There is some broad consensus that the exclusion of Greens, and their theologian leader, from the upcoming debate. I'm reminded of the CBC 'At Issue' panel - a set of political pundits, who were asked a week ago, as a wrap up question: "Should the Greens be part of the Debate." All three unequivocally said yes without hesitation.
Contrast that against the denigrating Prime Minister slagging the Greens with some inane argument that the greens as liberals anyway. This is some half-assed reference to a riding where they've coordinated to not split the vote, to ensure a conservative defeat. Of course, the conservatives are similarly not fielding a candidate in another riding where a conservative leaning independent is strong (with the hopes that he's shift to them, of course).
I am disappointed that our politicians don't fundamentally understand how important it is to preserve the fair and open principles of electoral debate.
I'm saddened by our current government and hope we can find some path to change. Crap, I'm too depressed to type anymore for now. I'm going to bed.
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