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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
The same can not be said about the Trudeau years. He was a socialist who pretended to be a liberal in order to get into power.
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Out of curiosity, why is socialism a bad thing?
Why do people look at any sane political stance and think bad of the people affiliated with it? I am not a conservative, but I know there are good conservatives, and I don't use the term "conservative" in a negative light, at least I try not to.
Socialism, like Conservatism, can be greatly beneficial. Perhaps Canada is in need of a leader more closely aligned on the political spectrum to socialism. Our financial records aside, the way our government treats people and their rights leaves much to be desired.
Trudeau isn't a socialist, maybe his father was or wasn't, but people get so painfully focused on money, and low taxes, and individual needs. What's wrong with higher taxes? Free education and day care? Would Trudeau do that? I doubt it. But I do think he would be better for the people of Canada. Harper has been very much about punishment and putting money into places that doesn't really improve our lives. Wouldn't it be better if Canadians were better educated, less criminalised, better cared for, and living on cared for land?
I'll probably vote for Trudeau. The NDP stands for more of what I believe in, but Mulcair simply doesn't seem to represent his party the way he should. Trudeau is young and growing, but he's got good ideas. He makes mistakes. So does Harper, everyone does. I'm going to vote for the person who cares a little more about the Canadian people, and a little less about what he thinks the Canadian people should be. Harper doesn't appear to trust the Canadian people, and sometimes seems to show a blunt mistrust of science. Those two things, in my mind, show he's incapable of representing Canada any longer.