Debate #1

Alright, the first debate is approaching! Although I'm interested in hearing what all of the parties have to say, my vote is pretty much set. Now I'm watching just to see the tactics that the politicians use to sway the public. It's an interesting study in rhetoric and pop culture. Let me take this time to push people who are disillusioned with politics to cosider voting for a small - but growing! - party. THE GREEN PARTY. Consider the fact that Canada's economy is basically dependent on its vast natural resources. No, I don't think the Greens stand a chance in hell of winning, nor do I believe that they have the ability to govern the country as a whole; HOWEVER, our country is recovering from scandal, and I for one am sick of the 2 big parties fighting over their 2 opposing views about what our country is. Between the arguing and mud-slinging, not much gets done. If the Greens are able to earn a few seats in government, then the status quo will be shifted, and real change can happen. If they're able to participate in the debates one day, then perhaps we can go beyond the finger pointing. I for one am going to vote Green, and if all the young people who are sick of the current government situation choose to vote Green instead of simply not voting (Hello! People in other countries are dying so that they can have the chance at Democracy people! VOTE!) then maybe the Greens will earn a voice in the future direction of Canada.