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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
It's not ok in any circumstance.....where exactly are you getting that from? I didn't suggest that in any way, shape or form.
The problem in our system now is that too many people put too much weight on the "vote for your party" or "get this party out" way of thinking. I voted liberal in the last federal election simply because in listening to my candidates, that specific one made the most sense to me. Looking only at the party leader as the sole reason for your vote is not what our current system is supposed to be about and is a irresponsible way to wield your vote imo.
If the majority of people are now making their minds up before taking the time to listen and educate themselves, it will only mean this province will be doomed for years to come.
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I understand the point that you are trying to make, but I don't think it adheres to reality. While in theory you are supposed to vote for your local representative, in practice, they will most likely be a back-bench MP that yields no power and will be whipped into towing the party (IE the PMO) line. Voting for an MP while completely ignoring the fact that the leader of that MP's party is an absurdly under-qualified candidate for the position of prime minister is far more irresponsible than simply voting by which leader you prefer.