O Canada, Vote Wisely!

Ten years ago, Americans and Canadians stood proudly together as a band of brothers - as they always should:

 

As I've mentioned several times over the years, I've long admired Canada for several reasons and have kept a friendly eye on our neighbor to the north.  Today Canadians go to the polls in what is surely the most important election in living memory. After Justin Trudeau's ten-year gig as Prime Minister, the leader of the party that gets the most votes in this election will get the job, and that will be either Liberal leader Mark Carney or Conservative leader Pierre Poillievre.

The stakes are extremely high, so I encourage all my Canadian truckbuddies to get out and vote today for a strong, united Canada.  If Canada's leadership is weak or incompetent, it may well end in disaster - at worst, an Anschluss into a Greater America regime, and at best, economic slavery on the end of a short leash.

I don't pretend to know all the ins and outs of Canadian politics, but glancing over Poilievre's career, he seems to be a typical, home-grown, ambitious politician, not outstanding, not a statesman, and not at all ready for the world stage. 

On the other hand, Carney has the education and experience, and I think the moxie, to stand up for Canada at this perilous moment and lead the way.  He has vast top-level experience in economic matters as well as international relations, and has already met many of the world's movers and shakers.  He well knows how the world machine works, and what all the levers, gears, and buttons do.

The choice between the two is a no-brainer, in my view:  the wise, experienced bank president or the nice neighbor on your bowling team -- which one will you trust to protect your life, your family, your job, and your money from the cunning crooks who want to rob you blind and even tear down your home?  That's no joke - they're doing it right now here in America.  

Of course, you can never tell exactly what any politician will do until he's actually on the job.  But all we ever have to go on in human life are probabilities.  You pays your money and you takes your chances.

Think carefully, Canadian friends - go with the best-qualified man and give him a solid majority in Parliament.  Your future and ours - and maybe the whole world's - depends on your vote today.  If Canada crumbles or caves to the American tyrant, it will boost his ego tremendously and stoke his appetite for more takeovers,  more countries to devour.  

The world is watching you, Canada.  Be strong, stick together.  Elbows up!

Latest poll results from the CBC - click to enlarge:

As in most parliamentary countries, Canadians do not vote directly for their head of government.  But here is yesterday's Globe & Mail/ CTV poll of their preferences for Prime Minister, which shows a 20-point lead for Carney:

According to the Associated Press, "A record 7.3 million Canadians cast ballots before election day."  The turnout in the last federal election, held in 2021, was 17 million (62 percent of registered voters).

Update, 4/29/25, 5 p.m., Texas Time:

The votes are in, and the Liberals won.  Carney will stay on as Canada's prime minister.  The Liberals failed to win a majority, but with support from the NDP and Greens they can easily form a government.  The Conservatives made a strong showing and will be the official opposition, but Pierre Pollievre lost his seat, ending his 20-year career in Parliament. 

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