OT: Canadian Federal Election

[BlackRose]

I loved the rant I think it shows that a bit of a movement is starting up and starting to gain momentum. I just got off the phone with my father to wish him a happy fathers day. He's always voted but finds himself in quite a crux, he's reviewed all the platforms, the Conservitives scare him, he all but despises the NDP, and felt he was being forced, quite reluctantly, into voting Liberal. He hadnt cosidered the Greens an option and wasnt really familiar with anything they offer. He kinda lumped them in with the NDP as irresponsible. We spoke at great length and I could feel the receptive warmth that was starting to come from him. He liked a lot of the 'Green' ideas and Is going to contact his rep to get a copy of the platform (older guy, doesnt like the internet ).

It's funny actually, a month ago I didnt consider the Green's a possibility either but the more I delve into it the more I'm commited to voting their way. As my commitment grows I find it infectious as I talk to people they agree, then they talk to people who agree and the process continues.

Certainly it is a small movement at this stage and the party is young and not accustomed to power (which often brings corruption) but there is a growing number of us who will vote for them.

Here's to hoping they get enough of our votes!

I also strongly reccomend a visit to the green party website, as I said earlier they have the option for you to approve or disapprove of most aspects of their platform, I just love that touch!