Delusional, Stupid, Sleep Deprived ???
Yesterday in my blog I quoted the Ottawa Citizen, Feb. 26: "Martin "delusional" to expect U.S. notification.".
Earl McRae writing in the Ottawa Sun, Feb. 27, about the prime minister's decision to not go along with the American missile defence plan explained his personal theory that for Martin, "it's sleep deprivation." He further suggested that one "could also go with 'massive stupidity' but he didn't "know how anybody could be that stupid." These are quite strong comments!
I have always believed that the Sun was a "sensationalism rag' which I had chosen not to read. Today I received a "free" copy, delivered to my door. Taking a quick glance, I caught McRae's article, "Nuke plan isn't rocket science." I read it and accepted it as a humorous piece with an imaginary conversation between President George Bush and Prime Minister Paul Martin.
Part of the "conversation" follows.
President: "Oops, just got word from NORAD. One of them (two launched nukes) is heading for Ottawa either by malfunction or design. I NEED YOUR GO AHEAD FAST."
PM: "Er, uh, umm, er. I have to consult my cabinet first, and then poll Canadians."
President: "So we should let them hit Ottawa and Washington - or would you rather take them down with one of your military's slingshots?"
PM: "Umm, ah, uh, umm..."
Ka-BOOOOM!
President: "Paul? Paul? Damn. And Ottawa was such a nice city."
Now, perhaps I was a little harsh on our prime minister, quoting the "delusional" comment in yesterday's blog. But, Sun readers reviewing part of McRae's article will appreciate the prime minister being characterized as a dithering person, one who could be "sleep deprived" or a reflection of the prime minister's "mass stupidity."
The prime minister has lost face in the eyes of Canadians but of greater concern is how he is perceived by other nations. Dithering, stupid and dishonest have been words that some individuals are using. This is most unfortunate for the man and could easily lead to his resignation.
If the prime minister does resign, Mr. John Manley, a former deputy prime minister, has an excellent chance to assume the position which he covets with all his heart. There can be no doubt that he would never dither, he is not stupid, an as to his honest, let it simply be said, he is a politician.
Earl McRae writing in the Ottawa Sun, Feb. 27, about the prime minister's decision to not go along with the American missile defence plan explained his personal theory that for Martin, "it's sleep deprivation." He further suggested that one "could also go with 'massive stupidity' but he didn't "know how anybody could be that stupid." These are quite strong comments!
I have always believed that the Sun was a "sensationalism rag' which I had chosen not to read. Today I received a "free" copy, delivered to my door. Taking a quick glance, I caught McRae's article, "Nuke plan isn't rocket science." I read it and accepted it as a humorous piece with an imaginary conversation between President George Bush and Prime Minister Paul Martin.
Part of the "conversation" follows.
President: "Oops, just got word from NORAD. One of them (two launched nukes) is heading for Ottawa either by malfunction or design. I NEED YOUR GO AHEAD FAST."
PM: "Er, uh, umm, er. I have to consult my cabinet first, and then poll Canadians."
President: "So we should let them hit Ottawa and Washington - or would you rather take them down with one of your military's slingshots?"
PM: "Umm, ah, uh, umm..."
Ka-BOOOOM!
President: "Paul? Paul? Damn. And Ottawa was such a nice city."
Now, perhaps I was a little harsh on our prime minister, quoting the "delusional" comment in yesterday's blog. But, Sun readers reviewing part of McRae's article will appreciate the prime minister being characterized as a dithering person, one who could be "sleep deprived" or a reflection of the prime minister's "mass stupidity."
The prime minister has lost face in the eyes of Canadians but of greater concern is how he is perceived by other nations. Dithering, stupid and dishonest have been words that some individuals are using. This is most unfortunate for the man and could easily lead to his resignation.
If the prime minister does resign, Mr. John Manley, a former deputy prime minister, has an excellent chance to assume the position which he covets with all his heart. There can be no doubt that he would never dither, he is not stupid, an as to his honest, let it simply be said, he is a politician.
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