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Conservative

The Conservative Party of Canada, colloquially known as the Tories, is a federal political party in Canada. It was formed in 2003 from the multiple right-wing parties which had existed in Canada for over a century, historically grouped into two camps, "Red Tories" and "Blue Tories". The "founding principles" of the Conservative Party appear in both the constitution and the policy declaration. They are the reasons that the Conservative Party was formed, and thus the only part of the constitution and policy declaration not up for possible amendment at a national convention.

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 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What role do you think governments should play in influencing personal responsibility, and has this affected how you or your peers see the world?

 @9TSVBD6from Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

I don't believe governments really should be influencing personal responsibility.

 @9TWHXYPConservative from Ontario  answered…3mos3MO

Through legislation, social services, and education, governments have a significant impact on how people define personal responsibility. Their impact has the power to motivate people to make responsible decisions and to feel more informed. Government programs in the areas of health, education, and financial literacy, for instance, can enable people to take charge of their own well-being

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What does freedom of speech mean to you, and where do you think we should draw the line, if at all?

 @9J8WFDBfrom Pennsylvania  answered…11mos11MO

Freedom of speech means freedom of speech

There should be no Thought Crime and thoughts are formed by discussions. Discussions are speech. Keep laws away from speech and thoughts.

 @9RC8G4Cfrom Nova Scotia  answered…5mos5MO

You should be able to do and say when you want and be left alone by the govt, as long as no one is being harmed by the rhetoric, otherwise, stop things like blatant racism and hate.

 @9KMDGPJanswered…10mos10MO

Freedom of speech is very important. Let citizens make up their own mind about a topic. “You can fool some of the people some of the time, some of them all of the time-but not all of the people ALL of the time. “ Common sense should prevail.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What's your take on the importance of national defense and military spending for a country's safety?

 @9RCH475from British Columbia  answered…5mos5MO

Our current geopolitical climate is tumultuous to say the least. We have historically relied on our American neighbours for defense, but we must also bolster our own independent protection. With the rise in drone warfare, we have a strong opportunity here to strengthen our defensive capabilities by investing in drone R&D. Drone technology will not only bolster our military capabilities, without risking Canadian lives, but strengthen agriculture, fire suppression and other industries for the greater benefit of our country as a whole.

 @9KMDGPJanswered…10mos10MO

Military should be provided the best on order to defend the country. However, having alliances with neighbours should help deter possible threats.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Is balancing higher taxes with public services like healthcare and education important to you, or do you believe in lower taxes and more personal choice?

 @9TMWGTFfrom Manitoba  answered…3mos3MO

I agree with balancing higher taxes with public services

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What values do you think should be prioritized when making policies for balancing the economy and the environment?

 @9TMR89C from Alberta  answered…3mos3MO

I have no trustworthy information on this matter. I apologize for not having a response.

  @Daboss2o1Conservativefrom Alberta  agreed…1yr1Y

YES

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Can you think of a time when government regulations seemed to help or hinder your personal or family business?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…10mos10MO

Absolutely. We only have to look back to the recent Covid epidemic decisions. The decisions made by government with incomplete data, destroyed people’s life and hurt businesses and education. Shots did not stop people from getting or spreading Covid

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What are your thoughts on the trade-offs between individual gun ownership rights and societal safety concerns?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How do you feel about the government's involvement in personal choices, like healthcare or education, and when do you think it crosses a line?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How would you define ‘conservatism’ and how does it align, or not, with your own values or beliefs?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Have you ever experienced a time when stricter or more lenient immigration policies directly impacted you or your family?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

In your opinion, when should a government focus more on protecting traditional values versus adapting to modern social trends?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

Do you think there should be limitations on free market policies to ensure fairness, and how do you feel about those limits?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

How much trust do you place in government transparency and accountability, and has any event changed your view?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What role do you think personal responsibility should play in a person's success compared to government support?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…10mos10MO

As long as citizens are trying, the government should lend some help with jobs and reeducation and training.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…3mos3MO

What do you think about election promises that focus on law enforcement and security, versus those that focus on social welfare policies?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you view the balance between public healthcare benefits and the taxes needed to support them?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…10mos10MO

Universal healthcare should be a right. However competition is healthy and usually reduces costs. Doctors should have to divide their time between the public and private systems.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How should the success of a country's educational system be measured, and what experiences from your school can you relate to this?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…10mos10MO

The students should be tested periodically and the best outcomes should be implemented. The better the school and teachers, the more a student learns and benefits. More time should be spent on core subjects with some social activities encouraged.

 @9J8WFDBfrom Pennsylvania  answered…11mos11MO

Ask the people

Ask the people who graduated in the last 5 years and see if they liked it, if they would want to put their kids through it, and what improvements could be made.

Any other metric is pointless. Interested kids are learning kids.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Have you ever experienced or observed the impact of tax changes on your community or family?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…10mos10MO

Yes. Tax increases have one large consequence and that is that prices of everything escalates and the public is no further ahead.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do you feel about the balance between economic growth and environmental protection in government decision-making?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…10mos10MO

Economic growth is a product of a good economy. Environmental protection should be a consideration. Companies should be given incentives to improve and taxed at a higher rate if they don’t attempt to improve.

 @9J8WFDBfrom Pennsylvania  answered…11mos11MO

Economic growth for who?

A billionair owning more land doesnt really help anyone. Building houses for citizens helps everyone.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

In what ways do you believe our cultural or historical values should influence modern day laws and policies?

 @9KMDGPJanswered…10mos10MO

We should study the past and try not to repeat the mistakes but government has no business making laws and policies without a tremendous amount of consultation apart from the political arena,

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…1mo1MO

Vetting Fiasco: Trump's Defense Pick Caught in Sexual Assault Allegation Storm

CNN commentator and New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman said President-elect Donald Trump’s team missed Pete Hegseth’s payoff to a sexual assault accuser when they vetted him to be secretary of defense.Hegseth is among a raft of cabinet picks facing tough confirmations, and who aren’t being subjected to the customary FBI checks, instead being vetted by private firms. Over the weekend, Hegseth’s attorney dropped the bomb that there was a confidential settlement with a woman who accused the former Fox News host of sexual assault. On Monday night’s edition of CNN’s The Source with Kaitlan Collins, Haberman revealed that her sources in Trump world did not know about the payoff, which was missed in the vetting “because it was a private settlement”HABERMAN: There’s more concern from some people around Trump than there is from Trump himself, about this whole issue. Trump has really dug in, and has told advisers that he is going to stick with Hegseth. Now, we’ll see if anything else emerges.They did do a vet, we are told. This did not show up, this issue, because it was a private settlement, according to the people, who were briefed on what took place. Trump really likes Pete Hegseth. But this did introduce the thing Trump doesn’t like, which is an element of surprise and a negative headline. And so, we will see where this goes.

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…2mos2MO

Inside the Podcast Revolution: Trump’s Unfiltered Strategy and Harris’s ‘Meltdown’ Risk

Tech billionaire Elon Musk attributed President-elect Trump’s election victory, at least in part, to the lengthy podcast interviews he did during the campaign.In an interview late Tuesday with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, Musk said Trump’s podcast appearances showed the American public that he was a normal person.“I think it made a big difference that President Trump and soon-to-be Vice President Vance went on lengthy podcasts,” Musk said in the interview.“I think this really makes a difference because people look at, like, Joe Rogan’s podcast, which is great, and Lex Fridman’s and the All-In podcast, and, you know, to a reasonable-minded, smart person — who’s not, like, hardcore one way or the other — they just listen to someone talk for a few hours and that’s how they decide whether, you know, you’re a good person, whether they like you,” he added, according to a clip highlighted by Mediaite.Trump conducted many interviews with new media during his campaign, as well as with legacy news organizations such as Fox News.Last month, he joined Joe Rogan’s podcast for a 3-hour long interview. The celebrity host later endorsed his candidacy.His opponent, Vice President Harris, did not appear on Rogan’s podcast because, according to “The Joe Rogan Experience” host, the Harris campaign only had an hour and required him to travel to her. Rogan said he felt “strongly” that the “best way to do” an interview with the vice president would have been in his studio in Austin, Texas.Musk recalled posting on his social platform X account that “nothing would do more damage” to Harris’s campaign than going on Rogan’s podcast, “because she would run out of non-sequiturs after about 45 minutes.”“You can’t hide for three hours,” Carlson replied.Musk added, “Yeah, like, hour two and three would be a complete melted puddle of nonsense. So it would just be absolute game over. That’s why she didn’t go on.”“But on the other hand, Trump, he’s there, and there’s no, there’s no talking points,” the Tesla CEO continued. “He’s just being a normal person who’s having a conversation, and doing three hours of Rogan, no problem.”

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…7 days7D

Defense Bill Blocks Transgender Care To Minors

The Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to a defense policy bill directing $895 billion toward the Pentagon and other military activities, moving over the objections of some Democrats who opposed a provision added late in the negotiations that would deny coverage for transgender health procedures for minors.The 85-to-14 vote, coming a week after a divided House passed the same measure, cleared the bill for President Biden’s signature.Most Republicans and many Democrats supported the measure, which provides a 14.5 percent pay raise to junior enlisted service members and a 4.5 percent pay raise for all other service members. It also expands access to meal assistance, housing and child care programs that benefit those in uniform.But several Democrats withheld their backing in protest of a provision preventing TRICARE, the military’s health care plan for service members, from covering “medical interventions for the treatment of gender dysphoria that could result in sterilization” for children under 18.The language, which would affect the gender-transitioning children of service members, was recently added to the measure at the insistence of Speaker Mike Johnson, Republican of Louisiana, who refused to bring a defense bill to the House floor without it, according to aides familiar with the negotiations.Twenty-one Democrats, led by Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin, proposed an amendment to strip the provision from the bill, but the matter was never brought to a vote. Several of them took to the floor on Tuesday to lodge their objections.“It’s flat-out wrong to put this provision in this bill and take away a service member’s freedom to make that decision for their families,” Ms. Baldwin said, estimating that the provision could negatively affect as many as 6,000 to 7,000 military families.

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