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Originally Posted by Cappy
I typically rely on a few columnists and editorialists that i have trusted for over a decade to provide me with a more in-depth position on conservative politics and policies - I call them, the rational right. They are not conservative because of religion or geography. They don't generally fall for the classic tropes we tend to attach to political names etc. They speak on policies and movements and give their opinion as someone who tends to fall right of center.
The two i gravitate to most are Andrew Coyne and Jen Gerson. I have followed Coyne since he was at McLean's. I would not always agree with his position (sometimes I would be "right" wing / more "left wing" on issues) but he always made reasoned and rational arguments.
I started following Jen Gerson later. I felt she was the same as Coyne, but concentrated on Alberta politics more, and would take a much more brash tone on issues (the "we're just not that pathetic" comment about the Edmonton arena is indicative).
To see how far away the political center has moved from these two commentators has been mind blowing to say the least - and has largely reflected my own movement away from Canadian Conservatism (although i was much slower in the uptake as Coyne essentially abandoned the Party during Harper's last run and i still voted for him).
You want a rational take on the Sovereignty Act, go find Coyne's articles at the Globe and Jen just released one at the Line. These two are in agreement with everyone that isnt a true blue conservative or a grifter riding the wave - the Act is dumb, it doesn't make sense, and it is more trouble than it is worth(less).
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I don't really have anything useful to add but I just wanted to say that Coyne will be turning 62 later this month which is pretty crazy to me. I see him on CBC a fair bit and I always thought he was pretty young (45 or so, maybe 50.) I never would have guessed that he was encroaching on senior status.