So, this is a short blog! I have been posting such long entries for a while now, and mostly my short comments on facebook. I'm intending to bring them both to this website, and MAYBE I will graduate to twitter...MAYBE ...what am I 40? I'm behind the times at 23!
Flaherty is FINALLY getting the recognition he deserves. He is doing a GREAT job, all while being Conservative ;P
Sunday, October 11, 2009
My return
I have taken a long hiatus, with a few sporatic posts. This has not been the ideal situation, as I really enjoy my blog, and I REALLY enjoy hearing from people that enjoy READING my blog!
So this, my dear (if you exist anymore ;P) readers is my commitment to you. I will begin to update again!
It is slightly upsetting every time I go on facebook and see Stephen Taylor blogging like a madman... ;P
So this, my dear (if you exist anymore ;P) readers is my commitment to you. I will begin to update again!
It is slightly upsetting every time I go on facebook and see Stephen Taylor blogging like a madman... ;P
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Political Parties or Political Cults?
I have, as of a year or two ago, come to the conclusion that there are roughly two types of politically motivated individuals.
The first: Those that follow the party's policies and platforms to a T, regardless of their content or direction. They seem to do this for the simple fact that they are Conservative, Liberal, New Democrats, or even Green.
The Second: These individuals are just that, INDIVIDUALS. They are part of a party because that party encompasses their ideology and their take on the majority of their desired policy initiatives.
I have a bone to pick
The first, really tick me off. I seem to be meeting more of them as of late. I do not and will not ever view my political party as a sort of cult. It should be a group of like-minded individuals with informed opinions on pressing and current issues.
I am disappointed to have even taken part in a conversation wherein an individual ACTUALLY stated that if I wanted to get ahead with this wonderful Conservative Part of Canada, I would simply need to support any and every policy put out by the Harper government. This individual is in no way working for or affiliated with the party & this conversation was a private one.
This is utter bullshit & here's why.
Politics thrives on opposing ideas and the fact that our democracy provides a PLATFORM for these ideas to be expressed. If I am to read a piece of legislation (which I often do), critique it, and think of improvements, does this make me a bad or a GREAT Conservative? I would argue the latter simply because I am not being passive. It shows I am part of the party as more than a mere lemming.
I understand as a member, you are subject to the party whip. But, if a party's policy can and should be reformed in order to improve its effectiveness, economical efficiency, and overall efficiency, it should be proudly discussed.
The first: Those that follow the party's policies and platforms to a T, regardless of their content or direction. They seem to do this for the simple fact that they are Conservative, Liberal, New Democrats, or even Green.
The Second: These individuals are just that, INDIVIDUALS. They are part of a party because that party encompasses their ideology and their take on the majority of their desired policy initiatives.
I have a bone to pick
The first, really tick me off. I seem to be meeting more of them as of late. I do not and will not ever view my political party as a sort of cult. It should be a group of like-minded individuals with informed opinions on pressing and current issues.
I am disappointed to have even taken part in a conversation wherein an individual ACTUALLY stated that if I wanted to get ahead with this wonderful Conservative Part of Canada, I would simply need to support any and every policy put out by the Harper government. This individual is in no way working for or affiliated with the party & this conversation was a private one.
This is utter bullshit & here's why.
Politics thrives on opposing ideas and the fact that our democracy provides a PLATFORM for these ideas to be expressed. If I am to read a piece of legislation (which I often do), critique it, and think of improvements, does this make me a bad or a GREAT Conservative? I would argue the latter simply because I am not being passive. It shows I am part of the party as more than a mere lemming.
I understand as a member, you are subject to the party whip. But, if a party's policy can and should be reformed in order to improve its effectiveness, economical efficiency, and overall efficiency, it should be proudly discussed.
Darwinism ≠ Conservatism?
This is an interesting article that a fiscally right-wing friend of mine so generously shared with me. This gem ought to be read.
Minister Gary Goodyear is receiving flak because of what exactly? As a Canadian citizen, and as a Canadian Minister of Parliament, he is ENTITLED to hold his own religious views. I am completely appalled that the media would scrutinize a minister for his religious beliefs. Moreover, it would assume, that because he will not stand in front of the country and say he believes in evolution that in fact he does not. He did not confirm anything.
If there is one point to be taken and in fact MADE after reading this article it is that one's religion and one's politics are not to be mixed. For example, my moral stance on the issue of abortion stands in direct opposition to my political or legal stance. Simply put, if Minister Goodyear does not believe in evolution, that does not necessarily denote that he does not believe in allocating sufficient funds to scientific efforts that do. There are numerous influences on policies and the actions of governments as a whole. To give a minister flak for something so petty is nothing short of ridiculous.
Religious freedom is something we should work hard to keep. I do not like seeing it discussed in relation to political matters unless completely necessary.
Minister Gary Goodyear is receiving flak because of what exactly? As a Canadian citizen, and as a Canadian Minister of Parliament, he is ENTITLED to hold his own religious views. I am completely appalled that the media would scrutinize a minister for his religious beliefs. Moreover, it would assume, that because he will not stand in front of the country and say he believes in evolution that in fact he does not. He did not confirm anything.
If there is one point to be taken and in fact MADE after reading this article it is that one's religion and one's politics are not to be mixed. For example, my moral stance on the issue of abortion stands in direct opposition to my political or legal stance. Simply put, if Minister Goodyear does not believe in evolution, that does not necessarily denote that he does not believe in allocating sufficient funds to scientific efforts that do. There are numerous influences on policies and the actions of governments as a whole. To give a minister flak for something so petty is nothing short of ridiculous.
Religious freedom is something we should work hard to keep. I do not like seeing it discussed in relation to political matters unless completely necessary.
No Bailouts
I wrote an entry a while back expressing my incredible distaste for the bailouts occurring in the United States. When this issue hits at home, I am even more adamant on my position.
Stephen Taylor, being the great Conservative he is, sent me a link via facebook to nobailouts, a website with a petition against the bailouts. The CTF is always a good voice for telling the government how they are incorrectly, and FRIVALOUSLY spending our tax dollars. :)
SIGN IT!
Stephen Taylor, being the great Conservative he is, sent me a link via facebook to nobailouts, a website with a petition against the bailouts. The CTF is always a good voice for telling the government how they are incorrectly, and FRIVALOUSLY spending our tax dollars. :)
SIGN IT!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Canada is a Democracy?
Evidently this is the shocking realization the opposition parties have yet to make.
Canadian politics is undergoing something historic. Incredible in it's nature even. Not even two months ago did the Canadian public elect a government, and the opposition parties have become incredibly greedy. *Let's note one thing: if you are to argue that voting NDP or Liberal is voting as such in order to vote AGAINST the Conservative party in all cases, I would beg to differ. In other words, he citizens that voted for the opposition parties did not do so because they did not believe in the Conservative mandate. There are far more variables in place than just that. Regardless...I cannot see those who voted NDP supporting the Liberal mandate and the Bloc mandate in majority-like numbers either.
Point is, the people of Canada did NOT vote for a coalition government. The Conservative party, as a result of the nature of our system received the majority of the (CONCENTRATION of the) votes. The opposition parties then are given a job- that of ensuring their voters' voices are heard, that the alternatives to the policies, the budgets, etc are made clear...and things are to be adjusted accordingly. This is democracy.
It is NOT at all democratic for the oppositon parties to join together in order to overthrow the elected government. Let me make this clear: The Liberal party is planing on joining hands with an IDEOLOGICALLY SOCIALIST party, as well as one that has at the heart of its mandate, the very destruction of our Federation. This, my dear readers.......does NOT stand for the best interest of our country.
All in all, we are now to think of what Harper is able to do. Chances are that begging, and holding rallies (PLEASE ATTEND) is not going to secure the ability of an elected government to govern. Proroguing parliament, having a throne speach, and having an election seems like the most feasible, and democratic way to attack this childish partisan game. I am not thrilled with the idea of another election, I am not happy with the inevitable waste of taxpayers dollars, and I most certainly do not think that the coalition party with an unknown new leader is going to look like the good-guys in this situation.....if only for all of the above reasons.
and please let me make one more thing clear:
Partisan tricks, and drama have a place (unfortunately) in our political sphere. What I do not approve of is having partisan games at a time when the government should be making progress with protecting the spending of our tax dollars (NOT having an election) and doing the right thing when it comes to our hurting economy. I'm sorry old boys.....but issues and hard policy do and indeed SHOULD come before partisan games. Parliament Is Not A Playground.
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