Gene Miller: Impatience can transform local politics from democratic to imperial |
I predict a year filled with drama and danger south of the border.
Yes, I hope Trump utterly crashes in the polls and/or as a result of complete dysfunction.
And after him? A different set of pathologies.
Still, he’s president and unhinged, cruel and lethal (scan for emerging military escapades).
Political analyst and critic John Mearsheimer reminds us that “domestic instability leads to foreign adventurism.”
And for Canada — barring chaos next door — significant economic improvement (broadening trade, investment and corporate migration north), and an expanding international role.
David Frum, a perpetually dour social and political commentator, claims this is Canada’s moment.
We are living in the middle of history.
You argue: “When are we not?”
Sorry, I mean HISTORY.
On the local front, municipal elections are scheduled for Oct. 17, 290 days from Jan. 1. Prospective candidates: Declare your intentions soon and start building your team and support network. It’s a long slog.
I have made it pretty clear (I’m not done doing so) that I’m hoping for regime change in Victoria.
The mayor and her all-too-reliable political majority on council (rumour suggests all........