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Originally Posted by Parallex
Okey, but you're neglecting to mention that the CPC's logical response to such underlaying assumptions (specifically the assumption that E v. W is a zero-sum game & your "safest course" conclusion) is also to ignore Alberta. I mean... why bother pandering to Alberta if your going to get their votes regardless of what you do? If that assumption is true then the more efficient course of action is to pander to the other entity thereby creating a net negative to Alberta.
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Clearly the E vs. W is not a zero sum game and that favor in the East is >>> than favor in the West. The CPC is in a bind as they do not want to alienate the West through policy yet they cannot "pander" to them either for fear of losing seats in the East. The Liberals on the other hand can do whatever the hell they want as the potential gains though "pandering" would be insignificant against their losses in the East - the incentive is much higher to **** the West (again) due to the asymmetric nature of our demographics.
I strongly feel that any policy that benefits the West would have enormous (and negative) repercussions in the East (I should be saying Central Canada). While not ideal, CPC is the least damaging.
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Being a near monotone voting block is ultimately self-harming behavior. Diversification is, as they say, the key to success.
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I would gladly vote for a party that would strongly represent the West - unfortunately such a party (like the BQ) does not exist here.