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Going and Coming to Mars: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

SpaceX’s IPO was predictably a success, making Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire. He reiterated his goal of traveling to Mars and settling there.

There have been many instances in the past of an idea which, due to arrogance or optimism, seemed really good on paper but upon execution turned out to be catastrophic, from Napoleon invading Russia, to dumping auto tires in the ocean for the purpose of creating an artificial reef, to creating humanoid robots, to creating welfare, to creating artificial intelligence, to gain of function research, to forming a Children’s Crusade, to doing business in China, to buying stocks on margin, to NYC rent control, or putting tons of orange peels in forests.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•Our World

WTF?

The dummies at the view got a brutal fact check after they tried claiming a “jury of one’s peers” means the same color as you 🤡

Race-baiting trash pic.twitter.com/rnLueSfW5Y

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) June 23, 2026

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•WTF?

Mark Carney’s flattery of Donald Trump is a game that needs changing

Donald Trump must enjoy what has now become diplomatic protocol for dealing with him on the world stage — namely, flattery and deference.

Mark Carney caught on to it early, calling Trump a “transformational president” during his first White House sit-down with him more than a year ago.

Others practise it too, from King Charles hosting a state visit for Trump to France’s Emmanuel Macron treating him to a state dinner at the Palace of Versailles after the G7 meetings wrapped up in that country last week.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

WSJ: ‘Far-Left’ Generational Clash Could Derail Dems

“Generational”? Perhaps, but not in the way the Wall Street Journal means, or at least not entirely.

The WSJ correctly captures the ideological clash taking place in the Democrat Party and its scope. The framing around age is understandable too, given the shocking and embarrassing reveal of the massive cover-up around Joe Biden’s senility in office. However, that framing doesn’t necessarily hold up to scrutiny, considering the originating sources of the conflict…

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•Democratic Party

Canada’s historic submarine procurement incites fierce industrial benefits competition

Canada’s purchase of 12 new submarines will be one of the biggest defence procurements in the country’s history, inciting a fierce competition between bidders. In a brazen attempt to woo the federal government, the two finalists have each promised tens of billions of dollars in economic benefits.

It’s a decision with extensive implications for Canadian industry, government, the Royal Canadian Navy and the country’s strategic alliances. Each of the two bidders, Germany’s ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean, have a comparable diesel-electric submarine on offer, and their unique capabilities will play a large role in Ottawa’s decision.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•"CAF - Canadian Armed Forces", Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

Iran, Like Hamas, Has No Intention of Fulfilling Trump’s Peace Demands

Hardly has the ink on the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding that US President Donald J. Trump signed with Tehran had a chance to dry than it has become abundantly clear that Iran has no serious intention of abiding by the agreement’s demands — namely abandoning its efforts to acquire nuclear weapons and re-establishing freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•"US Israel Iran War"

Canadian Museum for Human Rights trustee resigns, cites ‘one-sided’ Palestinian exhibit

A trustee at the Canadian Museum for Human Rights is quitting the organization’s board over an upcoming exhibit about the late 1940s displacement of Palestinians, saying its lack of vital historical context will stir up hostility against Jewish people.

Mark Berlin submitted his resignation on Monday in a letter addressed to Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, and Benjie Nycum, the museum’s board chair. He has served as trustee since 2018.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•"Oct 7 2023"

Happy Father’s Day From the NY Times! ‘What I Learned About Parenting as a Trans Dad’

The New York Times marked Father’s Day with a guest essay thumbing its nose at traditional families with a trans twist — “What I Learned About Parenting as a Trans Dad.” Yes, a Father’s Day essay from a “father” who is actually a woman.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•WTF?

Owner of Paramount Fine Foods and the City of Mississauga are suing each other. Here’s why

Mohamad Fakih, the owner of Paramount Fine Foods, is alleging the City of Mississauga defamed him by publicly claiming his company owes more than $1 million in connection with the naming rights of that city’s largest sports and entertainment venue.

The municipality announced in late May that it would be renaming Paramount Fine Foods Centre to the Mississauga Sports and Entertainment Centre at the beginning of June, following the termination of its contract with Paramount.

In an open letter dated May 26, Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish said the city had been “forced” to end their agreement, alleging the food company owes the city $1.6 million.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•"Islamophobia"

Can Anyone Govern Britain — Or America?

As Britain gets ready for its seventh prime minister in just 10 years, it’s time to ask whether the parliamentary system itself is broken.

That might explain not only why landslide election victories don’t translate into stable leadership in Britain but also why America’s Congress is so feckless.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•UK, USA

Pierre Poilievre says Canada has too many cause-based awareness months

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he’s had it with months dedicated to various causes, arguing there are too many and that it’s becoming difficult to keep track of them.

Speaking at a press conference on June 19, the opposition leader said, “I think there are so many months now that are dedicated to so many causes it’s kind of getting hard to keep track of which month is for what cause or for what group.”

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•"Canadian Politics", "Identity Politics"

Antifa terrorists convicted of attack on Texas ICE Facility sentenced to minimum 50 years

A group of Texas protesters convicted of terrorism charges received unusually harsh sentences of at least 50 years in prison on Tuesday in a closely watched case that was widely seen as a test case of the Trump administration’s efforts to crack down on dissent.

After a three-week jury trial, the nine activists were all found guilty of a slew of criminal charges in March, stemming from a Fourth of July protest at an immigrant detention facility in Alvarado, Texas, south of Fort Worth. The demonstrators arrived late at night with a plan to set off fireworks as part of a noise demonstration to show solidarity with those detained inside. A few of the protesters spontaneously broke off from the main group and vandalized cars in the parking lot, a guard shack, slashed the tires on a government van and broke a security camera. When a police officer arrived on the scene and drew his weapon, one of the activists fired an AR-15 from the woods, hitting the officer in the shoulder. The officer survived.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•Antifa, Terrorism - Domestic, USA

MADSEN: Canada’s National Electricity Strategy is a taxpayer trap

Ottawa’s National Electricity Strategy asks Canadians to believe that electricity demand is about to soar and that government-owned utilities can successfully build the infrastructure to meet it. Both assumptions deserve far more scrutiny than they have received.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•"Energy Matters", Canada's Corrupt Liberal Government

We’re about to find out how much the GOP base trusts Trump on Iran

Whether congressional Republicans come around on the emerging deal to end the Iran war may hinge on whether the GOP base continues to trust President Donald Trump on the issue as his approach shifts from military force to diplomacy.

A split among rank-and-file Republican voters could embolden GOP lawmakers to stick to their own positions on the Iran talks, with many of them extremely wary of negotiating with the Iranian regime.

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•"US Israel Iran War"

‘Canada’s Texas’ threatens secession and will vote whether to become 51st US state

“Canada’s Texas is threatening divorce, and it could eventually become the 51st state,” crows the ultraconservative think-tank behind the Trump administration.

The free people of Alberta are about to take a vote.

It’s Canada’s fourth-largest province, both by size (about 411,187 sq mi) and population (5 million).

by Blazingcatfur•June 23, 2026June 23, 2026•0•Alberta, Canada, USA