Canada's Left Loses its Way, Says Former Liberal Leader Ignatieff
Canada's former Liberal leader, Michael Ignatieff, has criticized his party for losing its sense of skepticism and critical thinking, which he says contributed to their downfall. In a scathing assessment, Ignatieff argues that liberalism lost its way when it failed to maintain its "bulls--- detectors" - those who served as checks on power and dissenting voices within the party.
In a scathing critique, former Canadian Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff has argued that his party's downfall can be attributed to the loss of its ability to detect and call out nonsense or flawed policies. In his autopsy, Ignatieff blames the party's decline on the failure to maintain a critical and discerning approach to policy-making, allowing "bulls---" ideas to gain traction. This perceived loss of "bulls--- detectors" has been cited by Ignatieff as a key factor in the Liberal Party's struggle to stay relevant in Canadian politics. As left-wing politics continue to face challenges, Ignatieff's commentary serves as a reminder of the importance of critical thinking and nuance in policy development.
