The rules don’t apply to Justin Trudeau. He shuts down the economy and Parliament. Funerals and hospitals are off limits for common folk. But he attends a closely packed demonstration for a photo-op. His privilege is both personal and systemic. We can erase the latter and render the former irrelevant..This is far from the first time he’s been above the law. .Liberal connected SNC-Lavalin got its “deferred prosecution”; he was just in that kind of a mood. Judicial Committee oversight was a partisan farce. Media investigation of the final act was anemic. He discredited and fired his Justice Minister who attempted to uphold the law. We even uncovered his habit of appointing judges that agree with him, regardless of recommendations from bar associations. .He attacks and discredits any that would defy him. Rear Admiral Norman, Jody Wilson Raybould (JWR) and Jane Philpott are a few prominent names he threw under the bus. .He pontificates morality which he transgresses with impunity. An accusation of sexual misconduct means a guilty verdict without trial for all others. However, accusations against him are transformed into a learning experience for us. Accusations around his leaving Vancouver’s Point Grey School are quietly disregarded. .Friendly media and the political class give him a pass. .He was always le dauphin. At the Liberal Convention of 1990, the mood was that although they expected to be out of power it would soon be restored. “Justin will be ready in just 18 years” was heard (a comment of some alarm). He was always going to be prime minister..Gerald Butts’ friendship and advice acted as Lady Churchill to Trudeau’s Queen Anne giving purpose to his inevitability; environmentalism unfetter by cost or suffering. .His “privilege” is like no other. The son of the man that remade the country and its law, his up-bringing was far from normal. The sycophants groomed him to embrace his inevitable power. Conviction of two ethics violations mean nothing when you are the one that dispenses the penalty. His repeated black-face, even at the age of 29, appears to have been rebellion against his handlers and their ambition for him. But he came around..Senior conquered Canada; junior wants the globe. The Paris Accord, junkets to Africa, subservience to China, and a relationship with the U.S. where he alternates between begging and mocking are all part of his performance to charm global elite, for his benefit and at our expense. .Unlike his aloof, philosophical father, Justin wanted to be a man of the people; hence selfies. .Ultimately, the position of prime minister with power that approaches royal prerogative feeds his hubris. No other democratic industrialized country gives almost dictatorial power to one person. Making it an almost hereditary right parallels the privilege of a sovereign. .Sure, blame Ontario. Numerous Western ridings gave Liberals only 5 percent of the vote. But Ontario has this thing about loyalty, stability and continuity. That can be a good thing, but right now old fashioned Upper Canada loyalty feeds the beast. .Alberta has a culture of getting things done, building, fresh ideas, and entrepreneurial ways in all fields. These are the skills needed to cut prime ministers particularly this self-indulgent one, down to size. .JWR and Jane Philpott showed the way to say “no”. Use your own personal sovereignty, the only thing that power cannot take away. . It’s not enough to just be angry and disgruntled. Inaction is acquiescence..Alberta needs to lead where Ontario struggles, to bring about real structural and substantive change. As a province, we need to use our sovereignty to speak truth to power. Elected dictatorship, both federally and provincially, must end. .We need constitutional division of power rigorously enforced, a real voice for the West and strong checks and balances.
The rules don’t apply to Justin Trudeau. He shuts down the economy and Parliament. Funerals and hospitals are off limits for common folk. But he attends a closely packed demonstration for a photo-op. His privilege is both personal and systemic. We can erase the latter and render the former irrelevant..This is far from the first time he’s been above the law. .Liberal connected SNC-Lavalin got its “deferred prosecution”; he was just in that kind of a mood. Judicial Committee oversight was a partisan farce. Media investigation of the final act was anemic. He discredited and fired his Justice Minister who attempted to uphold the law. We even uncovered his habit of appointing judges that agree with him, regardless of recommendations from bar associations. .He attacks and discredits any that would defy him. Rear Admiral Norman, Jody Wilson Raybould (JWR) and Jane Philpott are a few prominent names he threw under the bus. .He pontificates morality which he transgresses with impunity. An accusation of sexual misconduct means a guilty verdict without trial for all others. However, accusations against him are transformed into a learning experience for us. Accusations around his leaving Vancouver’s Point Grey School are quietly disregarded. .Friendly media and the political class give him a pass. .He was always le dauphin. At the Liberal Convention of 1990, the mood was that although they expected to be out of power it would soon be restored. “Justin will be ready in just 18 years” was heard (a comment of some alarm). He was always going to be prime minister..Gerald Butts’ friendship and advice acted as Lady Churchill to Trudeau’s Queen Anne giving purpose to his inevitability; environmentalism unfetter by cost or suffering. .His “privilege” is like no other. The son of the man that remade the country and its law, his up-bringing was far from normal. The sycophants groomed him to embrace his inevitable power. Conviction of two ethics violations mean nothing when you are the one that dispenses the penalty. His repeated black-face, even at the age of 29, appears to have been rebellion against his handlers and their ambition for him. But he came around..Senior conquered Canada; junior wants the globe. The Paris Accord, junkets to Africa, subservience to China, and a relationship with the U.S. where he alternates between begging and mocking are all part of his performance to charm global elite, for his benefit and at our expense. .Unlike his aloof, philosophical father, Justin wanted to be a man of the people; hence selfies. .Ultimately, the position of prime minister with power that approaches royal prerogative feeds his hubris. No other democratic industrialized country gives almost dictatorial power to one person. Making it an almost hereditary right parallels the privilege of a sovereign. .Sure, blame Ontario. Numerous Western ridings gave Liberals only 5 percent of the vote. But Ontario has this thing about loyalty, stability and continuity. That can be a good thing, but right now old fashioned Upper Canada loyalty feeds the beast. .Alberta has a culture of getting things done, building, fresh ideas, and entrepreneurial ways in all fields. These are the skills needed to cut prime ministers particularly this self-indulgent one, down to size. .JWR and Jane Philpott showed the way to say “no”. Use your own personal sovereignty, the only thing that power cannot take away. . It’s not enough to just be angry and disgruntled. Inaction is acquiescence..Alberta needs to lead where Ontario struggles, to bring about real structural and substantive change. As a province, we need to use our sovereignty to speak truth to power. Elected dictatorship, both federally and provincially, must end. .We need constitutional division of power rigorously enforced, a real voice for the West and strong checks and balances.
