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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
Yep. Harper just continues to show an utter lack of respect for the Canadian democratic system. Over his time in office he has been able to repeatedly manipulate the Canadian political system in ways that harm the democratic process but are beneficial to his party.
Watching Canada from the outside over the last ten years has been depressing. Non-Canadians' perceptions of Canada have become much more negative and I've lost a lot of pride in representing the country abroad. I hope in future to move back a Canada that still has a traditionally Canadian political system in practice rather than one ruled by low-ball American political tactics.
At least when Rob Ford was international news us Canadians living abroad could still have a good laugh about it. Harper's influence on Canada's reputation has been one that causes actual shame rather than mirthful shared laughter.
I wish I were still allowed to vote.
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A bit much isn't it? Feel free not to represent the country abroad.