Well we have several Parties here in Canada... Liberals, conservatives, New
Democrats [Socialist], Green Party [Environmentalists], Marijuana Party [one
agenda/single platform]

They are not backed by big business and we have very limited lobby groups.

Still.. with this wide field of candidates a lot of people vote the way
their parents did. The Conservative and Liberal parties generally run the
show. This year we have a Minority Government. The elected Party is required
to work with one or both of the other major seat holders to pass
legislation. This forces party based agendas to the back and addresses
important issues.

None of the current candidates would be my choice for Prime Minister... but
it seems a saner system than what you have in the USA.

I dislike Bush because of his personal agenda and plethora of errors in
governing.... but I can't really say I hold much respect for his
opponent... he's a lot like Bush but sits on the other side of the see-saw.
What you folks need desperately now is Balance. Re-Establish your global
respect and go after these terrorists with a plan that involves the past
friends and allies you alienated under Bush's command.

You cannot successfully engage this war against terrorism unless you lead
everyone to the battle. The way it is now.. the terrorists have you fencing
yourselves in and are having the effect they want by forcing you to give up
the rights and freedoms of liberty to protect yourselves from attack.

Bush is incapable of this and thusly he is useless to you... Kerry is
unproven! I do like his running mate though.... came up through the ranks
and fought for what he got. Young blood and good ideals.

Best of Luck on your elections.... Canadians follow your election process
and candidates.... it's time you folks paid closer attention to the global
community.... information is the real power!

CM




"Thom Stewart" wrote in message
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| CM,
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| I'm a Yank but have the same traits!
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| I think we probably do as good a job at self government as any
| government on the Globe. We do have a couple of weakness in our system.
| The weakness are named Republican and Democrat. They are also our
| strength.
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| The two party system, at times, runs our government by their control of
| the candidate they offer us as choices. We do have a system that kicks
| in every four years (Election) At times some one breaks thru the two
| party system and forces Party backing. Pretty much like Kerry did this
| time. He cornered the nomination and forced Party endorsement.
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| I'm hoping he is the right man at the right time
|
| Ole Thom
|