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Originally Posted by Delgar
The NDP is different from other federal/provincial parties with the same name, in that the NDP has usually tried to keep the feds/provs "together". That's changed somewhat the last few years in particular and especially in respect of the Alberta experience, where some of the policies are very different when comparing federal to provincial.
Still, I'll admit it, the chances of me voting NDP is slim to none, and its because of them. They would probably be better than the UCP next time around, but I'll be looking for alternatives more in line with my own values. The NDP really skated through their last mandate despite making many mistakes (I can't believe the PPA fiasco seems to have gone by them without much outrage). So many mistakes, largely due to many crappy candidates. I do expect they'll be better the second time around and it looks like they may form the next government. The UCP leadership contest is going to be the biggest wildcard going forward.
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The Conservatives (PC/UCP) have made decision after decision that is against the best interests of Alberta and Albertans. They have wasted BILLIONS AND BILLIONS OF DOLLARS giving money to their corporate overlords. They have de-funded our most vulnerable people. They have gutted education. They have been attempting to cripple our health care system so they can bring in an US-style private system.
Heck, even the PPAs can be blamed on them for including a clause that allows the companies to cancel them for convenience.
If, after all that has happened under the UCP, you feel you can't vote for the NDP because they had to pay out some contracts that were negotiated by the previous Conservative government, then I don't think you are being honest with yourself. You are either willfully, deliberately ignorant or are willing to put up with a corrupt, incompetent government because you want your government to oppress women, PoC, LGBTQ+ and other minorities.