Gerald Butts

You know, it actually has to solve a problem that can rally people around.

And I don't know what that problem is, whether it's protein folding or cure for cancer or, you know, a breakthrough in renewable energy technology.

Who knows what it is?

But right now, it feels like, and I'm dating myself with this, it feels like that moment in The Terminator where you know the robot's in the building, but it hasn't walked down the hallway.

It's kind of scary for people.

A cure for cancer would be a great start.

I agree totally.

I think that everybody who has the enormous privilege to serve in these offices should be conscious every single day that you're a temporary custodian of it.

Right.

And that's especially true for the people who have the highest title.

But once they've served in that office and went through the absolutely unique trials and tribulations that that small handful of Canadians get to go through, I think the least we can do for them is respect their contribution to it by continuing to use the title afterward.

They reminded me of a politician last night, Peter, because it felt like the Habs had been reading their own press clippings for the last couple of days, the way they played against Columbus.