The upcoming election...

[Quinn]

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

you are looking at 13K of donations from a couple nations.. small fry donations which as it states most of which was to buy tickets to fundraisers. nothing illegal or immoral, the liberals actually have done a lot for the first nations in the last few years so it makes sense they would want to support them.

Steve

Very small fry, yes. But to me, it's unethical to accept donations that started out as tax money. Oh wait, that's what the whole sponsorship scandal was about! I had forgotten.

Originally Posted by StirCrazy

I did like the Alliance but they had a few issues

A few issues, like Stockwell Day and his zealot supporters?

[Cap'n]

Originally Posted by teevee

but like Alan said, this is a two-party country now, and I think right now everyone's goal should be to get rid of the Liberals, as undemocratic as that is. I feel that democracy only works if you have a large number of parties, like they do in Europe.

The best way to encourage more parties to choose from is to support the smaller ones. I'm voting Green, if only to be one of the people who tells the larger parties what issues are most important to me. By picking the lesser of two evils you aren't supporting anything and are providing the political community with an inaccurate view of the population.

Cpt Granola

[Quinn]

That's true, but I still hate the Liberals, and I feel that voting Conservative is the best way to cause a major shuffle in Ottawa.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by teevee

That's true, but I still hate the Liberals, and I feel that voting Conservative is the best way to cause a major shuffle in Ottawa.

if there was another party aside from the PC's you were sugesting that had a good record I would agree, but the last time the PC's were in office for two years they did more dammage to our country than the liberals have done sence Trudeou *sp*

Green has a couple good points but way way to many bad points.. there stand on industry and such would leave us with a beautiful but pour country.

yes Stockwell Day, although he was a christian fanatic his political ideas and comitments were the best the country has ever seen, to bad he had to let his religion show a little to much he was campaining on everything you see people wanting, tougher penilties for criminals, more funding for social programs, reduced operating budget, continue to lower the deficet, increased millitary spending, ect.. like I said to bad he couldent keep his yap shut

I am still watching the aliance but I think they will take another election or two to build up steam like they were.

Steve

[Quinn]

Yeah I guess I'm a little too young to remember the last time the Tories were in power... I guess I'd just like to see things shuffled a bit. The Liberals are turning into Klein, thinking it's their given right to rule the nation.

Err, regarding the Alliance... it doesn't exist... the PCs and Alliance merged to form the CPC... and it's built up a lot of steam, with the last poll the National Post reported showing 32% support for Martin and 31% for Harper, who is steadily climbing.

[LostMind]

Harper or Martin - is it really going to make a difference?

If I had to bet, I'd put money on Harper. I am worried about economics tho, and Martin has a better financial background then Harper.

Or so I think..

[titus]

Hello Steve,

You forgot our Army also has the most advanced digital tactical radio comm equipment, and the best in the latest personal clothing and camo pattern. Both US and Brits were field testing our kit.

And oh yeah, the best food in the world.

Titus

[Cap'n]

Green has a couple good points but way way to many bad points.. there stand on industry and such would leave us with a beautiful but pour country.

Agreed. I also realize they will never become a majority party with their incomplete plan. I just want to nudge the other parties in the right direction. NDP looks like they have taken notice.

[StirCrazy]

Originally Posted by Titus

Hello Steve,

You forgot our Army also has the most advanced digital tactical radio comm equipment, and the best in the latest personal clothing and camo pattern. Both US and Brits were field testing our kit.

And oh yeah, the best food in the world.

Titus

digital tactical radio ??? what are thoes.. do they run on diesel?

Steve