Time to re-up this graphic.

I prepared these charts last year. It is a fallacy that Conservative governments are “good” for/to the military, while Liberal governments are the opposite. In real $, there have been more consistent increases under Liberal governments. Conservatives bump up initially, then cut.

Periodically, I repost this graphic. This seems like an opportune time …

From ca 1985. Still on my bedside table; still working great!

I prepared these graphics a while back. They show Canadian Military Spending (% GDP; $BB; and combined) from 1960–2024.

Via a fellow amateur radio operator. #StarWarsDay

Have never seen a sunrise like this before. Fascinating!

This, if talking about the first computer I programmed.

This, if talking about the first computer I owned.

First computer I used was actually a CDC 6400 while taking a weekend, high-school programming course at Dalhousie U. First microcomputer I used (and co-owned with a then-friend) was a 1980 Northstar Horizon; 32KB RAM; dual double-density floppy drives.

You forgot to show the accessory pack. 😉

Elastoplast! I *so* wanted one of those sets as a kid. At the risk of appearing to engage in one-upmanship … media.wired.com/photos/59325...

I don’t engage on Xitter, but still get notifications that I sometimes check out. This one was too good *not* to x-post.

Good place to re-up this.