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[Mitch Cronin]

Personally.... I cannot for the life of me understand what kind of panzy-assed laws we must have in Canada that permit the inclusion of a "federal party" that seeks to destroy Canada??!!

The Bloc should be gone! Those who allow it to exist should be thrown in the hoosgow for treason or sedition... or at the very least, tarred & feathered!

[tsgas]

The Bloc were on there way out until the Quebec voters were hit with the truth about what kind of crooks that the Liberal party ia.
If you want a better country,then demand better government.

[mrlupin]

  

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Thats some strong opinions about the Bloc Mitch!! I have to admit that I though like you did before I moved to Quebec (I am from Ontario) but I now see some of the logic used to justify the blocs existance. Many people living here in Quebec are hard core sovereignists.They don't care about the federal parties which seem to be full of scandals (whether you look at the Mulroney clan or the Chretien-Martin Clan).

In my humble opinion,I think that the people who do vote for the bloc,are the people who want nothing to do with the liberals,and yet want a party that will represent their interests (separating) at the national level.

I can't say I agree that having the bloc as a federal party is of much use for quebecers but  the alternatives are few and far between.I think Jack layton's NDP party would be aligned with what alot of quebecers want. That party seems to lack the proper members in quebec to get good results.

Eric

[Mitch Cronin]

I understand that point of view Eric... or, at least I think I do.... But I come from the school of thought that believes Quebec is an inseparable part of Canada... a large part of our soul and a big contributing reason for being who we are as Canadians. If some of Quebec's residents wish to leave Canada, they should bloody well do so, but they can't take part of my country with them!

Cheers,
Mitch

[Kip Powick]

[handyman]

It is a shame that they waste a vote on the BQ, a party that will never be in a position to make changes for the people of Quebec.  Imagine how much more Quebec could get with an elected government in Ottawa.  As for leaving Canada, the First Nations in Quebec would never let it happen, unlike the irrationally charged Québécois, they know a good deal when they see it.   

[mrlupin]

my perception....

I think that if the feds would give more freedom to the provinces,more authority,more say in the mathers that concern them, most of this separation crap would disapear. Ottawa seems to try to micromanage everything regardless of wheter or not it is in their jurisdiction.

Just take this election taking place.....The Martin clan is trying to impress voters by comitting more money to health care.They will offer 3 billion dollars to fix health care.... and yet that money will come with all kinds of strings attached!!How can they do that??In Quebec,(if my memory serves me right)The feds cover approx 16% of health care cost,and yet.... they expect to control the whole system!!

How is that appropriate?If you want to have an equal say in how the health care system should run,they should be contributing an equal share.

Thats just the tip of the iceberg Mitch, the mentality in quebec is alot diferent then the mentality in Ontario or Manitoba(the provinces I am familiar with).If you have a closer look,you will notice that quebec is one of the provinces with the most social programs.Whether its 7$ /day day-care or the free health care drugs for the poor, Quebec has more social programs then all provinces.Take this paternity leave program Ottawa has just agreed to improve,even with the improvements,it still doesn't meet the quality of the present program enjoyed by quebecers.

Eric

[handyman]

Sounds great, I just wish the other Provinces reaceived the same level of funding that Quebec does which helps fund these programs.  Both directly with transfer payments and indirectly with Government contracts Quebec is federally the richest province in Canada.

[pictues]

I voted for Liberal but that could change even though I am a liberal depending on what their answer is to my questions as to what they are going to do about the airline industries high taxes.  (highest in the world)

[Steam Driven]

[Super 80]

I have always voted PC, but I am voting Liberal now.

Stephen Harper would destroy Canada,  

[tsgas]

Yeah he might privatize the airports and destroy the canadian airline industry with the highest taxes and user fees in the world.......... N O T.   

[Super 80]

No, they would sell out to the Americans on everything, probably send Canadian soldiers to Iraq and bankrupt the federal government with a Bush style tax policy.  

[Steam Driven]

[Kip Powick]

[yycfaguy]

Where the hell is the Rhino Party in that Poll!!!!   Lets give each province a Rocky Mountain and Sink Newfoundland!!!!

[bigdig]

I am always amazed at the voting practices of Canadians, myself included in the past.  But now that i've travelled and lived in other countries i have come to one conclusion.  Most politicians are power seeking individuals with their own selfish interests at the forefront..... namely to get re-elected and continue with their belief of self importance.    This is to be expected, it is the nature of politics.   But what i have come to realize is that Canada has one of the worst political systems i have ever run across (excluding third world nations of course).  

If anyone is considering voting Liberal yet again then you get what you deserve.  In spite of my tempered respect for Paul Martin as an individual, he will stoop to the historic lows of Liberal politics, as he has already proven with his inane advertisements regarding the Conservative party.  When will the average Canadian realize that the garbage thrown at us regarding the conservatives from the liberals, is unfactual.  We live in societies in the western world based on paranoia and fear, in spite of our privileged place.  

I now base my voting decisions on past performance.  The Liberals in the past 10 years have been a terrible government and have irrepairably damaged the Canadian image on the world stage and also from an economic point of view.  Who was  the mid 50's Liberal PM (sorry forgot his name at this moment),  ( Pearson i believe).....who said that Canada would be one of the leading nations of the world in the future.  I have come to realize that we are a joke around the world.   We are respected only by those who seek our refuge.  Those who seek an easier way of life in comparison to their present conditions.  It is common knowledge that Canada is the place to go if you want something for nothing.   If you disagree with me, then you haven't discussed and talked to most other people from around the world.  It is not respect for our government or our ideals or our ingenuity.  It is simply a realization that its a gravy train

We have such a great country and it is being ruined by those individuals such as JKalafian, who feel it is acceptable to be a pansie and base viewpoints and decisions on catering to the whim of those in power.   The most capable, the most intelligent and the most worthy individuals should reap the rewards.  Of course we should take into account those less fortunate, but not to the detriment of the average individual.  

This country has lost its way.   I am so sad about that, considering our potential.  

For those considering voting Liberal, you should be ashamed.  There is no excuse for the past Liberal governments, in particular Jean Chretiens'.  But if that is your decision then i have to respect that, in spite of the obvious madness of it all.  

[Super 80]

How can someone seriously say Canada has lots it way when we are leading the G8 in almost everything?

[buzz]

Not to worry, Mitch.  At this point the Marijuana Party has over a 2-1 lead on the Bloc ---- nuff said!