... but Martin Devon offers a view of Canadian politics from a former Canadian:
Growing up I never understood what the differences between the federal parties were. The "liberals" were "good" and the "Tories" were "not so good." But I didn't know why -- they just seemed like the same parties. All the debates were about stylistic issues and "what it means be Canadian." (Hint: Not an American). Now that I'm grown up (supposedly) I still don't see any difference.The conservatives in Canada are kinda like moderate Democrats -- Joe Liberman, but not as charismatic. The liberals are, well, like liberal Democrats -- Barbara Boxer, but not as charismatic. The NDP are like the Greens -- Ralph Nader, but, you guessed it, not as charismatic. What about the Bloc Québécois? They are charismatic party and a uniquely Canadian. Of course, they want to separate from Canada.
Heh.
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