Now thats a hard question. Like Mudfu said, scandal is everywhere. Im not one who decides based on election propaganda. Im one who looks at blatant betrayal of public trust and lies. Then one by one parties/individuals get ruled out. Mud slinging does nothing to impress me. Its pretty much a decision of picking the best of the bad to run the show and I have never felt comfortable choosing someone solely because they are not as bad as the other fools. I dont pay attention to election promises because history shows each time that its 90%bs.
The action and integrity of parties/individuals when it is NOT election time sways me more than propaganda and dirty fighting.
Im not shy to admit that several times I have not voted at all. I simply write that I dont trust any candidate on the ballot and cast it in the box. I have voted green before due to their excellent environmental policy and integrity.
Its hard to say how anyone would react once in power. Even the most impressive can turn after they win. Since green has never been in power who knows how power could corrupt them...and how they would have to adapt to a historically corrupt system in order to function.
I will participate in conversations like this to talk my way through my views and come to a conclusion by the time my opinion is due.
I wont pay any attention to the various campaigns. It is what they have done to prove themselves to this point that will sway me one way or the other.
And when the time comes if I dont feel confidant in anyone I will voice that on my ballot ( we still use paper and pen in hicksville )
Its better to show that I dont trust anyone than to pick someone who I only agree with some of their policy and behavior and have to live with the shit I dont like or trust for the next term.
Im voting for the person/party I trust to lead our country in the right direction now and for the party I trust to lay the groundwork for the future of my children and I dont take that responsibility lightly.
One thing is for sure, one major criteria I have is for clearly stated reinforcement of autonomy of our country in the face of US government pressures.
And I damn well want to see open debate on the future of Marc Emery and crew.
Its such a pivitol issue since its not really about pot seeds. Its about freedom,sovereignty, and standing up to the schoolyard bully and saying youre not getting my lunch money today fucker!


btw...I expect that this will problably be promptly moved to the political forum.

peace.