Slava, we don't think the NDP are amazing, but they did two things which appeal to me as a voter:
1. Governing wise and budget wise, they were decent when you look at the whole 4 year term. They weren't a shining beacon of light, but they also weren't as bad as some seem to think they were. If you're going to say the only reason why they weren't a complete trainwreck is because "energy came back" (which I don't agree with, but I'll agree for the sake of argument), that's like every AB government ever. It's part of the reason why so many of us push for a PST; to try and even out the rollercoaster, and use the "energy came back" moments to plan for the future.
2. They clearly exhibited a willingness to learn and evolve while in power. This is why I'll continue to vote for them. I wish the UCP would do that. I wish the Federal Liberals would do that. I wish the Federal Conservatives would do that as the opposition.
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