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Originally Posted by GioforPM
That's a cop out unless you know nothing about how parliament works. Power is hugely centralized in the PMO/Privy Council, and backbenchers have almost zero say, so voting for a party member = voting for their leader. Most people couldn't name their member.
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But thats how the Election works though.
You dont get a ballot that says 'Justin Trudeau' (unless you're in his riding) you get a ballot of your local candidate and what party they are affiliated with and make your choice from there.
Yes, voting for that candidate is effectively endorsing their party and leader, but the voter is still only voting for their local candidate.
I dont like it, but thats how it works, until someone campaigns on election reform and then doesnt do jack all about it.
I could vote for Lenin's corpse if he ran, but if the vast majority of everyone else still voted blue it wouldnt make any difference.