room?
Why was Bhattacharya on a CANADIAN task force? And how much did we pay him?
$2 million wasted on anti-science minimizer recommendations that WILL cause harm.
But the elephant in the room?
Why was Bhattacharya on a CANADIAN task force? And how much did we pay him?
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In a provinces of 5 million people (hardly a large city elsewhere) imagine having 4 separate heath care administrations, each with a CEO, bureaucracy, human resource departments and IT.
How is this fiscally conservative?
#ableg
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How is this fiscally conservative?
#ableg
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Alberta announces the 4 health agencies that will replace AHS later this year
The province has released more information on its plan to break up Alberta Health Services and replace it with four sector-based health agencies.
edmonton.ctvnews.ca
November 19, 2024 at 5:07 AM
In a provinces of 5 million people (hardly a large city elsewhere) imagine having 4 separate heath care administrations, each with a CEO, bureaucracy, human resource departments and IT.
How is this fiscally conservative?
#ableg
edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-anno...
How is this fiscally conservative?
#ableg
edmonton.ctvnews.ca/alberta-anno...
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Hmm, before we get upset, let's look at the UCP's track record on auto insurance by comparing 2018 with 2024...
OK, a 151% increase. Over 2.5x higher. $1900/yr MORE for one person. So removing the NDP's rate cap DID make a difference. Huh 😳.
This is the UCP "making life more affordable." 😡
#ableg
OK, a 151% increase. Over 2.5x higher. $1900/yr MORE for one person. So removing the NDP's rate cap DID make a difference. Huh 😳.
This is the UCP "making life more affordable." 😡
#ableg
November 18, 2024 at 10:01 PM
Hmm, before we get upset, let's look at the UCP's track record on auto insurance by comparing 2018 with 2024...
OK, a 151% increase. Over 2.5x higher. $1900/yr MORE for one person. So removing the NDP's rate cap DID make a difference. Huh 😳.
This is the UCP "making life more affordable." 😡
#ableg
OK, a 151% increase. Over 2.5x higher. $1900/yr MORE for one person. So removing the NDP's rate cap DID make a difference. Huh 😳.
This is the UCP "making life more affordable." 😡
#ableg
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“What emerges is a rationale to turn AHS over to Covenant (a Catholic health-care provider) along with any other interested private operators. The premier frequently advocates for more private surgical facilities.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Opinion: UCP's cures are adding to ailments of Alberta health-care system
Opinion:
calgaryherald.com
November 16, 2024 at 4:37 AM
“What emerges is a rationale to turn AHS over to Covenant (a Catholic health-care provider) along with any other interested private operators. The premier frequently advocates for more private surgical facilities.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Did the 90 days, time promised by Danielle Smith to fix healthcare, elapse yet?
How are the two new healthcare bosses, Dr Lyle Oberg and Dr. John Cowell doing? We haven’t heard much from them.
#ableg
How are the two new healthcare bosses, Dr Lyle Oberg and Dr. John Cowell doing? We haven’t heard much from them.
#ableg
November 15, 2024 at 7:37 PM
Did the 90 days, time promised by Danielle Smith to fix healthcare, elapse yet?
How are the two new healthcare bosses, Dr Lyle Oberg and Dr. John Cowell doing? We haven’t heard much from them.
#ableg
How are the two new healthcare bosses, Dr Lyle Oberg and Dr. John Cowell doing? We haven’t heard much from them.
#ableg
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“while the government is within its rights to replace the board, the faulty narrative that AIMCo’s costs are out of control will make things difficult for the next board and management team.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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Fired AIMCo chair disputes Alberta’s narrative on costs in letter to Horner
Fired AIMCo chair Kenneth Kroner has written a letter to Alberta's Nate Horner to dispute what he calls an “incorrect narrative." Read more.
financialpost.com
November 15, 2024 at 7:14 PM
“while the government is within its rights to replace the board, the faulty narrative that AIMCo’s costs are out of control will make things difficult for the next board and management team.”
#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
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“No well-run firm replaces all of its executive team and whole board at once,” pension expert Alexander Dyck, a finance professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, said in an interview. “That’s a recipe for disaster.”
#ableg #cdnpoli
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#ableg #cdnpoli
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Public ambush sends alert to $169 billion Alberta pension: Government’s in charge
“To restore confidence in the agency, Alberta’s government has decided to reset the investment corporation’s focus with a new CEO and board,” the government of Alberta said in a statement.
www.bnnbloomberg.ca
November 15, 2024 at 7:20 PM
“No well-run firm replaces all of its executive team and whole board at once,” pension expert Alexander Dyck, a finance professor at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, said in an interview. “That’s a recipe for disaster.”
#ableg #cdnpoli
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#ableg #cdnpoli
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