ouf, that's a lot of negativity and defeatism in one single comment.

I share your concern about growing inequality, but to lie down and give up does not help anyone

> I wouldn’t blame Trump for Canada’s failings.

I wouldn't blame him for the US failings either, that would assume his role in the US is different than Carney's role in Canada and that'd be an assumption unsupported by evidence.

> The country is massive and yet we are so unproductive > I’d blame every layer of the government

What does the government have to do with it? The US gov isn't in control of the US econ, much less the Can gov of theirs - if you want to change that, you'll have to find a way to change it yourself.

> That’s got absolutely zero to do with Trump’s blowhard attitude.

Indeed zero to do with Trump but absolutely plenty to do with the attitude.

> Stop getting hoodwinked by professional speechwriters

You won't find amateurs up there, and they wouldn't be any better either, I'm not sure if it's worth it to be able to pick the speechwriters who hoodwink you.

I liked your heartfelt comment, please cheer up, this crisis is going to be harder than you think but, to make up for it, it's gonna last longer too...