Part 1 - A Canadian Political Primer: Hi everyone, I've crawled out from under my bed because some of you have seemed curious about what's going on up here in America's hat. Justin Trudeau has dissolved Parliament and called an election for September 20th. He was just two years into his up-to
Politics and Junk
Your “Gettin’ Those Letters On!” Thursday Evening Open Thread
Your Subdued Canada Day Open Thread
Look - it's been a pretty bad few weeks up here in the Great White North. Among the 'highlights': Remains of 215 children discovered on site of former residential school. 751 unmarked graves found at residential school. How Thousands of Indigenous Children Vanished in Canada. Forensic experts say identifying the
It’s only Tuesday open thread?
The 9 Circles of Leasts – 2020 Edition
Your “Eve Of The Apocalypse” Tuesday Evening Open Thread
NFL Nuggets: Well, there's finally proof that COVID can cross over to the animal kingdom, as Broncos GM & noted equine hybrid John Elway has tested positive for the disease. Contact tracing appears to show the exposure came...from outside the building! Since the team facility is closed for election day,
Your “Who Really Cares At This Point?” Thursday Evening Open Thread
Tuesday football? A hobo-free Wednesday? Beerguy on a Thursday? Truly, these are the strangest of times. NFL Nuggets: The Ravens are apparently still pissed at the Bengals for going for the late field goal & robbing them of a shutout. Ravens DC Don “Wink” Martindale apparently yelled something the on-field mics
Your “Those Guys Are A Couple of Master Debaters” Tuesday Evening Open Thread
NFL News: It begins: up to eight Titans players & personnel have tested positive for Corona virus. It's three new positive tests for players and five new positive tests for personnel. Outside linebackers coach and defensive playcaller Shane Bowen missed Sunday's game due to COVID protocols. They now have to
Your “Super Tuesday 2 – Democratic Boogaloo!” Evening Open Thread
NFL News: Following the CBA vote extension, and Russell Okung's complaint to the NLRB, the league & union have agreed to extend the franchise tag deadline from 4:00PM Thursday to 11:59AM Monday. This does not confront anything, as the "legal tampering period" for free agency begins at noon on Monday.
Boots on the Ground: My Really Big Caucus Day
Your Wednesday Evening Catwalk Post
NFL News: Greg Olsen has signed a one-year deal with the Seahawks. Continuing the heritage of greats like Franco Harris, Jerry Rice & Sebastian Janikowski, who all signed one-year deals with Seattle before retiring & going to the Hall of Fame. ESPN throws some delightful shade, pointing out that Russell
