Steelhead S2
Active Member
The political landscape is radically different this morning. I have mixed feelings about the results, both here on the north island and nationally. But at the start of this new parliament I am optimistic.
I respect that fact that 40% of active voters supported the Conservatives. While I disagree with their political choice this time around, they are Canadians so I have to trust that they chose carefully and saw something good for the country in that platform which I did not.
I hope that with the safety of a majority government Harper will loosen the reigns a bit and let his caucus represent their constituents freely. And I trust that he will recognize that 60% of active voters did not support his party, and govern accordingly.
I am glad to see the Greens break in. I will not miss the Block. Who knows what will happen to the Liberals. And you can bet that Jack and the hard working NDPers will keep the government honest and accountable. The true test of all will come in 4 years.
Now I am going to put the election behind, forget about politics for a while, and get back to fishing.
I respect that fact that 40% of active voters supported the Conservatives. While I disagree with their political choice this time around, they are Canadians so I have to trust that they chose carefully and saw something good for the country in that platform which I did not.
I hope that with the safety of a majority government Harper will loosen the reigns a bit and let his caucus represent their constituents freely. And I trust that he will recognize that 60% of active voters did not support his party, and govern accordingly.
I am glad to see the Greens break in. I will not miss the Block. Who knows what will happen to the Liberals. And you can bet that Jack and the hard working NDPers will keep the government honest and accountable. The true test of all will come in 4 years.
Now I am going to put the election behind, forget about politics for a while, and get back to fishing.
