Maxime Bernier: A Dangerous Re-branding of Conservative Ideals in Canada?
Literally nobody here in Canada gives one single fuck about Stephen Harper anymore. We're way too busy trying to survive all the damage Justin Trudeau has done to our country to care about some dinosaur who's been gone almost a decade now. [1]
In Canada, there is no one even remotely comparable to Donald Trump. If there were, we’d ship him to the North anyway. But if it turned out that he was the same kind of loser, he wouldn’t help the Conservatives. [2]
Strategy and Messaging
Maxime Bernier, the former leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, is using a similar strategy as Trump by appealing to the mostly older, mostly white, mostly western, and mostly rural disenfranchised individuals who believe their Canada is disappearing. He has positioned himself as a self-proclaimed savior by creating problems that don’t exist to give our freedom back or to make unfounded claims like firing the head of the Bank of Canada. [3]
Bernier’s approach is very scripted and bears little resemblance to Trump’s style. He also performs poorly in front of the press or in debates, especially when criticized and taken off topic. He portrays himself as an anti-elite, rather than just another part of the political swamp, even though a career politician like Bernier has been in the House of Commons since his early 20s, and in 18 years has passed no bills and never worked a real job. [4]
The Danger in Comparison
No, Bernier is not like Trump. Pierre Poilievre, often referred to as PP, is indeed a career politician and not a game show host like Trump. He actually has an education and is at least somewhat intelligent and deliberate. This alone makes him more dangerous than Trump. [5]
What's more, Bernier’s policies—or lack of them—are undoubtedly detestable, yet he doesn't rile up his base by spewing vitriol every chance he gets. The concerns raised about Bernier and the Conservatives often come from baseless conspiracies peddled by individuals afraid of their rose-colored world going up in smoke. [6]
While Bernier may not be the Canadian version of Trump, his supporters are likely to be the same brain-dead morons who love Trump, potentially causing significant harm to Canada. At this point, it is imperative to wait for factual, verifiable events to form any conclusion about Bernier's true motives and intentions. [7]
Donald Trump was a businessman who ran for the presidency, and when he won, he proved to be his own worst enemy, closely followed by the Democrats. [8]
Conclusion
The rise of individuals like Maxime Bernier in Canadian politics raises concerns about the future of Conservative ideals and the potential for political instability. While Canada may not have an exact replica of Trump, the dangerous re-branding and rhetoric of such candidates could have severe implications for the country's future. We must remain vigilant and discerning as we navigate this complex political landscape. [9]