Only On The Walters Post

You ever notice how some folks like to show up when the hard part’s over? The barn’s built, the tools are put away, and suddenly there they are, leaning on the fence post saying how proud they are of the work. That’s kind of how I see this whole business with Carney flying off to Egypt for the Gaza peace talks.

Now don’t get me wrong, it’s fine he’s going. Canada ought to be part of things that might calm the world down a bit. But let’s be honest about where it started. It was Trump who pushed this deal through, for better or worse. Say what you want about the man … and plenty do … but he’s the one who got Israel and Hamas to the table. It’s his fingerprints on this thing, not Carney’s.

Carney, though, well, he’s stepping into the picture now that the dust’s settled a bit. Cameras are rolling, hands are shaking, and everyone’s talking peace. It’s good optics, as they say. Makes Canada look like we’re helping steer the ship. Trouble is, the ship was already built and halfway across the water by the time he showed up.

That’s the way of politics, I suppose. Folks like to stand in the light after someone else wired it up. And I’m not saying Carney means harm. Maybe he really does want peace, and I’ll give him that. But when I see him headed off to Egypt talking about unity and recognition, I can’t help thinking … he’s showing up at the barn raising after the last nail’s already in.

Anyway, maybe in the end it doesn’t matter who takes the bow, as long as the job gets done. But I still think folks ought to remember who lit the fire in the first place.

Until the next time: Keep Your Minds Open & Your Stories Alive. GW