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Thread #114078 Message #2433551
Posted By: Ed T
07-Sep-08 - 05:12 PM
Thread Name: BS: Canadian Federal Election
Subject: RE: BS: Canadian Federal Election
Bee,
I have also voted for all major parties. And, I am always open to different routes to solve similar problems, regardless of the side of the political (or other) board they come from.
From my experience, while parties tend to have ideological differences (especially at election time), when governing these differences tend to get very blurry. But, it has not discouraged me yet.
There have been many great politicians from all sides that have influenced real change. IMO, it is mainly because of the caliber of these people, not the parties they represent.
It does sadden me when I see good people (that could accomplish much) and back by tight political party (policy) discipline. Unfortunately, this seems to seem to be more of a current trend in Canada and less so in the USA.
I have also voted for all major parties. And, I am always open to different routes to solve similar problems, regardless of the side of the political (or other) board they come from.
From my experience, while parties tend to have ideological differences (especially at eletion time), when governing these differences tend to get very blurry. But, it has not discouraged me yet.
There have been many great politicians from all sides that have influenced real change. IMO, it is mainly because of the calibre of these people, not the parties they represent.
It does sadden me when I see good people that could accompolish much and back by tight political party (policy) discipline.