While I realize that politics may seem boring, I am certain you can appreciate that the decisions we make can and will impact the lives of each and every one of us.
Take your time, study the issues, and vote according to your conscience.
always vote for the right person no matter what party they represent. Liberal, conservative or green party.
or NDP...
and I think this is debatable..especially if you like your local politician, but they represent a party with policies that are offensive..LOOK at the party! Read and learn..what they do does affect you.
Politics is largely about perceptions and what images the politicians and parties want you to believe about them. However, I would look at the actions (voting records, laws initiated, etc) they have taken so far in their political lives to determine where they really stand on issues and to whom their allegiances lie.
hmm so i've reached that age. i'm allowed to vote. (yay?)
and i think i should.
but i don't like any of the politicians, really...
someone said to me once when i asked for advice, "they are all liars. so you might as well vote for the liar you know best." (ie. the liberals)
at this point i'm thinking i'll go with the eeney meeney miney mo method.
Congrats on attaining voting age. With this begins your life's journey of responsibilities, including voting. Voting is a pre-emminent responsibility as it potentially affects all areas of your life. 1st you should understand the basic platforms of each of the political parties that influence your daily life. Local as well and national. Next you should assess the qualifications of the candidates that are seeking your endorsement (vote). lastly, you should exercise your right to vote by endorsing those candidates or parties that most resemble your views. It is by supporting your ideals via the voting process that you gain the best chance to live in communities that most approximate your views. This process is work, and thusly too many individuals choose to not participate. The eeny meeny approach is not a responsible decision process. Decide what matters to you and support those candidates/parties that have a history of delivering legislation that addresses your particulars.
Politicians are like any other group of people. There are the good, the bad, and the ugly. All groups have those that are exemplary and those that are scoundrels. No group is all bad. Choose to vote and vote wisely.
I like my method of voting. I go out get pissed out of my mind they night before. Wake up the next morning popping advil like candy wait until about 11 and start again. By the time I'm ready to vote I'm nursing a hangy pissed outta my mind and half blind due to alcohol poisoning and got the worse case of the shakes. I then check whatever box I can see most clearly and leave to continue drinking. A couple of days later when I come to I have such a headache that I could care less who won and remember the best advice I have ever gotten.
"One man can change the world with a bullet in the right place"
The advice is right but the rest is only meant in humour.
i thought this was a good way to pick a party to vote for -> platforms
i've voted only once in a national election since becoming Canadian
(have only voted twice for US pres. as well and only since becoming Canadian ;) i wouldn't miss this one for the world
kind of callit "damn if you do & damnd if you don't" election
only thing i'll say about any party will be i'll mirror Jacko's opinion
I have to wonder why Green Party wasn't allowed into the debates.
To bad I can't vote here yet. Soon...
It's mostly to do with percentages and number of seats from the last election. The Green party only got 6% of the vote and no seats. Though the percentage is misleading since that percentage of the vote in Ontario got the Liberals several seats. That's how 'first past the post' skews the results.
I have to wonder why Green Party wasn't allowed into the debates.
To bad I can't vote here yet. Soon...
Unless I am very much mistaken, I do believe that the decision to allow a candidate to participate in a debate rests with the media carrying the debate. In addition, since the Green Party did not garner enough support to be officially recognized as a party, the point may be moot.
I have to wonder why Green Party wasn't allowed into the debates.
To bad I can't vote here yet. Soon...
Unless I am very much mistaken, I do believe that the decision to allow a candidate to participate in a debate rests with the media carrying the debate. In addition, since the Green Party did not garner enough support to be officially recognized as a party, the point may be moot.
Ray
They got bit by the 'first past the post' bug. They garnered 6% of the popular vote. It got them nothing, however the same percentage got the Liberals several seats in Ontario.
'First Past the Post' got the Liberals (Chretien) a majority mandate with only 38% of the popular vote.
Harper
