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Originally Posted by Rerun
I disagree with your statement that we have two mainstream parties that are a bit right of center. I think the Liberals are a bit left of center and moving further from the center every day.... and this situation will be further exacerbated (sp?) if Dion remains the leader very much longer or if Bob Rae becomes their new leader.
For me the perfect situation would be to have all party members vote the way they wish to, on all votes.... assuming that the way they wish to reflects the views of the constituency. I think the position of party whip should be abolished. Party members should not be forced to vote the party line unless they are voting on something that was stated as a party position during the election campaign.
As for strategic voters.... I have no respect for them. Vote for someone or something you believe in... not the other way around.
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That is exactly what I said, but I also cautioned you might not and probably will not get everything you believe in.
So look for the party that will give you most of the things you believe in and care about. I am not espousing voting for a party that you hate and do not believe in just to prevent another candidate from winning in that riding.