tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post574752767231183129..comments2023-06-18T05:13:17.711-07:00Comments on Leading Influence: How To Vote In The Federal Election - Part 2Tim Schindelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853272842640320774noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-70705736274422702992008-10-06T19:46:00.000-07:002008-10-06T19:46:00.000-07:00I think it's an excellent question and one that ha...I think it's an excellent question and one that has no easy answer. I think I've voted more for leaders personally, but I can think of several times when I've voted for the local candidate too. I think we make too many assumptions about what people believe based on what party they represent. The great thing about politics is that there's usually an opportunity for people who are willing to come to the table to contribute to the discussion and perhaps influence policies and positions.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes I think electing a PM separately from local candidates would be a good idea, sort of what like the Americans do with the Congress and President. It would decentralize power, ensure a better balance and perhaps provide a more accountable government.Tim Schindelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03853272842640320774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-576122994341827262008-10-06T19:32:00.000-07:002008-10-06T19:32:00.000-07:00Good Discussion, Tim. You kinda touched on a poin...Good Discussion, Tim. You kinda touched on a point that I think most Canadians struggle with -- do you vote for the person or for the party? What do you do if there's a candiate in your riding that is something special but the party s/he's with is not aligned with your own -- likewise, what if the opposite is true?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com