CANADALAND Shock & Awe
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Jul 1, 2025 Sandra Bartlett, a journalist at Canada's National Observer and producer of The Takeover, dives into the influence of right-wing ideologies on climate politics. She shares her experience at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference, where anti-net-zero strategies are gaining traction. Bartlett discusses the tension between economic growth and climate goals, humorously highlighting diverse opinions. The conversation also touches on personal responsibility and the push for conservative leadership amidst societal challenges, urging listeners to contemplate the implications of these political shifts.
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ARC Conference Unites Conservatives
- The Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) conference unites conservative leaders globally to reshape Western civilization.
- It fosters a renewed narrative blending traditional conservatism and classic liberalism under shared values and common goals.
Fossil Fuels Justified as Essential
- Fossil fuels are presented as necessary for economic development and poverty alleviation at ARC.
- The narrative opposes net zero, claiming that developed countries cannot demand others sacrifice energy access.
Peter Thiel Questions Climate Science
- Peter Thiel denies climate science as rigorous science and dismisses it while supporting conservative political causes.
- He prioritizes economic and individual freedoms over climate change consensus in policy debates.