The CPC is the same party they were when they elected Ol'tool. Remember they told a bunch of conservative-sounding lies for the past few years. I wouldn't be so quick to change allegiances just because this chameleon is showing a nicer shade of blue.
This is a big chance to sell Canadians on the virtues of conservatism and a return to normal.
That's not how electoral politics works. Parties don't succeed by trying to convert the public to the party's views. That never works. That's what finge parties try to do, and that's why fringe parties never amount to anything.
Parties succeed by convincing the dominant share of voters that their policies will serve those voter's existing views/opinions/interests better than the competition will.
This is why real parties have leadership elections and policy conventions: So the electorate can choose the party's agenda, meaning the agenda keeps up with the electorate (rather than trying to bend the electorate to the party's agenda which is how you end up with zero seats).
That's the selling on virtues I was referring to. I'm not suggesting we change people's priorities or values, but that conservatism is likely (at least at this moment) a better match for the values of many Canadians who don't view themselves as "conservative".
We have different opinions on the utility of small parties. Insulting PPC, or referring to them as fringe has no effect on me. I like that they're a threat to CPC.
If CPC chooses to continue to not serve my "views/opinions/interests", I have a place to park my vote to send the message home.
Although after today I'm very hopeful they'll get back on track.
Well he didn't give Turdeau a majority best wishes pal you're fired. I like Bernier but if they have a solid leader and kick Rempel to the curb I'm willing to vote for them to get rid of the Libtard party.
And what wishy-washy globalist who agrees with trudy on most issues will they replace him with?
Most of the party is trash also - thats why they have done nothing and stood for nothing for 5 years of Castro's son railroading communism across Canada.
But that said - this is still great - it shows the utter lack of opposition and leadership that has occurred so far - the Cons are not the answer, but many more will be asking better questions.
Shot themselves in the foot how, by getting rid of the party leader who ran the worst conservative campaign in living memory?
You get one shot, and if you lose you step aside and let someone else have a turn. Those are the rules. O'Toole (like Scheer) tried to break the rules and cling to power after losing his federal election. So the party handed him his coat and showed him the door (like they did with Scheer).
Cheers!
This is a big chance to sell Canadians on the virtues of conservatism and a return to normal.
I'm signing back up for a CPC membership now.
If they choose to move back to right of centre I'll even let my PPC membership lapse.
The CPC is the same party they were when they elected Ol'tool. Remember they told a bunch of conservative-sounding lies for the past few years. I wouldn't be so quick to change allegiances just because this chameleon is showing a nicer shade of blue.
That's not how electoral politics works. Parties don't succeed by trying to convert the public to the party's views. That never works. That's what finge parties try to do, and that's why fringe parties never amount to anything.
Parties succeed by convincing the dominant share of voters that their policies will serve those voter's existing views/opinions/interests better than the competition will.
This is why real parties have leadership elections and policy conventions: So the electorate can choose the party's agenda, meaning the agenda keeps up with the electorate (rather than trying to bend the electorate to the party's agenda which is how you end up with zero seats).
That's the selling on virtues I was referring to. I'm not suggesting we change people's priorities or values, but that conservatism is likely (at least at this moment) a better match for the values of many Canadians who don't view themselves as "conservative".
We have different opinions on the utility of small parties. Insulting PPC, or referring to them as fringe has no effect on me. I like that they're a threat to CPC.
If CPC chooses to continue to not serve my "views/opinions/interests", I have a place to park my vote to send the message home.
Although after today I'm very hopeful they'll get back on track.
Wohooo!
Well he didn't give Turdeau a majority best wishes pal you're fired. I like Bernier but if they have a solid leader and kick Rempel to the curb I'm willing to vote for them to get rid of the Libtard party.
They unfortunately won't kick Remple to the curb, but she's likely not to have nearly as prominent of a voice.
Let's go, Pierre. Time to speak the truth. Not your truth. Not our truth. THE TRUTH!
No government has the right to take a needle and jab you with it. Ever!
And what wishy-washy globalist who agrees with trudy on most issues will they replace him with?
Most of the party is trash also - thats why they have done nothing and stood for nothing for 5 years of Castro's son railroading communism across Canada.
But that said - this is still great - it shows the utter lack of opposition and leadership that has occurred so far - the Cons are not the answer, but many more will be asking better questions.
61% voted to remove him apparently.
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1488935824997629954?s=20&t=BydI5Ek5zAD1Dyk3V3zavA
how you feelin when the conservatives just shot themselves in the foot mate, this surely can't feel good
Shot themselves in the foot how, by getting rid of the party leader who ran the worst conservative campaign in living memory?
You get one shot, and if you lose you step aside and let someone else have a turn. Those are the rules. O'Toole (like Scheer) tried to break the rules and cling to power after losing his federal election. So the party handed him his coat and showed him the door (like they did with Scheer).
et tu, Brute?
I knew it. I was certain they'd do it, and I could see O-tool squirming every time it came up. Good on you CPC, let's see what you got this time.
https://youtu.be/Ea20H8EHGt4?t=16