I felt similarly in resigning myself to Poilievre becoming PM. I wasn’t going to give the CPC my vote for it to happen, but I also wasn’t supportive of Trudeau getting another term. Still not sure what that meant for how I would actually vote when the moment came. But I was certainly not supportive of the leader of either of the two major parties. And for the record, was also not supportive of the federal NDP, who simply aren’t a serious governing option at the moment. Now things have changed very quickly. In my brand new riding, I know the odds are low that the CPC doesn’t win. But I’ll be watching the polls and voting for whichever party has the best (though admittedly long) odds of taking the seat from the conservatives. The Liberal party under Trudeau was well past its expiration date. But leadership matters and the right change can quickly reshape any organization whether it’s a party, corporation, department, or sports team. Every one of us has seen examples of this in our lives. So I support the mature, highly credentialed, highly respected central banker and not the childish petulant inexperienced dickhead.
I actually wonder if living in rural ridings, in Alberta, helped me be less partisan. Like, I could hope for someone to win, but unless it was a conservative, it probably wasn’t happening. It got me used to being disappointed haha
Great article! Carney is the choice not only for his economic smarts but as a leader he's a team player not a "it's all about me" dictator. The world is much too complex for one person's view to run the country. That's been another concern about 'Skippy' the entitled toddler that seems to demand constant attention. Although there are some shadowy characters in the wings pulling his strings. These changing times require a bright light illuminating the wings and eliminating the shadows and flushing-out the hidden agendas.
Well presented. Let’s hope Canadians share these views and realize the importance of experience and maturity in those we choose to represent us. As well as the willingness to vote for our collective good, not the past beliefs of our predecessors.
We have to pay attention to that cesspool X. Sounds like there is a lot of conservative rah rah rah happening there.
Remind all of the non-white Canadian voters that if they don’t want to live in a white supremacist society they better stick with the lib/carney ticket this time. Look at that they did to MSNBC.
After getting back to reading Nexus, I found some excellent dialogue around populism and its "leaders". I have a new article in mind. Of course your post sparked it even more. Still thinking about the angle.
I felt similarly in resigning myself to Poilievre becoming PM. I wasn’t going to give the CPC my vote for it to happen, but I also wasn’t supportive of Trudeau getting another term. Still not sure what that meant for how I would actually vote when the moment came. But I was certainly not supportive of the leader of either of the two major parties. And for the record, was also not supportive of the federal NDP, who simply aren’t a serious governing option at the moment. Now things have changed very quickly. In my brand new riding, I know the odds are low that the CPC doesn’t win. But I’ll be watching the polls and voting for whichever party has the best (though admittedly long) odds of taking the seat from the conservatives. The Liberal party under Trudeau was well past its expiration date. But leadership matters and the right change can quickly reshape any organization whether it’s a party, corporation, department, or sports team. Every one of us has seen examples of this in our lives. So I support the mature, highly credentialed, highly respected central banker and not the childish petulant inexperienced dickhead.
I actually wonder if living in rural ridings, in Alberta, helped me be less partisan. Like, I could hope for someone to win, but unless it was a conservative, it probably wasn’t happening. It got me used to being disappointed haha
Great article! Carney is the choice not only for his economic smarts but as a leader he's a team player not a "it's all about me" dictator. The world is much too complex for one person's view to run the country. That's been another concern about 'Skippy' the entitled toddler that seems to demand constant attention. Although there are some shadowy characters in the wings pulling his strings. These changing times require a bright light illuminating the wings and eliminating the shadows and flushing-out the hidden agendas.
Many thanks — and fully agree — not a normal election, not a normal time.
It is down right scary how you manage to write down the thoughts in my head, but with better punctuation and less swear words.
Thank you!
I say as many in my head as well, I'm sure.
Many thanks to you as well!
Well presented. Let’s hope Canadians share these views and realize the importance of experience and maturity in those we choose to represent us. As well as the willingness to vote for our collective good, not the past beliefs of our predecessors.
Fingers crossed…
We have to pay attention to that cesspool X. Sounds like there is a lot of conservative rah rah rah happening there.
Remind all of the non-white Canadian voters that if they don’t want to live in a white supremacist society they better stick with the lib/carney ticket this time. Look at that they did to MSNBC.
Well said
Great piece Deirdre
Many thanks :)
Brilliantly said!
Many thanks!
After getting back to reading Nexus, I found some excellent dialogue around populism and its "leaders". I have a new article in mind. Of course your post sparked it even more. Still thinking about the angle.
Excellent piece.
Excellent
I was feeling rather smart-ass when I began writing that 😏. Glad you enjoyed it, David!