[Observer of Life]

Except that he's correct. Reformers and their progeny often claim that Central Canada "doesn't understand me". It's a bit like the adulterous man in the bar talking about his wife.

The truth is, it cuts 2 ways. Reformers don't understand Central Canada. In Ontario, Quebec, and the Maritimes as well, the social conservatism of the Reform/Alliance/CPC is their major stumbling block.

CPC has a choice, either moderate their social conservatism or spend their time in the political wilderness. If you want to sell something, your self, used cars or a political platform, you have to offer something the customer wants.

[goldstategop]

Of course, you can be a Red Tory and offer to be a liberal on everything but taxes and spending. That doesn't make you a conservative. I'm surprised Belinda Stronach did not run as a Liberal in the first place.

(Denny Crane: "Sometimes you can only look for answers from God and failing that... and Fox News".)