Yesterday brought the much discussed arrival of US President Barack Obama to Canada, his first international foray since taking power. The discussion leading up to the moment was what would be discussed, how would Obama and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper hit it off, and what requests would Obama make of Canada pertaining to the mission in Afghanistan. Turns out no request on Afghanistan, although the two leaders did come away with an agreement to reduce greenhouse gases and combat climate change, while also pledging to dually strengthen the international financial system with “mutually beneficial stimulus measures”. It seems, against general belief, the two hit it off after a planned 10-minute closed-door discussion saw them shoo away their aides two times, extending their meeting over 30 minutes. “It was a great conversation”, Harper remarked to the CBC. “He’s an easy guy to like and an easy guy to get to know.” A meeting with Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff at the airport also went twice as long as planned, and general discussion seemed pretty favourable, and thus pretty promising going forward. It wasn’t all business: Obama’s motorcade stopped at the Byward Market where he sought out and enjoyed a famous Beavertail snack.
I would like to drop a couple notes to our American media friends who may find their way here:
- They’re called Mounties, not “troops”
- Mounties aren’t always on horses
- It’s ok if you call her “Michelle” Jean, we do that to
Speaking of politics after some local Zonkers expected the Federal Conservatives to somehow keep above water during a recession can I expect similar venom directed towards the Provincial Liberals who just announced an expected $10 billion shortfall?
Don’t forget – this weekend is PodCamp Toronto, lunch is at Volo, tickets are on sale for the Blue Jays, and the Lotto 649 is up to $48,000,000.
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Today’s Random Links
75% of Americans pray regularly, denounce “religion” – in your face, House!
I adore the commitment surrounding this Kool Aid Man.. haha!
Five heroes who did nothing and saved the day.
INXS singer JD Fortune sacked, living in car.