The old rules...

[cakadu]

You're right, I don't have to be spoon fed everything and would prefer not to be because I want to make up my own mind about any given issue.

What I do find somewhat curious and amusing is that if one isn't crowing about how wonderful the Conservatives are, then one is automatically supporting the Liberals.

The "if you ain't with us, you're agin us" attitude is old, archaic and doesn't fit in today's world. I can be liberal about some things, conservative on others and on a really good day be somewhat socialist with my views. To be polarized one way or the other doesn't allow for differing viewpoints and gaining understanding.

If I am not a member of the Link fanclub, that also doesn't make me wrong or uninformed. For every one of the many who believe in him, there is likely an equal number who don't.

The old rules don't apply anymore. There is more to an issue than just black and white, right and wrong.

[cowman]

I don't really understand what the problem is though. If you don't want to vote...that is your right? I hope though you wouldn't want to deny others that right if they so choose?
Ralph Klein decided the people of Alberta would vote in their selection of senators. Ralph Klein has like this massive majority of votes in this province...so I would say the people support him on this...or am I badly mistaken? Maybe they will give him the heave ho over it?
It is interesting to note senator Dan Hay, an Alberta liberal, recently became the house leader in the oppostion? They quoted him as saying it is important to be a senator from Alberta! He said no matter what your political stripe you should stand up for the issues that affect your province! He further added he intended to be a voice protecting the rights of Alberta...specifically mentioning Oil and Agriculture!
I also believe Nick Taylor(another Alberta liberal senator) stood up for the rights of Alberta? The trick here is whoever our senators are, they need to be Albertans first...and party men second?
Political parties come and go, but your dedication to your home, community, province, country...shouldn't? I can include country because in my mind my country is Western Canada? Have no dedication to any country east of Manitoba.

[cakadu]

Whoa now - you're getting a little too much exercise jumping to conclusions. I never said I didn't vote and I wouldn't deny anyone else their right to vote or not vote, as the case may be.

Cowman, the vote for the senators was pretty low and it was extremely costly for us. Something to the tune of $750,000 for EACH of the 4 candidates that may never see the Senate.