THE MAGIC OF 2024

THE MAGIC OF 2024 - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
While some people are delighted by the first snow of this last weekend of November 2024, others are dreaming of sun and beach! At the end of the day, life is always a little bit magical, in the snow or under the sun... Have a nice weekend! 
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2024

 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2024- 

To all our American friends, have a happy Thanksgiving! 

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JUSTIN TRUDEAU'S CHANCE -

JUSTIN TRUDEAU'S CHANCE - 

By Bernard Bujold -

Political life is all about emotion! Donald Trump's victory could be the vehicle for Justin Trudeau's re-election. Indeed, Justin wants to position himself as the negotiator capable of talking with Trump. Canadians fear Donald and will be reluctant to choose a politician like Pierre Poilièvre who looks like a Canadian Trump. Both men are warriors and the Canadians do not want a warrior fight.

Trudeau's situation is reminiscent of that of Joe Biden, with the difference that one will be 53 years old on December 25. Justin's worst mistake would be to resign less than a year before the Canadian federal election scheduled for October 20, 2025, at the latest... To be continued...

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WINTER 2024 IS APPROACHING -

WINTER 2024 IS APPROACHING - 
 Autumn 2024 is beautiful and the weather is mild. Let's make the most of the season because, as of December 21, winter will be here in less than a month! Have a good weekend...
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THE MAGIC POTION

THE MAGIC POTION- 

By Bernard Bujold - 

With the end of November and the approach of winter 2024, it's “magic potion” time... I love magic potion and, yesterday night, Wednesday, November 20, the good druid (actually a nice female druid) gave me three portions... One for Covid, one for flu, and a third for pneumonia! 

Obelix certainly envies me...

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THE TRAIN OF THE DAY

THE TRAIN OF THE DAY... 
By Bernard Bujold When I was growing up in the Gaspé, a train passed through my village twice daily. My childhood neighbors and I often played in the freight cars parked at the little country station. 
To this day, whenever I see a locomotive, I have warm memories of my childhood games...

THE REALITY...

THE REALITY... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
The topic of conversation since November 5, 2024, has unquestionably been Donald Trump's victory... Many friends, acquaintances, and simple next-door neighbors ask me how I predicted a 312-vote win. 
Three specific elements for victory. 
1. Donald was always in a good mood, while Kamala seemed to be in a panic. I told myself that internal party polls must reveal a different reality than the media; 
2. The oddsmakers gave Trump up to 68% and Kamala less than 40%; 
3. Elon Musk never associates with losers, so if he endorsed Donald, Donald would win. 
For the 312 count, I figured Trump would win all 7 key states, which he did... 
As Frank Sinatra sings: “Use your mentality, wake up to reality” Donald Trump won the election... https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=bernard.bujold&set=a.10169791109105541

A LOOK AT LIFE -

A LOOK AT LIFE - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
Montreal press photographer Jacques Nadeau (Le Devoir) has just published another of his photo books. This time, it's a humanist look at old age. 
His book, VÉNÉRABLES, features 80 short reports on very old people in Quebec. The various personalities comment on their past lives and their vision of the present. Some of Nadeau's characters are household names, such as Phyllis Lambert, Armand Vaillancourt, Gilles Archambault, Guy Fournier, Jean Campeau, Stephen Jarislowsky, and Kim Yaroshevskaya (the characters Franfreluche and the grandmother in Passe-Partout), who features on the cover. 
Jacques Nadeau's book calls for reflection on life and the courage to live! 
A book to give this Christmas to those with an interest in our aging society... 
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THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF YOUTH -

THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF YOUTH -
By Bernard Bujold - 
The appointment of 27-year-old Karoline Leavitt as press secretary to future U.S. President Donald Trump reminded me of my heyday with Brian Mulroney in 1984, when I had just joined the Canadian Prime Minister's Office as one of his press secretaries. I was also 27... Youth is a beautiful time... https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/us/politics/karoline-leavitt-trump-white-house-press-secretary.html?unlocked_article_code=1.aU4.o_Gm.pe1lQEAx4LNU&smid=url-share

THE POWER OF MODERN MEDIA -

THE POWER OF MODERN MEDIA - 
By Bernard Bujold -
While traditional media increasingly question the importance of their existence, we can conclude that in 2024 every citizen will become a journalist... Social media have democratized the world of information, and no social media has a monopoly. Artificial intelligence is a new tool that will continue this democratization. 
Of course, it's a new world that new generations are more comfortable with. It's even said that Donald Trump's son, Barron, is a social media enthusiast and greatly influenced his father's media strategy during the last American presidential campaign. 
See story Barron Trump
https://www.wsj.com/politics/elections/how-barron-trump-connected-his-father-to-the-manosphere-71b0e167?st=wA7GgK&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

TO THE MOON - THE AUTUMN OF 2024 IS MAGNIFICENT...

TO THE MOON - THE AUTUMN OF 2024 IS MAGNIFICENT... 
By Bernard Bujold -
Since November 5th, I have been listening to the music of Frank Sinatra every morning at the gym. 
It is a very festive ambiance since Donald Trump's great victory! 
I like very much the song: 
"Fly me to the moon 
Let me play among the stars 
And let me see what spring is like 
On a Jupiter and Mars..." 
The next four years will be a great era. 
Let’s go, Donald and Elon!

DONALD TRUMP IS BACK...

DONALD TRUMP IS BACK... 
President-elect Donald J. Trump and President Biden met in the Oval Office at the White House this Wednesday morning, November 13, 2024. 
 Biden told very warmly to Trump: " Welcome back..." 
https://www.wsj.com/politics/trump-biden-white-house-meeting-election-2024-fea7df1f?st=dYJkZ5&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

THE DONALD'S VICTORY

THE DONALD'S VICTORY- 

By Bernard Bujold -

In the end, Donald Trump didn't win, but it was Kamala who lost. 

Kamala received 16 million fewer popular votes than Joe Biden in 2020, while Donald received the same number of votes as in 2020, 74 million. 

In 2020, Biden won 81 million popular votes and Trump 74 million. 

In 2024, Harris received 68 million votes and Trump 73 million. 

It can't be said that Trump has convinced Democratic voters to join his cause, but he has kept all the Republicans. The Democrats' missing 16 million didn't vote... 

There are 16 million Democrats who didn't want to vote for either Trump or Kamala and stayed home. By not voting, they were voting against Kamala. 

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THE REBIRTH WEEKEND

 

THE REBIRTH WEEKEND - 

By Bernard Bujold - Best wishes to everyone for the weekend of November 8, 2024. We could call it Rebirth Weekend... The joy of victory is a deep feeling of happiness for the soul, comparable to the one of love... 

Have a great weekend! 

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THE JOY OF VICTORY -

THE JOY OF VICTORY - 
By Bernard Bujold -
I wished for Donald Trump to win the Presidency of the United States, and he will win the election of November 5, 2024, by 312 against 226 for Kamala Harris (Electoral College) according to the New York Times projection! 
Last September I predicted on social media that Trump would win 312 electoral votes... 
So I'm a happy man, and proud of my accurate assessment of Donald Trump's election campaign and popularity. 
I've always admired people who are different from the norm. I was a friend and confidant of Pierre Péladeau, the colorful founder of Quebecor, and before that, I was friends with Brian Mulroney, the former Prime Minister of Canada. Donald Trump's personality is comparable to that of Péladeau and Mulroney, and Melania Trump reminds me of Mila Mulroney, also a friend and an admirable woman. 
If I'd been an American, I would certainly have tried to join Trump's inner circle as I've been an observer and admirer of Donald Trump since 1982. 
For me, politics is a sport and I consider Donald's victory as if my favorite sports team had won the championship. Champion players like Elon Musk, J.D. Vance, Melania Trump, Tucker Carlson, and Sean Hannity are members of the Trump team whom I particularly admire. 
Sincere Congratulations to Donald Trump and his entire team! 
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