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Go Your Own Way

Released in 1977 on the Rumors album the rock band Fleetwood Mac imortalized the phrase “Go your own Way”.  Songwriter Lindsay Buckingham, embittered ex-spouse of vocalist Stevie Nicks, wrote the song covering his perspective of the breakup.

Stevie has stated on a number of occassions she dislikes the lyrics which are not an accurate protrayal of her, obviously Lindsay had some annomosity.

Of course this never stopped her performing  the song, what is one of the bands biggest hits.

NAFTA Renegotiation

The North American free trade agreement refresh negotiations started last week and the talks and associated political rhetoric have been hot topics in the media of late. (No surprise there).

It suddenly hit me, time for Mexico and Canada to sing out.  Hey Mr. Trump, “Go Your Own Way”.  How much can one put up with.  Like Lindsay Buchingham had strong feelings and ties to Stevie Nicks, Canada does have a special bond with America.

However, enough is enough.  It is time to draw the line in no uncertain terms.  All Mr. Trump seems to understand is direct action, not rhetoric or threats.

So it is high time to make it clear not everyone thinks it is all about America.  If the country is driven to isolationism by an unpopular leader (less than 30% popularity) then, so be it.

Consequences

Actions create outcomes.  These can be positive or more like consequences (a negative slant on the result).  America has chosen it’s bed.  Time to sleep in it.  If the results (consequences) are not what is expected, well I can’t be my brothers keeper, can I?