Some notes about the #CPC 2026 Calgary Convention.
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Some notes about the #CPC 2026 Calgary Convention. #CanPol #cdnpoli #Conservative #Tory :
1. The ex-MP pointed to me: "You're abnormal", and he pointed to my left:
"You're abnormal", then "And he's abnormal", and "I'm abnormal." We are all
people who enjoy sitting around over lunch and discuss relations with the PRC.Imagine that you have a niche interest, F1, let's say. Every morning, you
check the news about F1, you listen to podcasts about it, you read essays about
it. (cont'd)1/n
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Some notes about the #CPC 2026 Calgary Convention. #CanPol #cdnpoli #Conservative #Tory :
1. The ex-MP pointed to me: "You're abnormal", and he pointed to my left:
"You're abnormal", then "And he's abnormal", and "I'm abnormal." We are all
people who enjoy sitting around over lunch and discuss relations with the PRC.Imagine that you have a niche interest, F1, let's say. Every morning, you
check the news about F1, you listen to podcasts about it, you read essays about
it. (cont'd)1/n
You have thoughtful opinions, say about the merits of a two-stop strategy
in the Monaco GP. But your friends, family, co-workers — they're normal. They
like talking about hockey, vacations, movies, and so on. Maybe you let out
some of your F1 passion on social media. Now imagine that you go to a
multi-day gathering of F1 fans...2/n
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You have thoughtful opinions, say about the merits of a two-stop strategy
in the Monaco GP. But your friends, family, co-workers — they're normal. They
like talking about hockey, vacations, movies, and so on. Maybe you let out
some of your F1 passion on social media. Now imagine that you go to a
multi-day gathering of F1 fans...2/n
But no, it's beyond that. To go to a political convention is not merely to be
surrounded by people with a common interest: it's as if you're all part of the
pit crew, you're all on the same team. You are people who've done the same
sort of work — knocking on doors, putting up signs, calling potential
supporters — to help your side win. You're with your teammates.3/n
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But no, it's beyond that. To go to a political convention is not merely to be
surrounded by people with a common interest: it's as if you're all part of the
pit crew, you're all on the same team. You are people who've done the same
sort of work — knocking on doors, putting up signs, calling potential
supporters — to help your side win. You're with your teammates.3/n
Someone whom
you've never seen before and may never see again and who lives across the
country from you is a comrade in the struggle, someone you can go out to supper
with, buy a drink for, call by first name, talk with about what's in the news
in his or her province. I was walking on the sidewalk downtown Saturday night,
someone recognised me, and in a few minutes I was driving her car (to help with
parking).4/n
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Someone whom
you've never seen before and may never see again and who lives across the
country from you is a comrade in the struggle, someone you can go out to supper
with, buy a drink for, call by first name, talk with about what's in the news
in his or her province. I was walking on the sidewalk downtown Saturday night,
someone recognised me, and in a few minutes I was driving her car (to help with
parking).4/n
At NDP conventions, it's customary to refer to the delegates as
brothers and sisters; Conservatives don't do that, but the feeling exists.If you have an interest in politics, think seriously about going to a
convention.5/n
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At NDP conventions, it's customary to refer to the delegates as
brothers and sisters; Conservatives don't do that, but the feeling exists.If you have an interest in politics, think seriously about going to a
convention.5/n
2. Beyond the general sense of camaraderie of a political convention, it's
enjoyable to go to a place where people share my basic political inclinations.
Imagine that you're in a party in the evening with other delegates: "Who's in
favour of lower taxes?" *Cheers!* "Who wants to lock up criminals?" *Cheers!*
"Who supports a stronger military?" *Cheers!* "Who supports law-abiding gun owners?" *Cheers!* "Who's proud of Canadian history?" *Cheers!*6/n
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