FRANÇOIS LEGAULT AND THE INFERNO STORM

FRANÇOIS LEGAULT AND THE "INFERNO" STORM-
By Bernard Bujold -
It's fair to say that François Legault has entered an "INFERNO" storm, and it will be nearly impossible for him to escape this burning hole before the Quebec elections on October 5, 2026. In addition to the numerous conflicts he has provoked with labor unions and doctors, he is now attacking religion. An estimated 50,000 protesters against the Legault government gathered in downtown Montreal on Saturday, November 29, 2025. 
 Legault reminds me of Jean Charest and Denis Coderre. Both politicians believed themselves to be untouchable, one in front of students, the other in front of the laughing woman (Valérie Plante). In an election campaign, politicians should never be dominant but rather give the impression that it is the voters who dominate the politicians... 
 In addition to this political logic of dominant-dominated, although I no longer practice any religion, having grown up in a presbytery, I continue to believe in a form of God and, ultimately, personally, I believe that Legault has no chance against God... 
 To be continued! 
 

See report 
 https://www.journaldemontreal.com/2025/11/29/plus-de-50-000-personnes-dans-la-rue-une-maree-humaine-anti-caq 
 See video 
 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kTG-LWYn0Vpc8llSMU1094sWTiDPI8cw/view?usp=sharing

THE OLD MAN AND THE FIRE

 

THE OLD MAN AND THE FIRE... 

 By Bernard Bujold - 

 As we age, we become more confident about life's events and dangers... But to what extent does this confidence reflect reality? A very existential question... For example, what does an old man do when faced with an attractive young woman? Does he open the door to let romance in? You could say he's playing with fire and needs to be careful not to ignite flames he can't control. Fortunately, with age comes the wisdom of the old man... Some old men love solitude, but others don't. It's a matter of lifestyle choice. 

 Have a great weekend, the last one of November 2025! Christmas is fast approaching... with its romance but also its loneliness! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EnAe8Q1dVoPY8iD9nQ6UM5ydEPXTrmvD/view?usp=sharing

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 2025

HAPPY THANKSGIVING- 
By Bernard Bujold - I wish a very happy Thanksgiving to my American friends and in particular, to Donald… I am a soft soul, and I was not able the cut the turkey's neck… We will all be eating McDonald’s food! 
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CHRISTMAS 2025

CHRISTMAS 2025 -
By Bernard Bujold- 
It is Tuesday, November 25, one month before Christmas 2025... The arrival of snow in November has completely transformed the atmosphere of the fall season! However, winter will not arrive in the city until December 21 at 5:03 a.m... 
Enjoy the rest of the fall season! 
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THE LEADERSHIP OF PABLO RODRIGUEZ

THE LEADERSHIP OF PABLO RODRIGUEZ... 
By Bernard Bujolod - 
In marketing, they say that it doesn't matter whether people talk about you in a good or bad way, the important thing is that they talk about you... You could say that Pablo Rodriguez is spoiled in this regard. He was even invited to appear on Tout le monde en parle (Sunday, November 23, 2025). 
Pablo Rodriguez's misadventures reminded me of my glory days in public image management. If I were today in 2025, Pablo's close advisor, as I was in my day with Brian Mulroney (1984) and Pierre Péladeau Sr. (1991), I would have advised him to take three actions: 
 1. Rehire Geneviève Hince as soon as the news was announced. This would have shown that he was the true leader of the party. 
 2. I would have dismissed the brown bills story as “fake news”. 
 3. I would reject the idea of the call for a vote of confidence, saying that he is the duly elected leader and that his next step is on October 5, 2026, to prevent the PQ from taking power and separating Quebec. 
 In my opinion, Pablo should take inspiration from Donald Trump's aggressive style... Of course, I'm not Pablo's advisor, and he's probably not a fan of my friend Donald's style... Pablo is said to dislike conflict and prefer discussion and compromise. Unfortunately for him, the world of politics is like a gladiator's arena... 
 To be continued! Have a great end of fall 2025! 
 

 See Pablo Rodriguez's biography 
 https://www.ledevoir.com/politique/quebec/935898/pablo-rodriguez-coeur-crise 
 

See Geneviève Hince's biography 
 https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/2025-11-22/crise-au-plq/mais-qui-est-genevieve-hinse.php 
 

See Marwah Rizqy's biography 
 https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marwah_Rizqy

A PASSION FOR READING

A PASSION FOR READING...- 
By Bernard Bujold -
I love reading, and for several years I was a regular visitor to the Montreal Book Fair. I even exhibited as an author during one edition. But my last visit was in 2018! So I decided to return to the Fair for the 2025 edition, but to my surprise, the place was empty and the security guard at Place Bonaventure told me that the Fair had not been held there for several years (since 2019)... I thanked the guard, laughing at my mistake, and walked the short distance to the Palais des congrès. I loved the old exhibition space at Place Bonaventure because of the high ceilings, but hey, everything changes... That's what I take away from my adventure. Times change, and they don't wait for us to change with them... 
Have a great weekend at the 2025 Book Fair! 
https://www.salondulivredemontreal.com

PABLO RODRIGUEZ AND HIS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE

PABLO RODRIGUEZ AND HIS PLANS FOR THE FUTURE - 
By Bernard Bujold - 
Quebec Liberal Party leader Pablo Rodriguez intends to continue leading his party, and in his view, he is the best option to combat the Parti Québécois' plans for Quebec's separation. Clearly, the question at the polls on October 5, 2026, will be whether or not Quebecers want another referendum. The rest is just management details... 
To be continued... 
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THE ART OF KNOWING EVERYTHING...

THE ART OF KNOWING EVERYTHING... 
By Bernard Bujold - 
Pablo Rodriguez is an experienced politician, and on a personal level, he is a kind and loyal person to those close to him. As the son of an immigrant, he is open to others. However, he does not have the mind of a journalist... If there is one trait that Donald Trump, Brian Mulroney, and I have in common, it is the desire to know everything... Indeed, for all three of us, the important thing is to be aware of everything. The ultimate weapon is knowledge! Brian Mulroney had ties with several journalists and encouraged those around him to reveal everything to him. Donald Trump has the same character trait, and so do I! I like to say that “I know everything.” In fact, another mentor of mine, Pierre Péladeau Sr., often told me how impressed he was with my talent for uncovering secrets...
Obviously, Pablo Rodriguez doesn't share this passion for knowing everything... 
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MODERN TELEVISION IN 2025

TELEVISION IN 2025 - 
By Bernard Bujold- 
Quebecor President Pierre Karl Péladeau continues to downsize the TVA television company. What Péladeau fails to mention is that conventional television is clearly a technology in decline. By 2025, thanks to artificial intelligence and the power of the modern Internet, entertainment will have been completely transformed, particularly with online on-demand offerings. 
Quebecor anticipated this shift in 2008-2010 by completely withdrawing from paper printing operations. It's a safe bet that the company will do the same in 2025 with conventional television. Have a great late fall 2025! 
To be continued... 
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THE NEXT ELECTIONS IN QUEBEC

THE NEXT ELECTIONS IN QUEBEC-
By Bernard Bujold - 
The next general election in Quebec will take place on October 5, 2026. Mathieu Bock-Côté kicked up quite a cloud of dust during his appearance on Tout le monde en parle last Sunday, November 16, 2025. I like Bock-Côté, but where he is wrong, in my opinion, is on the style of Quebec politics. Quebec voters have never voted on a political platform, but always on the leaders. We like or dislike a leader and vote by elimination. The least hated candidate wins the vote... In 1976, Quebec voted for René Lévesque because people adored him and admired his style! 
If we want to make a projection for the 2026 vote, we can conclude that François Legault will be rejected. Pierre St-Pierre Plamondon is popular, but he is plateauing in the polls because people are afraid of his referendum project. That leaves Pablo Rodriguez, who is relatively low-key but whom people ultimately find likable. In politics, when two candidates are locked in a battle to the finish like Legault and Plamondon, the best thing for a third candidate to do is to watch and wait for the two opponents to fall... 
In theory, Rodriguez could then find himself with the prime minister's seat available due to the downfall of Plamondon and Legault. But for now, an unexpected challenge has arisen for the Liberal leader with the case of House Leader Marwah Rizqy. Pablo Rodriguez will have to prove that he is the boss and leader of the party! 
To be continued... 
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