Lets say I decide it might be fun to vote high. I take a few puffs and wander down to the polling station. Let's also say Im drunk. Not having done any research, I draw a happy face on one spot, a dick in anohter, and 'my ass' followed a box with a tick on it, and then lightly cross that out. I write a proper check beside the funnier sounding of the remaining names. Does that make me better than someone who didn't vote because he/she didn't like the canditates?
We also need to go beyond a simple vote. What good is your vote when that is all you offer to the process? Corporations are wooing your politician with millions of dollars of "support" of one kind or another. Result is that you and your vote is definitely the "lesser" of the politician's priorities. Perhaps there are ways to change that and start over with a bit more level playing field.
I too, would like to see more discussion about Proportional Representation......ie, the idea of giving seats in parliament based on votes earned, not just giving a seat to the "top" vote getter. I am not sure if I have that concept correct, but it deserves discussion. We keep getting the same old lame 19th century style politicians, instead of something more civilized.
@investoradvocate I personally have an affection for 19th century politicians... but that's just me ;) The problem is that first-past-the-post voting worked really well in the beginning of the parliamentary system, when MPs were supposed to represent the interests of their ridings, first and foremost, instead of their parties. Now that everything is so party-based, first past the post makes less and less sense. I think we're slowly heading towards proportional representation.
Also, the news is silent about Proportional Representation. The reason why your vote has never elected anyone is because of our voting system. Politicians want voters to be ignorant about the issues is because they stay in power longer. Its not the voters fault. Our voting sytem has wasted votes and promoted regionalism. Canada need Proportional Representation Now.....
Who ever of the corporate choices get in power their ignorance of the growing fall out from Fukushima's thousands of pounds of Plutonium vapor will bankrupt Canada and lay waste to the west coast industries. Radioactive particulate is cumulative in the rain and on the ground and milk and rain water is already over the health limits. Election? to rule over who?
Shame on the parties ignoring a potential planet killing environmental emergency.
but why are all of the candidates for prime minister so old looking, grey,bland,boring,and lifeless. they seem more the candidates running for tranquilizers rather than passionate caring canadians
You're right, i think its something like 30% of Canadians don't vote on each election because they believe that their one measly little vote doesnt count.
But they don't realise that their vote can impact governments to change, consequently forming new views.
Lets say I decide it might be fun to vote high. I take a few puffs and wander down to the polling station. Let's also say Im drunk. Not having done any research, I draw a happy face on one spot, a dick in anohter, and 'my ass' followed a box with a tick on it, and then lightly cross that out. I write a proper check beside the funnier sounding of the remaining names. Does that make me better than someone who didn't vote because he/she didn't like the canditates?
sofatho 9 months ago
@sofatho No, that's illegal in 3 different ways and the ballot won't be counted...
voteagainstapathy 9 months ago
we can't fight THE VOTE ITS STAring global currency
ndp and liberal same team
belagiorgo 10 months ago
We also need to go beyond a simple vote. What good is your vote when that is all you offer to the process? Corporations are wooing your politician with millions of dollars of "support" of one kind or another. Result is that you and your vote is definitely the "lesser" of the politician's priorities. Perhaps there are ways to change that and start over with a bit more level playing field.
investoradvocate 10 months ago
I too, would like to see more discussion about Proportional Representation......ie, the idea of giving seats in parliament based on votes earned, not just giving a seat to the "top" vote getter. I am not sure if I have that concept correct, but it deserves discussion. We keep getting the same old lame 19th century style politicians, instead of something more civilized.
investoradvocate 10 months ago
@investoradvocate I personally have an affection for 19th century politicians... but that's just me ;) The problem is that first-past-the-post voting worked really well in the beginning of the parliamentary system, when MPs were supposed to represent the interests of their ridings, first and foremost, instead of their parties. Now that everything is so party-based, first past the post makes less and less sense. I think we're slowly heading towards proportional representation.
voteagainstapathy 10 months ago
Also, the news is silent about Proportional Representation. The reason why your vote has never elected anyone is because of our voting system. Politicians want voters to be ignorant about the issues is because they stay in power longer. Its not the voters fault. Our voting sytem has wasted votes and promoted regionalism. Canada need Proportional Representation Now.....
longname25 10 months ago
Who ever of the corporate choices get in power their ignorance of the growing fall out from Fukushima's thousands of pounds of Plutonium vapor will bankrupt Canada and lay waste to the west coast industries. Radioactive particulate is cumulative in the rain and on the ground and milk and rain water is already over the health limits. Election? to rule over who?
Shame on the parties ignoring a potential planet killing environmental emergency.
441rider 11 months ago
but why are all of the candidates for prime minister so old looking, grey,bland,boring,and lifeless. they seem more the candidates running for tranquilizers rather than passionate caring canadians
theivangrozhny2010 11 months ago
one measly vote won't influence the outcome*
DjJesusDied4UrSpins 11 months ago
You're right, i think its something like 30% of Canadians don't vote on each election because they believe that their one measly little vote doesnt count.
But they don't realise that their vote can impact governments to change, consequently forming new views.
DjJesusDied4UrSpins 11 months ago