TORONTO – La tolleranza dei canadesi nei confronti dei membri della stampa e dei media che pretendono “un lasciapassare” da valutazioni responsabili quando discutono di questioni che vanno oltre l’immediata vicinanza del loro ombelico, non cessa mai di stupirmi. Paul Martin potrebbe ancora essere Primo Ministro se i suoi strateghi della campagna elettorale del 2005-06 non avessero liquidato come “birra e popcorn” le preoccupazioni dell’opposizione riguardo ai costi nell’aggiornamento del bilancio…
TORONTO – The tolerance of Canadians for members of the Press and Media who demand “a free pass” from responsible assessments when discussing issue beyond the immediate proximity of the lint in their navel never ceases to amaze me. Paul Martin might still be Prime Minister had his campaign strategists in the election of 2005-06 not dismissed Opposition concerns in respect of costs in the budget update as amounting to “beer and popcorn”.
TORONTO – By this time next week, we will know whether Canada will have decided that “a new” individual/party will shape the Executive Council of the Parliament of Canada. The candidates for that privilegehave made their case and are in the process of solidifying that position with costed policy platforms and by lists of “credible” (in their view) third party patrons encouraging the electorate to do the same.
TORONTO – Maybe some sports fans will be offended by my thoughts about Thursday’s English language debate. Their minds were made up before they bought a ticket, much like “hockey fans” going to an arena expecting fights to be interrupted only sparingly by flashes of artistry on skates.
TORONTO – This being Easter weekend, I am inclined to be more generous than usual about our society, culture, political governance infrastructure and the individuals who propose to lead it. Forgive me if, in so doing my levity comes across as dismissive and condescending – it is not my intent.
