Canadian Federal Election

[KukriKhan]

I've read about the parties and I find the Liberal Party to be the best party for Canada.

And their American neighbors. :)

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I've read about the parties and I find the Liberal Party to be the best party for Canada.

I disagree, as the Conservatives have done a pretty good job so far, but I digress...

And their American neighbors. :)

Not a chance about this part. The Liberal Party basically, historically and now, tries to stick it to the Americans whenever they can in favour of "Canadian independence/sovereignty" (which is basically just raw nationalism) instead of working with America - which, interestingly, would probably do a heck of a lot more for Canadian sovereignty. If the Liberals or NDP get into power, there are good odds that America will have to do a heck of a lot more work in Afghanistan.

[lars573]

I'll be voting for the NDP. Like always. I am not a swing voter. Also I don't trust the Conservatives. Harper is a dork who has no clue how to deal with the press. And his caucus is full of whacko blue Tory right wingers. Now Harper has done a fair job of keeping these guys under wraps for 4 years now. But with a majority he might not feel the need to keep these people under control.

Now Maniac there is something you should know about Canadian politics. The best governments we have are minority governmets. They get the most done legislatively. Their accountability is better. And leadership from them is better too. Their lack of a majority of seats means they have to work better and the threat of being voted out means the cabinet has more reason to do a good job. The best possible results from this election would be another minority IMO.

[Ice]

I don't know much about Canadian politics, but it must be nice to vote for more than 2 parties.

[lars573]

The ones Maniac listed were the ones with seats in Parliment. There are over a dozen ones that are officially registered that don't have seats, like the Communits parties (that's right two), and other reguional/special intrest parties.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

The ones Maniac listed were the ones with seats in Parliment. There are over a dozen ones that are officially registered that don't have seats, like the Communits parties (that's right two), and other reguional/special intrest parties.

Yes. I only listed the ones who can realistically win seats in the House of Commons.

Now Maniac there is something you should know about Canadian politics.

Lived in Canada for a long time without being Canadian. Gives you a wonderfully uncluttered perspective on things like America and Canadian nationalism.

I generally agree with the point you've made, but the current government I think can be trusted with a majority.

[lars573]

I'm not ready to trust Harper with a majority. I don't know if I'd trust Layton (NDP leader) or Dion (Liberal leader) with one either to be honest.

Lived in Canada for a long time without being Canadian. Gives you a wonderfully uncluttered perspective on things like America and Canadian nationalism.

I'm not so blind that I can't see how our nationalism works. Quite subtle mostly, it can creep in where you least expect it. Especailly when it comes to dealing with the US. Want to see a Canadians nationalism? Talk to then about the US.