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For Election '08 Canada, the NDP may be the way forward
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30.09.08 | 16:09
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ImprimerThe Liberal political sphere in Canada has a rich political history and an admirable record in government for working for the people of Canada, to advance their interests, and build a better Canada. However, these days, Federal Liberals shy away from affiliation with the working class, and make no secret of their pro-business agenda. As a Marxist, one is constantly conflicted between the attraction one feels towards the Liberal Party of Québec, and the growing antipathy one feels towards the Liberal Party of Canada, which although presents a good-hearted and compassionate face, really seems to lack the ability to truly represent the working class of Canada.
The Federal Liberal Party no longer seems to represent the interests ordinary Canadians during this election campaign. They do have an impressive scheme, called 30-50, 30 percent reduction in the number of people in poverty, 50 percent reduction in child poverty. However their plan to implement is ridiculous, a few thousand dollars in tax credits is hardly the way to tackle poverty, which is simply an expression of the class antagonisms that are intrinsic in the capitalist system.
The New Democratic Party of Canada is far from advocating the democratic and socialist transformation of society for the betterment of all Canadians, however they do understand that the current system is not working, and have committed themselves in the past, and in the future towards reducing the gap between rich and poor, fighting poverty and inequality. The party is the only one that seems to genuinely care about the needs of the working class during this election campaign. That is why, for this election, one must support the NDP, while remaining and identifying as a Liberal.
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