MINORITY GOVERNMENT IS BEST ELXN #42 OUTCOME
This issue of My Canada will likely
reflect the feelings of most Canadians as the final month of the ridiculously
long election campaign arrives. Monitoring talk at Tim Hortons during morning
senior gatherings indicates exactly the same responses from potential voters as
many of the more party neutral analysts and columnists are reporting. Most
non-aligned voters, those not dedicated party members, are both disgusted and
disinterested in the way elxn #42 is unfolding. Indications are the campaign debates and party
advertising is not as interesting as Blue Jay baseball, CFL or NFL football, or
some of the more exciting dramas currently available on television screens
across Canada.
Rather than appealing to the voter by suggesting a new direction every party except possibly Elizabeth May’s inconsequential Greens are willing to stick to the same old political mould each followed almost since confederation. The Conservative Party attack policies have taken root and every party is using the unsavoury methodology to some extent. Only the Harper Conservatives know how to fashion advertising that was previously successful to try and convince voters the other parties are not fit to govern. The other two parties lash out as though reacting to an attack ad creates a feeling as good as revenge. Everyone claims perceived untruths perpetuated through the other party’s attack. The entire scenario leads to a sorry chain of events not actually a campaign Canadians should need to endure.
Voters are bombarded with news stories related to past disgraces by all of the parties, current incumbents either breaching the law or ethics that every candidate should be above. Those following the party line without question stick to dictates under all circumstances regardless of personal opinions. The party conceived reflection it appears is the goal of parties in an effort to fashion complete political power. The party hierarchy must be enough in control to fashion every piece of legislation. Most dictates are it seems crafted stealthily mostly behind closed doors by a handful of party leaders. History states the acquisition of such unbridled power leads to massive sacrifice of security and values leading to killings and or suffering. In short, the eventual outcome of such power seeking results in revolution or war. The refuge situation in the Mid East overflowing into Europe and creating an issue for North American political campaigns is a prime example.
Although all Canadian political parties claim to be fashioning legislation for the good of all citizens the truth is the real need for those in control is to solidify power. The only way to assure absolute power is to dictate terms rather than negotiate a solution best for everyone except those that blindly follow the leaders. Hopefully something will happen in the Canada’s politics that brings back the art of negotiating a balanced future for all citizens regardless of political leanings.
Such a scenario is not beyond the realm of possibility if as polls seem to indicate the three major parties remain in a virtual tie and must cooperate to govern. Cooperation and the need to appease the most crucial issues for each of the opposition parties could even bring back legislating for the good of the citizen rather than party power brokers. Of course the future under those likely circumstances will be the need for those same power brokers to look for an issue to bring down the government causing another election. However as long as people remain split over the political party to back there is a chance a minority government could last almost as long as legislation dictates must be the time between elections. Of course one solution would an agreement by all parties to change legislation so the party selected by the majority of voters becomes the government. An equally good solution and the one often opted for by Canadians would be to keep all parties in a minority position. Such a situation might even lead to a more stable democratic government for the country. Let’s hope the election outcome is for positive change best for all Canadians.
Rather than appealing to the voter by suggesting a new direction every party except possibly Elizabeth May’s inconsequential Greens are willing to stick to the same old political mould each followed almost since confederation. The Conservative Party attack policies have taken root and every party is using the unsavoury methodology to some extent. Only the Harper Conservatives know how to fashion advertising that was previously successful to try and convince voters the other parties are not fit to govern. The other two parties lash out as though reacting to an attack ad creates a feeling as good as revenge. Everyone claims perceived untruths perpetuated through the other party’s attack. The entire scenario leads to a sorry chain of events not actually a campaign Canadians should need to endure.
Voters are bombarded with news stories related to past disgraces by all of the parties, current incumbents either breaching the law or ethics that every candidate should be above. Those following the party line without question stick to dictates under all circumstances regardless of personal opinions. The party conceived reflection it appears is the goal of parties in an effort to fashion complete political power. The party hierarchy must be enough in control to fashion every piece of legislation. Most dictates are it seems crafted stealthily mostly behind closed doors by a handful of party leaders. History states the acquisition of such unbridled power leads to massive sacrifice of security and values leading to killings and or suffering. In short, the eventual outcome of such power seeking results in revolution or war. The refuge situation in the Mid East overflowing into Europe and creating an issue for North American political campaigns is a prime example.
Although all Canadian political parties claim to be fashioning legislation for the good of all citizens the truth is the real need for those in control is to solidify power. The only way to assure absolute power is to dictate terms rather than negotiate a solution best for everyone except those that blindly follow the leaders. Hopefully something will happen in the Canada’s politics that brings back the art of negotiating a balanced future for all citizens regardless of political leanings.
Such a scenario is not beyond the realm of possibility if as polls seem to indicate the three major parties remain in a virtual tie and must cooperate to govern. Cooperation and the need to appease the most crucial issues for each of the opposition parties could even bring back legislating for the good of the citizen rather than party power brokers. Of course the future under those likely circumstances will be the need for those same power brokers to look for an issue to bring down the government causing another election. However as long as people remain split over the political party to back there is a chance a minority government could last almost as long as legislation dictates must be the time between elections. Of course one solution would an agreement by all parties to change legislation so the party selected by the majority of voters becomes the government. An equally good solution and the one often opted for by Canadians would be to keep all parties in a minority position. Such a situation might even lead to a more stable democratic government for the country. Let’s hope the election outcome is for positive change best for all Canadians.