The 1 & Only Aaron Goldstein
Former Socialist, Former Republican, Former Contributor to The American Spectator, Former Resident of Canada, Back in Boston Area After Stints in New York City & Atlanta, Current Mustache Wearer & Aficionado of Baseball, Bowling in All Its Forms, Cats, Music & Healthy Living
Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Trump Administration's Defamation of Abrego Garcia Could Cost Him His Life & They Couldn't Care Less
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Trump Claims Global Free Trade "Looted, Pillaged, Raped" Our Country When Announcing Tariffs
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Let's Hope That Trump's Third Term Talk Ends Up an April Fool's Joke
Monday, March 31, 2025
Like Trump, Marine Le Pen Thinks She is Above The Law
Sunday, March 30, 2025
A Few Thoughts on the Anti-Hamas Protests in Gaza
After Carney Says Old Canada-U.S. Relationship is "Over", Trump Calls Him "Prime Minister"
The old relationship we had with the United States based on deepening integration of our economies and tight security and military cooperation is over.It’s clear the US is no longer a reliable partner. It is possible that with comprehensive negotiations, we could reestablish an element of confidence but there will be no going backwards.
Carney's statement got President Trump's attention because Trump requested a phone call with Carney which took place the following morning. Take a close look at Trump's comments concerning his conversation with Carney.
Trump refers to Carney by his proper title. At no point, does Trump attempt to call Carney "Governor" let alone refer to Canada as the 51st state.
Trump isn't dealing with Justin Trudeau anymore. Carney will shed no tears.
Now, I'm under no illusions that Canada-U.S. relations have been fixed in a single phone call. When Trump is due to implement a new set of tariffs on April 2nd, he might very well resume using the 51st state rhetoric or try to belittle Carney.
But I have no doubt Carney is well aware that Trump will likely be less respectful towards Canada in a few short days. The important thing is that Canada is not without options and tools at its disposal. It is up to Canadians to choose a leader who knows how to exercise those options and tools.
For the moment, Carney is setting the terms with Trump because he knows money works in a way even Trump doesn't and probably never will.
Saturday, March 29, 2025
Poor Nestor Cortes, Jr.
Last October, his tenure in a New York Yankees uniform came to an inglorious end when he surrendered a walk-off grand slam HR to Freddie Freeman in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Yankees then traded Cortes to the Milwaukee Brewers for closer Devin Williams who has already made history with the Bronx Bombers due to the team changing its policy regarding beards last month.
This afternoon, Cortes made his return to Yankee Stadium in a Brewers uniform.
This also represented his debut with the Brewers.
His first three pitches to Paul Goldschmidt, Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge all ended up in the seats.
Then again, the trio has won a combined four MVPs between them.
This was the first time in MLB history such a thing has ever happened.
It would get worse.
Later in the first inning, Cortes gave up yet another to Yankees catcher Austin Wells.
Things did not improve for Cortes in the second inning as he gave up a 3-run HR to Anthony Volpe.
After Cortes surrendered a RBI single to Bellinger in the 3rd, Brewers manager Pat Murphy gave him the hook.
In two innings plus, Cortes gave up 8 runs on 6 hits (including 5 HR) while issuing 5 walks against 2 strikeouts.
Mind you, the Brewers bullpen didn't do much better. Judge hit two more HRs including a grand slam. Jazz Chisholm, Jr. and Oswald Peraza also added dingers of their own. In all, the Yankees hit a game record 9 HR in a 20-9 shellacking of the Brew Crew.
Perhaps Cortes will fare better next week at Miller Park facing the Cincinnati Reds.
Or perhaps today was a preview of worse things to come for Cortes.