The Reckoning is Coming
Published at 15:52 on 8 January 2025
The more I think about it, the more it becomes clear that Canada is going to face a reckoning in the next few months, and that most Canadians really have no idea of what is likely coming. It might completely reshape the political landscape before the coming Federal election can be held, it is that much of a reckoning.
The thorough rottenness of the American system is about to be laid bare, and it will become evident that Canadians as well as Americans have largely been living in ignorance of the full magnitude of this rottenness. This will send a real jolt through the Canadian political system.
If Canadians are willing to demonstrate to Trump that, as Jagmeet Singh recently said “If you want to pick a fight with us, it’s going to hurt you as well,” it is likely that Trump’s bluff will have been called. Trump is a classic bully, and bullies engage in bullying not because they are brave, but because they think they can get away with it.
Whatever the cost of standing up to the bullying, it will in the long run (and probably even in the medium run) end up being far cheaper than choosing to not stand up to the bully. It is not resistance but acquiescence that has the highest price attached to it.
I agree wholeheartedly. In retrospect Trudeau’s dash down to Maralargo was a mistake. Maybe he should have ignored the whole thing publicly, and if questioned just said “he’s making jokes to detract from his other issues; I don’t expect such tarrifs but if they should come, we’ll be ready”
I happen to see good in trump winning. Because he will inadverdantly rock the proverbial boat so much that it seems to me that in the long run such could be fruitful.
Why an anarchist would try to prop up any state, i don’t get it. What good is a situation that doesn’t really question being the leading industrialized nation to have so many incarcerated. That, all by itself, irks me to no limit that “radicals” would promote the ‘biz as usual’ crowd (of the democ rats).
Finally, Blackcap says that the u.s. system is rotten. Well, yes, if you Bought the PR. But if you know about the REAL reason that such PR is used — to dupe the masses while the State runs its little show (Oz).
And all the ‘Well Educated’ (you too?) remain so goddamn miffed! Duh!! IT’s RUNNING EXACTLY AS INTENDED!!
Why support Ukraine fighting back against the Russian invaders? Ukraine isn’t perfect.
Why support Palestine? The Palestinians aren’t perfect.
If a perfectly-functioning anarchist society is the requirement for an oppressed or threatened people being supported, then there will probably never in our lives be any reason for supporting anyone.
The perfect can be the enemy of the imperfect-but-better.