canada really ought to be building more ships, more broadly.

it's somewhat absurd that we aren't. we have the longest coastline in the world and are major producers of wood, steel and aluminum.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/navy-commander-says-hes-not-looking-to-have-new-sub-fleet-built-in-canada/

so, in detroit's mayoral election, you can vote for the minister, or the minister's daughter.

and, from what i can see, you're either going to get a minister, or a minister's daughter.

the minister's daughter (she is running on this, this is her language) is a dangerous trope in american culture, and is often not quite what they seem. i fear detroit might be walking into somewhat of a trap.

but, the other option is the minister, and nobody wants to vote for a minister, for good reason. i certainly wouldn't vote for a minister.

detroit has experienced several years of gentrification. there have certainly been winners, and, as a canadian regularly transiting through detroit to concerts or other events, i'll admit i appreciated the increased lighting and infrastructure. however, i also frequently ran into the homeless population of detroit, who expected things of me that i couldn't give them, as a tourist. it's clear that the gentrification has left a lot of people behind and that is probably a factor in why detroit is now choosing between a minister and a minister's daughter.

it doesn't appear to be a close race.

if detroit is voting for wealth redistribution, i'd suggest it's required, and i hope they get some, although i might expect otherwise.