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Tariffs Are Trump’s Toxic Ex

Tariffs Are Trump’s Toxic Ex—And He Still Can’t Quit Them

Trump’s obsession with tariffs is like that one ex who swears they’re the best thing that ever happened to you—but all they did was wreck your finances and ghost you when things got tough.

Remember when he slapped tariffs on everything that moved, promising it would punish China and revive U.S. industry? Fast-forward, and we got rising prices, pissed-off farmers, supply chain chaos, and a trade war that hurt us more than them. Spoiler: China is not paying  the bill—we are

And now, instead of learning from the mess, he’s back on track preaching the same tired gospel like it’s some kind of economic miracle. It’s not policy—it’s cosplay economics. And everyday Americans are still paying the price for his trade war fantasy.

Tariffs didn’t make America great again—they made groceries more expensive, exports harder, and global trust in the U.S. flinch. If this is the plan for 2025, brace yourself. Round two might be even dumber than the first.

Massive Crowds, Record Advance Voting

Massive Crowds, Record Advance Voting — Is a Conservative Majority on the Horizon?

The signs are getting harder to ignore.

Conservative leader  is drawing massive crowds at political events across the country — crowds that dwarf anything seen in recent elections. People are showing up in droves, energized and ready for change.

Add to that a stunning advance voting turnout: over seven million Canadians have already cast their ballots. That kind of early engagement often signals one thing — a motivated base and a strong desire for something new.

Are we witnessing the beginning of a Conservative majority? With this kind of momentum, it’s starting to look like a real possibility.

Change is in the air. Are you feeling it too?

Reporting or Campaigning?

Is CBC’s  Janyce  McGregor Reporting or Campaigning?

Lately, CBC reporter Janyce McGregor’s coverage of the Conservative Party and its leader has raised serious questions about journalistic neutrality. Her tone and framing often come off less like objective reporting and more like a campaign against any policy that doesn’t align with the status quo — especially when it involves the Conservative stance on cutting CBC’s government funding.

One has to wonder: was she educated  at CNN, or is she just struggling to accept that a Conservative win could mean the end of taxpayer subsidies to the CBC? Either way, the blatant bias is getting harder to ignore. Canadians deserve fair journalism — not a public broadcaster doubling as an attack machine to protect its own interests.

If CBC wants to keep its credibility, maybe it’s time they remembered who really pays the bills: the Canadian people.

Pope Francis passed away

Pope Francis, the 266th pontiff of the Catholic Church and its first Latin American leader, passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. His death occurred at 7:35 a.m. local time in his residence at the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. AP News

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Francis was elected pope in 2013. He was renowned for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and efforts to modernize the Church. His papacy emphasized environmental stewardship, social justice, and interfaith dialogue. The Guardian

In the weeks leading up to his death, Pope Francis had been hospitalized for double pneumonia and was released on March 23. Despite his health challenges, he made a final public appearance on Easter Sunday, offering blessings from St. Peter’s Basilica. AP News

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the Vatican’s camerlengo, announced the pope’s passing, stating, “At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the home of the Father. His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of his Church.” Axios

Tributes have poured in from around the world. King Charles III reflected on his final meeting with the pope, praising his compassion and commitment to unity. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance, who met with Francis on Easter Sunday, noted the pope’s frailty during their encounter.

Pope Francis’s funeral is expected to take place within four to six days, followed by a nine-day period of mourning known as “novendiali.” In accordance with his wishes, he will be buried at the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome, making him the first pope to be interred outside the Vatican since Pope Leo XIII in 1903.

The conclave to elect his successor is anticipated to begin between May 6 and May 11, 2025.

Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of compassion, humility, and a commitment to addressing modern challenges within the Church.

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