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Originally Posted by GGG
I’m saying you will get extreme parties in your parliament in a proportional representation system with a 5%threahold.
I’m making no comment as to whether PR or MMPR is better or worse just that fringe parties with representation and power is a consequence of that system.
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You think we do not have extreme parties in our government now?
Since the Federal PCs merged with the Reform, the PCs have been consumed from the inside and all that is left of the party is Reformers.
Since the Alberta PCs allowed the Wildrose to cross the floor, the UCP has been completely converted into the Take Back Alberta Wildrose party.
If you are saying that moving to a MMPR system would help keep these parties separate and safe from usurpation by the more extreme elements, then sign me up. Having the PPC gain one or two seats is better than having the Reform party gain 143 seats.