“Common sense Conservatives will listen to the common sense of the common people, not Justin Trudeau’s so-called ‘experts,’” a spokesperson for Poilievre told the Canadian Press.
Translation: we, Conservatives, prefer to ignore any information, no matter how well researched or sourced, that goes against our own opinion, which in all cases, is simply the opposite opinion of the governing party. In fact, we prefer the opinion of those with much to gain from us opposing these opinions, such as oil and gas companies, Christian groups, and really any person likely to receive personal monetary gain which can then be shared with us.
These days, when someone starts appealing to common sense I automatically assume their position is fraught and their other arguments weak. I have yet to encounter one instance of this not being the case. Demagoguery has destroyed whatever was left of common sense.
My comment was more on the wanton discount of expert opinion, not of the particular thoughts raised in this article. Broadly discounting expert opinion with preference to the common person, as this “spokesperson” has, is an incredibly dangerous paradigm to push.
Translation: Today my staff told me to focus on “common sense”. I’m very good at inserting catchphrases into every sentence. Look, I got it in 2.5 times just there!
Translation: we, Conservatives, prefer to ignore any information, no matter how well researched or sourced, that goes against our own opinion, which in all cases, is simply the opposite opinion of the governing party. In fact, we prefer the opinion of those with much to gain from us opposing these opinions, such as oil and gas companies, Christian groups, and really any person likely to receive personal monetary gain which can then be shared with us.
These days, when someone starts appealing to common sense I automatically assume their position is fraught and their other arguments weak. I have yet to encounter one instance of this not being the case. Demagoguery has destroyed whatever was left of common sense.
How about, if you and anyone else hears it from the actual Minister? Out of his own lips. This is a short version, you can watch the full interview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uDxWHvPSI_k
My comment was more on the wanton discount of expert opinion, not of the particular thoughts raised in this article. Broadly discounting expert opinion with preference to the common person, as this “spokesperson” has, is an incredibly dangerous paradigm to push.
Translation: Today my staff told me to focus on “common sense”. I’m very good at inserting catchphrases into every sentence. Look, I got it in 2.5 times just there!
And people think Trudeau is all substance…