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Originally Posted by Cerebral
I don't really think it speaks to people's ignorance. If anything, I think it illustrates their intelligence - an individual MP realistically has very little pull in the HOC and you're far better off voting for party rather than individual under the current system. People aren't being stupid because they vote for the party, they're recognizing the flaws in the current system and voting accordingly.
If MP's vote according to party, why shouldn't citizens? What's the sense in voting for an individual you feel strongly about if they're simply going to be whipped into voting along the party lines whenever something comes up?
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That's all well and good, but this is a special case. The guy is an idiot. Even the conservatives know it.
Personally, I could not vote for a guy like this, even if he was wrapped in the company flag. I'd rather not even vote than elect someobdy I knew was a fool.
A vote for Anders doesn't illustrate anyone's intelligence. It may not necessarily mean they are dumb, but it sure doesn't mean they are smart.