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Originally Posted by CampbellsTransgressions
Yes it is.
It's not how first-past-the-post works, but it is certainly how democracy works.
The point is 1/3 of Albertans weren't irresponsible. They did everything in their power to avoid the present day situation. Of course now that the PC fanboys are feeling a little bit ashamed, they want everyone to share in the blame.
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I have to disagree with this. While on the surface, you may be able to say they share no responsibility, I think its wrong to assume that 1/3 would have been more responsible. That comment just reaks of left-wing arrogance.
Every person in Alberta is to blame. From those pushing for lower taxes to those advocating higher spending on health care, education, environment, etc. regardless of political affiliation. We have all benefited from low taxes and high spending, and we will all have to suffer through the correction.
I for one agree with Prentice. I think every political party in Alberta would have fell into the same trap over the past decade. Heck, this isnt a local phenomenon, but is systemic in western democracies for the past 30 years, at least. Politicians have lived off the "low taxes, more spending" rhetoric for decades and we need to change that.