I am SO not a Conservative, of any stripe, but what an excellent article--and I'm actually looking forward to reading the book.

Like many Canadians, of all stripes, I still mourn the amputation of the Progressive Conservative party, to the benefit of the Reform-ers. Thanks to that snake with no honour, Peter McKay.

A more Canadian, balanced resurgence of a PC-like party would be a huge benefit to the country.

The Progressive Conservatives--they weren't perfect, heaven knows, but they were ours. They were Canadian, not mini-me Rove-rs.