TORONTO – A former friend engaged in journalism and politics at senior levels once opined that “politics is not a serious business”. Another, in an effort to excuse the “apparent failings” of the ones in power, offered that “the blame rests with the advisors”. Both are defensive postures aimed at deflecting transparency, responsibility and accountability. In brief, “it does not matter anyway”.
TORONTO – “L’America”, la metà settentrionale dell’emisfero occidentale, è un “cucciolo malato”, politicamente e culturalmente parlando ovviamente – in ogni senso della parola…
TORONTO – “L’America”, the northern half of the Western Hemisphere, is one “sick puppy”, politically and culturally speaking of course – in every sense of the word.
TORONTO – Lunedì sera, i repubblicani hanno dato il via alla convention che formalizza la loro lista elettorale guidata da Donald Trump (Presidente) e J.D. Vance Vice Presidente). Quest’ultimo era un “candidato a sorpresa” – per alcuni – fino a poco prima che venisse annunciato come compagno di corsa dell'[ex] Presidente Trump…
TORONTO – Monday evening, the Republicans kicked off the convention that formalizes its Electoral ticket headed by Donald Trump (President) and J.D. Vance Vice President). The latter was a “surprise candidate” – for some – until just before he was announced as [former} President Trump’s running mate.