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Originally Posted by First Lady

Sure I do.... generating discussion.

I think my election website is still up; if people choose to they can read my stance on several issues there. Or my blog.

I am not looking for support. I post on several forums, a couple are very political and tend to be right of centre. It's like preaching to the choir.

I very much enjoy reading responses that are opposite or different to mine.They give me food for thought and at times make me rethink my position. I think it expands my knowledge and understanding of Albertans. So I guess if I have an "agenda"; it is bettering myself through listening to diverse views from Albertans.

Perhaps you would prefer I be like all the other political hacks and stay within my defined group; sorry, I like diversity.

If you don't wish to join the discussion or have a personal dislike for me; it is very simple to choose not to click on threads that I start.
I will not be offended; that is a difficult task to accomplish.

A few things:

1. I don't dislike you. In fact, I have no clue who you even are.
2. CP is not an extension of any personal blog you may or may not have. I believe (though I may be wrong) that most people here would rather read threads that have clearly defined points to them. We should also not be expected to have to read your journal in order to get your point.
3. I represent the general Alberta voting population: I am someone who has better things to do with my time than study the intricacies of hidden-agenda based policies. I am someone who would rather the person talking to me would just get to the point and say what's on their mind, and then trust me to form my own opinions without the benefit of persuasion. If you expect to earn the vote of someone like myself (for anything) it may be a good thing to work on this one.

Honestly, I'm not trying to piss you off. I'm just very weary of the whole smoke and mirrors political tactic. If you want me to pay attention to anything you (or whichever party you represent) say, you should use your own words and your own ideas. Keeping in mind, of course, that the "I" in my previous statement really means "most of Alberta."

Edit: I'd never in a million years try to persuade you to not post things here. I'm really just asking you to make your point clearer for people like myself who don't have the kind of time needed to research the background behind your posts. Hopefully you take it as such.

Edit: Removed a few things. I tend to do that. In fact, I may even remove this latest edit at some point.

Edit: Hmmm. I'm rethinking part of what I wrote. The persuasion part, specifically. I actually have the personal belief that, if someone feels strongly about something, they have a responsibility to try to change my mind. I may or may not remove this point at any given time. Rawr.

Edit: In fact, it may be plausible to take everything I've written here and throw it out the window. I believe there's a possibility that I may or may not do this and I hereby reserve the right to do so at any given moment in time.

Edit: Also... pie is so much better than cake, that it's not even really a valid discussion. I may or may not alter my stance on this edit accordingly.