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| quote: | Originally posted by ShadoWolf
Ultimately though, all minority governments are unstable. Eventually, a majority will emerge, probably when the fiscal imbalance is addressed. |
That assertion is patently false.
Any multi-party democratic system, especially one that allows for proportional represtation (which many here say they'd like to see), is going to result in minority governments. Despite what you may think, is a good thing. Coalitions are formed, partisan politics is replaced by equitable compromise. No one party can unilaterally decide that they will do this or that, and the emasculated minority opposition is eliminated, for a coalition opposition.
Look to the parliamentary systems overseas, where in Israel, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and Finland all enjoy healthy coalition governments.
If we had leaders of parties who, despite their differences, were willing to work together, perhaps we would actually be getting constructive work done. This could include cleaning up government for all parties, not just the Liberals. However, the current landscape of statesman precludes any possibility of co-operational governance.
What worries me most about the Conservative rhetoric is the constant emphasis on their belief that the Liberals must go. This is unrealistic. Such a left of centre party is here to stay, regardless of whatever happens at the next election(s) in the coming year. Is the CPC ever going to learn to play nice with others, even people they might not like?
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