Here’s how Conservatives think democracy works.

Announce there will be a non binding plebiscite to decide the fate of the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly on barley sales. Organize meetings to discuss the proposed changes but stack it with people who share your viewpoint. Disenfranchise as many of the voters as you can. Use every resource at your disposal to campaign for your side while gagging the opposition. Work to undermine the credibility of the Wheat Board at every opportunity. Have 2 of the three ballot questions favour your position. Make sure it’s not a secret ballot and mail out more than one to some voters. Declare victory and then use this mockery of democracy to justify doing an end run around Parliament.

That’s Conservative demockracy in action.