It would seem that the Conservative Party will not change course and adopt to a more centralized and rational policy position. In my view, Poilievre is still a Maple MAGA along with Smith. The difference being, Smith runs her mouth while Poilievre works quietly to achieve the goals of the far right. Given that their overall goal is to remake Canada in their image, it seems logical that the populism and rage machine will not be abandoned. The CPC IS the REFORM PARTY of Manning/Harper and in reality Smith. They use the same tactics as the Republican Party in the US, which if we look at how that divide and conquor, rage politics, lies and decite played out for them, why would the CPC whose goals are the same, who gained some traction in popular vote be inclined to abandon such a political lane? Their ultimate goal is to remake Canada in their ideological image, "un-woked" if you will. The trheat by Poilievre to "use the not withstanding clause" tells the tale of where this party wants to take Canada. A mini USA Republican/MAGA style nation where the wealthy run the show for their own gain. I doubt it would be as immediate as the Trump administration, but one can see from the trensds in the more radical Conservative provinces that is the route they want. Smith in Alberta rants on about separating, but she is simply echoing the chant of the MAGA in the US who keep saying everything should be under the control of the States (insert Provinces, for Smith). We are in for another period of whining, about not having a voice in Canada, about Liberal criminality and so on, for as long as this Liberal minority can last.
If Jivani's startling attack on Ford as his victory interview is any indication, I think the numpties can be relied upon to continue to choose stupidity and raging.
Excellent post Jared. Based on the early signs of Poilievre wanting to stay on and the power plays Kenney and Janvi appear to be making, option 2 feels a bit of a distant hope.
For sure, Dani Smith will the flames of grievance, hoping to consolidate power among the angry--anything to distract from the CorruptCare scandal and Southern Alberta resistance to coal mining and selenium poisoning.
It would seem that the Conservative Party will not change course and adopt to a more centralized and rational policy position. In my view, Poilievre is still a Maple MAGA along with Smith. The difference being, Smith runs her mouth while Poilievre works quietly to achieve the goals of the far right. Given that their overall goal is to remake Canada in their image, it seems logical that the populism and rage machine will not be abandoned. The CPC IS the REFORM PARTY of Manning/Harper and in reality Smith. They use the same tactics as the Republican Party in the US, which if we look at how that divide and conquor, rage politics, lies and decite played out for them, why would the CPC whose goals are the same, who gained some traction in popular vote be inclined to abandon such a political lane? Their ultimate goal is to remake Canada in their ideological image, "un-woked" if you will. The trheat by Poilievre to "use the not withstanding clause" tells the tale of where this party wants to take Canada. A mini USA Republican/MAGA style nation where the wealthy run the show for their own gain. I doubt it would be as immediate as the Trump administration, but one can see from the trensds in the more radical Conservative provinces that is the route they want. Smith in Alberta rants on about separating, but she is simply echoing the chant of the MAGA in the US who keep saying everything should be under the control of the States (insert Provinces, for Smith). We are in for another period of whining, about not having a voice in Canada, about Liberal criminality and so on, for as long as this Liberal minority can last.
If Jivani's startling attack on Ford as his victory interview is any indication, I think the numpties can be relied upon to continue to choose stupidity and raging.
Excellent post Jared. Based on the early signs of Poilievre wanting to stay on and the power plays Kenney and Janvi appear to be making, option 2 feels a bit of a distant hope.
I am always hoping for the second option but hope isn't a strategy and my track record since 2015 is abysmal Jared! 😉
Very realistic assessment.
Fifty years of conservative government; nine conservative premiers; boom and bust cycles continuing to exist. Perhaps it does take two to tango.
For sure, Dani Smith will the flames of grievance, hoping to consolidate power among the angry--anything to distract from the CorruptCare scandal and Southern Alberta resistance to coal mining and selenium poisoning.