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GGG · 11-08-2025, 10:09 PM

I think we need a pro Labour Party.

The party conceded all the blue collar workers to the Cons because they chose pro-environment and a zero tolerance of different views around equality. That alienation of young men (this is a societal problem, not just an NDP one) has led to them finding a home in a party that actively undermines their own interests.

So if I am the NDP I abandon the environment and human rights focus and go pro labour.

As pointed out in the OP the NDP should be the party of the 80% of people.

I’d suspect many on CP are in the 1% in terms of family income. Many are for sure in the 5% so generally voting for the NDP will be voting for an aspirational vision of Canada rather than one than benefits their pocket book.

11-08-2025, 10:09 PM	#7
GGG Franchise Player Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Exp:	I think we need a pro Labour Party. The party conceded all the blue collar workers to the Cons because they chose pro-environment and a zero tolerance of different views around equality. That alienation of young men (this is a societal problem, not just an NDP one) has led to them finding a home in a party that actively undermines their own interests. So if I am the NDP I abandon the environment and human rights focus and go pro labour. As pointed out in the OP the NDP should be the party of the 80% of people. I’d suspect many on CP are in the 1% in terms of family income. Many are for sure in the 5% so generally voting for the NDP will be voting for an aspirational vision of Canada rather than one than benefits their pocket book. Last edited by GGG; 11-08-2025 at 10:13 PM.