Conservative leadership race

[trimmer21]

Canadians need to remember that Canada isn't technically a "democracy". We have a constitutional monarchy. There's a vast difference between the two. All authority rests with The Privy Council and ultimately,the Crown. On the surface,we have Parliamentary governance,but,as we've just seen,that can be very easily circumvented by an Order in Council without recourse. In order to have a true democracy,Canada needs to be a Republic.

[Saskfly]

Personally I find we Canadians unelect a government. I haven’t seen a solid platform in a long time. We tire of the missteps of the ruling party, toss them out and let the next band of merry thieves give it a try only to be disappointed yet again. Toss them out and start again. I was hopeful during the early stages of the virus to see compromises and all parties working together. Alas that lasted all of about 30 seconds. The Order in Council on the firearms ban ridiculous. It isn’t how democracy works.

Well side I like the description and agree. They do not talk about there platforms come election time only how bad the “other” guy has done.


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[Cameracutter]

I think I’d take a pass on being a republic. The clown car circus show they have down south isn’t something I’d want to be part of.

[trimmer21]

I think I’d take a pass on being a republic. The clown car circus show they have down south isn’t something I’d want to be part of.

It's safe to say that what's happening south of the border is an aberration unlikely to reoccur possibly to self destruct very shortly.

[Deer Wrastler]

Well at least a few people took the time watch. I didn’t see anything that makes me think they have chance at winning, and Sheer’s lingering presence isn’t helping the party either. Definitely didn’t see a leader on stage. MacKay will probably win the leadership only to lose at the election. Just my 2 cents.

Yup probably whats going to happen. No clear leaders in that debate. O toole made himself look bad with the constant bashing, if he stopped trying to bury Mckay alive and got rid of the goofy grins he would appear alot more professional. Mckay seemed the most confident talker but he doesn't seem like he has great leadership qualities, seems more follower then a leader. If Sloan gets some experience and refined his approach he could have a chance in the future. Not that my opinion matters but I think there's too many people in Canada who aren't willing to accept Lewis, and that's a shame because I think she would have the best chance against Trudeau. How better to steal the minority vote away from the Libs. She probably would get alot more women voting for her that would normally vote for boy wonder and his wavy locks as well. Trudeau makes me sick to my stomach, hes gotta go no matter what.

[MarkB]

I think you are 100% right. Younger people pay little attention to policy. To win them over you need to accumulate followers on Twitter. This is done with catchy 50 word posts and good looks.

That's probably why they need Ben Mulroney to run.

[terrym]

Yup probably whats going to happen. No clear leaders in that debate. O toole made himself look bad with the constant bashing, if he stopped trying to bury Mckay alive and got rid of the goofy grins he would appear alot more professional. Mckay seemed the most confident talker but he doesn't seem like he has great leadership qualities, seems more follower then a leader. If Sloan gets some experience and refined his approach he could have a chance in the future. Not that my opinion matters but I think there's too many people in Canada who aren't willing to accept Lewis, and that's a shame because I think she would have the best chance against Trudeau. How better to steal the minority vote away from the Libs. She probably would get alot more women voting for her that would normally vote for boy wonder and his wavy locks as well. Trudeau makes me sick to my stomach, hes gotta go no matter what.

Lewis’ biggest obstacle is her stance and fixation on abortion. That will be exploited by the liberal election machine and sink her. Campaigns aren’t the time to discuss abortion. It is what it is.

[Cameracutter]

Having met the 4 of them, MacKay, and O’Tool seem like more of the same. Sloan is way over he’s head and hasn’t a chance other than with the far right. Lewis is further right than both MacKay and and O’Tool, but might actually be the better choice. She is at least a fresh candidate. It would show progress by the party to embrace someone young and might actually get them a footing with younger voters.

Once again though I find very little information on actual policy. It all seems very broad talk with no real definitive direction. I guess we will have to see but I suspect it will be MacKay, and the same old tired battle cry that will turn people off and 4 more years of the left smoke and mirrors show.

[Fox]

Lewis’ biggest obstacle is her stance and fixation on abortion. That will be exploited by the liberal election machine and sink her. Campaigns aren’t the time to discuss abortion. It is what it is.

You hit the nail on the head there, Lewis will be ripped apart for this, same as Sheer did. I still think McKay is the least offensive to the reds and therefore would get the most center votes.

[terrym]

You hit the nail on the head there, Lewis will be ripped apart for this, same as Sheer did. I still think McKay is the least offensive to the reds and therefore would get the most center votes.

He also has the most experience in the political game. Yes it is a game and you need to master it to get elected. Doesn’t matter how smart or suited to the position if you can’t play the game well enough to win. We need to select a winner. Part of me thinks a woman of colour with the amazing resume Lewis has “should” win over many female and none white voters. Still think she will get crucified on the abortion question.