Why do Conservatives Vote Against their interests?

The Conservative Playbook for Everyone

If you’ve ever scratched your head wondering why conservative parties like Canada’s CPC or the GOP in the U.S. manage to rally the support from low-income, less-educated voters despite pushing policies that are about as beneficial to them as a screen door on a submarine, you’re not alone. The answer lies in a well-greased strategy these parties have perfected over decades: populism by deception. The idea behind that strategy is pretty simple: They paint themselves as the humble champions of “the people,” but they’re the slick salesmen of big oil, gas, and other industries, selling the public snake oil while pocketing the profits.