THE PASSAGE OF TIME AND THE STATUES… By Bernard Bujold – Reading an article about Victor-Levy Beaulieu, who will celebrate his 75th birthday on Wednesday, September 2, 2020, I wondered what will we remember about him in 25 years? Even a bronze statue doesn’t guarantee eternity because it can be melted down and forgotten… The passage of time prevents any form of eternity! While Victor-Levy clings to another book; homeless campers cling to their plot of land near a bicycle path; while other people go out for a hamburger on St-Paul Street in Old Montreal with the inviting photo of the good doctor Horacio Arruda at the entrance of the restaurant… But in any case, the passage of time will make us forget! Let’s enjoy the present moment while it passes, because it’s the only reality! SEE TEXT VICTOR-LEVY BEAULIEUhttps://www.ledevoir.com/opinion/chroniques/585085/pour-saluer-vlbSEE TEXT HOMELESS CAMPER https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/grand-montreal/2020-08-31/demantelement-du-campement-de-la-rue-notre-dame-j-ai-peur-que-ca-vire-mal.php
DONALD J. TRUMP – THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION 2020 – DAY 4
By Bernard Bujold -The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump made his acceptance speech in front of the White House with full colors and energy (Thursday August 27).
As Donald Trump said: « The best is yet to come in the next 4 years! »
THE MUSÉE DES BEAUX ARTS DE MONTRÉAL AND THE PRESIDENT MICHEL DE LA CHENELIÈRE – By Bernard Bujold – The Government of Quebec is meeting this Thursday, August 27, 2020 with Michel de la Chenelière, President of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. After launching an independent inquiry into the situation at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (MMFA) following the dismissal of its Executive Director Nathalie Bondil, the Government of Quebec now wishes to recover its $10 million grant allocated to the museum to build a Riopelle wing by 2023. Members of the Board of Directors, including Michel de la Chenelière, are scheduled to travel to Quebec City on Thursday to discuss the situation. The question: Will his resignation be demanded? In my opinion, the Government should include Michel Nadeau on the Board and the new Board of Directors that will be elected at the Annual Meeting on September 29th should appoint Nadeau as the new President. Michel Nadeau is one of the few people in Quebec capable of repairing the current situation that the MBAM is experiencing. To be continued! SEE STORIES Le Devoir https://www.ledevoir.com/culture/584867/quebec-reclame-du-mbam-le-remboursement-d-un-octroi-de-10-millionsThe Montreal Gazette https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-news/quebec-walks-back-its-10m-contribution-to-riopelle-wing-at-montreal-museum/wcm/d488bff2-6092-424c-a0b8-3b5696675fbd/
DONALD TRUMP 2020 –By Bernard Bujold –The Day 3 of the Republican National Convention could be called the « Ladies Night » as the top woman in Trump Administration were speakers: from Kellyanne Conway; Kayleigh McEnany;to Lara Trump. Donald Trump and Melania were also the surprise at Mike Pence speech. On Day 4, Thursday August 27, for the closing of the Convention it will be Donald the speaker of the evening with his official speech. https://www.whitehouse.gov/people/donald-j-trump/
DONALD TRUMP 2020 –“If somebody tells Donald Trump that it is impossible, he will work harder and harder and make it possible.” – Melania Trump in the Rose Garden at the Republican National Convention 2020 https://www.whitehouse.gov/
DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION 2020 By Bernard Bujold – The President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is totally in the race for the November 3 vote and his energy is like the one of a sports champion. Participants in the Republican Convention 2020 will see him daily and repeatedly during this week of the Republican Rally, from Monday, August 24 to Thursday, August 27.
Several analyses by the pro-democrat media are true on one point: Joe Biden proposes a united America, but his proposal does not take into account the very deep polarization of the population of the United States. There are two visions of life in our southern neighbors: the right and the concept of freedom of choice for the individual; and the left with the concept of a common society. Joe Biden’s speech at the Democratic Convention was more like a religious sermon calling for friendship and coming together in one vision of society. The history of Americans, however, has always been a history of polarization, and Biden’s speech will not change that division.
In Canada, Biden’s speech could have changed the electoral race as Justin Trudeau did in his October 2015 victory over Stephen Harper, a Canadian Prime Minister who resembled President Donald Trump in his political vision. At the time of Harper’s defeat, Justin Trudeau’s speech was very similar to that of Biden. But Justin would never have defeated Harper if Canada had been a country with the polarization of the United States.
To comment on the conclusion of many left-wing journalists, for every one hundred people who despise Donald Trump, there is his equivalent of a hundred others who admire him deeply. Donald Trump admits that his style may disturb some people, but it is his fighting spirit that allows him to achieve and accomplish success for the American people.
If I had one prediction for the November 3 vote, it would be that Donald Trump will be re-elected, and by more than 300 votes, because Trump is a leader who has a special characteristic that is also that of a sports champion: he increases his efforts to win proportionally to the obstacles and efforts of his opponent. The tighter the fight, the more Donald will increase his efforts because he is a fighter.
THE DEMOCRAT CONVENTION – JOE BIDEN THE PREACHER Joe Biden’s ideas are dreams to say the least… « Love and unity among all. » His speech was more of a church sermon than a political plan. In the today polarized world of the United States, a President role must be one of a top manager and not of a preacher! The core theme of the Democrat convention was focused on the need to stop Trump from serving a second term. The unstated objective of the convention: do no harm at a time when Biden is slightly leading Trump in opinion polls. To be continued… SEE STORY