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Originally posted by CaptainCrunch@Apr 7 2005, 09:37 PM
I wouldn't even think about it, the Liberals have to go.
They've been in power for too long and haven't really done anything solid in years. They've turned into a real money burning pig, who have bloated special interest groups with taxpayers money.
The conservatives might not be much better in the short term, but honestly they can't be worse.
I get p*ssed off everytime half of my paycheque goes to the government, and honestly I'm just not seeing the value. I should have the right to opt out of paying for government programs.
do you want to put money into the CBC? No
Do you want to put money into the gun Registry? No
Do you want to put money into bilingual programs? No
Do you want to put money into the military? Yes
Do you want to put money into law enforcement? Yes
Do you want to put money into healthcare? Yes
Do you want to put money into education? Yes
Do you want to put money into Canadian Filmaking? No
Do you want to put money into job creation progams? Sure
do you want to support Liberal pork barreling, and Quebec ad firms? No pass
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I'm with you on 6 of those points Crunch, but I see you left off big hitters such as missile defense, US relations, and same sex. However, that's a seperate discussion in of itself. I'm not looking for issues based reasons to vote for the Conservatives as we all have our own positions on those. I'm looking for the answers on:
1) Can a party that has troubles holding itself together (the McKay/Stronach camp vs. the Harpers) lead a nation and run a government?
2) Can it make inroads into Ontario and Quebec (Moreso ON as QUE will likely go PQ), presenting and selling a vision for the country that wins them over?
3) Can Harper inspire a country with his leadership? This is critical - he's a recluse and I wonder if he's really capable of an inspiring Kennedy like speech, to rally voters to his party.
This is really is Harper's election to lose. Steven - show me why I should vote for you rather than what's wrong with Chretien et al.