Well Trump went ahead with his devastating 25% tariffs or at least almost did. Yes we get a one month reprieve but lets not kid ourselves and assume this is over by any means. We may avoid them altogether but policy must not be based on hope. It must deal with all possibilities from the… Continue reading Trump tariffs
Why I think Carney is favorite to win next election
I have tweeted that I think Mark Carney will beat Pierre Poilievre and I genuinely do believe that. Not wish casting as I may very well not vote for him. His platform will need a big shift from Trudeau for me to consider him and if does not I will go elsewhere. So at this… Continue reading Why I think Carney is favorite to win next election
Trudeau Resigns
Well at last although way too late, Trudeau has finally resigned. Below will be my thoughts on that and what it means. Off course today more big news with Trump threatening to annex Canada and will have more on that later, but I do think in next election dealing with Trump is going to be… Continue reading Trudeau Resigns
2025 Election predictions
2024 was definitely a chaotic year and terrible for incumbents. First time in 120 years where every national incumbent in full fledged democracies (I exclude rigged elections) saw their share of the popular vote fall even in ones like India, Ireland or Japan where incumbent parties re-elected. Does seem though parties on left have taken… Continue reading 2025 Election predictions
Progressivism is dying, future for left
I don't consider myself a progressive or left winger by any means, but I think recent US election and elections around the globe, make clear of one thing: voters in most jurisdictions don't like left wing policies and until the left changes most places are going to have to get used to right winning most… Continue reading Progressivism is dying, future for left
What Trump win means
Now that Trump is elected, it is time to prepare ourselves from what is to come. Biggest thing that keeps me up at night over him as fact he is unpredictable and we just don't know what will happen. Best case scenario he is a showman who does a lot of crazy talk but on… Continue reading What Trump win means
Why Trump won and what Dems need to do
While not a huge surprise to me (although size of win was), Donald Trump has won and Democrats have had their worst showing since at least 2004. I will do a separate blog on what a Trump presidency means for US, world and Canada but this is understanding why I think transpired last night. For… Continue reading Why Trump won and what Dems need to do
Provincial Elections and US election
We have just had three provincial elections with two resulting in incumbents being narrowly returned and another with change in government. Nova Scotia will came later so will blog on that later but unless something dramatic happens likely a Progressive Conservative landslide. Below are my thoughts on the outcome and what if anything it means… Continue reading Provincial Elections and US election
BC and other upcoming provincial elections
In next 11 days, three provinces will go to vote, BC, New Brunswick, and Saskatchewan. Below are my thoughts in each but main focus will be on my home province of British Columbia. Ironically BC is only one of two where I still haven't made up my mind and don't feel comfortable with either of… Continue reading BC and other upcoming provincial elections
BC United drops out
Kevin Falcon has announced BC United will be suspending its campaign and throwing support behind BC Conservatives. While not a huge fan of him or way party has gone, I think this was unnecessary and do worry about long term health of province. With Eby taking NDP to left and BC Conservatives more right wing… Continue reading BC United drops out
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