There has been much said about Ursula von der Leyen’s state of the European Union Address and the embrace of Mark Carney with an invitation to become the first associate member of the European Union. I have included his full speech below:
This is yet another outstanding speech that absolutely captures the mood of the moment. It speaks to his ascent to a true global statesman, but much more than that, it speaks to who he is as a person, and Canada should be very proud.
It’s important to understand that this is, for now, a symbolic message of solidarity, recognising the joint intention of middle powers not to bend the knee to the mob boss running his international extortion gang from the White House. Europe and Canada share a belief that they are stronger together in the face of attacks from a geopolitical bully and his persistent attempts at coercion.
Mark Carney is smart; his economic pedigree attests to his deep understanding of the geopolitical and economic machinery of government. That puts him in pole position to navigate the global threat Trump presents. His calm, polite demeanour and charm are important weapons in his expansive armoury. He’s the quiet but never to be underestimated figure a damaged world is comfortable gathering around for direction, and this is absolutely vital in this moment.
After the EU meeting, he arrived in the UK because he knows the UK is also a key component of this collective attempt to redefine future alliances and trade. There is a recognition of the need to create new alliances while deepening existing ones to create a system resilient to threats from an adversarial US. In that respect, he will find an advocate and friend in Andy Burman, a true ally and staunch believer in Carney’s vision of a world where gunboat diplomacy does not rule.
We are in the early stages of a world waking up to the threat of a nation once seen as a friend. A friend that has lost its way thanks to a criminal malignant narcissist in the Oval Office. Nobody is writing the US off, but we are moving into a new era where trust isn't a given; it has to be earned. When Trump is in jail or attempting to relive his fantasy through his ludicrous Bored of Peace (yes, I deliberately spelled it wrong), we can hopefully move on.
Trust will sadly never be given unconditionally again because of what Trump has done, but Mark Carney represents a world that wants to move on and redefine partnerships around trust, common values, and objectives. A world that can deliver for the greater good.
In the darkness, deliberate uncertainty, and perpetual anxiety that Trump has delivered to the world, the Canadian Prime Minister is a refreshing beacon of common sense, empathy, and competence that will help lead the way to a better tomorrow. I couldn't be happier for the great people of Canada that it’s their guy taking such a lead role in the birth of a better future.
Trump is a political dead man walking. Soon the threats of crimes against the English language, grammar, and joined-up sentences will be no more. We won’t have to listen to his insufferable blathering and TACO threats. World leaders won’t have to watch the global village idiot attempting to convince them nobody knows stuff better than him, as he farts and falls to sleep in meetings. He’ll soon be just a skid mark in history, a failed legend in his own lunch hour, providing rich pickings for comedy film-makers for generations to come.
It will likely take a generation to repair the catastrophic damage he’s caused, but in the meantime I believe a new era will deliver a reenergised set of middle power leaders to steer us back to delivering for the common good.
Yes, I’m optimistic because I believe in the mighty power of the human spirit. We have overcome adversity many times in history, and we WILL prevail again. It’s now in the hands of the American people to send a message to the world in November that they can read the room. It’s time to return the soul of America back into the arms of ‘We the people’. I have every faith they have the strength, integrity and moral fortitude to deliver that age-old message, ‘We shall overcome’.
That’s four pieces in 2 days; I'm exhausted. Have a great weekend
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Have been following Mark Carney since he first stood up to Trump a year ago, even as our retribution leader soon inflicted pain on many Americans and his Canadiens -- also followed his actions to bring people together as he slowly developed economic shields and specific ACTIONS -- a long process but one that this EU recognition/partnership shows is working. But like any leader during a war, his people understanding the hardships is a testament to the rare combination of economic intelligence and the human understanding of the shared freedom values that breed real trust. A disgusting contrast to our leader -- EVERY PERSON SHOULD listen to his full 20 min. EU speech to help choose our next President is 2028.
Meanwhile a deranged psychopath, angry and threatened, has his finger on the launch button of the world's biggest nuclear arsenal.