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Cake day: July 5th, 2023

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  • Yeah, I’m with you here. Parties are not a fundamental part of our electoral system, they’re just a way for politicians to organize themselves. In theory you could get rid of all of them tomorrow morning and our institutions would still work: We’d elect MPs, which then elect a Prime Minister, who nominates the cabinet, etc.

    I’d prefer having all MPs being still beholden to their constituents; “floating” MPs couldn’t be held accountable. Also, could an independent get elected to a “floating” seat? If not, that doesn’t seem fair to me.

    Ranked ballot is easy to use (just put the candidates in order), easy to understand, and makes sure everyone’s preferences are taken into account when selecting an MP.


  • Millenial Québécois here. Never been a souverainist myself, but I’ve been voting Québec Solidaire if only because I could get behind their societal project. Give me a good project and I’ll probably go along with souveraineté if it’s required for said project. As an end itself, though? That’s where you lose me.

    Anyway, all this to say that yeah, I feel closer to the ROC than I’ve ever been. I find myself cheering for Ford when he slaps export tariffs, and I’m reading up on Mark Carney and so far I’m liking most of what I see so I’ll probably vote Liberal next election.