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Charlatan · 12-01-2005, 11:58 AM

For those who would like to play along at home:

The Liberals: traditionally a Centrist Party but in the last 15 years they have evolved into a Fiscally Conservative/Socially Liberal party.

The Conservatives: a relatively new party that emerged from the merging of the Reform Party (Social and Fiscal Conservatives - some might call them neo-cons) and the Progressive Conservatives (Fiscally Conservative/Socially Liberal - but all but decimated after the 80s)

New Democratic Party: Also called the NDP, are a Socially and Fiscally Liberal party. Often painted with the tax and spend brush but that is less true today than it was in the past. As a result they will likely never hold power. Rather they are an important voice of opposition and in minority goverment situations, they frequently hold the balance of power.

Bloc Quebequois: This is a regional party that fields no candidates outside of Quebec. They are a seperatist party and work in Ottawa to fight for Quebec issues at the Federal level. They are important due to the high population and therefore greater number of seats that are up for grabs in Quebec. They hold the true balance of power (and have even been the official opposition -- ie they held the second highest number of seats -- but are a wild card as they support only that which benefits Quebec). IT should also be noted that the Bloc tends towards the left of centre in their politics.

Green Party: Again, a fiscally consesrvative but socially liberal party but their policies are seen through the prisim of the environment. Growing in popularity and often seen as the spoiler vote... vote for them instead of anyone else.

Independents: Individuals who run for office with no party affiliation. They are very locally based in their politics BUT can carry an important vote in a Minority government situation (indie Chuck Cadman was the swing vote in last spring's non-cnofidence vote).

12-01-2005, 11:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	For those who would like to play along at home: The Liberals: traditionally a Centrist Party but in the last 15 years they have evolved into a Fiscally Conservative/Socially Liberal party. The Conservatives: a relatively new party that emerged from the merging of the Reform Party (Social and Fiscal Conservatives - some might call them neo-cons) and the Progressive Conservatives (Fiscally Conservative/Socially Liberal - but all but decimated after the 80s) New Democratic Party: Also called the NDP, are a Socially and Fiscally Liberal party. Often painted with the tax and spend brush but that is less true today than it was in the past. As a result they will likely never hold power. Rather they are an important voice of opposition and in minority goverment situations, they frequently hold the balance of power. Bloc Quebequois: This is a regional party that fields no candidates outside of Quebec. They are a seperatist party and work in Ottawa to fight for Quebec issues at the Federal level. They are important due to the high population and therefore greater number of seats that are up for grabs in Quebec. They hold the true balance of power (and have even been the official opposition -- ie they held the second highest number of seats -- but are a wild card as they support only that which benefits Quebec). IT should also be noted that the Bloc tends towards the left of centre in their politics. Green Party: Again, a fiscally consesrvative but socially liberal party but their policies are seen through the prisim of the environment. Growing in popularity and often seen as the spoiler vote... vote for them instead of anyone else. Independents: Individuals who run for office with no party affiliation. They are very locally based in their politics BUT can carry an important vote in a Minority government situation (indie Chuck Cadman was the swing vote in last spring's non-cnofidence vote). __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke Last edited by Charlatan; 12-01-2005 at 12:09 PM..