Election day poll

[guyjin]

I agree guy. A multi-party system is the way to go, but even that can be a shit show sometimes. Up here we have 4 main parties, and now the Green Party is making a move, so we'll soon have 5 parties. What's absurd is that one of our "federal" parties is a seperatist party - the Bloc Quebecois.   Having multiple parties gives people more options when voting, but it also splits the vote.

Then you guys should adopt a (prefferably instant) runoff voting system.

Also, as much as 'elections whenever we want them' sucks, at least you don't have perpetual political campaigns: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/07/huckabee-heads-toiowa/

[Nazi NecroPhile]

Also, as much as 'elections whenever we want them' sucks, at least you don't have perpetual political campaigns: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/07/huckabee-heads-toiowa/

Careful what you say.  You never know when Chuck is listening. 

[Ceti Alpha]

I agree guy. A multi-party system is the way to go, but even that can be a shit show sometimes. Up here we have 4 main parties, and now the Green Party is making a move, so we'll soon have 5 parties. What's absurd is that one of our "federal" parties is a seperatist party - the Bloc Quebecois.   Having multiple parties gives people more options when voting, but it also splits the vote.

Then you guys should adopt a (prefferably instant) runoff voting system.

Also, as much as 'elections whenever we want them' sucks, at least you don't have perpetual political campaigns: http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/07/huckabee-heads-toiowa/

lol. It's true. We might have elections every 2 years or so, but at least they only last six weeks.

Our "first past the post" electoral system is not very representative of the popular vote. Some form of proportional representation is something many Canadians are wishing for. The problem is that the gov't in power, regardless of ideology, is never eager to change how elections work.

As for the Bloc's "role change" as a protector of Quebec's interest, I don't buy it. And Regardless of that, why should Quebec be allowed to have its own representation in the House of Commons? Wouldn't it be a shit show if Newfoundland or Alberta (wait...they do have their own party in the House...The "New" Conservatives hehe ), or Ontario had their own parties in the House. The way I see it, unless you are running candidates in EVERY riding in the country, you don't belong in the House. I understand the desire to protect provincial jurisdictions, but that's not the way to go about it. IMHO hehe

[rag-time4]

Thanks, Mr. Constitutional Scholar. 

I didn't claim that voting is compulsory by law, so your entire argument is moot (and foolish).  It's my right to free speech that allows me to call you a apathetic laggard for failing to vote, so get over it and don't bitch about the decisions made by elected officials if you can't be bothered to vote.  And remember, there's more to voting than just picking a president; many of the other ballot issues don't require you to be 'impressed' before you can form an opinion.

Necro, just wanted to add that I hear you on those other ballot issues... initiatives, propositions, and what not. I'm kind of in between living situations now.... but I know that I'm not going to be leaving California so I could have voted on the state level stuff.

I'll strive to keep myself a bit more informed.