[tlss]

Justin Trudeau was a ski instructor before becoming Prime Minister.

Ronald Reagan and Zelenskyy were ridiculed as an actor in their election campaigns.

Poilievre is a career politician and unproven at the highest office, but that by itself should not disqualify him. Knowing who to delegate to is 90% the job of a good leader -- the other 10% is public speaking and being charismatic.

[ygjb]

Sure, Trudeau was a ski instructor. You will also note that I neglected to mention that Poilievre had a paper route; that's because paper routes aren't professional experience.

Trudeau was also a secondary school teacher, acted in a tv movie. He also reputedly worked as a bouncer and worked in various (heavily politically affiliated) non-profits. He had a career before politics.

That said, my primary point is that Poilievre hasn't been a particularly effective politician, and his reputation is largely that of a blowhard who's main appeal is that he is not Trudeau.

[maxglute]

>main appeal is that he is not Trudeau.

Which is a plus considering how much Trump hates Trudeau.

Poilievre gives off too much Milhouse energy, which I'm not sure if good or bad for obsequiousing.

[canucker2016]

Trudeau also dressed up in black face and brown face. Not many country leaders can claim that...

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49763805