Monday, 6 January 2025
Gone but not forgotten
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down as party leader after nearly 10 years in office
Justin Trudeau said Monday that he will step down as prime minister of Canada, after weeks of mounting pressure from within his ruling Liberal Party about how to deal with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump and trade tariffs he has promised.
Speaking outside his residence at Rideau Cottage, Trudeau said he had taken time over the holidays to “reflect” with his family.
“Throughout the course of my career, any success I have personally achieved has been because of their support and with their encouragement,” Trudeau said.
For Canadians, the resignation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is good news, but voters who put him there haven't resigned, they won't abandon voting merely because they messed up badly with Trudeau.
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In the event of thinking he might have had any redeeming qualities, re-watch this clip and rejoice that an utter shit has departed public life.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItsGW1Nlm3c
I find it handy to think of him as Justine Castreau.
“ they won't abandon voting merely because they messed up badly”
And therein lies the dilemma or Catch 22, whichever.
You're right. They will be just as eager to vote in somebody worse. Our own country serves as an example of this. Hopefully with thier closer proximity to America, Trump fever might sway them. If they have a Trump to vote for
Sam - he's vile isn't he. I hope he doesn't land an international role.
dearieme - ha ha, I like that, it fits.
James - yes, we've seen it with the Corbyn to Starmer change, a move from ridiculous to even worse.
Bucko - yes it's a weakness of democracy, thick, tribal voters. I don't see a solution.
You can make an argument that Trudeau junior carried his Premiership by lavish displays of celebrity. But in the end being nimble and fleet-footed was not enough. And no-one is more disappointing than a failed celebrity.
And yes, the next Prime Minister may also be a celebrity, or may be criticised for being dull and boring, but in the end competence will matter the most. Even if it takes a decade or so to become obvious.
DJ - I agree, competence will matter the most. Political competence too, taking account of what can be promised as opposed to what sounds good but isn't achievable.
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