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Thunderball · 10-14-2008, 11:23 AM

MarchHare, I mostly agree, except the CPC Social Policy is way more varied. In fact, I would say they range from centrist (the old PC's, and the Libertarian wing of the party) to far right (Rob Anders, Stock Day and Co.)
I always find it laughable that people think the CPC are like the Republicans, its not even close. The CPCs are like the Democrats, and even then, with a few exceptions, they would be on the moderate side of the democratic party. Even Obama doesn't want socialized healthcare... just to overhaul the insurance sector.

I agree with peter12, if the CPCs are within reach of a majority, one might see some of the right leaning fringers of the Liberals and Bloc jump ship.

10-14-2008, 11:23 AM	#964
Thunderball Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Calgary, AB Exp:	MarchHare, I mostly agree, except the CPC Social Policy is way more varied. In fact, I would say they range from centrist (the old PC's, and the Libertarian wing of the party) to far right (Rob Anders, Stock Day and Co.) I always find it laughable that people think the CPC are like the Republicans, its not even close. The CPCs are like the Democrats, and even then, with a few exceptions, they would be on the moderate side of the democratic party. Even Obama doesn't want socialized healthcare... just to overhaul the insurance sector. I agree with peter12, if the CPCs are within reach of a majority, one might see some of the right leaning fringers of the Liberals and Bloc jump ship.