Jim Prentice - A Great Conservative Leader

Jim Prentice - A Great Conservative Leader

I consider myself fortunate to have the opportunity to assist in the campaign of Jim Prentice in Calgary Centre North. Not only has Jim done an outstanding job in Parliament garnering praise from both Conservative MPs and MPs in other parties, he is a geniunely sincere person who takes a great deal of pride in the manner in which he represents his constituency.

The mark of a great leader is a willingness to take a stand on an issue of principle no matter the cost. Stephen Harper has done this on the issue of same-sex marriage; and so has Jim Prentice. It is true that Jim's willingness to remain congruent with the principles he has expressed throughout his political career has cost him some support in some circles; it has also increased his support in other segments of Calgary Centre.

The right to own property and use it as one sees fit within the framework of the rule of law, is the fundamental principle that makes capitalism work. As a property rights expert who has handled a number of lawsuits involving issues such as environmental protection and restricted developed areas, Jim is in my opinion one of the most credible MPs within the Conservative Party who will help advance classical Liberalism within conservatism. He is the type of leader that would move the Conservative Party closer to the ideal outlined in the must-read book "Rescuing Canada's Right: Blueprint For A Conservative Revolution" by Tasha Kheiriddin and Adam Daifallah.

You see, it's one thing to talk a good game; it's another thing to truly believe in something and work towards its accomplishment. The Conservative Party began its existence on the right note by choosing Stephen Harper as its first leader. Despite the backstabbing behind-the-scenes politics of phantom leadership contention, he has stayed the course and provided conservatives with principled, competent leadership; something that had been sadly lacking for some time within conservatism. History will rightly appreciate his contributions a great deal more than many current party members.

Jim has proven himself to be great asset to Stephen Harper's team. He has spent a lifetime working toward the ideal conservative paradigm and in time I believe his contributions will be recognized by conservatives and embraced as an example of what a conservative leader could be and should be.