New DemocRATS

[PJ The Hedge Hog]

I simply stated that my opinions towards the NDP are negative and I run a website in Saskatchewan. http://nondp.tripod.com

I encourage any writers to join on and join the team. Check it out, see what it's about.

Lets discuss the pros and cons of a socialist democracy.

 

[Reverend Blair]

PJ...While moving your NDP thread to politics, I accidentally screwed it up. I apologize for that. Would you mind re-posting it please?

 

[Ten Packs]

There should be a NOTA....

 

[no1important]

I checked other. That means Marijuana Party. If no Marijuana Party runs, I vote Liberal federally.

 

[lefthour]

This is my first post on this site, and in my opinion a good site it is. I'm only 17 and don't know a ton about politics but really enjoy reading the topics people post. Not sure if anyone cares but I voted NDP because of their initiatives on the environment and unlike the conservatives and liberals to a lesser extent they are a party for the people, not big corporations. I also really like the idea of porpotional representation and I feel the NDP are less uptight and just have more FUN! Thats just my opinion.

 

[Vanni Fucci]

How were you able to vote if you're only 17... :wink:

 

[lefthour]

lol, your right. Sorry, I mean support. But if they were in power the voting age could be lowered =).

 

[Vanni Fucci]

That's cool...it's good to see someone of your age becoming politically active... 8)

 

[Gonzo]

I usually vote NDP but last election I voted Green. I knew they didn't have a chance but I wanted them to get some funding, and they got enough votes to get some. Now they can run more ads. If they have a chance in my riding I'll vote for them again, if only to get a seat. But I would like to see the NDP in power.

 

[Reverend Blair]

Have you looked into the youth wing of the NDP, lefthour? You can learn a lot there, not just about the NDP, but about politics in general.

Also, now that the Conservatives have officially decided not to support democratic reforms such as proportional representation, the NDP are the only party pushing for it.

 

[Brad_the_Great]

What exactly is this thread about?

If it's about the NDP and how it is the best Party (BC especialy) than I agree. NDP! NDP! NDP!

I am campaigning for them and am currently a very active member. I am aslo getting a political science degree.\

British Columbia has been screwed by the liberals. The liberals have broken 25 major promises. They cut healthcare, they cut public funding, social services, they are privatizing BC hydro, sold CP rail. Screw thousand out of work, created a Training minimum wage of 6 dollars. etc etc etc, not to mention when the NDP left and the liberals came in, the NDP left the Liberals with a huge surplus (even with the fast ferries) and now the Liberals have pushed us into the biggest deficate Canada has ever seen. What do you have to say about that Liberal supporters. By the way, Paul Martin is more wishy Washy than John Kerry And the racist conservatives that would gladly hand canada over to Walmart......larf

I dont know about the rest of Canada, but if you are in BC and you dont vote NDP, you must be as dense as those Americans that voted Republican.

End Statement

 

[Reverend Blair]

Have you checked out the Rabble.ca site, Brad? A lot of NDPers there. Just make sure you keep coming here too.

 

[no1important]

If it's about the NDP and how it is the best Party (BC especialy) than I agree. NDP! NDP! NDP!

You have a short memory. Glen Clark was a clown and dam near ruined the economy. Yes the Liberals are bad but who is worse? They both are. Too bad there is no real third choice to vote for in BC.

 

[Ten Packs]

Brad - WTF are you talking about - the budget has a RECORD $1.75B SURPLUS!

And by the way, the word is 'deficit' - 'deficate' means to have a crap.... which is what your post is full of.

As far as selling CP Rail, that will come as a helluva shock to the millions of shareholders in it - It's a PRIVATE Company!

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I am aslo getting a political science degree.

From where - a Cheerios box?



We can talk further, when you're out of High School

 

[mrmom2]

The Libs are selling the province out just like the feds.The only reason there is a surplus is because of increased transfer payments to our have not province,courtesy of the feds.What has Cambell done to improve our lot in life in this province?

 

[Jay]

"increased transfer payments to our have not province"


Don't forget to thank someone from Ontario today....

 

[Reverend Blair]

And the next time you walk into your wood-framed house heated with natural gas and sit down to a meal of meat, potatoes, and bread, you can thank the have-not provinces that feed and house you. BC and Saskatchewan are major natural gas producers. Soon your electricity will come from Manitoba too...subsidized by those transfer payments, no doubt.

Your provincialism is...well...very provincial, Jay. I don't mean that in a good way, either.

 

[MMMike]

There's a difference, RB. Ontarians pay for their gas, meat, potatoes and bread. It is not "transferred" in the name of warm, fuzzy federalism.

 

[mrmom2]

Don't forget who owns the gas out west here .DUKE ENERGY.a division of HALLIBURTON.So now you no allyour money is going in DICK cheneys pocket

 

[Jay]

And the next time you walk into your wood-framed house heated with natural gas and sit down to a meal of meat, potatoes, and bread, you can thank the have-not provinces that feed and house you.

There are no shortages of trees, cows, wheat, corn, chickens, fish or anything else for that matter in Ontario. Ever heard of Petrolia? Yes we even have natural gas too.

The timber from Sudbury went to rebuild Chicago when it burnt down.

I thought you would know that though. Ontario is very large and has lots of resources.

Soon your electricity will come from Manitoba too...subsidized by those transfer payments, no doubt. .

We don't need it. We have nuclear reactors, Niagara falls and coal. But if you guys can produce it cheaper we will consider buying it from you. Considering we probably paid for it anyways, we might as well use it....

Your provincialism is...well...very provincial, Jay. I don't mean that in a good way, either.

I know you don't...

You don't like provincial pride, I can't imagine why.