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Originally Posted by PepsiFree
I believe most of the left/left/centre/centre/centre/right/right/etc conversation is just subjective semantics anyway.
Canada is a centrist nation, period. We are agreeable to certain elements from both the left and the right, but very much like a path down the middle.
I firmly believe that if the CPC split and a new socially conservative party formed, Canada would be better for it. We almost need parties like the NDP/Green Party to have a small base and give people out of step with the majority of Canada a reasonable option or "voice." The right is missing that.
Should the CPC no longer find itself required to cater to the far right individuals, which I believe even the majority of CPC voters want, it would almost definitely gain more votes from current Liberal supports.
This election is a prime example of why two strong centrist parties is a must. The Liberals did not deserve to win, even as a minority. Having a CPC without the fringe elements would have ensured that, just as a strong Liberal party was able to take over when the CPC fell out of favour.
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Exactly what I think and was trying to say.
I think it's time for the CPC to move to a full center/right stance. And let the social conservatives restart the Reform party (or whatever they want).
That would set up a situation where we would have two centrist parties (one leaning left and one leaning right), with 3, more extreme parties (two to the left and one to the right).
IMO, this would be a better situation.