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Originally Posted by Slava
I’m just pointing out that they’re extremists in both parties. I think that’s the case with the ANDP as well. And we did get to see some of that ridiculousness last time around with the Tzeporah Berman appointment. I get why they’re adding blue to the logo and trying to push the idea that they’re in the middle. I also understand why NDP supporters here are pushing that narrative.
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The ridiculousness is people are butthurt about her appointment.
The co-chair of the Oil Sands Advisory Group was a former Shell President and CAPP CEO Dave Collyer. The NDP made sure that the committee was equally represented by people focused on Industry AND the Environment. Its a concept that makes perfect sense, to have all views (both opposing and supporting) be part of the decision making process. This is vastly different to most political committees which nominate only members who share their viewpoint.
You want to complain about the Berman appointment being extremist.. but really it was one of the most centrist things that the NDP could do, because they didn't give power to either extreme, they let the extreme's share the load so that the result is a compromise that suits both.
That's how a government should work, listening to ALL sides, not just the ones you agree with.