lightningandsnow
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Sun May-11-08 07:02 AM
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I think I'm going to join the NDP (Canadian progressive political party) |
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I just found out you only have to be 14 to join, so I think I'll go for it! The thing is, they're basically a third party, and will probably never win a federal election (although they've won provincial elections, and have a strong presence in parliament). I thought of joining the Liberals (other left-wing party, gets more votes than the NDP), but I think the NDP meshes more with my personal beliefs. That, and they're the only party to really take disability issues and queer/trans issues seriously (not in a tokenistic way, or just as an aside).
What do you think?
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40ozDonkey
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Sun May-11-08 07:34 AM
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1. You pretty much HAVE to... |
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It's pretty shitty to see third parties and third party candidates used just to deny votes from a Democrat or Republican every 4 years. Politicians work best when they're at fear for their jobs constantly, and a substantial third party that's willing to break with a coalition and take their voters with them is the most reliable way I've seen to do that.
Good luck with it.
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Pab Sungenis
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Sun May-11-08 08:31 AM
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2. We could use an NDP here in America. |
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Hopefully, we'll be able to build that within the DP.
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applegrove
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Sun May-11-08 01:10 PM
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3. Go for it. And volunteer in the next election. The NDP are inspiring to work |
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Sun May-11-08 08:23 PM
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They may not win the federal election - but, you could help send another NDP Member of Parliament to Ottawa, giving the party a stronger voice.
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