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[Keepitsimple]

The Star gushed over the recent release of Trudeau's upcoming biography - Common Ground - the print version hailing "contrasting visions" between Harper and Trudeau Junior. What struck me so very clearly was the arrogance of writing a biography in advance of accomplishing anything of note. Just another disappointing demonstration of "it's all about me". Quite clever - arrogance and a giant attack ad - all rolled into one.

Link: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/10/17/justin_trudeau_turns_his_life_into_an_open_book.html

Edited October 18, 2014 by Keepitsimple

[Peter F]

He's leader of the Liberal Party. That is something of note. Even if its not: He's a politician. That's reason enough in itself.

[Shady]

This reminds me of Obama's audacity of hope.

[Michael Hardner]

At least Obama had an incredible journey to relate. Son of a prime minster going into politics would be about as exciting as the Al Gore Story.

[waldo]

Quite clever

isn't it... apparently, he didn't have a hockey book within him like your hero!

[overthere]

YES HE CAN!!!

Trudeau is channelling Hilary Clinton.

I doubt I'll read it, so can the OP reveal if there is a chapter summarizing Trudeaus incisive production of Les Miserables with the Grade 8/9 drama class? If Putin ever reads that chapter he'll evacuate eastern Ukraine in a nanosecond.

[Big Guy]

I guess that writing a revealing memoir is "arrogant" or "revealing" or "narcissistic" or "accountable" depending on your political leaning and which party you support. I find that commenting on any written presentation before reading it has a tendency to question the credibility of the critic and the criticism. I will wait until after reading the book before commenting on its content.

[WWWTT]

What struck me so very clearly was the arrogance of writing a biography in advance of accomplishing anything of note. Just another disappointing demonstration of "it's all about me". Quite clever - arrogance and a giant attack ad - all rolled into one.

This is all about milking the free publicity that the media is sending his way.

You know that by starting this thread and providing the link, you just got played by Justin.

WWWTT

[waldo]

I doubt I'll read it, so can the OP reveal if there is a chapter summarizing Trudeaus incisive production of Les Miserables with the Grade 8/9 drama class? If Putin ever reads that chapter he'll evacuate eastern Ukraine in a nanosecond.

it might fit alongside Harper's paper-cut trail battles as the Esso mail-delivery guy - yes? But hey now, I believe it's you... I believe you're the guy (or one of them) forever beaking off about "the drama teacher". Do the arts give you manly-men types a queasy feel? Is Harper your definition of a manly-man?

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[waldo]

This is all about milking the free publicity that the media is sending his way.

You know that by starting this thread and providing the link, you just got played by Justin.

WWWTT

bingo! For the thread win...

[overthere]

it might fit alongside Harper's paper-cut trail battles as the Esso mail-delivery guy - yes? But hey now, I believe it's you... I believe you're the guy (or one of them) forever beaking off about "the drama teacher". Do the arts give you manly-men types a queasy feel? Is Harper your definition of a manly-man?

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Thanks for the assumption that I'm a man, Mr Misogynist.

I hope you don't degenerate into homophobia or accusations of pedophilia.

I'd likely read a book by Harper or Clinton written from their lives filled -now- with actual experiences and demonstrated competences to inform their opinions.

But that is not what this is about, is it Wally? Trudeau is in desperate need of some shred of gravitas to fill that enormous crater in his CV, so why not fill it with some recycled wood pulp? His handlers know that, why is it you don't?

Comparing the work experience of Harper today with Trudeau today just cannot be a Liberal talking point Wally, so consult your Blue playbook for alternatives.

[Keepitsimple]

This is all about milking the free publicity that the media is sending his way.

You know that by starting this thread and providing the link, you just got played by Justin.

WWWTT

Perhaps - or maybe it all just fits in to "He's in over his head" and "he's not a serious politician" - and it certainly reinforces "It's all about Justin". . Guess we'll just have to see how it plays out......adoring gasps for those who love him, breathless rants from those who don't......and puzzling looks those who are left (and right)......perhaps the title should have been "My life's half over - now I'm ready to work". Oh, and I'm sorry I missed the ISIS debate - I was putting the finishing touches on my book......I'll be there for the next one!

[waldo]

Thanks for the assumption that I'm a man, Mr Misogynist.

I hope you don't degenerate into homophobia or accusations of pedophilia.

bizarre! So... to be properly labeled a misogynist, I'd have to know you were a woman in the first place. I thought you were a guy... a guy's guy... a manly-man, given your oft expressed uneasiness with "teaching a drama class to students"! My apologies all around. As a female then, as you've done many times over, why do you so fixate on JT's hair?

Comparing the work experience of Harper today with Trudeau today just cannot be a Liberal talking point Wally, so consult your Blue playbook for alternatives.

the only ones doing that are partisan supporters of Harper... those seemingly unaware, or most selective!

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[overthere]

zarre! So... to be properly labeled a misogynist, I'd have to know you were a woman in the first place. I thought you were a guy... a guy's guy... a manly-man, given your oft expressed uneasiness with "teaching a drama class to students"! My apologies all around. As a female then, as you've done many times over, why do you so fixate on JT's hair?

I see you continue to fixate on levels of perceived testosterone in others. And no, of course you don't need to know the gender of another to be a misogynist.

What does teaching drama have to do with gender in WallyWorld?

Based on your apology I am going to guess that in real life your name is Paul Calandra. Did I nail it?

the only ones doing that are partisan supporters of Harper... those seemingly unaware, or most selective!

Yes, we get the idea. You want to compare Trudeau today with Harper circa 1990. Unfortunately, that won't wash with anybody. The correct comparison is Trudeau today with Harper today, and The Hair is going to have to flesh out that CV bigtime to float that boat. Hey, maybe he could write(with some help for the hard parts) a book!

[WestCoastRunner]

Nothing new about a politician writing a book prior to an election. I'm looking forward to how his hair will be styled for the cover of the book.

[waldo]

I see you continue to fixate on levels of perceived testosterone in others. And no, of course you don't need to know the gender of another to be a misogynist.

nice try; you know what the classic definition of misogyny/misogyist is... as applied to men in their views of/toward women.

You want to compare Trudeau today with Harper circa 1990. Unfortunately, that won't wash with anybody. The correct comparison is Trudeau today with Harper today, and The Hair is going to have to flesh out that CV bigtime to float that boat.

no - the only point here is that fervent Harper Conservative supporters see no hyprocrisy in accepting the early Harper in all his glaring naivety and 'learning on the job', while forever labeling JT as "not ready", "not a serious politician", "in over his head". Hippooocracy!

[waldo]

Nothing new about a politician writing a book prior to an election. I'm looking forward to how his hair will be styled for the cover of the book.

good one! Don't you think more curl brings out his serious side? How about the soul patch... yes or no?

[Big Guy]

Nothing new about a politician writing a book prior to an election. I'm looking forward to how his hair will be styled for the cover of the book.

http://www.amazon.ca/Common-Ground-Justin-Trudeau/dp/1443433373/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1413662614&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=common+ground+book

[Keepitsimple]

When you're buying Trudeau Junior's book, add a few bucks and get this one too - probably best to read it first:

Link: http://www.amazon.ca/The-Truth-About-Trudeau-Plamondon/dp/0986824216

[ironstone]

nice try; you know what the classic definition of misogyny/misogyist is... as applied to men in their views of/toward women.

no - the only point here is that fervent Harper Conservative supporters see no hyprocrisy in accepting the early Harper in all his glaring naivety and 'learning on the job', while forever labeling JT as "not ready", "not a serious politician", "in over his head". Hippooocracy!

http://www.ezralevant.com/theres_a_huge_difference_betwe/

Quite a contrast between what father vs son had accomplished at around the same age I would say.

I do think he is a heavy favourite to win the next election only because of his looks and famous last name, but let's be honest,this guy is a real life Zoolander.

[WestCoastRunner]

http://www.amazon.ca/Common-Ground-Justin-Trudeau/dp/1443433373/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1413662614&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=common+ground+book

Not too shabby at all!

[WestCoastRunner]

good one! Don't you think more curl brings out his serious side? How about the soul patch... yes or no?

I like the curls!

When you're buying Trudeau Junior's book, add a few bucks and get this one too - probably best to read it first:

Link: http://www.amazon.ca/The-Truth-About-Trudeau-Plamondon/dp/0986824216

When you're buying Trudeau Junior's book, add a few bucks and get this one too - probably best to read it first:

Link: http://www.amazon.ca/The-Truth-About-Trudeau-Plamondon/dp/0986824216

Justin is his own man. Are you suggesting he be judged because of his father?

[WestCoastRunner]

When you're buying Trudeau Junior's book, add a few bucks and get this one too - probably best to read it first:

Link: http://www.amazon.ca/The-Truth-About-Trudeau-Plamondon/dp/0986824216

Probably best to read this review on the book too.

"Where critics will have a problem with this book is with its insufficient attention to context."

For example:

"While it’s correct to say Mr. Trudeau’s economic performance was mainly miserable, so were the results of most other leaders through the period. Economies were crashing all over the place. Check Britain’s foundering back then and the brutal misery index in the United States."

and

"The book laments Mr. Trudeau’s take on the United States. Again, context is needed – context such as Vietnam, racial riots, assassinations, Watergate and Richard Nixon. In these times, the last thing Canadians wanted was a leader cozying up to Washington. They wanted more economic, cultural and military independence and so did Mr. Trudeau."

"Mr. Plamondon is on the money in saying that Mr. Trudeau alienated wide swaths of the country. At the same time, he had an enchanting impact as well. He is still admired by so many Canadians “because of the way he made them feel,” former Liberal strategist Chris Vivone says in the book. “He gave Canadians confidence and a sense of independence.” Add to that, a sense of strength owing to his intellectual steel."

You can read the review here.

[Hal 9000]

I like the curls!

Justin is his own man. Are you suggesting he be judged because of his father?

I'm sure he's hoping we will!

[overthere]

nice try; you know what the classic definition of misogyny/misogyist is... as applied to men in their views of/toward women.

There you go, moving the goalposts again: you don't need to know my gender for others to know that you are a misogynist. There is no conenction. Not a nice try at all hater.

no - the only point here is that fervent Harper Conservative supporters see no hyprocrisy in accepting the early Harper in all his glaring naivety and 'learning on the job', while forever labeling JT as "not ready", "not a serious politician", "in over his head". Hippooocracy!

and you do it yet again here. Once more let us be clear- the next election will be a choice between Trudeau now and Harper now, not Harper 1990 and Trudeau now. I know you hate that, but no amount of your wishing otherwise will make it so. That reality is why Trudeaus handlers will be publishing 'serious' books- to build some, any kind of CV for your plucky lad. I don't blame them, what else is there? But give us all a break and stop pretending otherwise.