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the executive summary:
Yes, the liberal's are corrupt and lie. But the conservatives haven't been in power for ages. Give them a decade in government, and see what happens.
The conservatives have promised to cut social programs, massively raise spending on health military and law enforcement, and cut taxes. The only one of these you can be sure of is the promise to cut social programs. The other two can only both be true if they run a huge deficit. Therefore the conservatives are either liars or irresponsible.
The Conservative's official party stance on things that matter to me like Marijuana decriminalization, and gay marriage, is mainly worrisome because they promise a free vote, and most of their MPs (especially in the west) tend to the extreme right on social issues. I think PM is correct in leaving gay marriage to the charter of human rights since it doesn't really affect anyone but gay couples who want to get married.
I think the conservatives (probably the Bloc too) are on the right track with proposed changes to the health act. It's time for fundamental changes to the way healthcare is run - more money isn't the solution. Devolution of power to the provinces seems wise in many cases.
I like the way the Liberals are leaning in terms of the new deal for cities, though we'll have to wait until after the election to see what they really mean.
I'd like to vote Green (young blood, new ideas, technology savvy, fiscally conservative, socially liberal) but I think this time around the Liberals are going to get my vote. I'm going to hope and pray for a liberal minority government.
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