Good or bad, I have held onto my idealism and idealistic view of the world, of Canada and in just about every area, and I guess my posts here on CERB in other areas demonstrate that.
However, at this time I AM challenged to maintain a sense of idealism, but I refuse NOT to vote.
I have big issues with Stephen Harper and the Conservatives. The main issue is the fact that it is indeed a one person, right wing dictatorship. When one watches question period in the House, and see the parrot responses from the ministers who answer, it frustrates me how supposedly intelligent people can allow themselves to be manipulated by one man.
I have issues with Mr Ignatieff. Even prior to the attack ads, I asked myself where did this guy come from? One would have thought that the Liberals would have learned from their experience with Paul Martin. Annointing a leader, someone who has been in the wings and just waiting, did not work then, and certainly not now.
I have issues with Mr Layton, and the feeling that he and his party is "blowing in the wind."
That leaves two leaders.
I TRULY wish that Gilles Duceppe was a national leader of a national, CANADIAN party. He speaks what he believes in, and has the sincerety level that I would like to see from every potential leader. But his politics and gepography leave him out for me. I guess when one has nothing to lose it allows freedom to express oneself?
Elizabeth May. A one issue party with the Greens, but an important issue. Again a leader who speaks from the heart and who says what she believes in, regardless of "spin."
I refuse to abandon my vote.
The Greens have it.
Additional Comments:
Lets end up with a minority that will force the Liberals, the Conservatives and the NDP into leadership campaigns, with hope that a person with vision and leadership skills and a dynamic vision comes to the fore.
The young people of Canada need to step up and exercise their voting franchise and make their views heard and known. And the young people of Canada start probably with just about all CERB members beside me. :)
Oh Canada, We Stand on Guard........