Steve Burtch
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Hockey. Science. Politics. Education. Other BS. In whatever order occurs to me at the time.
Just sharing my opinions.
Hockey. Science. Politics. Education. Other BS. In whatever order occurs to me at the time.
Just sharing my opinions.
The Leafs 2nd highest rated F by xGAR so far this year?
Mattias Maccelli +1.4
Their 7th highest rated?
Dakota Joshua +0.4
Worst rated?
Calle Jarnkrok -0.9
Like I dunno guys. Maybe the coaches aren't playing the right players?
Mattias Maccelli +1.4
Their 7th highest rated?
Dakota Joshua +0.4
Worst rated?
Calle Jarnkrok -0.9
Like I dunno guys. Maybe the coaches aren't playing the right players?
November 29, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The Leafs 2nd highest rated F by xGAR so far this year?
Mattias Maccelli +1.4
Their 7th highest rated?
Dakota Joshua +0.4
Worst rated?
Calle Jarnkrok -0.9
Like I dunno guys. Maybe the coaches aren't playing the right players?
Mattias Maccelli +1.4
Their 7th highest rated?
Dakota Joshua +0.4
Worst rated?
Calle Jarnkrok -0.9
Like I dunno guys. Maybe the coaches aren't playing the right players?
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Trump drops 11 points - 11 points! - in the past month in Gallup. Just a staggering decline. 1/
Gallup poll | 11/3-11/25
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
November 28, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Trump drops 11 points - 11 points! - in the past month in Gallup. Just a staggering decline. 1/
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A polling thread:
- Support for Trump and the GOP has collapsed over the past few months
- He is now regularly polling in the mid 30s
- Attacking Venezuela more unpopular than his handing of inflation
- Consent of the governed has been withdrawn, regime may be facing a legitimacy crisis 👇
- Support for Trump and the GOP has collapsed over the past few months
- He is now regularly polling in the mid 30s
- Attacking Venezuela more unpopular than his handing of inflation
- Consent of the governed has been withdrawn, regime may be facing a legitimacy crisis 👇
Trump drops 11 points - 11 points! - in the past month in Gallup. Just a staggering decline. 1/
Gallup poll | 11/3-11/25
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
President Trump approval
Disapprove 60% (+6)
Approve 36% (-5)
news.gallup.com/poll/699221/...
November 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A polling thread:
- Support for Trump and the GOP has collapsed over the past few months
- He is now regularly polling in the mid 30s
- Attacking Venezuela more unpopular than his handing of inflation
- Consent of the governed has been withdrawn, regime may be facing a legitimacy crisis 👇
- Support for Trump and the GOP has collapsed over the past few months
- He is now regularly polling in the mid 30s
- Attacking Venezuela more unpopular than his handing of inflation
- Consent of the governed has been withdrawn, regime may be facing a legitimacy crisis 👇
So the only NHL skater with 20+ gp and a higher pts/60 than William Nylander (4.59) is Nathan MacKinnon (4.72).
The next 3 players would be:
Macklin Celebrini 4.22
Leo Carlsson 4.13
Nikita Kucherov 3.90
Brad Marchand and Connor Bedard are tied for 6th at 3.87.
John Tavares is in 11th at 3.79.
The next 3 players would be:
Macklin Celebrini 4.22
Leo Carlsson 4.13
Nikita Kucherov 3.90
Brad Marchand and Connor Bedard are tied for 6th at 3.87.
John Tavares is in 11th at 3.79.
November 29, 2025 at 2:20 PM
So the only NHL skater with 20+ gp and a higher pts/60 than William Nylander (4.59) is Nathan MacKinnon (4.72).
The next 3 players would be:
Macklin Celebrini 4.22
Leo Carlsson 4.13
Nikita Kucherov 3.90
Brad Marchand and Connor Bedard are tied for 6th at 3.87.
John Tavares is in 11th at 3.79.
The next 3 players would be:
Macklin Celebrini 4.22
Leo Carlsson 4.13
Nikita Kucherov 3.90
Brad Marchand and Connor Bedard are tied for 6th at 3.87.
John Tavares is in 11th at 3.79.
Reading through this and I feel like I'm not seeing this.
Like in many kids I am sure it is happening ... But not to this extent?
Also - seeing a lot of "teachers are required to give good grades for shoddy or no work"... And umm... No. They aren't.
They can push back. Many do. I do.
Like in many kids I am sure it is happening ... But not to this extent?
Also - seeing a lot of "teachers are required to give good grades for shoddy or no work"... And umm... No. They aren't.
They can push back. Many do. I do.
An issue we're seeing at all levels of university is that many students are simply refusing to do *anything*. They aren't reading the syllabus, aren't following assignment guidelines, aren't engaging with material, ignoring deadlines. And this might seem like old news, but it truly has ramped up.
November 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Reading through this and I feel like I'm not seeing this.
Like in many kids I am sure it is happening ... But not to this extent?
Also - seeing a lot of "teachers are required to give good grades for shoddy or no work"... And umm... No. They aren't.
They can push back. Many do. I do.
Like in many kids I am sure it is happening ... But not to this extent?
Also - seeing a lot of "teachers are required to give good grades for shoddy or no work"... And umm... No. They aren't.
They can push back. Many do. I do.
I'm in agreement with much of this except for the part about Maccelli.
He isn't doing what he did last year, and I'm not liking the sentiment that he is because it is counter-factual.
He isn't doing what he did last year, and I'm not liking the sentiment that he is because it is counter-factual.
November 28, 2025 at 5:36 PM
I'm in agreement with much of this except for the part about Maccelli.
He isn't doing what he did last year, and I'm not liking the sentiment that he is because it is counter-factual.
He isn't doing what he did last year, and I'm not liking the sentiment that he is because it is counter-factual.
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Impressive resilience from Canada's economy in 3Q: not just avoiding a recession with a 2.6% annualized bounce, but more than erasing the 2Q drop. Would have been even stronger but for reduction in fed govt current spending. Lesson: austerity is not helpful as we deal with Trump. #cdnecon
November 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Impressive resilience from Canada's economy in 3Q: not just avoiding a recession with a 2.6% annualized bounce, but more than erasing the 2Q drop. Would have been even stronger but for reduction in fed govt current spending. Lesson: austerity is not helpful as we deal with Trump. #cdnecon
I find a lot of commentary on Canadian politics is endlessly framed through the lens of how our politicians are or aren't similar to their counterparts in the US.
With a continuously shifting basis for comparison, it would likely be better to just compare them to *other* Canadian politicians.
With a continuously shifting basis for comparison, it would likely be better to just compare them to *other* Canadian politicians.
November 28, 2025 at 5:12 PM
I find a lot of commentary on Canadian politics is endlessly framed through the lens of how our politicians are or aren't similar to their counterparts in the US.
With a continuously shifting basis for comparison, it would likely be better to just compare them to *other* Canadian politicians.
With a continuously shifting basis for comparison, it would likely be better to just compare them to *other* Canadian politicians.
This is very clearly *not* what Mark Carney is doing... So I'm not sure why anyone would suggest he is in *alignment* with Trump on this topic.
Canada isn't trying to denaturalize citizens, or deport anyone and everyone by accusing them of criminality.
Canada isn't trying to denaturalize citizens, or deport anyone and everyone by accusing them of criminality.
Among other things, the (nebulous but clearly unconstitutional) attack on naturalized US citizens contained in this screed is a significant escalation.
Trump: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries … denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization.“
November 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This is very clearly *not* what Mark Carney is doing... So I'm not sure why anyone would suggest he is in *alignment* with Trump on this topic.
Canada isn't trying to denaturalize citizens, or deport anyone and everyone by accusing them of criminality.
Canada isn't trying to denaturalize citizens, or deport anyone and everyone by accusing them of criminality.
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NEW: ICE’s policy of mass detaining immigrants w pending deportation proceedings has led to an avalanche of rejections in court.
More than 220 judges — including 23 Trump appointees — have called it an illegal distortion of long-settled law. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
More than 220 judges — including 23 Trump appointees — have called it an illegal distortion of long-settled law. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
November 28, 2025 at 12:06 PM
NEW: ICE’s policy of mass detaining immigrants w pending deportation proceedings has led to an avalanche of rejections in court.
More than 220 judges — including 23 Trump appointees — have called it an illegal distortion of long-settled law. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
More than 220 judges — including 23 Trump appointees — have called it an illegal distortion of long-settled law. www.politico.com/news/2025/11...
Most of the net export increase was due to a jump on exports of Crude Oil and Bitumen (+6.7%).
Household spending declined, and imports were down significantly (-2.2%), particularly in industrial machinery, equipment and parts (where inventories were also down).
Canadians spent considerably less.
Household spending declined, and imports were down significantly (-2.2%), particularly in industrial machinery, equipment and parts (where inventories were also down).
Canadians spent considerably less.
November 28, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Most of the net export increase was due to a jump on exports of Crude Oil and Bitumen (+6.7%).
Household spending declined, and imports were down significantly (-2.2%), particularly in industrial machinery, equipment and parts (where inventories were also down).
Canadians spent considerably less.
Household spending declined, and imports were down significantly (-2.2%), particularly in industrial machinery, equipment and parts (where inventories were also down).
Canadians spent considerably less.
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There it is again. Trump’s math doesn’t math. The US takes in about 10 times as much through income taxes than it does through tariffs, but nobody around Trump has the courage to correct him. Most journalists reporting on this story are just as cowardly.
Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income reut.rs/4p65j0l
Trump says he may cut income tax 'completely' because of tariff income
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration may slash income tax completely over the next couple of years because of government revenue generated from tariffs.
reut.rs
November 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
There it is again. Trump’s math doesn’t math. The US takes in about 10 times as much through income taxes than it does through tariffs, but nobody around Trump has the courage to correct him. Most journalists reporting on this story are just as cowardly.
The drastic swing in Canada's net exports from Q2 to Q3 is interesting, but I would be curious how much (if any) of that is from new diversified trade flows and how much was just US purchasing pulled forward (if any) by tariff deadlines.
November 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The drastic swing in Canada's net exports from Q2 to Q3 is interesting, but I would be curious how much (if any) of that is from new diversified trade flows and how much was just US purchasing pulled forward (if any) by tariff deadlines.
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Canada's monthly GDP tracker shows output hitting an all-time high in September, rising 2.8% annualized compared to August, but overall GDP remains up only marginally since the beginning of the year
November 28, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Canada's monthly GDP tracker shows output hitting an all-time high in September, rising 2.8% annualized compared to August, but overall GDP remains up only marginally since the beginning of the year
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NEW: Data released today shows the Canadian economy returning to normal growth after the massive trade-war hit in Q2, with GDP growing 2.6% annualized in the third quarter
Consumption dropped & investment/government activity were flat though—the entire rebound was in net exports
Consumption dropped & investment/government activity were flat though—the entire rebound was in net exports
November 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM
NEW: Data released today shows the Canadian economy returning to normal growth after the massive trade-war hit in Q2, with GDP growing 2.6% annualized in the third quarter
Consumption dropped & investment/government activity were flat though—the entire rebound was in net exports
Consumption dropped & investment/government activity were flat though—the entire rebound was in net exports
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Pedestrian struck by motorist on Parkside a block from the speed camera that vigilantes kept tearing down that caused ford to remove them from all Ontario. Drive as you wish Ontario. Nobody matters. This is what you voted for.
November 28, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Pedestrian struck by motorist on Parkside a block from the speed camera that vigilantes kept tearing down that caused ford to remove them from all Ontario. Drive as you wish Ontario. Nobody matters. This is what you voted for.
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
• Rolling Stones/Stone Temple Pilots
• Muse/Flaming Lips
• Bad Religion/NOFX
• The National
• Alex G
• Rolling Stones/Stone Temple Pilots
• Muse/Flaming Lips
• Bad Religion/NOFX
• The National
• Alex G
introduce yourself with five concerts you’ve seen
nick cave
manchester orchestra
neil young
the clash
jeff rosenstock
nick cave
manchester orchestra
neil young
the clash
jeff rosenstock
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you've seen
Mountain Goats
Silver Jews
Magnolia Electric Co.
Wesley Willis
Hot Snakes
Mountain Goats
Silver Jews
Magnolia Electric Co.
Wesley Willis
Hot Snakes
November 27, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Introduce yourself with five concerts you've seen
• Rolling Stones/Stone Temple Pilots
• Muse/Flaming Lips
• Bad Religion/NOFX
• The National
• Alex G
• Rolling Stones/Stone Temple Pilots
• Muse/Flaming Lips
• Bad Religion/NOFX
• The National
• Alex G
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I don't know who needs to hear this but making deals with Alberta and the oilpatch
doesn't
fucking
work
Just ask the last person who tried.
doesn't
fucking
work
Just ask the last person who tried.
As Carney-Smith pipeline deal looms, Catherine McKenna says oil companies can't be trusted. She would know
Justin Trudeau's first environment minister spoke with Canada's National Observer about misogyny, policy and broken promises.
www.nationalobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I don't know who needs to hear this but making deals with Alberta and the oilpatch
doesn't
fucking
work
Just ask the last person who tried.
doesn't
fucking
work
Just ask the last person who tried.
Doug Ford is still trying to blame the Liberals for the Eglinton Crosstown not opening.
Tunnelling was begun in 2011, in prep for the boring machines that began work in 2013.
He's been premier since June 29th, 2018. So 7 years and 5 months on his watch. More than half.
Tunnelling was begun in 2011, in prep for the boring machines that began work in 2013.
He's been premier since June 29th, 2018. So 7 years and 5 months on his watch. More than half.
November 27, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Doug Ford is still trying to blame the Liberals for the Eglinton Crosstown not opening.
Tunnelling was begun in 2011, in prep for the boring machines that began work in 2013.
He's been premier since June 29th, 2018. So 7 years and 5 months on his watch. More than half.
Tunnelling was begun in 2011, in prep for the boring machines that began work in 2013.
He's been premier since June 29th, 2018. So 7 years and 5 months on his watch. More than half.
I do agree with the comment here that the Indigenous groups (who actually own the Treaty territory the pipeline is supposed to pass through) won't actually give permission to do so.
So the pipeline agreement is sort of moot.
So the pipeline agreement is sort of moot.
Mark Carney managed to trade a pipeline that will never get built for meaningful progress on industrial carbon pricing and electricity interties — both of which will get more wind and solar built.
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
Remember when people thought he wasn't good at politics? www.nationalobserver.com/2025/11/27/o...
The method to Mark Carney’s madness
The memorandum of understanding with Alberta might look like surrender. Look closer
www.nationalobserver.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
I do agree with the comment here that the Indigenous groups (who actually own the Treaty territory the pipeline is supposed to pass through) won't actually give permission to do so.
So the pipeline agreement is sort of moot.
So the pipeline agreement is sort of moot.
Kinda curious what exactly Carney is doing that is for the benefit of Canada or the Environment here.
Building a pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast (and ignoring BC and indigenous groups in the process) was *never* explicitly part of the campaign.
Building a pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast (and ignoring BC and indigenous groups in the process) was *never* explicitly part of the campaign.
Trudeau-era environment minister Steven Guilbeault has published a resignation letter detailing the reasons for his departure from Carney's cabinet.
He directly cites today's MOU:
He directly cites today's MOU:
November 27, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Kinda curious what exactly Carney is doing that is for the benefit of Canada or the Environment here.
Building a pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast (and ignoring BC and indigenous groups in the process) was *never* explicitly part of the campaign.
Building a pipeline from Alberta to the BC coast (and ignoring BC and indigenous groups in the process) was *never* explicitly part of the campaign.
Also - Stock Buybacks are explicitly market manipulation and should be illegal.
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Also - Stock Buybacks are explicitly market manipulation and should be illegal.
It seems exceedingly problematic that foreign owned corporations have the ear of our federal government.
This clearly isn't of benefit to the electorate at large. Tax them appropriately.
If they aren't going to invest in Canada they are extracting wealth.
This clearly isn't of benefit to the electorate at large. Tax them appropriately.
If they aren't going to invest in Canada they are extracting wealth.
“Rather than reinvesting those profits in the Canadian economy, the four companies paid out $79.7 billion in dividends and share buybacks, nearly ¾ of which went to foreign shareholders, including 62% to American shareholders.”
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
www.theenergymix.com/u-s-owned-oi...
U.S.-Owned Oil Sands Giants Send Profits Out of Canada Despite Public Support for Resource Sovereignty
Canada’s biggest oil sands producers are sending a large share of their profits out of the country to their shareholders in the United States, the CEO of the Trottier Family Foundation warns in an opi...
www.theenergymix.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It seems exceedingly problematic that foreign owned corporations have the ear of our federal government.
This clearly isn't of benefit to the electorate at large. Tax them appropriately.
If they aren't going to invest in Canada they are extracting wealth.
This clearly isn't of benefit to the electorate at large. Tax them appropriately.
If they aren't going to invest in Canada they are extracting wealth.
Minten to Steeves.
*sigh*
*sigh*
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Minten to Steeves.
*sigh*
*sigh*
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Check out the toe drag and dish here from Fraser Minten!
Check out the toe drag and dish here from Fraser Minten!
November 27, 2025 at 2:30 AM
EWWWWW 🥵
Check out the toe drag and dish here from Fraser Minten!
Check out the toe drag and dish here from Fraser Minten!