Falsehoods and Faery Dust

Here's an insightful look at how North Americans have come to understand 'the big lie' that  we can all share in trickle-down economics.  As a result, both Republicans and Democrats are shifting their support from establishment candidates.

Populism is in political vogue here too.  Justin Trudeau's Liberals enjoy 70 per cent support  from Canadians -- for the moment.  But a day of reckoning is at hand.

If the U.S. elects another wingnut as President, the disappointment and  the self-induced chaos will tear apart the fabric of America.  If Trudeau finance minister Bill Morneau can't find the right balance in his first  budget ... if Justin can't forego the selfies and faery dust act ...  if he can't at least look like he's paying attention to the balance sheet, Liberal fortunes will begin a downward slide that may not end until the next election.

But  for the moment, it's worth reflecting on how we got  here.