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Slava · 03-23-2011, 08:13 AM

I find it odd that so many people are opposed to an election in general. I get that they cost money, and we might not see a lot of change (I think its another conservative minority), but its the foundation of our system. Its not that hard to take 1/2 hour out of your day once every few years and express your thoughts for the future of the country!

I also find the conservative stance that "we don't need an election because it shows instability while we are recovering economically" (paraphrased by me) as ridiculous. We're talking about a completely legitimate democratic election. How could that possibly be de-stabilizing? Again, this is the base of our system and every so often people get a chance to express their wishes. Politicians of every stripe should be so lucky that its only once every few years!

As far as a coalition goes, there could easily be a CPC-Lib coalition that would represent the vast majority of Canadians, have representatives in every province and actually accomplish things along the way. My hope is that we have a minority government that is so much a minority that they have no choice but the form a coalition. I'm not saying that will happen, just that I would like that.

Anyone else figure that when Harper only gets a minority this time around he's out? My money then comes to Flaherty for leader, and once again we can all start talking about the NEP and the "West wants in".

03-23-2011, 08:13 AM	#105
Slava Franchise Player Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Exp:	I find it odd that so many people are opposed to an election in general. I get that they cost money, and we might not see a lot of change (I think its another conservative minority), but its the foundation of our system. Its not that hard to take 1/2 hour out of your day once every few years and express your thoughts for the future of the country! I also find the conservative stance that "we don't need an election because it shows instability while we are recovering economically" (paraphrased by me) as ridiculous. We're talking about a completely legitimate democratic election. How could that possibly be de-stabilizing? Again, this is the base of our system and every so often people get a chance to express their wishes. Politicians of every stripe should be so lucky that its only once every few years! As far as a coalition goes, there could easily be a CPC-Lib coalition that would represent the vast majority of Canadians, have representatives in every province and actually accomplish things along the way. My hope is that we have a minority government that is so much a minority that they have no choice but the form a coalition. I'm not saying that will happen, just that I would like that. Anyone else figure that when Harper only gets a minority this time around he's out? My money then comes to Flaherty for leader, and once again we can all start talking about the NEP and the "West wants in".