As a fiscal conservative and social liberal, Maxime Bernier’s positions are probably the most appealing to me. In fact, it seems odd to describe him as “conservative”. “Radically liberal” may be more appropriate if we use “liberal” in the original, classical sense to mean allowing individuals the greatest freedom possible in a civilized society. Would he be electable? Do we choose someone more aligned to the status quo or opt for a candidate who would try to set a new one?
Thanks Bill for this unbiased summary of the wishes and dreams of an uninspiring bunch.
I look forward to next weeks column in which you tell us whom you support and why!
Some of the candidates make it difficult to maintain a conservative philosophy, O’Leary makes it impossible.
The only hope is that one will be less objectionable than Trudeau
As a fiscal conservative and social liberal, Maxime Bernier’s positions are probably the most appealing to me. In fact, it seems odd to describe him as “conservative”. “Radically liberal” may be more appropriate if we use “liberal” in the original, classical sense to mean allowing individuals the greatest freedom possible in a civilized society. Would he be electable? Do we choose someone more aligned to the status quo or opt for a candidate who would try to set a new one?
Steve Chipman | April 17, 2017 |
Thanks Bill for this unbiased summary of the wishes and dreams of an uninspiring bunch.
I look forward to next weeks column in which you tell us whom you support and why!
Nicholas Carson | April 15, 2017 |
Some of the candidates make it difficult to maintain a conservative philosophy, O’Leary makes it impossible.
The only hope is that one will be less objectionable than Trudeau
Bill | April 14, 2017 |
Our current PM must take comfort in watching this collection of second stringers slander each other….A rather discomforting situation to behold.
bobmackenzie | April 14, 2017 |
The real question is who would be “electable” as a PM . Think their voting system for leader is not to their advantage .
peter s | April 14, 2017 |
I agree
Bill B
Bill | April 14, 2017 |