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Slava · 09-10-2008, 02:32 PM

I am torn on whether May should be in the debate. On one hand I fully supported the National Party (circa 1993) when they wanted into the debate. I still have a thought that parties who run candidates in every riding (or 95% or something) should be included in the debate.

I guess the fact that she has no seats (I don't count her 11th hour scandalized crossover!) is critical though when you consider the BQ.

I do think that if she is in the debate its not a big deal. I steadfastly cling to my belief that the Greens are an extremist party. They get votes because no one expects them to actually win, and its safe way to cast a protest vote. I know that they finished ahead of major parties in some ridings, and they will again...but so did the Rhino party. (For the record I would be supportive of the Rhino's at the debate should they ever come into existence again!)

09-10-2008, 02:32 PM	#280
Slava Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	I am torn on whether May should be in the debate. On one hand I fully supported the National Party (circa 1993) when they wanted into the debate. I still have a thought that parties who run candidates in every riding (or 95% or something) should be included in the debate. I guess the fact that she has no seats (I don't count her 11th hour scandalized crossover!) is critical though when you consider the BQ. I do think that if she is in the debate its not a big deal. I steadfastly cling to my belief that the Greens are an extremist party. They get votes because no one expects them to actually win, and its safe way to cast a protest vote. I know that they finished ahead of major parties in some ridings, and they will again...but so did the Rhino party. (For the record I would be supportive of the Rhino's at the debate should they ever come into existence again!)