#Presidential Medal of Freedom 2025

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Michael J. Fox Honored with Presidential Medal of Freedom: A Legacy of Advocacy and Inspiration

Michael J. Fox, the beloved actor and advocate, has added another monumental accolade to his storied career: the Presidential Medal of Freedom. President Joe Biden presented the award to Fox during a White House ceremony on January 4, 2025, recognizing his tireless work for Parkinson’s disease research and his profound impact on public awareness of the condition.

This prestigious honor highlights Fox’s journey from a celebrated actor to a beacon of hope for millions. Let’s explore his remarkable contributions, the significance of the award, and reactions from the public and political figures alike.

Michael J. Fox: From Hollywood Icon to Health Advocate

Fox first captured the world’s attention with his roles in iconic films and TV shows such as Back to the Future and Family Ties. However, in 1991, at the age of 29, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease—a progressive neurological disorder. Despite the diagnosis, Fox remained active in his career and publicly disclosed his condition in 1998.

His announcement marked a turning point, as he shifted focus from acting to advocacy, founding the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research in 2000. The foundation has since raised over $1 billion, funding groundbreaking research and advancing treatments for Parkinson’s patients worldwide.

Presidential Medal of Freedom: The Nation’s Highest Civilian Honor

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the United States’ security, world peace, or cultural and public endeavors. Fox joins an illustrious group of recipients, including civil rights leaders, scientists, artists, and humanitarians.

During the ceremony, President Biden praised Fox for his resilience and dedication, stating: "Michael J. Fox embodies the spirit of perseverance. He turned his personal challenges into a mission that has transformed countless lives. Today, we honor a true hero."

A Ceremony of Significance

The White House ceremony was attended by notable figures from various fields, including healthcare, entertainment, and politics. Other recipients included former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, further underscoring the event’s focus on leadership and service.

Fox delivered an emotional acceptance speech, thanking his family, supporters, and the millions of Parkinson’s patients who inspire his work. His words resonated deeply with attendees: "This honor isn’t just for me—it’s for everyone living with Parkinson’s and their families. Together, we’re proving that hope is a powerful force."

Public and Media Reactions

The announcement and ceremony sparked widespread acclaim. Social media platforms were flooded with tributes, with fans and public figures alike celebrating Fox’s achievements.

Fans: Many shared personal stories of how Fox’s work has inspired them, highlighting his unyielding optimism.

Parkinson’s Community: Advocacy groups expressed gratitude for Fox’s dedication to their cause, calling his recognition a victory for all those affected by the disease.

Media Outlets: Coverage emphasized Fox’s dual legacy as a cultural icon and a health advocate, with headlines lauding his transformative impact.

Challenges and Criticism

While the ceremony was largely celebrated, it wasn’t without controversy. Some commentators criticized the selection process for the Presidential Medal of Freedom, arguing that recent recipients have been chosen based on political considerations rather than merit.

Fox’s inclusion, however, was widely seen as a unifying choice. Even critics of the current administration acknowledged that his contributions transcend political divides, reflecting values of courage and compassion.

Michael J. Fox Foundation: A Legacy of Hope

The Michael J. Fox Foundation continues to be a driving force in Parkinson’s research. Its initiatives focus on:

Funding Research: Supporting innovative studies to uncover new treatments.

Patient Resources: Providing tools and information to improve quality of life for Parkinson’s patients.

Advocacy: Working with policymakers to advance healthcare legislation and funding.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Fox’s Advocacy

As he celebrates this milestone, Fox remains committed to his mission. The foundation is launching new programs in 2025, including a global awareness campaign and expanded research partnerships.

In a recent interview, Fox shared his outlook on the future: "We’ve made incredible progress, but there’s so much more to do. I’m optimistic that a cure is within reach, and I’ll keep fighting until we get there."

Conclusion

Michael J. Fox’s recognition with the Presidential Medal of Freedom is a testament to his extraordinary contributions as an actor, advocate, and humanitarian. His journey from Hollywood to the White House symbolizes the power of resilience and the impact of turning personal challenges into a force for good.

As Fox continues his advocacy, his story inspires millions to believe in the possibility of a brighter future. His legacy is not just one of success but of hope, determination, and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place.

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First public event of the Clinton-Mezvinsky grandkids Bill being a Pop Pop. 04/01/2025 Hillary Rodham Clinton receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom

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GOOD FOR HIM!!!!

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Biden va décorer George Soros de la «Médaille présidentielle de la liberté», plus haute distinction civile

Quoi de plus naturel puisque cette récompense (https://nypost.com/2025/01/04/us-news/biden-to-present-george-soros-hillary-clinton-and-17-others-the-presidential-medal-of-freedom/) est notamment décernée aux individus ayant fait des «contributions exemplaires aux valeurs des Etats-Unis».

En d’autres termes, l’Empire salue un de ses principaux généraux, chantre de la «société ouverte», responsable (https://t.me/kompromatmedia_2/860) de l’immigration de masse, notamment en Europe.

Et dont les ONG sapent méthodiquement les fondations de la société - bien aidées par les juges qu’il finance (https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-soros-backed-progressive-experiment-collapses-after-decade) - jusqu’à effondrement.

Son véritable objectif rappelle Youssef Hindi, étant de «détruire les valeurs traditionnelles, les nations, transférer la souveraineté nationale vers des organisations supra-étatiques», pour l'avènement du Nouvel Ordre Mondial (https://t.me/kompromatmedia_2/1708).

Une perspective qui s'est toutefois considérablement éloignée (https://t.me/kompromatmedia_2/1754).

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

January 2, 2024

Heather Cox Richardson

Jan 03, 2025

This evening, President Joe Biden awarded twenty Americans the Presidential Citizens Medal, which is given to those “who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.” Biden chose these particular individuals because he “believes these Americans are bonded by their common decency and commitment to serving others” and that “[t]he country is better because of their dedication and sacrifice.”

Those twenty included civil rights leaders who fought to end racial segregation, promote Black voting, restore rights for Japanese Americans incarcerated during World War II, legalize same-sex marriage, and defend women’s rights to equality, and reformers who advanced tax reform and the reform of financial markets, moved forward childcare policies, advanced commonsense gun safety regulations, and promoted women’s health.

They included military personnel who perfected trauma care, ensured that female service members received the recognition they deserve, and worked to repair the relationship between the U.S. and Vietnam; a war correspondent who recorded the experience of battle; a photographer and philanthropist who has advanced teacher training and microenterprise in developing countries’ an educator who has guided students toward the arts.

The recipients included both Democrats and Republicans, with Biden honoring Senator Nancy Kassebaum (R-KS) for example, for supporting abortion rights. “[S]he stood up for what she believed in even if it meant standing alone,” he said, “and she reached across the aisle to do what she believed was right.”

And the recipients included the chair and vice chair of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, informally known as the January 6th Committee, Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and former representative Liz Cheney (R-WY). Biden praised Thompson for “defending the rule of law with unwavering integrity and a steadfast commitment to truth.” He praised Cheney for raising her voice and reaching across the aisle “to defend our Nation and the ideals we stand for: Freedom. Dignity. And decency.” He added: “Her integrity and intrepidness remind us all what is possible if we work together.”

Biden also offered a public message today in response to the horrific New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans in which Shamsud-Din Jabbar, an American citizen and Army veteran from Texas, drove a truck into a crowd in the French Quarter, killing 14 people and wounding 30 others.

Before today’s Sugar Bowl playoff between Georgia and Notre Dame in New Orleans, Biden addressed the nation: “Today all America stands with the people of New Orleans. We pray for those killed and injured in yesterday's attack. We are grateful… for the brave first responders who raced to save lives. We’re glad the game is back on for today, but I’m not surprised, because the spirit of New Orleans can never be kept down. That’s also true of the spirit of America. We just have to remember who we are. We’re the United States of America. There’s nothing, nothing, beyond our capacity if we do it together. God bless New Orleans, and God protect our troops.”

While Biden focuses on protecting civil rights and making progress together in a unified America, Trump and Elon Musk are doubling down on dividing Americans. Over the holiday, the fight between the original MAGA and the new tech billionaires taking over the Trump White House continued, and Trump and Musk appear to be trying to heal that rift by returning to culture war themes.

The fight began over immigration, which MAGA opposes and Musk champions for skilled workers, but spread as the Musk faction attacked the American culture MAGA celebrates. After rising to prominence by attacking immigrants, Trump sided with the Musk faction.

On New Year’s Eve, as President-elect Trump set out for a party at Mar-a-Lago, a reporter asked him why he had changed his mind on the H-1B visas that enable employers to bring skilled workers to the U.S. “I didn’t change my mind,” Trump answered. “I always felt we have to have the most competent people in our country. We need competent people. We need smart people coming into our country. We need a lot of people coming in.”

This is a dramatic change from Trump’s previous positions. On March 4, 2016, for example, Trump’s social media account posted: “The H-1B program is neither high-skilled nor immigration: these are temporary foreign workers, imported from abroad, for the explicit purpose of substituting for American workers at lower pay…. I will end forever the use of the H-1B as a cheap labor program, and institute an absolute requirement to hire American workers first…. No exceptions.” It is this stand on immigration that Trump’s MAGA base supports.

For his part, last Friday Musk told those opposed to H-1B visas to “[t]ake a big step back and F*CK YOURSELF in the face.” He said: “I will go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend.” But MAGA news sites Breitbart and Newsmax didn’t back down, reporting a story by Fred Lambert of Electrek, a site that follows the changeover from fossil-fuel to green vehicles, pointing out that Musk’s Tesla is a major user of H-1B visa workers and that it requested more than 2,400 such workers at the same time it was laying off U.S. workers early in 2024.

On New Year’s Eve, Musk changed his name on X to the name of a meme coin, a cryptocurrency based on an online meme, and changed his avatar to one using symbols favored by the far right. Some of his supporters saw the changes as a signal of his true beliefs, especially as he is strongly supporting the right-wing AfD party in Germany.

Trump also seemed to swing back to his MAGA base when he returned to his attacks on immigrants by echoing a mistaken report by the Fox News Channel. Trump falsely linked the New Orleans attack to “criminals coming in” from other countries and claimed that the U.S. has “open borders,” although in fact, encounters at the border have fallen to a four-year low, lower now than when Trump left office.

The abrupt elevation of culture wars echoes the formula Republicans have used for the past forty years to distract from the reality that between 1981 and 2021 their embrace of so-called supply-side economics moved $50 trillion from the bottom 90% to the top 1%. Distracting voters with outrage over “welfare queens,” “Libtards,” and so on, kept the country focused on cultural issues rather than economic ones.

As Musk and Trump appear to be making up for their defense of immigration by courting the far right again, Anthony Adragna of Politico reported today that incoming House Republicans are also relying on culture wars to hold their coalition together. Adragna reports they are planning to make trans rights their “marquee fight” of 2025.

That focus is likely intended to distract Republican voters from the reality that Trump has promised to swing the country away from Biden’s investment in rebuilding the middle class. Biden’s focus on employment meant that unemployment dropped dramatically during his term, more people got access to affordable health care, labor unions showed historic growth, and real wages went up so much that according to economist David Doney, workers now have the highest real hourly wages since the 1960s.

Good news for workers was good news for everyone: the country’s economic growth was more than double that of any other country in the Group of 7 (G7) economically advanced democracies.

But Trump has been very clear that he rejects this system and intends to take the country back to supply-side economics, in which the government encourages the concentration of wealth at the top of the economy. Those who embrace this theory argue that wealthy investors will use their money more efficiently than they could under government regulation.

Trump has promised to fill his cabinet with billionaires, and top donors have been donating as much as $2 million to his inauguration fund (those at that level can get up to six tickets to events of the inaugural weekend). According to Jeanna Smialek and Ana Swanson of the New York Times, Trump’s promise to back Wall Street investors and corporate boardrooms has given them high hopes for the Trump administration.

And, of course, Musk, the world’s richest man, has eclipsed Vice President–elect J.D. Vance and sometimes even Trump himself as the face of the incoming administration.

Trump’s very public embrace of billionaires comes just weeks after the December 4, 2024, shooting of United Healthcare chief executive officer Brian Thompson revealed a large American population that is desperately angry at wealthy and powerful executives. Across social media, posts have been defending and even praising Thompson’s alleged murderer since the shooting. Even those who avoided championing the shooter took exception to the fact that those defending Thompson’s industry and deploring his murder had little to say about those people who died after insurance companies denied their claims.

For decades now, Republicans have been able to keep class tensions at bay by hammering constantly on culture wars, and they appear to be trying that again to smooth over the fight between MAGA and the billionaires. But it is possible that the rumbling anger that flashed to the surface over the killing of an insurance CEO will reinforce the MAGA wing and keep class, rather than culture, uppermost.

If Trump does not bring down prices, as he promised and now has downplayed, if he imposes tariffs that will force poorer and middle-class Americans to pay for the tax cuts he has promised to the wealthy and corporations, if Republicans cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid to balance the budget; all while Musk continues to pull down billions of dollars in taxpayer money, the rhetorical formula that worked for so long might finally break.

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

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SEASON PREMIERE! Arun and Patricia talk about:

Nintendo Switch 2 first games accidentally leaked early, and they're bangers.

Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl Draws 16.2m viewers becoming England’s most watched TV film in 25 years.

Cartoon Network Website Shuts Down After 26 Years.

Michael J. Fox receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

RUMOUR: Robert Eggers to Direct New Labyrinth Sequel.

Thomas the Tank Engine creator Britt Allcroft dies at 81 as family pays tribute.

Minecraft creator Notch says that he 'basically announced Minecraft 2' with a Twitter poll and a commitment to making a spiritual successor.

Before Nintendo hired Shigeru Miyamoto, it tried to patent the kid's toy he made and brought to his interview.

Imran Khan: Punch-Out series effectively dead at least at Next Level Games.

Naughty Dog was sold to Sony because the "stress of ballooning budgets was enormous" says co-founder.

Sonic Galactic Is So Good "It Could Stand As An Official Sega Product"

Russia Is Attempting To Make A Domestic Gaming Console Because Of Sanctions, It's Not Going Well.

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In addition, Lake Témiscouata, the Neigette River, the Trois-Pistoles River and all other waterways in the region will no longer be protected by the Navigable Waters Protection Act.Lastly, with winter approaching, people with seasonal jobs in tourism, the fishery, agriculture and forestry are wondering if they will be forced to work an hour away from home and at 70% of their previous salary. They have all fallen prey to the ideological and reckless cuts of a government that bandied about the slogan “Our regions in power”, but which seems to be doing all it can to impoverish them.

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Twas the week before Christmas and things were a mess; The bulging new deficit had the P.M. under stress; “These numbers are awful, I can't believe them myself; “Nigel, I need some answers, go get me that elf”; But the Minister of Finance could not shed much light; He told the Parliamentary Budget Officer to go fly a kite; “These cabinet expenses, we have to cut them and grind them; “Tell the minister from Labrador, if anyone can find him; “We should be roasting chestnuts and decking the halls; “But the opposition just wants to be busting our robocalls” Things got even worse than bad meat that's infected; Transport Canada layoffs left Santa's sleigh not inspected; Christmas would be scuttled like the F-35 plan; Three years of that BS got flushed down the can; Santa needed a saviour, someone decked out in red; A wily old veteran with white on his head;

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Justin Trudeau resigns as Canadian prime minister

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Justin Trudeau has resigned as leader of Canada’s governing party and suspended parliament for three months following an open revolt by his MPs over the soaring cost of food and the country’s housing crisis.

The Canadian prime minister said he made the decision after discussing his future over dinner with his children on Sunday evening.

Mr Trudeau also confirmed he plans to stay on as party leader until the Liberals find a successor and that he has prorogued parliament, effectively suspending its operations until March 24.

It comes after his finance minister and key ally Chrystia Freeland quit over disagreements surrounding how the Canadian government should respond to the threat of sweeping tariffs from Donald Trump’s incoming administration.

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Mr Trudeau subsequently announced a major shake-up to his cabinet, changing a third of his team in a bid to settle the political turmoil.

Before Christmas, Mr Trudeau faced a mini revolt by 24 MPs following the shock resignation of Chrystia Freeland, the deputy prime minister, finance minister and long-time ally to the prime minister.

��� FAKE BIBLE, đã hủy hoại biết bao nhiêu cuộc đời của 👼 Chó ngu Old Catholic, John Forbes Kerry or Joseph Jacques Jean Chrétien, Anglo or Franco, đều như nhau, một cách đầy ngây thơ khi trao quyền, ủy quyền, thế quyền cho 🤡👿👹👺 một đám âm binh cô hồn trận, cuối cùng được gì? Như sự nhục nhã vào phút cuối đời của Rush Limbaugh with the Presidential Medal of Freedom? 🤣😂

https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CREC-2011-10-12/html/CREC-2011-10-12-pt1-PgH6812.htm https://www.finance.senate.gov/download/2001/06/21/trade-promotion-authority https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/CHRG-113shrg87359/pdf/CHRG-113shrg87359.pdf 2013 This is due both to a lack of real leadership and the fact that our trade negotiators do not have the tools needed to do their job. For example, Trade Promotion Authority expired in 2007, as the chairman has pointed out. As a result, our trade negotiators lack the authority necessary to negotiate and conclude new trade agreements. Unfortunately, there has been no real effort by President Obama to secure TPA renewal. Members of Congress have fought to fix this problem. We pushed to for a vote on TPA renewal on the Senate floor 21 months ago. Unfortunately, that effort failed, largely due to lack of support from our Senate Democratic colleagues. To me, this shows that presidential engagement on TPA renewal is vital. Without the President's active leadership and public support for TPA, it is hard to see how our current efforts to renew. https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/blog/2015/04/16/bringing-trade-agreements-21st-century Bringing Trade Agreements into the 21st Century APRIL 16, 2015 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/biden-raises-record-26-million-at-star-studded-new-york-campaign-event Result: Mar 29, 2024 Biden raises record $26 million at star-studded New York campaign event

👄 Nhiều người quên rằng Jean Chrétien là PM đại diện cho Canada (ten provinces and three territories), điều rất quan trọng: 1/ Stéphane Maurice Dion, he was first named Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs by Prime Minister Chrétien in 1996 2/ Jean Chrétien hoàn toàn biết rõ Bernard Landry: During the 1988 Canadian federal election, Landry backed the Free Trade Agreement. His support, along with Jacques Parizeau played a role in Brian Mulroney's dominance in Quebec during the election. Đứng ở vị trí tầm Global Leadership, quốc gia đang được thử thách trong điều kiện: 1/ Canada's economy suffered a deep recession from March 1990 through May 1992, as it dealt with the fallout from tight monetary policy (forced through high inflation), a lagging response to technological change from Canadian firms, and fiscal belt tightening amid very large budget deficits. 2/ Black Wednesday, or the 1992 sterling crisis, was a financial crisis that occurred on 16 September 1992 when the UK Government was forced to withdraw sterling from the (first) European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM I), following a failed attempt to keep its exchange rate above the lower limit required for ERM participation. Lẽ tất nhiên, 1995 Quebec referendum dù có thành công thì vô ý nghĩa về pháp luật quốc tế. Như vậy, phương án gỡ bỏ status mấu chốt là Clarity Act (French: Loi sur la clarté référendaire), để là cơ sở pháp lý vững chắc cho On November 27, 2006, the House of Commons passed a resolution recognizing Québec as a nation. This resolution read as follows: "That this House recognize that the Québécois form a nation within a united Canada."

https://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/pco-bcp/website/07-08-14/www.pco-bcp.gc.ca/default.asp@Language=F&Page=archivechretien&Sub=NewsReleases&Doc=twinningofroute175.20020822_f.htm LE PREMIER MINISTRE JEAN CHRÉTIEN ET LE PREMIER MINISTRE LANDRY CONFIRMENT L’ÉLARGISSEMENT À QUATRE VOIES DE LA ROUTE 175 Le 22 août 2002 Ville de Saguenay (Québec) - Le Premier ministre du Canada, le très honorable Jean Chrétien, et le Premier ministre du Québec, M. Bernard Landry, ont annoncé aujourd’hui l’engagement de leurs gouvernements respectifs à élargir à quatre voies la route 175, entre Québec et Saguenay. Le coût des travaux sera partagé à parts égales. Les travaux comprendront la construction d’une deuxième chaussée sur le tracé de la route 175, entre Saguenay et l’autoroute 73, ainsi que le prolongement de cette dernière et l’ajout d’une deuxième chaussée dans le secteur de Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury. The 1990 Liberal Party of Canada leadership election was held on 23 June 1990 in Calgary, Alberta. The party chose former Deputy Prime Minister Jean Chrétien as its new leader, replacing the outgoing leader, former Prime Minister John Turner. https://youtu.be/CrT8HLP0M18?feature=shared https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990_Liberal_Party_of_Canada_leadership_election https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_Canadian_federal_election

Despite the Liberals more than doubling their seat count from 38 to 83, the results were considered a disappointment for Turner, after polls in mid-campaign predicted a Liberal government. In an ironic reversal of most prior federal elections, the Liberals were kept out of power by their inability to make any headway into the overwhelming Tory majority in Quebec. Indeed, the Liberals actually lost five seats in Quebec. This second election loss sealed Turner's fate; he would eventually resign in 1990, and was succeeded by Jean Chrétien, who proved to be a more effective leader and when in government, accepted free trade with the United States and did not overturn CUSFTA. Despite the New Democratic Party enjoying their best result at the time (winning 43 seats), Ed Broadbent resigned as leader in 1989. Some NDP members were disappointed by the fact that they didn't become the Official Opposition.

👄 Nếu xem xét về tầm ảnh hưởng của Leadership thì Jean Chrétien vẫn đang dẫn đầu về mức độ lượn cua, linh hoạt quyết định vượt qua các cuộc khủng hoảng manh tính sống còn của quốc gia (lợi ích chung cho nhà Anglo và Franco). Cụ thể: When Jean Chrétien won the leadership in 1990, he inherited a party that was disorganized and almost bankrupt. His support of the Conservatives’ Charlottetown Accord cost the Liberals in Quebec, but by concentrating on policy development and organization, the Chrétien Liberals were well prepared for the election of October 1993. Nếu xem xét kỹ 1988 Canadian federal election và 2006 Canadian federal election, sự thất bại của Liberal Party of Canada đều xảy ra khi lật đổ Jean Chrétien. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/liberal-party The U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA 2006), which was signed on September 12, 2006 and took effect on October 12, 2006, expired on October 12, 2015. https://www.cbp.gov/trade/priority-issues/trade-agreements/softwood-lumber https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec_nationalism Quebec nationalism or Québécois nationalism is a feeling and a political doctrine that prioritizes cultural belonging to, the defence of the interests of, and the recognition of the political legitimacy of the Québécois nation. It has been a movement and a central issue in Quebec politics since the beginning of the 19th century. Québécois nationalism has seen several political, ideological and partisan variations and incarnations over the years. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2006_Canadian_federal_election The 2006 Canadian federal election was held on January 23, 2006, to elect members to the House of Commons of Canada of the 39th Parliament of Canada. Harper formed the smallest minority government in Canadian history (in terms of proportion of seats), becoming prime minister. The New Democratic Party experienced a modest boost in support whereas the Bloc Québécois' seat count nearly stayed the same.

👄 Giữa Jean Chrétien và Brian Mulroney vẫn có điểm chung về mặt quản trị quốc gia, tuy nhiên, Jean Chrétien back up thêm Third Option (1972 pronouncement by Mitchell SHARP) để vượt qua khủng hoảng kinh tế 1997 Asian financial crisis, 1992 sterling crisis và Early 1990s recession. Trường phái của Jean Chrétien là không bảo thủ, vì quá cứng nhắc thì sẽ rơi vào tình trạng the fiscal imbalance �� vertical and horizontal — within the Canadian federation.

https://www.international.gc.ca/controls-controles/softwood-bois_oeuvre/index.aspx?lang=eng https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/topics-domaines/disp-diff/section05-2.aspx?lang=en https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/topics-domaines/disp-diff/section05-3.aspx?lang=eng The early 1990s recession describes the period of economic downturn affecting much of the Western world in the early 1990s. The impacts of the recession contributed in part to the 1992 U.S. presidential election victory of Bill Clinton over incumbent president George H. W. Bush. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_1990s_recession The MOU’s expiration led to Softwood Lumber III, which was settled in 1996 when a five-year agreement put a quota system in place for Canadian softwood lumber exports to the United States. Under its terms, Canadian lumber exports to the United States were limited to 14.7 billion board feet (34.7 million cubic meters) per year.

👄 Cái gốc bắt nguồn từ năm 1800s: The British North America Act received Royal Assent on 29th March 1867 and went into effect 1st July 1867. The Act divided the province of Canada into Quebec and Ontario - French and Indian War (1754–1763). Nhà Anglo và Franco, là ngang cơ nhau, kẻ thù của nhau mới hiểu nhau nhất. Canada Elections, luôn là mô hình thu nhỏ của Seven Years' War (1756–1763). Continuing colonial disputes between Britain and France in North America resulted in the outbreak of the French and Indian War in 1754. Cho nên, sự ủng hộ của nhà Franco mang tính quyết định trong Canada Elections, không phân biệt Candidates là gốc gì hay thuộc Đảng phái nào. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_and_Indian_War https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces_and_territories_of_Canada https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/evolutionofparliament/legislativescrutiny/parliament-and-empire/collections1/parliament-and-canada/british-north-america-act-1867/ https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/discover-canada/read-online/canadas-regions.html https://www.reaganlibrary.gov/archives/speech/presidential-findings-united-states-canadian-crude-oil-transfers Presidential Findings on United States-Canadian Crude Oil Transfers June 14, 1985 On March 18, 1985, at the Quebec Summit, I joined Prime Minister Mulroney in endorsing a Trade Declaration with the objective of liberalizing energy trade, including crude oil, between the United States and Canada. Both Governments recognized the substantial benefits that would ensue from broadened crude oil transfers and exchanges between these two historic trading partners and allies. These benefits would include the increased availability of reliable energy sources, economic efficiencies, and material enhancements to the energy security of both countries. Following this Declaration, Canada declared that it would permit Canadian crude oil to be freely exported to the United States effective June 1, 1985.

👄 Nếu 1988 Canadian federal election là Jean Chrétien ra đối kháng với Brian Mulroney, chắc chắn sẽ thắng, tuy nhiên, John Turner lại chơi chiêu để tranh thủ vị trí leader of the Liberal Party of Canada and leader of the Official Opposition from 1984 to 1990.

John Diefenbaker và Brian Mulroney, phải có sự ủng hộ của Québécois, mặc dù số đông các tỉnh là của nhà Anglo, nhưng sự quyết định thắng thua lại phụ thuộc vào sự ủng hộ của nhà Franco - Québécois. Hơn nhau chỉ có 7,000 phiếu, tạm ước tính là 1% - 5%, mà có thể lật ngược thế cờ ngay phút 99.9 🤣😂 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1988_Canadian_federal_election https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_Landry Bernard Landry GOQ (French: [bɛʁnaʁ lɑ̃dʁi]; March 9, 1937 – November 6, 2018) was a Canadian politician who served as the 28th premier of Quebec from 2001 to 2003. A member of the Parti Québécois (PQ), he led the party from 2001 to 2005, also serving as the leader of the Opposition from 2003 to 2005. During the 1988 Canadian federal election, Landry backed the Free Trade Agreement. His support, along with Jacques Parizeau played a role in Brian Mulroney's dominance in Quebec during the election. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1958_Canadian_federal_election The 1958 Canadian federal election was held to elect members of the House of Commons of Canada of the 24th Parliament of Canada on March 31, 1958, just nine months after the 23rd election. It transformed Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's minority into the largest majority government in Canadian history and the second-largest percentage of the popular vote. Although the Tories would surpass their 1958 seat total in the 1984 election, the 1958 result (achieved in a smaller House) remains unmatched both in terms of percentage of seats (78.5%) and the size of the government majority over all opposition parties (a 151-seat majority). Voter turnout was 79.4%. The lag between changes to international benchmark prices and domestic prices paid by Australian farmers is due to several factors, including: the time between energy production and its transformation into an input product the need to negotiate new contracts at the reduced pricing levels ongoing strength of the US dollar, which increases the cost of energy imports.

https://www.agriculture.gov.au/about/news/analysis-how-global-energy-prices-are-affecting-price-australian-farm-inputs https://www.aer.gov.au/consumers/resources/consumer-fact-sheets https://www.industry.gov.au/publications/future-gas-strategy-analytical-report

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Biden hands top US honor to Clinton&Soros. N.Orleans Prosecutor Kills Himself. Trudeau is likely to resign. Iran warns of a large-scale war. AstraZeneca Developing Bubonic Plague Vaccine

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Jan 06, 2025

FBI: Investigation Into New Orleans Terror Suspect "Crossed State & International Borders"

"... 'still looking' into potential contacts in the US and overseas."

Update (1349ET): On Sunday, FBI New Orleans Special Agent in Charge Lyonel Myrthil told reporters that the investigation into the terror suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, responsible for last week's Bourbon Street massacre, has "crossed state and international borders." Jabbar also visited New Orleans in October and used Meta smart glasses to map out the terror attack in the French Quarter. An earlier report from ABC News revealed Jabbar traveled to Egypt in 2023. Jabbar left a recorded video to his family, in which he spoke about his plans to kill them and informed them he had joined ISIS: "I wanted to record this message for my family," adding, "I wanted you to know that I joined ISIS earlier this year."

HORROR: New Orleans Prosecutor Kills Himself Just Days After Terror Attack Hits the City

A prosecutor in New Orleans has taken his own life just days after the city was hit by a massive terror attack carried out by a homegrown Islamist radical.

As WVUE reported Sunday, Orleans Parish Assistant District Attorney Ian Kersting was discovered dead Saturday around 9 p.m. via suicide inside the offices of District Attorney Jason Williams’ staff according to authorities. His cause of death was an apparent gunshot wound to the head. Police said emergency medical services arrived at 619 South White St., the DA’s office building, but Kersting was already deceased. He was just 34-years-old.

Biggest D.C. Snowstorm in Years Threatens to Derail 2024 Election Certification as Congress Flees Capital Despite Advisory to Stay

A powerful winter storm is set to sweep through the nation’s capital, potentially delivering the heaviest snowfall seen since January 2022, or even as far back as 2019.

This looming weather event threatens to disrupt Monday’s planned certification of the 2024 presidential election results. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Washington, D.C., effective from 10:00 PM Sunday until 1:00 AM Tuesday, forecasting heavy mixed precipitation and urging residents to avoid travel during this period.

Biden hands top US honor to Clinton and Soros

The outgoing president has awarded the Medal of Freedom to 19 prominent individuals

US President Joe Biden has named 19 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, America’s top civilian award. Among them are former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, liberal billionaire George Soros, and culinary innovator José Andrés, who once posed for a photo with the man who attempted to assassinate then-President-elect Donald Trump. The ceremony to present the awards was held at the White House on Saturday. This honor is given to individuals who have made “exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavors,” according to a statement from the White House.

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Dr Jane Goodall-Messenger of Hope-and Medal of Freedom Award

President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to Dr. Jane Goodall, in recognitionof her "activism, vision, and message of hope that have mobilised a global movement to protect the planet."

updated January 6, 2025 Dr Jane Goodall, DBE, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden on January 4, 2025. The award recognised Dr. Jane’s activism, vision, and message of hope, which have mobilised a global movement to protect the planet. “I am deeply honoured to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” said Dr. Jane Goodall. “This recognition reflects the hope…

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Who are Biden's last 19 Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients?

Daily Mail News – Politics By ALYSSA GUZMAN FOR DAILYMAIL.COM Published: 16:52 EST, 4 January 2025 | Updated: 01:29 EST, 5 January 2025 As Joe Biden completes his last few weeks in the White House, he has honored 19 recipients, both alive and dead, with the Presidential Medal of Freedom – and some of his picks have ruffled feathers. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the US’ highest civilian…

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Reminder: Joe Biden Gave Presidential Medal of Freedom to George Soros - A Man Who Admitted Having "No Remorse" for Being Nazi Collaborator and Stealing Property from Jews Going to Nazi Death Camps (VIDEO) | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hoft

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2025/01/reminder-joe-biden-gave-presidential-medal-freedom-george/

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[ad_1] President Joe Biden has awarded 19 individuals the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, actor Michael J. Fox, Bono of the U2 rock band, and legendary retired basketball player Earvin “Magic” Johnson, among others, received the Medal at a White House ceremony on Saturday. Today, I had the honor of bestowing the Medal of Freedom – our nation’s highest civilian honor – on a group of extraordinary people who have given their sacred effort to shape the culture and cause of America. pic.twitter.com/tOAHzlbC3R — President Biden (@POTUS) January 5, 2025 When her name was announced during the ceremony, Hillary Clinton received a standing ovation from attendees. Open Society Foundation founder George Soros was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His son Alex Soros accepted the honour on his behalf. Those who received the award posthumously are former Attorney General Robert Francis Kennedy, former US Defence Secretary Ashton Baldwin Carter, Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party founder Fannie Lou Hamer and former Michigan Governor George Romney. Other recipients include Spanish-American culinary innovator Jose Andres, entrepreneur Tim Gill, ethologist Jane Goodall, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, The Carlyle Group cofounder David Rubenstein, science educator William Sanford Nye, award-winning writer, director, author and playwright George Stevens Jr, actor, director and producer Anna Wintour. Argentine football Lionel Messi was also named among the recipients of the award. However, he could not attend due to scheduling conflicts, CBS News reported, citing the White House. Biden made brief remarks before presenting the awards and thanked the recipients of the honour for their efforts to help the US. Our 2024 Medal of Valor awardees represent the heroes of our nation who run into danger when everyone else runs away. We can never truly thank you and your families enough for your service and your sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/ld9cBaZ8vt — President Biden (@POTUS) January 4, 2025 He said, “For the final time as president, I have the honour of bestowing the medal of freedom on our nation’s highest civilian Honor on a group of extraordinary, truly extraordinary people who gave their sacred effort their sacred effort to shape the culture and the cause of America so let me just say to each of you thank you thank you thank you for all you’ve done to help this country.” Biden said that this group of people leaves an incredible mark on the US with their insight and influence, which he said can be felt around the globe. He said, “Together you leave an incredible Mark, and I mean sincerely this group, you leave an incredible mark on our country with insight and influence that can be felt around the globe in major cities and remote areas alike, binding us closer as people and showing us that what’s possible as a nation there’s nothing beyond our capacity while representing your families, your communities, your ancestors with pride and appreciation at the same time.” Today, I am deeply privileged to honor seven American heroes of different ranks, different positions, and different generations. Each went above and beyond the call of duty. And each deserves our nation’s highest military recognition: The Medal of Honor. pic.twitter.com/SDOaUGRwzn — President Biden (@POTUS) January 4, 2025 In a statement earlier, the White House said, “The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honour, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavours.” “President Biden believes great leaders keep the faith, give everyone a fair shot, and put decency above all else. These nineteen individuals are great leaders who have made America and the world a better place. They are great

leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world,” it added.   [ad_2] Source link

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[ad_1] President Joe Biden has awarded 19 individuals the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honour. Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, actor Michael J. Fox, Bono of the U2 rock band, and legendary retired basketball player Earvin “Magic” Johnson, among others, received the Medal at a White House ceremony on Saturday. Today, I had the honor of bestowing the Medal of Freedom – our nation’s highest civilian honor – on a group of extraordinary people who have given their sacred effort to shape the culture and cause of America. pic.twitter.com/tOAHzlbC3R — President Biden (@POTUS) January 5, 2025 When her name was announced during the ceremony, Hillary Clinton received a standing ovation from attendees. Open Society Foundation founder George Soros was also awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His son Alex Soros accepted the honour on his behalf. Those who received the award posthumously are former Attorney General Robert Francis Kennedy, former US Defence Secretary Ashton Baldwin Carter, Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party founder Fannie Lou Hamer and former Michigan Governor George Romney. Other recipients include Spanish-American culinary innovator Jose Andres, entrepreneur Tim Gill, ethologist Jane Goodall, fashion designer Ralph Lauren, Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, The Carlyle Group cofounder David Rubenstein, science educator William Sanford Nye, award-winning writer, director, author and playwright George Stevens Jr, actor, director and producer Anna Wintour. Argentine football Lionel Messi was also named among the recipients of the award. However, he could not attend due to scheduling conflicts, CBS News reported, citing the White House. Biden made brief remarks before presenting the awards and thanked the recipients of the honour for their efforts to help the US. Our 2024 Medal of Valor awardees represent the heroes of our nation who run into danger when everyone else runs away. We can never truly thank you and your families enough for your service and your sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/ld9cBaZ8vt — President Biden (@POTUS) January 4, 2025 He said, “For the final time as president, I have the honour of bestowing the medal of freedom on our nation’s highest civilian Honor on a group of extraordinary, truly extraordinary people who gave their sacred effort their sacred effort to shape the culture and the cause of America so let me just say to each of you thank you thank you thank you for all you’ve done to help this country.” Biden said that this group of people leaves an incredible mark on the US with their insight and influence, which he said can be felt around the globe. He said, “Together you leave an incredible Mark, and I mean sincerely this group, you leave an incredible mark on our country with insight and influence that can be felt around the globe in major cities and remote areas alike, binding us closer as people and showing us that what’s possible as a nation there’s nothing beyond our capacity while representing your families, your communities, your ancestors with pride and appreciation at the same time.” Today, I am deeply privileged to honor seven American heroes of different ranks, different positions, and different generations. Each went above and beyond the call of duty. And each deserves our nation’s highest military recognition: The Medal of Honor. pic.twitter.com/SDOaUGRwzn — President Biden (@POTUS) January 4, 2025 In a statement earlier, the White House said, “The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honour, presented to individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the prosperity, values, or security of the United States, world peace, or other significant societal, public or private endeavours.” “President Biden believes great leaders keep the faith, give everyone a fair shot, and put decency above all else. These nineteen individuals are great leaders who have made America and the world a better place. They are great

leaders because they are good people who have made extraordinary contributions to their country and the world,” it added.   [ad_2] Source link

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Nikki Haley: Soros Medal 'Slap in the Face'; 'Jan. 20 Can't Come Soon Enough'

President Joe Biden handing Alex Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his father George Soros on Saturday shows just how desperate he is to "slap" America in the face before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, according to Nikki Haley. 

"Giving George Soros the Presidential Medal of Freedom is another slap in the face of America after reducing the sentences of murderers and pardoning his son," Haley posted Saturday on X. "16 days is a long time until the Inauguration.

"What is he capable of sliding in next? January 20th can't come soon enough."

Biden honored the 94 year old liberal billionaire activist the nation's highest civilian honor through his son Alex, another Democrat-tied operative, at a White House ceremony.

"Accepting on behalf of George Soros is Alex Soros: The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded to George Soros," the White House statement read. "Born into a Jewish family in Hungary. George Soros escaped Nazi occupation to build a life of freedom for himself and countless others around the world. Educated in England, he settled in America as he became an investor and philanthropist, supporting key pillars of open societies, rights and justice, equity and equality.

"Freedom now and in the future. His inspiring generosity reminds us all of our capacity and our obligation to stand up to the abuse of power and to be guardians of democracy and all people yearning to be free."

Conservatives, including Elon Musk, denounced the awarding of the liberal activist that is tied to the funding of social justice activism.

Musk posted a meme of Biden handing the Emperor from the "Star Wars" saga the award in an illustration of Soros receiving it: "George Soros looking quite good here. Must be the lighting."

Musk has long been a critic of Soros.

"In my opinion, George Soros fundamentally hates humanity," Musk told the Joe Rogan podcast last year. "He's doing things that erode the fabric of civilization. You know, getting DAs elected that refuse to prosecute crime. 

"That's part of the problem in San Francisco and L.A. and a bunch of other cities."

Musk noted that Soros is old and "senile" but has been "very smart," having "made his first money by shorting the [British] pound," making him great at "spotting value for money that other people don't see."

"One of the things he noticed was the value for money in local races is much higher than it is in national races," Musk added. "The lowest value of money is the presidential race. 

"Once you get to state and city district attorneys, the value for money is extremely good."

Eric Mack ✉

Eric Mack has been a writer and editor at Newsmax since 2016. He is a 1998 Syracuse University journalism graduate and a New York Press Association award-winning writer.

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Michael J Fox, Bono, Anna Wintour and Denzel Washington were among recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom at a ceremony in Washington on Saturday. Outgoing President Joe Biden awarded the US's highest civilian honour to 19 people this year, with honourees spanning the worlds of culture, politics and activism. https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/1024/branded_news/5184/live/ef1c42b0-cadb-11ef-94cb-5f844ceb9e30.jpg 2025-01-04 20:44:44