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>>As I see it the Conservatives are putting out concrete policy alternatives and the Liberals are reacting. That looks like leadership to me. For the Conservatives, I think that's how an election campaign should be run - how would you do things differently?
>Yes, it started out that way, with three things.
>Now it lemme tell ya whatcha wanna hear.
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>It looks to me like he knows his political life is on the line and he's stooped to what all the big party politicians do in that case. It looks to me that he's thrown principles out the door.

Can you give examples?

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>To me it looks like Green is better than either not attending (never missed a Federal election yet) or spoiling my ballot. They can't win, but a message can be transmitted through them.

I thought it was funny on one of your earlier posts, you were trying to decide if you should spoil your ballot or vote Green. I wonder how that would make the Green candidate feel ;)

Seriously, this country requires a government. We have to choose from the available candidates. I think it's an important duty for voters to research the candidates and issues and cast an informed vote. I have little time for those not willing to do this.

Another point of interest is that in this discussion so far there's been no mention of the local candidates. I can remember when (for me, at least) this was very important. With modern party "discipline" it's like we're sending faceless proxies to Ottawa. I think that's sad - how are we going to get quality future leaders of the parties if we don't elect quality local candidates?