"Because the Liberal Party's mess with the whole sponsorship scandal, I think the majority of Canadians didn't think there were any other viable options in this election. While they have some good ideas, the New Democratic Party has never been able to really reach out to folks on a national level, largely due to poor leadership and lack of substance. The Bloq is a non-option, and useless. They don't even care about their own cause (Quebec separation), all they do is suck up federal tax dollars by being in Ottawa.
Interesting how after the results, Duceppe (Bloq leader) made all sort of gestures to work with Harper (PM-elect). Funny how history repeats itself but in reverse ...
I think it's what Canadians want for now (i.e. a minority government) Until the Liberal Party gets their house in order (i.e. get rid of the corruption that comes with running the country for more than 12 years), and elect a leader that can infuse new blood, we won't see them in power any time soon. "
It truly amazes me when a group of voters decides to vote for a party based on one issue. What is truly astounding is how the people of Quebec can vote for the Bloc Québécois party. They exist solely to collect an Federal MP pension. They cannot advocate or empower their cause on a federal level, because they will never be elected to govern the country as a whole.
The basic problem I see with the Liberal Party in Canada is similar to what happened to the Democratic Party in the US over the last 10 years. Right now the Liberals have neither a coherent strategy or plan that addresses the basic issues that affect the entire nation, nor is there an effective communcator able to reach the country as a whole.
Both of those don't just spring up overnight - Barack Obama didn't just spring up out of no where. It takes years of thinking, planning, and execution in order to make that happen. My guess is it's going to be some time before that comes about.
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