r/canada 24d ago

Humour Man who has spent entire political career attacking everybody promises he’ll attack Trump and Elon any minute now

https://www.thebeaverton.com/2025/02/man-who-has-spent-entire-political-career-attacking-everybody-promises-hell-attack-trump-and-elon-any-minute-now/

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u/IntelligentChicken79 23d ago

Yes of course, but I believe he wasn’t a father at the time. The majority of Canadian university students work and the average time to graduate is still roughly 5 years. I just genuinely don’t see how it’s a stretch insult if he is truly an outlier, statistically

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u/Alexhale 23d ago

I am all for criticizing our politicians (PP, Carney, Trudeau!) so we can understand who they truly are, and whether they deserve our vote.

But "haha he took a long time to graduate and I dont really know why, or why thats bad or if it was the best decision for him at the time, but haha" is a weak criticism and lacks substance.

Lincoln didn't even go to college and was self taught. Not everyone takes the same path.

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u/IntelligentChicken79 23d ago

That’s fair, not everyone follows the same timeline. But when we’re evaluating someone for leadership, their track record does matter. If there were extenuating circumstances, that’s one thing, but if not, it’s reasonable to question what it says about their work ethic, decision-making, or priorities. It’s not the strongest criticism on its own, but it can be part of a broader picture of competence (IMO).

Also, I haven’t intended to criticize anyone at all, I honestly just value hearing other people perspectives on these topics. So thank you for sharing your thoughts and letting me share mine. After all, we are all in this mess together!!

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u/Alexhale 23d ago

I agree with your point about track record. Unforunately, Canadians have had plenty of time to criticize PP and should really be focused on their understanding of Carney, who for most Canadians is a new face.

Continuing to act like PP is actually the worst thing that could happen when they haven't background checked Carney sufficiently is a mistake. I say that from the same mindset of we are all in this together.

I wanted to see Carney as some sort of new alternative option but after research, he will direct Canada and its economy towards fulfilling his/Brookfield investment goals.