TIKTOK IN 2025

TIK TOK 2025 - 
By Bernard Bujold - The US Supreme Court is backing the law requiring TikTok to be sold or banned. TikTok's U.S. ban as soon as Sunday, January 19, 2025, could have sweeping consequences for the social media landscape and popular culture. President-elect Donald J. Trump has signaled he would like to keep it operating in the United States. To be continued... 
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MY WAY...

 

MY WAY - 

By Bernard Bujold - 

I love working out at the gym listening to Frank Sinatra, and even more so on this weekend of festivities before Donald Trump is sworn in on Monday, January 20, 2025. ​It was while listening to Sinatra's s​o​ngs that I realized Donald Trump, Elon Musk​, and I have ​one ​thing ​i​n ​c​ommon: our vision of life, which is to choose our own way of living. As Sinatra sings in MY WAY: “... what would a man be if he didn't stand up for his opinions? In the end, we are all alone in our destiny!” Donald Trump's life journey is an inspiration and an example of a man who listened to his instincts and lived “MY WAY”. 

Have a great weekend...

WASHINGTON IS READY...

WASHINGTON IS READY... 

By Bernard Bujold - 

Everything is ready for the swearing-in of the 47th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, on Monday, January 20, at 12 p.m. ET. The ceremony will take place on the West Lawn of the United States Capitol. The official picture of Donald has been taken, and the invitations to the ceremony have been sent. Donald Trump is back at the White House.

DOGS STORY...

DOGS STORY - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
I'm often asked what the three dogs I regularly post on social networks represent. They're three mascots I use to identify myself in the virtual world. But each dog has its own story, name, and symbolism! 
The first mascot I created in 2010 was Ulysse, a bronze dog (Italian Greyhound race) who sits proudly in my living room! In a way, he's eternal since he's made of metal... Ulysse represents my passions (politics, photography, and journalism). 
With the popularity of artificial intelligence and when Photoshop made Firefly available, I created Argos in February 2024, a virtual dog. His name was inspired by the name of King Ulysses' dog in Homer's poem The Iliad and the Odyssey. In a way, Argos represents my very soul. He is a quiet, solitary character, but he doesn't hesitate to defend his ideas with energy! 
Finally, the third dog in the group is Gus, the real dog of my two little girls, Ava and Emma. Gus represents human kindness and love! 
I call the trio of mascots “ THE THREE SPIRITS. " And yes, I love dogs… 
Happy winter season 2024-2025. 
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ON THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE...

ON THE ROAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE - 

The history of the United States will begin a new page on January 20, 2025. https://www.trump.com/leadership/donald-j-trump-biography 

THE GREAT DAY ...

THE GREAT DAY - 

By Bernard Bujold -

We are one week away from Donald Trump's inauguration as the new President of the United States. Next Monday, January 20, 2025, will be a great day! Donald will be back in business​ at the White House in Washington. Donald Trump's 2024 electoral victory is unique and will mark the history books of the United States. 

To be continued... 

https://www.trump.com/leadership/donald-j-trump-biography

POLITICS AND POLITICIANS

POLITICS AND POLITICIANS - 
On Monday, January 13, 2025, the Quebec Liberal Party officially begins its leadership race, culminating in the election of a new leader on June 14. 
There's a joke going around that Denis is thinking of applying to the Liberal Party of Canada, which would give him two chances to be elected party leader... 
To be continued! 
https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/course-a-la-chefferie-du-plq/sur-la-ligne-de-depart/2025-01-12/les-candidats.php

HAVE A NICE WEEKEND

HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND -

On this Friday, January 10, 2025, it's safe to say that winter is well and truly with us! It's time to take advantage of the season and its activities. Have a good weekend! 

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THE CALIFORNIA OF SODOM AND GOMORRAH -

THE CALIFORNIA OF SODOM AND GOMORRAH - 

By Bernard Bujold - 

For anyone who has read the Bible, the flames destroying California are reminiscent of the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. Roughly 30,000 acres were aflame, at least five people died, and more than 200,000 were without power across the wider Los Angeles area. Tens of thousands of residents were ordered to leave their homes. Over 2,000 structures were damaged as the blazes remained largely uncontained since the beginning on Tuesday, January 7, 2024, stretching the region’s firefighting resources to their limits. Nearly every corner of the sprawling Los Angeles area, home to some 10 million people, was smothered by a sky of smoke and ash.

See story 

https://www.wsj.com/us-news/climate-environment/deadly-los-angeles-wildfires-show-little-sign-of-relenting-c9f91458?st=TWZ1Jj&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink 

See Sodome and Gomorrah 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodom_and_Gomorrah

THE AMERICAN STATE OF CANADA

THE AMERICAN STATE OF CANADA... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada become the 51st U.S. state did not originate with him but goes back as far as the Patriotes of 1837-38, if not even further, with attempts by the U.S. to annex Canada dating back to colonial times, notably with the invasion of Quebec in 1774-1775. 
Will Donald's idea hold water in 2024? First, Canada would not be a single state but ​ten or so because the territory is too vast and divided. On the other hand, this debate and the current political situation in Ottawa could breathe new life into Quebecers' nationalist feelings, not to join the United States but to become independent from Canada... 
In conclusion, although the idea of annexing Canada is not new, Trump's proposal seems more provocation than a realistic project, and Donald is having fun... 
SEE THE JULES VERNE NOVEL ABOUT THE PATRIOTS 
http://www.1837.qc.ca/1837.pl?out=article&pno=5507