The Conservative Party's moment has come to sell Canadians on its 'common sense' plan, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told his caucus on Thursday, as they gathered in Quebec City for the federal party's three-day policy convention where controversial policy pitches risk impacting the party's broadening appeal.
Anyone else remember the ‘Common Sense Revolution’ in Ontario? Those old enough to remember Harris/Eves will recall that their ‘Common Sense’ was mostly ‘Nonsense.’
“Common sense” is just dog whistle for “my feelings are more important than your facts” anti-intellectualism. It’s permission to disregard any evidence in favor of what feels right.