The Liberals and their media outlets vilify Danielle Smith as a "traitor" for actions they applaud Mark Carney for. THE DOUBLE STANDARD: HOW CONSERVATIVE WOMEN ARE ATTACKED FOR TAKING THE LEAD "When Smith interacts with Trump, she's dismissed as a political liability.
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However, when Carney does the same, he receives accolades. "My head has been spinning after today's events. This morning, I was inundated with relentless critiques of Premier Danielle Smith. Her choice to travel to the United States and connect with those aligned with President Trump's anti-Canada rhetoric drew accusations of treachery and betrayal. "The Premier was condemned as a sellout, even labeled a "MAGA wannabe" by commentators, predominantly from the left. What followed were harsh attacks, tinged with cruelty and, in certain instances, an unsettling wave of misogyny. Figures like Andrew Coyne and Warren Kinsella seemed relentless in their verbal assaults against her.
"Within hours, a surprising development emerged. Reports indicated that President Trump had a positive and constructive dialogue with Liberal leader Mark Carney. Both Trump and Carney appeared optimistic about mending Canada-U.S. relations
— a situation largely exacerbated by a decade of Liberal policies. "Despite the severe criticism directed at Premier Smith for her engagement with Trump, suddenly it became acceptable for someone like Carney to do likewise.
A liberal man with the appropriate credentials is celebrated for his diplomatic handling of the situation. "What's truly baffling, however, is the evident double standard in how these interactions are portrayed by the left-leaning media. "When Smith interacts with the Trump Administration in a respectful manner, she's deemed a political liability. Contrarily, when Carney does the same, he is regarded as strategic and clever. "Prime Minister Trudeau and his team have openly sought Trump's favor at Mar-a-Lago — a move hailed by the left. Yet, when Smith attempts to connect with influential American figures to advocate for Alberta's interests, she's accused of pandering and making political blunders. "These reactions are steeped in ideological bias. Had Premier Smith belonged to the Liberal or NDP parties, her efforts would likely be praised as astute political maneuvering. Unfortunately, as a conservative woman, she faces the harshest criticism. The left seems to reserve its most vitriolic attacks for women in conservative politics. "It's time for voters in Canada, both women and men, to recognize the hypocrisy of so-called feminists who claim to support women's equality
— provided those women align with liberal principles. "When a woman, especially a conservative one, dares to voice her opinions, forge connections, act with authority, and succeed, the backlash is immediate and fierce. This underscores that these "feminists" are more invested in promoting their political beliefs than in genuinely empowering or celebrating women across the political spectrum.
"The conservative women I know refuse to be silenced. "We must acknowledge the contributions of strong, accomplished conservative women like Premier Danielle Smith
— individuals who are making real progress for their provinces, constituents, and country. Despite the media's efforts to undermine them, these women will continue to forge ahead and lead, exemplifying effective and authentic leadership for Canadians, and hopefully serving as a model for our future Prime Minister, whoever that may be."
Calgary Herald