The CPC are fully a bunch of whiny lickspittles. They FAFO’d themselves out of power and continue to FAFO.
Politically progressive people should actually be hyper vigilant rn, since we’re low key headed in the same policy direction as ICE T down south.
Spoilers, they already lost
AI Summary
The video presents a compelling argument in favor of adopting proportional representation (PR) in Canada, challenging the current first-past-the-post (FPTP) electoral system. Andrew Coyne opens the debate by highlighting the inherent flaws and democratic deficiencies in FPTP, which often results in minority rule, unequal vote value, and the disenfranchisement of many voters. He critiques the common resistance to change, emphasizing that the frustrations with Canadian politics are not inevitable but symptoms of the outdated electoral system. Coyne points out that FPTP frequently produces governments that do not represent the majority of voters, with some parties winning a disproportionate number of seats relative to their popular vote. The system also encourages strategic voting, where citizens feel forced to vote against their preferences to block undesirable candidates. Furthermore, the geographic distribution of votes heavily influences outcomes, benefiting regionally concentrated parties and marginalizing those with broader national appeal. Coyne concludes by arguing that the current system wastes many votes and has even threatened national unity, making a strong case for proportional representation as a more democratic and equitable alternative.
Highlights
🗳️ Canada’s current first-past-the-post system often results in minority governments that do not reflect the majority’s will.
⚖️ Votes have unequal value under FPTP; some voters’ ballots are effectively worth much more than others.
🏛️ FPTP tends to favor regionally concentrated parties while disadvantaging those with broad national support.
🚫 Many voters feel compelled to vote strategically rather than for their preferred party to avoid “wasting” their vote.
🔄 The current system can produce one-party dominance with little or no effective opposition, undermining democratic debate.
💥 Electoral reform is often resisted due to fear of change, despite clear democratic shortcomings of the status quo.
🇨🇦 The flaws of FPTP have contributed to serious political tensions, even threatening Canadian unity.
If only there were some rich guys in power willing to tax themselves.
Like OK.
How about we make them pay taxes? I’ll pay mine when they pay theirs.
This post is not shit.
Hiding truth, sometimes outright lying, sure. Our number one priority should be electoral reform so we don’t end up as one more dictatorship.
It’s more transparent than meeting in secret. Which they’re now absolutely going to do. Dr. 2025 backed out of this meeting because he likely didn’t like some of the attendees. Now we don’t get to know who he’ll be meeting with or any outcomes.
They’re meeting anyway. It would be nice if we had some transparency.
Whatever, dudes.
It would be helpful to talk to someone like Dr. 2025 to try to understand what’s going on in the minds of the Murcan oligarchs. Having the meeting in the open would have been much better than behind closed doors, where it’s now found to be held.
I get it. I mean it is bad visuals.
SELL CANADA
The new Buy Canada plan sounds like we’re selling her.
Wouldn’t it be nice if we were older…?
Daddy knows what you want better than you do. /s
Everybody wants a pipeline to the BC coast so we can get our product to Asia/Europe.
They just don’t want it in their backyard without some greased palms.
We all live in a Panopticon?
Say it ain’t so!
Very well put. I see it the same way.
The US continues to set itself up to fail big. It’s really like they want this to happen and they do everything they can to accelerate it.
By the time Murca wakes up, these fuckers are all gonna be safe somewhere like Mars.
Imagine living in a world where the corruption is so rampant that they don’t even try to hide it anymore. I hope we do amend these laws to protect our citizens.