In Sept 2020 I predicted that Trump would win the election or at least still be in office in Sept 2021. I was wrong and happy to say so. But it is worrying that it came so close to happening.
At least now we can focus on the other existential issues - the pandemic and climate change. There are encouraging signs on both these fronts although we must not become complacent. In order to be successful in tackling both of these issues, we must find ways to co-operate more on a global level. Certainly the global cooperation on the pandemic front shows that it can be done. However, there also remains some very nationalistic and inward thinking, especially with vaccinations, so the task ahead is not an easy one. The world is waiting for leadership in this and it is not entirely apparent that Biden, although much improved from Trump, is going to be that leader. Biden has many bridges to mend in the US not to mention the rest of the globe. Britain is much too preoccupied dealing with the various ramifications of Brexit to be effective leaders. Also, their current Prime Minister is not included or even qualified to be a world leader. With Merkel stepping down, there will be a power vacuum in the EU. That and the drag of Brexit could keep them out of the game for some time. China, while powerful, is not inclined to take on the role of bringing the world together, nor would they likely be accepted in such a role by most other nations at this time. Also they are currently too focused on world economic domination. Trudeau does have an opportunity to show global leadership but may soon be caught up in an election and thus will be very inward focused. Even if he were to step up, Canada does not have the political weight to single handedly provide that leadership. At best we can be facilitators. I encourage Trudeau to be that facilitator. Maybe that leadership will not come from the political realm but from corporations and other non-profit organizations. There are signs that they are realizing that they do have that power and even obligation to do so. They have a long way to go to gain the trust of people. Capitalism does not currently have a very good reputation in the public's mind. As individuals we have an obligation to be pushing for the leadership that the world so desperately needs now. With continued push from individuals in all spheres - political and corporate, a leader might emerge. Let's hope so.
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