Island Musings
I arrived in Canada December 28, 1975. My first political awareness was being exposed to Pierre Trudeau and spouse Margaret. I remember Trudeau’s refreshing smart-assed style and remember the CBC filming Margaret Trudeau skipping down the beach in Cuba with Fidel Castro. I was totally politically ignorant and disinterested but I remember thinking what a nice change from Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson. Over time I learned that the Liberal philosophy was not mine but that there were aspects of Liberal policy that had limited appeal to me.
I consider myself fiscally conservative, morally conservative and I have many open and liberal attitudes about many social aspects of our country. I guess I think of myself as a Progressive Conservative with just a sight lean to the left. During the last election I felt that a Conservative government was best for Canada – despite the easy to dislike Harper.
I just listened to the swearing in of now Prime Minister Trudeau and I could not miss what sounded like sincere emotion in his voice. Even my most passionate Conservative friends noticed that Trudeau has a quality list of individuals to choose from for his cabinet. We now know the Cabinet and in time we will know if he has chosen wisely.
As I listened today my memory floated back to the feeling of hope, adventure and excitement I had when I was first exposed to Canada and this beautiful place I call home. With the wisdom of a few more years I still think a Conservative government would be better for the future of this county. Despite that, I will wait and see – and be hopeful.
And there are other who remember pictures being taken of Margaret in Club 54 with her nether regions exposed to both the breeze and the worlds view.
Well, I did say refreshing.
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