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Top of mind- without Alberta the CPC loses a lot of the Reform base and influence- shifts towards the centre -> potential loss of LPC votes Centre shift CPC no longer represents the same "threat" to Bloc and NDP voters, ABC vote weakens - > potential loss of LPC votes

Except for such a surface level rearward analysis would completely fail to account for how the political landscape and relative positions of the parties would shift.

Thanks for this The big thing that came to mind reading it and thinking about the scope creep in the CDC's was- if they end up a MiniFax with Strike length VLS and helo capability (big ifs) does it make sense to keep the 6 Rivers designated for the 1 per coast "Ready" ships, or could/ would...

That stillborn lovechild would have grey hair by now https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northrop_F-20_Tigershark

Vivid flashbacks to Dale Brown's Patrick Mclanahan / Air Battle Force novels ensue. It's been awhile, but the concept of a B2 retrofitted to be C2 platform + escort is still cool as shit.

Given what you're saying, the ratios of 6th gen to CCA's, the fact that given their planned role in it IF Airbus leaves FCAS it results in both FCAS and GCAP being essentially pure fighter projects that don't address the system of system/ CCA aspect.... Maybe the ambitious industrial play for...

That's what everyone that's paying attention knows to be the potential cause of Airbus/ Germany leaving FCAS. I'm talking about the supposed multiple posters on this site that have asserted that Canada will get an equal share. Edit to match your edit Good thing I specifically stated...

If 6th Gen capability results in smaller aircraft orders then it should do so across the board- the relative proportions stay the same but the principles and ratios of cost sharing hold. That would be better. But as @GR66 pointed out, based on the timelines maybe that factory investment never...

Holy enormous strawmen batman. The concept being discussed is that two governments and major aerospace champions will share some IP control and jobs because it's in their best interest, with a 70 frame jet order being our table stakes- not the end of our investment The whole discussion is...

Or jumping into bed with VARD and accepting the Vigilance 100 pretty close to as is

Everything I've read (both direct and commentary) suggests that the IFM RFP was written for Lav 6 10x10 + RCH. I'm assuming that cabinet has the authority to say "scratch that, we want domestically built K9's as part of this bigger deal K9 wins". So my question is- what the consequences of...

Between that, the delivery timeline, and the VLS driven versatility it should be a slam dunk. I may have missed it, it but seems like discussion of the VLS (that I've seen) centers around offensive strike capability at other nations- but isn't there a huge value there in sovereignty/ defense of...

I've found that there are two Fraser Institutes. One turns out insightful well researched papers that are worth your time. These are generally at least co-authored by the senior fellows that have serious experience (if not ongoing employment) in the academic or private sectors. One turns...

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Some clear eyed commentary on the CPC convention from conservative pundits. Both seem tired, Jen seems exasperated. Interesting excerpt: That's an ideological tent held together by shoe lace and duct tape Tasha Khereiddin Jen Gerson

Brian, Ryan, and pretentious Ian just doesn't work as well as Ted, Fred, and Jed.

No alternative- imo just a hope that we can return to a more stable market and that long term wage growth will make things more attainable. Chalk up the 2017-2022 run up as an anomaly that disproportionately impacted people at certain stages (like early 80's interest spike). Ultimately the...

An illustration - Ted, Fred, and Jed are roughly the same age (30's) and live on the same suburban street, in near identical cookie cutter suburban family homes. Kids the same age, very similar family take home incomes. All are boring, rolling 5yr fixed over 25yr amortizations. Ted bought his...

To be honest, not super useful or related. I'm talking about intra (not inter) generational social comparisons within one specific cohort, and the profound impact the 2017-2022 run up is having on them.

Quoting this again- a lot of focus is (rightly) put on those just starting out, but I don't think enough time is spent considering how the same rapid run up completely distorted intra-millennial comparisons and introduced a significant source of societal friction and impotent...