...none of which is to imply or say that Justin is not a nice or good man, or not a competent MP. Coffee salesmen, after all, have done quite well in Parliament, and I see little reason to think a school teacher would do any less competent a job. But GOVERNMENT - as opposed to Parliament - demands something more than being a good MP.
Re: the front bench - you had me until you said "one of the Trudeaus". Justin has name recognition, but Pierre - though a collectivist - was a superman. Sure, having a borrowed name and a similar look (which is not to imply similar gonadal fortitude, panache, or brilliance) may be enough to get a win. But to plop Justin Trudeau in there with Rae and Ignatieff both undermines the strength of your argument, and does both of the latter gents a disservice. Justin's not in the same league.
...none of which is to imply or say that Justin is not a nice or good man, or not a competent MP. Coffee salesmen, after all, have done quite well in Parliament, and I see little reason to think a school teacher would do any less competent a job. But GOVERNMENT - as opposed to Parliament - demands something more than being a good MP.
PaulMcKeever 3 years ago
Re: the front bench - you had me until you said "one of the Trudeaus". Justin has name recognition, but Pierre - though a collectivist - was a superman. Sure, having a borrowed name and a similar look (which is not to imply similar gonadal fortitude, panache, or brilliance) may be enough to get a win. But to plop Justin Trudeau in there with Rae and Ignatieff both undermines the strength of your argument, and does both of the latter gents a disservice. Justin's not in the same league.
PaulMcKeever 3 years ago