I know, I know, we have enough of our own problems with our own politicians in Canada to question what’s going on in the U.S. — but honestly, I can’t believe Donald Trump is still in the White House and not behind bars.
David Leonhardt, a NY Times opinion columnist wrote yesterday that Trump’s recent conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukranian president, during which he admits to pressuring him to dig Continue reading
It’s being discussed and debated endlessly, by TV anchors and pundits, by newspaper and magazine reporters and journalists and in living rooms, offices and bars all over America: “Is Joe Biden too old to be running for President?” Before Biden announced his candidacy, the question was, “Is Pete Buttigieg too young?”
With all due respect, I think these folks are missing the point. It should never have anything to do with age, but this year, in particular, I think it is a distraction that could prove to be very costly. I think the only question anyone should be asking is, “Who has the best chance of beating Donald Trump?”
Maybe you think that age is relevant, but I don’t. Because it’s highly doubtful that the next President will be elected based on age, just like the current one wasn’t. Lest anyone forget, Trump is no spring chicken Continue reading
Did you watch the debate last night? I wasn’t planning to. The first of the 2012 Presidential debates did me in; and I didn’t think I could inflict 
another one on myself. But then, by about 8:00 p.m. I thought, “Who are you kidding? Of course you’re going to watch.”
It wasn’t essential that I watch. I’m a political junkie, but I’m not an American. I don’t have a vote. I’m not one of the ‘undecideds’, still trying to find a candidate I can believe in, and relate to. But living in Canada, as I do, does make us close neighbours. Whoever gets elected will make decisions that impact us. Plus, if the U.S. continues to ‘hurt’, so will the rest of the world, Canada included, despite the fact that so far, we’ve weathered the storm better than most. Whither thou goest, in other words.
So, yes, I did watch. I’m not going to dissect every word that was spoken, though. First, I’m not qualified. Second, every pundit on the planet will be doing it, ad nauseum. But I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t have something to say. So here goes:
In my opinion, the clear winner last night was Martha Raddatz. In case you didn’t watch, Continue reading
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