I can't say I listened to the whole speech but I did hear a lot of the clips that composed the last part, and I think that it was strong. CBC did some local coverage, and everyone mentioned hope. To be totally honest, I have often wanted the same type of speech (the last part) from our progressive politicians. Hope, and not giving up, building on the work and sacrifices.
Right now, it feels like we are in peak Carney time. So if the Liberals decide to call an election, the CPC is hoping that Canadians will see that as a cynical move. But in 2 or 3 years, with a few inevitable problems for Carney, and a revived NDP (even a little) the Poilievre conservatives would stand a very good chance to come out on top. If, and it's a big if, they can stick to this message.
The delegates voted for a "stand your ground" law, but writing that bill is harder than it sounds. Section 34 of the Criminal Code already lets you defend yourself if the force is "reasonable." Past attempts to change this definition usually stall in committee because the legal wording is so tricky. It is easy to pass a party resolution. It is much harder to draft a law that survives the courts.
I listen to podcasts, read substacks and newsletters and watch panels involving activists of all parties. I agree, repeating talking points is lazy. I thought oh no, here we go again, until the very end. I was about to hit the X. I did watch the youtube edition and made the same observation. I am now curious as to how it unfolds. I hope most readers made it as far as I did and didn't the hit the X. Both you and Pierre were a little late in making your point, I think. Good Work.
Thanks for sticking it out! After political careers writing talking points, we tend to do long-form both in our articles and in our episodes. We appreciate those who stay for the whole conversation.
I can't say I listened to the whole speech but I did hear a lot of the clips that composed the last part, and I think that it was strong. CBC did some local coverage, and everyone mentioned hope. To be totally honest, I have often wanted the same type of speech (the last part) from our progressive politicians. Hope, and not giving up, building on the work and sacrifices.
Right now, it feels like we are in peak Carney time. So if the Liberals decide to call an election, the CPC is hoping that Canadians will see that as a cynical move. But in 2 or 3 years, with a few inevitable problems for Carney, and a revived NDP (even a little) the Poilievre conservatives would stand a very good chance to come out on top. If, and it's a big if, they can stick to this message.
Fully agree. What the CPC needs is time and the discipline to stick to this frame. They may not have either.
The delegates voted for a "stand your ground" law, but writing that bill is harder than it sounds. Section 34 of the Criminal Code already lets you defend yourself if the force is "reasonable." Past attempts to change this definition usually stall in committee because the legal wording is so tricky. It is easy to pass a party resolution. It is much harder to draft a law that survives the courts.
I listen to podcasts, read substacks and newsletters and watch panels involving activists of all parties. I agree, repeating talking points is lazy. I thought oh no, here we go again, until the very end. I was about to hit the X. I did watch the youtube edition and made the same observation. I am now curious as to how it unfolds. I hope most readers made it as far as I did and didn't the hit the X. Both you and Pierre were a little late in making your point, I think. Good Work.
Thanks for sticking it out! After political careers writing talking points, we tend to do long-form both in our articles and in our episodes. We appreciate those who stay for the whole conversation.