I am Groot Posted May 14, 2024 Report Posted May 14, 2024 Ivison's column today contains references to Trudeau's performance as PM by those who know it best - his cabinet. And just like those who once worked for Trump, few of them have much flattering to say. But this paragraph particularly caught my attention: Trudeau has no apparent interest in the banalities of government, including the management of his cabinet or caucus. Ministers — senior ministers — report that they rarely talk about their portfolios with their boss. In the 2018 book, Un selfie avec Justin Trudeau, Jocelyn Coulon, a former adviser to Stéphane Dion, said the relationship between prime minister and his then foreign affairs minister was “glacial” and the only private meeting the two men had was when Dion was fired. “The prime minister is a man incurious about the affairs of the world,” Coulon remarked. The word 'incurious' has often been used to describe Trump. So has his lack of interest in the 'banalities of government'. Both men are, of course, narcissists. Both lie quite frequently and both hold grudges. Both are are divisive and more interested in scoring political points than governing effectively, as ex-Finance Minister Morneau says. Both were born with silver spoons in their mouths, went to private schools, and seek the attention and approval of the wealthy while claiming to be a 'man of the people'. Trump pretends to be religious while Trudeau affects a desperate wokeness. I equate his taking the limo to a BLM demonstration (in the midst of a covid lockdown) to take a knee to Trump hugging the flag on stage. They were both performative and cringe-inducing. Another paragraph that so aptly describes this government is this one: The sage of Baltimore, Henry Louis Mencken, once satirized a government that sounds remarkably like Trudeau’s as a “a broker in pillage”: a collection of individuals whose only talent was getting and holding office and whose principal device was “to search out groups who pant and pine for something they can’t get and promise to give it to them. Nine times out of 10, that promise is worth nothing. The 10th time it is made good by looting A to satisfy B.” 1 1 Quote
Moonbox Posted May 14, 2024 Report Posted May 14, 2024 I think this is one of the sillier things you've posted in awhile. Trump and Trudeau are both very bad, and both couldn't go away sooner. They are bad for very, very different reasons, however, and are diametrically opposed on almost everything. The similarities you draw between them are shared by most politicians - the lying, the performances, the narcissism, the grudges etc...You could say the exact same things about Poilievre, but like Trudeau I wouldn't say he's like Trump. Trump is something very, very different. Quote "A man is no more entitled to an opinion for which he cannot account than he does for a pint of beer for which he cannot pay" - Anonymous
herbie Posted May 14, 2024 Report Posted May 14, 2024 Trudeau's a decrepit narcissist fraudulent old fart rapist who shits himself and shows increasing signs of actual dementia? Yeah, that's just stretching things a tiny bit. As for both being bad well, its PP trying to emulate every step of Trump's populist schemes, JT's by far the lesser of 2 evils. At least PP doesn't shoot off his mouth endlessly about the things he'll do, most likely because he has no plan for anything or mentioning them would make most people jump off the Tory bandwagon. Quote
PIK Posted May 14, 2024 Report Posted May 14, 2024 1 hour ago, herbie said: Trudeau's a decrepit narcissist fraudulent old fart rapist who shits himself and shows increasing signs of actual dementia? Yeah, that's just stretching things a tiny bit. As for both being bad well, its PP trying to emulate every step of Trump's populist schemes, JT's by far the lesser of 2 evils. At least PP doesn't shoot off his mouth endlessly about the things he'll do, most likely because he has no plan for anything or mentioning them would make most people jump off the Tory bandwagon. What ended Trudeau's teaching career? Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
herbie Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 53 minutes ago, PIK said: What ended Trudeau's teaching career? WTF does that have to do with anything? Quote
CdnFox Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 (edited) 6 hours ago, I am Groot said: Ivison's column today contains references to Trudeau's performance as PM by those who know it best - his cabinet. And just like those who once worked for Trump, few of them have much flattering to say. But this paragraph particularly caught my attention: Trudeau has no apparent interest in the banalities of government, including the management of his cabinet or caucus. Ministers — senior ministers — report that they rarely talk about their portfolios with their boss. In the 2018 book, Un selfie avec Justin Trudeau, Jocelyn Coulon, a former adviser to Stéphane Dion, said the relationship between prime minister and his then foreign affairs minister was “glacial” and the only private meeting the two men had was when Dion was fired. “The prime minister is a man incurious about the affairs of the world,” Coulon remarked. The word 'incurious' has often been used to describe Trump. So has his lack of interest in the 'banalities of government'. Both men are, of course, narcissists. Both lie quite frequently and both hold grudges. Both are are divisive and more interested in scoring political points than governing effectively, as ex-Finance Minister Morneau says. Both were born with silver spoons in their mouths, went to private schools, and seek the attention and approval of the wealthy while claiming to be a 'man of the people'. Trump pretends to be religious while Trudeau affects a desperate wokeness. I equate his taking the limo to a BLM demonstration (in the midst of a covid lockdown) to take a knee to Trump hugging the flag on stage. They were both performative and cringe-inducing. Another paragraph that so aptly describes this government is this one: The sage of Baltimore, Henry Louis Mencken, once satirized a government that sounds remarkably like Trudeau’s as a “a broker in pillage”: a collection of individuals whose only talent was getting and holding office and whose principal device was “to search out groups who pant and pine for something they can’t get and promise to give it to them. Nine times out of 10, that promise is worth nothing. The 10th time it is made good by looting A to satisfy B.” There are actually endless comparisons. Their political rise to power and a number of other factors are actually extremely close. Different policy of course. The difference is trump's economy was still prosperous. Trudeau's has been a horror that will haunt us for generations. 1 hour ago, PIK said: What ended Trudeau's teaching career? Nobody's sure - but boy he sure gets pissy if you ask Edited May 15, 2024 by CdnFox Quote
Guest Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 9 hours ago, herbie said: WTF does that have to do with anything? Trump grabs women by the p***y. Trudeau allegedly likes them younger than legal age, when teaching them. By comparison, Trump is a stand up guy if those allegations are true. Trudeau likely simply has better bite to his non disclosure agreements. 16 hours ago, I am Groot said: They were both performative and cringe-inducing. I think Trudeau takes the cake on that one. Black face, wearing ethnic outfits, and acting like he was part of the ethnicity. His wife publicly divorcing him, and even together being vomit inducing. Melania Trump has been nothing but class. Can't say the same for her husband. 9 hours ago, CdnFox said: Trudeau's has been a horror that will haunt us for generations. Trudeau thinks the budget balances itself. You burn a sinking ship bad enough, it just disappears, no? Quote
PIK Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 12 hours ago, herbie said: WTF does that have to do with anything? Lots, if we were told why and why a cheque was written. Trudeau could easily be on a sex registry if tru. Seems the G&M has the story, but not allowed to come out with it. He and Trump are so much alike outside of politics. Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Guest Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 27 minutes ago, PIK said: Trudeau could easily be on a sex registry He has incredibly powerful people surrounding him, so the story would be buried so deep, uncovering anything would likely put the victim in immense harm's reach. Trudeau also has the media in his back pocket. Trump does not. If Trump did, the level of power he would have, would be terrifying. If he so wanted, he could end that person if they were to leak anything. Quote
CdnFox Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 6 hours ago, Perspektiv said: Trudeau thinks the budget balances itself. You burn a sinking ship bad enough, it just disappears, no? LOL fair point Quote
Michael Hardner Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 I would say they're both Media darlings subject to rumour mongering, as evidenced by this thread. Eg the pee tape, Trudeau's teaching career But some of the posters who post this trash have admitted that they're not serious posters, so... Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
PIK Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 22 minutes ago, Michael Hardner said: I would say they're both Media darlings subject to rumour mongering, as evidenced by this thread. Eg the pee tape, Trudeau's teaching career But some of the posters who post this trash have admitted that they're not serious posters, so... Then what happen mike? Why did they have to go to court to stop the story. Why did daddy cut a big cheque. Your boy is a perv, but it's sad that you still support him. 16 hours ago, herbie said: Quote Toronto, like a roach motel in the middle of a pretty living room.
Guest Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 3 hours ago, Michael Hardner said: rumour mongering So they are twins. So the OP has a point. Quote
herbie Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 Let's just lie even harder to somehow link the personalities of Trump and Trudeau. Write in a reference to some Pizza Parlour backroom next. 6 hours ago, Perspektiv said: He has incredibly powerful people surrounding him, so the story would be buried so deep, uncovering anything would likely put the victim in immense harm's reach. Trudeau also has the media in his back pocket. Jesus K Reist you live in Canada. If you seriously believe in hidden conspiracies in govt, you've sure as hell never dealt or worked for them. Barely capable of getting your EI or pension cheques out on time. And 'the media' that's outed every single move of them sure as hell wouldn't be sitting on this BS claim. Media in his pocket, my ass. Do they report every time he farts like they do with Trump? Yet here we have the same crew of Russian trolls and drooling mor0ns willing to accept any unsubstantiated rumour and dismiss the testimony of dozens of witnesses and victims, because they're so politically brainwashed. Quote
CdnFox Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 Just now, herbie said: Let's just lie even harder to somehow link the personalities of Trump and Trudeau. wow the truth sure does rile the lefties here up doesn't it Quote Jesus K Reist you live in Canada. If you seriously believe in hidden conspiracies in govt, you've sure as hell never dealt or worked for them. Right it's not like they allowed foreign interference that benefitted them at the elections. or tried to interfere in the legal case of a large donor. Oh... wait.... Quote And 'the media' that's outed every single move of them sure as hell wouldn't be sitting on this BS claim. Media in his pocket, my ass. Do they report every time he farts like they do with Trump? nope. Trump and Justin are the same. The media is not. The media prefers Justin's left wing agenda and is happy to support it. The media does not care for trump's right wing agenda. That doesn't change the fact that when you look at it closely as far as political methods and history there's a great deal in common Quote Yet here we have the same crew of Russian trolls and drooling mor0ns willing to accept any unsubstantiated rumour and dismiss the testimony of dozens of witnesses and victims, because they're so politically brainwashed. So you feel thesis was lying about the Chinese interference then? Quote
Legato Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 20 hours ago, CdnFox said: There are actually endless comparisons. Their political rise to power and a number of other factors are actually extremely close. Different policy of course. The difference is trump's economy was still prosperous. Trudeau's has been a horror that will haunt us for generations. Nobody's sure - but boy he sure gets pissy if you ask Not pissy, It was ****. Quote
eyeball Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 On 5/14/2024 at 11:18 AM, Moonbox said: Trump is something very, very different. Trump is a reflection of his supporters - they're what's really different. Quote A government without public oversight is like a nuclear plant without lead shielding.
Guest Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 1 hour ago, herbie said: Media in his pocket, my ass. Technically his ass. Back pocket, to be exact. Quote
Moonbox Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 39 minutes ago, eyeball said: Trump is a reflection of his supporters - they're what's really different. It’s the same folk who’ve supported other presidents. Trump’s unique in that he’s a psychopath - no remorse, no shame, no introspection for anything he does or says. The man has literally no decency and lacks a moral compass, but he does have the cunning needed to understand the dumbest apes, and make loud ape noises back at them. Quote "A man is no more entitled to an opinion for which he cannot account than he does for a pint of beer for which he cannot pay" - Anonymous
Michael Hardner Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 3 hours ago, Perspektiv said: So they are twins. So the OP has a point. Yes, I agree that they're the product of a political system that can't produce able candidates. Quote Click to learn why Climate Change is caused by HUMANS Michael Hardner
CdnFox Posted May 15, 2024 Report Posted May 15, 2024 3 hours ago, Legato said: Not pissy, It was ****. Don't think for a moment i don't know what those blocked out letters were young man! But why the hell would he lose his job over a cat? You make no sense. 2 hours ago, eyeball said: Trump is a reflection of his supporters - they're what's really different. Well that's certainly what liberal supporters (and ndp now i guess) will tell themselves Quote
I am Groot Posted May 16, 2024 Author Report Posted May 16, 2024 (edited) 5 hours ago, herbie said: Yet here we have the same crew of Russian trolls and drooling mor0ns willing to accept any unsubstantiated rumour and dismiss the testimony of dozens of witnesses and victims, because they're so politically brainwashed. You are, as usual, blithely unaware of the realities of things. Almost all those who support Trump know he's an asshat. They just don't care as long as the alternative is, well, people like you. Trump should have zero chance of getting in again, but people all across the US are so turned off by DEI and anti-racism and white privilege and left-wing city councils, district attorneys, and state governments refusing to let police control the addicts and other criminals on the street, so fed up with being preached to and having their schools and universities turned into indoctrination camps for gender fluidity and transeverything and white oppression, so angry at having every federal government program set up hierarchies based on race - with white people at the bottom - so frustrated at every corporation, school and government giving preference to minorities that they're ready to vote for almost anything other than that. Hell, even minorities are turning to Trump to get away from you people and your sanctimonious, self-righteous race and gender divisiveness. Edited May 16, 2024 by I am Groot Quote
Legato Posted May 16, 2024 Report Posted May 16, 2024 2 hours ago, CdnFox said: Don't think for a moment i don't know what those blocked out letters were young man! But why the hell would he lose his job over a cat? You make no sense. It was a rather large cat. 1 Quote
herbie Posted May 16, 2024 Report Posted May 16, 2024 37 minutes ago, I am Groot said: They just don't care as long as the alternative is, well, people like you So what you really mean is it's because they are fellow a$$holes. Quote
I am Groot Posted May 16, 2024 Author Report Posted May 16, 2024 35 minutes ago, herbie said: So what you really mean is it's because they are fellow a$$holes. No, it's because they think you and those like you are even worse arseholes than Trump. Quote
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