PABLO RODRIGUEZ AND THE PUTSCH

PABLO RODRIGUEZ AND THE ART OF PUTSCH - 
By Bernard Bujold -
The former leader of the Quebec Liberal Party, Pablo Rodriguez, admits that he was the target of a deadly violent putsch. If we know who launched the attack (Marwah Rizqy), we don't know who really did the follow-up... 
If some PLQ militants didn't appreciate Pablo imposing his Ottawa team to come and lead the provincial party, it's also possible that militants from another party convinced Rizqy to launch the putsch and then took over the attack, which was perfectly targeted and progressive until Pablo's downfall. Clearly, the party with the most to gain from Rodriguez's departure was the Parti Québécois... 
For the anti-Pablo militants of the Liberal Party, the putsch meant also the danger of political suicide. Why would they have the audacity to burn their own ship? 
Pablo Rodriguez gives an in-depth interview on the subject in l'ACTUALITÉ magazine (French). 
See interview 
https://lactualite.com/politique/lascension-et-la-chute-de-pablo-rodriguez/ 
See video 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14r0OymBMD2p1cXHxfHlWJOP_WugI6Om0/view?usp=sharing

THE CANDIDATES...

THE CANDIDATES... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
It's becoming increasingly difficult to predict the outcome of the October 5 election in Quebec. Personally, after an analysis of all the party leaders in the running, my favorite horse at the end of November 2025 was Pablo Rodriguez, and I'm convinced to this day that he could have won the race against the Parti Québécois and the CAQ. He had the makings of a winning horse! The putsch that threw him off the track was totally suicidal for the Liberal Party. But politics is always unpredictable and, above all, full of intrigue, no matter what political party, government, or place on the planet! 
The question now is, which horse will finish first in the Quebec election? Paul St-Pierre Plamondon has everything on paper (polls) to win, but in politics, anything is possible. Nothing's ever over before the finish line! 
For my part, I'm currently watching all three seasons of the American series THE DIPLOMAT on Netflix. If there's one thing the series has in common with politics in Quebec, it's unpredictability and, what makes life exciting, intrigues... 
To be continued! ​

See the video 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1msUwas81ukWCDlvOeScvRclofrZllsVf/view?usp=sharing 
See NETFLIX ​
https://www.netflix.com/title/81288983

MODERN JOURNALISM IN 2026

TODAY JOURNALISM ACCORDING TO TUCKER CARLSON - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
I've just read the biography of journalist Tucker Carlson. Tucker Carlson was first a well-known and influential columnist in political magazines (paper editions) but moved to cable television to become known for his leading roles on CNN, MSNBC, and most notably, as the host of Tucker Carlson Tonight on Fox News until his departure in 2023, and now runs his own platform, Tucker Carlson Network. In 2023, his dismissal from Fox News, despite appearances, was a stroke of luck for Tucker, as it forced him to discover social media. 
Today, with the help of people like Elon Musk, Tucker dominates the world of Internet journalism. Another of Tucker's talents is knowing when to support a politician and when not. He's a great ally of Donald Trump, and it's said that it's thanks to him that Trump chose J.D. Vance as his vice-president... Tucker's biography is captivating and informative. 
In a way, it's a look at the evolution of modern journalism. The book by Jason Zengerle uses Tucker Carlson’s career as a lens to examine how the media landscape has shifted from traditional print magazines to cable news dominance, and finally to the today fragmented, influencer-driven world of social media and independent platforms. 

SEE THE BOOK 
https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/hated-by-all-the-right-people-tucker-carlson-and-the-unraveling-of-the-conservative-mind/9781638932932.html 

SEE VIDEO 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sKucMBAWsOrAp8uhh_zJ0_swNMwq1peG/view?usp=sharing

THE SECRET TO OLD AGE IN 2026

THE SECRET TO OLD AGE IN 2026- 
The secret to living old lies not in lifestyle habits, but in genes... 
The New York Times presents a scientific analysis that is very interesting on the subject. Yet even for people who have won the genetic lottery, the analysis adds, “It's easy to shorten your life if you excess to much...”. 
The definition of old age is 100 years old, and up to the age of 70-80, it's lifestyle habits that influence, but after 90, it's genes that decide... 

See the story in The New York Times 
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/health/longevity-lifespan-age-genes.html?unlocked_article_code=1.IlA.CLNU.7EvsiWFl1yP9&smid=url-share

See video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tw5LyiPVogdxHlzxIKYL_lCc-6z9qYod/view?usp=sharing

THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026...

THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2026 - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
The month of February 2026 arrives this Sunday! It will be time to dance the night away to welcome the new month... 
Winter is quietly staying with us for another two months, until March 20. 
 Happy winter, and have a great last weekend of January! 
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PAUL ST-PIERRE PLAMONDON AND THE ART OF MARKETING

PAUL ST-PIERRE PLAMONDON AND THE ART OF MARKETING - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
In marketing, there's one inescapable rule! You can't get every customer on the market, and you have to offer something different from what other merchants are doing. That's exactly what Paul St-Pierre Plamondon does with his referendum concept. 
His referendum project is unique compared to the offerings of the other 4 parties, and places him in a prominent position in the marketplace. Obviously, Plamondon won't win over all voters, but with 5 parties vying for 125 seats, he doesn't need an absolute majority to win. You may be for or against the idea of a referendum and the separation of Quebec, but you have to admit that the PQ's offer is well-targeted marketing by the book. 
To be continued between now and October 5! 
Happy end of January... with snow and cold! 
SEE VIDEO 
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M4bny0Xd6DiMpqH5CrEmXIeEbSItt1Kf/view?usp=sharing 
SEE PARTI QUÉBÉCOIS 
https://pq.org/

CANADA IN 2026

THE BEST FRIEND OF THE PARTI QUÉBECOIS IN 2026

By Bernard Bujold-
While the American president likes to declare that Canada would make a great 51st state of the USA, the debate could take a more serious turn if Quebec and Alberta decide to secede from Canada.
For a referendum to be called in Alberta, organizers must collect 177,732 valid signatures (10% of the electorate) by May 2.
In Quebec, René Lévesque, who was profoundly American at heart, gave a speech to the Economic Club of New York on January 25, 1977, in which he compared Quebec's accession to independence to the American Revolution, hoping for a very serious economic rapprochement with the Americans.
At the time, however, Pierre Trudeau persuaded President Jimmy Carter to distance himself from Lévesque and his activists, whom he compared to Cuban revolutionaries...
Lévesque then turned to France...
In 2026, the debate over a direct link with the United States could become serious, especially if Paul Saint-Pierre Plamondon is elected Premier of Quebec.
Should Quebec and Alberta decide to separate from Canada, the logical economic option would likely be an association with the Americans! Albertans' oil and Quebecers' electricity are their great wealth.
Obviously, making Quebec the 51st state is illusory, but the question that isn't is: Who will Donald Trump support in the October 5, 2026, election, which will be on the theme of Quebec's eventual separation? Carney or Plamondon?
My money's on Plamondon...
And if Alberta were to call a referendum in May, Trump would certainly get involved in the debate...
Happy end of January, in the Canadian snow!

See video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jw-p1Gyi2XYMHedA4pPyEy8wFs6XPHEO/view?usp=sharingSee video

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jw-p1Gyi2XYMHedA4pPyEy8wFs6XPHEO/view?usp=sharing

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THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD IN 2026

THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD...
By Bernard Bujold -
According to Elon Musk, “it's better to be an optimist about life and be wrong, than to be a pessimist and be right.... ”
In an interview at the Davos Forum, Elon explains his vision of the world's future.
In his view, artificial intelligence will transform the planet and give mankind great freedom and equality of life.
Within a year or two, artificial intelligence will be a central part of life on Earth.
SEE VIDEO OF THE INTERVIEW (33 minutes)
https://www.weforum.org/podcasts/meet-the-leader/episodes/conversation-with-elon-musk-davos-2026/

THER COLD OF JANUARY 2026

THE COLD OF JANUARY 2026 - 

By Bernard Bujold - 

As January draws to a close, the same cannot be said for the cold of winter 2026... Temperatures of -20 to -23 Celsius are forecast for this weekend and even next week! Fortunately, there's the warmth of my favourite café bar and its friendly baristas... 

Have a good weekend! ​

See video 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19bE1uBIV5zmuB3t5Xaj1DX58qra2qWEu/view?usp=sharing

DONALD TRUMP AND THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD

DONALD TRUMP AND THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD… 

 By Bernard Bujold - 

 President Donald J. Trump is dominating the debate in the Davos Forum, and his speech has a major theme: the United States has always been there in the past and has been paying for the world. It was the old world; now it is a different one, where every country should take care of itself and be economically solid. In a way, the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney's speech was an introduction to Trump one, and both are saying the same thing: that we are in a new world and we should forget about the old world, which does not, and will not, exist anymore. Donald Trump thinks that the economy should be each country's responsibility and that it is wrong to depend financially on a big country for its market, whether it is the United States or China. 

 SEE VIDEO 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hZs7xYaVzwhW5RVaE2D7PBlREVIYBkiD/view?usp=sharing