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03-27-2012, 03:34 PM
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what i find hilarious is how far all our political ideology (mine included) lean towards the libertarian spectrum but canada is pretty much the antithesis of libertarianism
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03-27-2012, 03:38 PM
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#27 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by Sid Vicious  what i find hilarious is how far all our political ideology (mine included) lean towards the libertarian spectrum but canada is pretty much the antithesis of libertarianism | That's why we as a society need to evolve our voting system. We have a choice of 2 similar people who are our "representatives" - they make our decisions for us, without us having any say.
One of my friends was suggesting a internet based voting system where we get to vote on the most important issues. I think that's the way it should be but obviously, there will be people trying to hack it.
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03-27-2012, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Sid Vicious what i find hilarious is how far all our political ideology (mine included) lean towards the libertarian spectrum but canada is pretty much the antithesis of libertarianism | It's because many Canadians pay more attention to American politics, than our own. Understandable, the characters, I mean, politicians, are often more suited to being reality TV show stars than actual political leaders; it's pretty entertaining.
The problem arises when Canadians then either abstain from voting or vote for a party based on perceptions and a lively three week election campaign, ignoring party records and the real impact campaign promises will have on our society and economy.
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03-27-2012, 03:57 PM
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03-27-2012, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Sid Vicious what i find hilarious is how far all our political ideology (mine included) lean towards the libertarian spectrum but canada is pretty much the antithesis of libertarianism | realize were talking a very specific group, like a bunch of 18-40yo guys on a car forum.
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03-27-2012, 04:06 PM
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03-27-2012, 04:08 PM
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03-27-2012, 04:14 PM
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03-27-2012, 04:20 PM
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03-27-2012, 04:20 PM
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03-27-2012, 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by hotshot1 That's why we as a society need to evolve our voting system. We have a choice of 2 similar people who are our "representatives" - they make our decisions for us, without us having any say.
One of my friends was suggesting a internet based voting system where we get to vote on the most important issues. I think that's the way it should be but obviously, there will be people trying to hack it. | i agree, our system representative democracy is a bit of horseshit Quote:
Originally Posted by MindBomber It's because many Canadians pay more attention to American politics, than our own. Understandable, the characters, I mean, politicians, are often more suited to being reality TV show stars than actual political leaders; it's pretty entertaining.
The problem arises when Canadians then either abstain from voting or vote for a party based on perceptions and a lively three week election campaign, ignoring party records and the real impact campaign promises will have on our society and economy. | for alot of people, myself included the common belief is that the parties are nearly identical hence low voter turnouts: it doesnt matter who you vote for, the end results are the same
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03-27-2012, 04:28 PM
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Hmm.
I figured I'd be more right on the economic scale, but I'm right where I thought I'd be on the social scale.
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03-27-2012, 04:46 PM
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03-27-2012, 04:57 PM
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03-27-2012, 04:58 PM
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03-27-2012, 05:01 PM
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03-27-2012, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by niu99 | Why am I not surprised....
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03-27-2012, 05:03 PM
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03-27-2012, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by subordinate Why am I not surprised.... | isn't that the guy that said the fault of that grandma's death with dementia is because she's an immigrant in canada?
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03-27-2012, 05:11 PM
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03-27-2012, 05:30 PM
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I'm not sure what any of this means
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03-27-2012, 05:36 PM
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#49 | | 14 dolla balla aint got nothing on me!
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Originally Posted by Alpha v2 isn't that the guy that said the fault of that grandma's death with dementia is because she's an immigrant in canada? | well to be fair can you honestly see a country ruled by the dalai lama? running a government is a bit more complicated than being tolerant and accepting of others. a lot of shitty decisions have to be made for the good of the people. theres nothing wrong with having a variety of political opinions even if some arent popular
although i think hes a troll
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03-27-2012, 05:57 PM
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