[Canada] Canadian Politics Redux

[viper37]

I understand Carney had to go. I just don't understand the hours upon hours of punditry, comments, overanalysis of he said/he said. This sort of BS is what reinforces monarchical presidencies.

You're the historian.
Please tell us if the age of 24hr news has really made it worst than newspapers of the past.
I recall the era of Allo Police from my youth, going to my uncle's place.  Not sure we have lost that much.

[crazy canuck]

I understand Carney had to go. I just don't understand the hours upon hours of punditry, comments, overanalysis of he said/he said. This sort of BS is what reinforces monarchical presidencies.

Because whether we'd like it or not, and we certainly don't like it, it really matters what Trump says from day-to-day and even an hour to hour. It is so unpredictable and chaotic that decision makers who were trying to engage in risk management have to pay attention to what the orange man is saying.

[Jacob]

I haven't follow any of the 24-hour analysis of the visit.

In a broader sense I do pay attention to the rhetoric coming out of Trump's regime, but more on a week by week basis than minute by minute. As such I think it's worth noting what Trump's initial attitude towards Carney is as it sets the stage for what comes next.

[Bauer]

The just of it is that they appeared cordial to each other, but the content of trumps talk didn't change.  Carney defended our sovereignty with his some things are not for sale bit that was pretty good, but otherwise avoided engaging and used body language/expressions while Trump rambled.  So I'd say Carney did as well as he could have. 

We have to be realistic here going forward.  A big win will be getting some semblance of order for the duration of trumps second term, but it's not going to be pretty.

[crazy canuck]

I think that's a very good assessment

[HVC]

I have a feeling Smith wasn't in that chorus of congratulations.