The Arithmetic of a Democracy That Can’t Count
No paywall. Does democracy work when the electorate is that stupid?
At a recent Liberal Party convention—highlighted by National Post Columnist Terry Newman1—a slide was presented proposing that Canada reduce its trade with the United States to roughly 50 percent.
Not floated. Not debated. Presented.
And in a room filled with the nation’s self-appointed stewards of policy and intellect, not one person rose—politely or othe…
