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Originally Posted by devils'advocate

ah yes. The "ineffectual government" argument. I think an ineffectual government is better than one that is passing legislation even though it isn't supported by half the country. And i say that from both sides... Both when the liberals where in power and now.

With first past the post in a multi-party system, it is not just possible, but probable that you will have some legislation passing that the majority of the nation would reject if asked directly.

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