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Originally Posted by GP_Matt
If some Wildrose members can achieve what they set out to by crossing the floor then I think it is okay. A lot of them got in because of their strong feelings about property rights that were being seriously threatened under Stelmach. They ran on a platform of reforming property rights and made some serious inroads as the opposition but can only do so much. The Rick Bell article indicates that the deal will reopen all the property rights bills so this could be what they need to achieve what they want.
I guess my outrage will depend on the individual and why he is crossing. I am sure some are crossing simply to preserve their jobs and they should be identified and tossed out. Those who crossed to achieve policy that they campaigned on seem acceptable to me.
Personally, I joined the Wildrose because I think Alberta needed a strong opposition to keep the ruling party in check. I do not plan to transfer my support to the PC party though. If a credible opposition springs up in the vacuum I may support it, or I may just continue my slow slide into apathy.
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We need to form our own CP party and model it after Britain's monster party or the "This is the best party we've been to party". With the weakness of the Liberals and NDP we might be able to get enough votes to achieve official funding, and that can only mean more liquor.
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